September 10, 2023
This weekend, pastors at funerals for the victims of the racially motivated shooting on Aug. 26 in Jacksonville challenged the…
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September 8, 2023
Bass Pro Shops applies for approval of Outdoor World
The company is seeking approval of a master development plan in St. Johns County. The store would be the 13th…
September 8, 2023
Peak Hurricane Season has arrived. How is it looking?
Historically, more than 85% of all major hurricanes form after Aug. 20. The latest is Hurricane Lee, with winds peaking…
September 8, 2023
Feds help Duval fight rash of opioid deaths
Duval County has the fifth-highest rate of opioid deaths in Florida, according to data from the the Department of Health.…
September 8, 2023
It’s no game: Playing cards share cold case stories
Project: Cold Case, a nonprofit based in Jacksonville, issues its second deck of cards to bring attention to the victims…
September 8, 2023
Ponte Vedra Inn gets initial approval for expansion
An architectural review committee voted this week to approve plans for the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club to modernize and…
September 8, 2023
Abortion rights issue moves closer to 2024 ballot
Floridians Protecting Freedom says it has collected enough signatures to get a review by the Florida Supreme Court.…
September 7, 2023
Pastors pledge to ‘Take Back the Mic’ from haters
A group of clergy holds Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature responsible for “spewing hate” like the racial mass murders…
September 7, 2023
DeSantis fumes over question linking him to racist murders
Gov. Ron DeSantis erupted when a Black military veteran blamed him for the mass shooting at Dollar General in Jacksonville.…
September 7, 2023
FBI hauls away boxes from Duval teachers’ union
A day after the raid, there are questions about what the agencies are investigating and who is the target.…
September 7, 2023
Northside residents seek fairness from superintendent
The crowd at a community forum said the school district has ignored the needs of Jacksonville’s Black community.…
September 7, 2023
St. Johns County Schools considers rezoning
The school district continues to try to sort out the puzzle of rearranging school zones to accommodate the county’s rapid growth.…
September 7, 2023
Online support group helps Floridians with storm anxiety
Peer Support Space gives people a safe place to vent, share their feelings and get solutions to their storm-related anxiety.…
September 6, 2023
JTA’s autonomous vehicles will motor through FSCJ Downtown
The program is a preview of JTA’s ultimate plan to replace the Skyway monorail with the Ultimate Urban Circulator, or…
September 6, 2023
Moms for Liberty co-founder appointed to ethics panel
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed Tina Descovich to the Florida Commission on Ethics, which reviews conduct by public officers…
September 6, 2023
Asian grocery chain will renovate closed Best Buy
Lotte Plaza Market will convert the Best Buy in the Regency area of Arlington. The market will be the company’s…
September 6, 2023
Douglas Anderson teacher removed from classroom again
Corey Thayer, the school’s cinematic arts chair, was accused of inappropriate touching and removed from the classroom for the second…
September 6, 2023
Toddler dies in hot car at Jacksonville Beach child care
The 2-year-old girl was found inside a van at Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool. She was the second child to die recently…
September 6, 2023
Survey finds food inflation is turning into a health crisis
Some people are reducing how much they eat, while others are opting for cheaper alternatives like junk foods or highly…
September 5, 2023
Council to vote on top attorney before ethics board decision
The Jacksonville City Council will vote this month on the appointment of former Councilwoman Randy DeFoor to head up the…
September 5, 2023
Powerful Hurricane Lee likely to form this week
Most forecast models show the storm curving north next week without reaching Florida, but it’s too early to say for…
September 5, 2023
Camden residents angry over bridge replacements
Some Camden County residents say a plan to replace three old bridges on U.S. 17 will force long detours and…
September 5, 2023
Hearing set Wednesday on Ponte Vedra Inn plans
Ponte Vedra Corp. wants to rezone about 91 acres for improvements to improve resilience and to compete with similar resorts.…
September 5, 2023
Hyatt Studios, a new brand, considers Jacksonville
Hyatt Studios is exploring development of a hotel at southwest Interstate 295 and Butler Boulevard.…