August 24, 2023
Black students were separated from their peers and lectured about low standardized test scores.…
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August 24, 2023
Special magistrates could weigh schoolbook disputes
State education officials set the stage Wednesday for special magistrates to hear disputes about issues such as parents’ objections to…
August 23, 2023
Postpartum depression on the rise; new program offers help
Baptist Health opens the Motherhood Space Day Program to help mothers with mental health challenges.…
August 23, 2023
Mayor decries ‘smear campaign’ over top attorney’s appointment
City Council voted Tuesday to send a second request to the Florida ethics commission about Randy DeFoor’s ability to take…
August 23, 2023
Auto thefts soar in Duval; group of children arrested
Thefts of Kias and Hyundais have skyrocketed in Duval County as they have across the country. Seven youngsters, ages 10…
August 23, 2023
#AskJAXTDY | Why are gas prices all over the place in Jacksonville?
Why is there a difference of 20 to 30 cents in the price of gas depending on your location within…
August 23, 2023
Clay County residents will pay more for garbage pickup
The increase comes to about $1.75 a week, or $91 per year. Some residents say they can’t afford it during…
August 23, 2023
Is Voting Rights Act on trial in Florida? Redistricting case could have broad impact
A redistricting battle over a North Florida congressional district could have national implications for Black voting rights.…
August 23, 2023
Lawmakers call for federal investigation of Duval jail
State Rep. Angie Nixon and state Sen. Tracie Davis asked the Department of Justice to investigate after an increase in…
August 23, 2023
Above-average temperatures predicted for the next 3 months
The Southeast Regional Climate Center is predicting that more heat records may be broken this month.…
August 22, 2023
Public forums underway in Duval superintendent search
Just four people attended the district’s first superintendent search forum in person, and about 20 joined in virtually.…
August 22, 2023
Army Corps rebuilds Vilano Beach to protect coastline
The project will rebuild the beach and dune lines to replace what was lost in a nor’easter in late 2021,…
August 22, 2023
Duval elections office pushes for poll workers in 2024
The campaign will use the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the Icemen and the Sharks social media accounts to draw people’s attention.…
August 22, 2023
Pharmacists fear for jobs with Aldi’s purchase of Winn-Dixie
Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys, said prescriptions are being transferred to CVS and Walgreens pharmacies.…
August 22, 2023
Study finds no firm source of Murray Hill odors
Thousands of complaints about foul odors were filed around the Murray Hill area of Jacksonville between 2020 and 2021.…
August 21, 2023
St. Augustine reconsiders permits for late-night bars
The City Commission will reconsider an ordinance that would require bars to get permits to operate between midnight and 2…
August 21, 2023
Wawa will open two Jax stores in next 2 weeks
Wawa will open one store on Baymeadows Road and another on Cassat Avenue, west of Normandy Village.…
August 21, 2023
Hearing set this week on North Florida redistricting
A judge will decide whether state lawmakers must reinstate Congressional District 5, a Black majority district that included Jacksonville.…
August 21, 2023
Duval jail faulted for ‘minimal’ review of deaths
A national accrediting agency found the jail took too long to review deaths and failed to meet national standards.…
August 21, 2023
Distribution center would bring 100 jobs to Northside
An unidentified company proposes to build a 400,000-square-foot building at an estimated $57 million.…
August 21, 2023
Five tropical systems likely to produce at least 1 hurricane
Tropical Storm Gert was named just after midnight, making it the eighth named storm of the season…
August 20, 2023
#AskJAXTDY | What’s being developed in Jax Beach, the Westside?
Questions about pending developments in the Jacksonville area are answered in this #AskJAXTDY.…
August 18, 2023
Publix will no longer make hurricane cakes
The grocery store chain received criticism for the cakes last year as Hurricane Ian battered Southwest Florida.…
August 18, 2023
Etienne football brothers sign deal with Ellianos Coffee
The star running backs for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Florida Gators will be featured in upcoming marketing campaigns.…