June 5, 2023
Developer Eric Adler says one apartment in the redeveloped historic funeral home could honor Bessie Coleman.…
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June 5, 2023
Four Jacksonville companies remain in Fortune 500
CSX remained the biggest local company on the Fortune 500 list. Dream Finders Homes Inc. joined the Fortune 1000.…
June 5, 2023
Female veterans recognized for service in war and peace
Jacksonville joins Northeast Florida Women Veterans Inc. to celebrate Women Veterans Recognition Week.…
June 5, 2023
Swisher pledges $1 million philanthropy strategy in 2023
The Jacksonville-based manufacturer of tobacco products will focus primarily on local causes and organizations.…
June 4, 2023
Duval Schools doesn’t know what to do with unapproved books
Duval County Public Schools sent almost twice as many library books to its recycling plant this school year than it…
June 2, 2023
Florida opens investigation into Duval County jail’s medical provider
Armor Correctional Services failed to report that it was convicted in the death of a Milwaukee inmate in October 2022.…
June 2, 2023
Hundreds pack the river on Boater Skip Day
The annual tradition in Clay County has grown into one of Northeast Florida’s biggest parties.…
June 2, 2023
Tropical Storm Arlene forms in the Gulf of Mexico
The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, was moving south at 5 mph toward the western end of…
June 2, 2023
Restored Navy jet signals next step at Jacksonville’s POW/MIA Museum
Boeing volunteers restored the F/A-18A Hornet, which now graces the National POW/MIA Museum and memorializes Capt. Scott Speicher.…
June 1, 2023
Most of Jacksonville’s homeless have never been through it before
71% of the people in an annual homeless count were experiencing homelessness for the first time — often because they…
June 1, 2023
New tower nears completion at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital
The patient tower is part of a $126 million expansion in response to the growing population in Clay County.…
June 1, 2023
100 people line Jacksonville street to protest immigration law
Protesters say new restrictions on businesses and local governments will chase away immigrants who contribute to the state.…
June 1, 2023
Rally planned Friday in Jacksonville to condemn gun violence
People are asked to wear orange to remember shooting victims on National Gun Violence Awareness Day.…
June 1, 2023
Algae bloom warning issued for Clay County
Health officials issued an alert after harmful blue-green algae and toxins were found in Doctors Lake.…
June 1, 2023
New commander takes reins of Mayport helicopter squadron
Cmdr. Katie J. Lunser took over from Cmdr. Carolyn Peterson in a Change of Command Ceremony for Helicopter Maritime Strike…
June 1, 2023
A Jacksonville murder inspired a novel, and it won a major award
Local author Julie Delegal has won an Eric Hoffer Book Award for “Seen,” a novel based on the acquittal of…
June 1, 2023
Tropical disturbance in Gulf has stronger chance of developing
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season kicks off today with a tropical disturbance that could soak Jacksonville with 1 to 3…
June 1, 2023
Workforce housing apartments planned in North Jacksonville
Corner Lot plans to begin construction this summer on Avion, a 320-unit complex near Amazon and the Jacksonville airport.…
May 31, 2023
‘This is the time to get ready’: Jacksonville prepares for hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season begins Thursday, and city leaders are warning everyone to prepare now. Know your evacuation zone; prepare…
May 31, 2023
JEA’s bumpy path to sustainability
To reach its newly adopted goal of 35% clean energy by 2030, JEA plans to expand its solar and nuclear…
May 31, 2023
Construction coming soon for Bay Street people mover
The first phase of the autonomous, hands-free system — known as the Ultimate Urban Circulator — could be operating by…
May 31, 2023
Date set for 2023 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
The 79th annual game, pitting teams from the SEC and ACC, will start at noon Dec. 29 at TIAA Bank…
May 31, 2023
‘Cookie Man’s’ kids open North Jacksonville bakery
Arble Baking Co. reflects life lessons the siblings learned as they grew up helping their parents with their home-based, small-batch…
May 31, 2023
Bank of America Tower plans $4.1 million amenities floor
The ninth floor of the Jacksonville’s tallest office building will include a community hub, conference space, fitness center, golf simulator…