June 22, 2023
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June 22, 2023
Why are workers climbing around on the Hart Bridge?
The Hart Bridge in Downtown Jacksonville is undergoing a regular maintenance inspection. It should take about two weeks.…
June 21, 2023
Jacksonville’s composting test program may be extended
The food waste diversion program provides composting services for schools, restaurants and other food-based businesses in the Riverside-Avondale area.…
June 21, 2023
The Great Race: Classic cars will roll out of St. Augustine on Saturday
More than 120 classic cars will leave Francis Field in the 40th annual Great Race, a 1,700-mile cross-country rally to…
June 21, 2023
St. Johns County reduces water and wastewater rates
St. Johns County commissioners have approved a 3% reduction in rates — or about $2.50 per month for most customers.…
June 21, 2023
Anejo Cocina Mexicana ready to build out at East San Marco
The 210-seat restaurant will include patio dining near Gemma Fish + Oyster, at the corner of Hendricks Avenue and Atlantic…
June 21, 2023
Paysafe sets up North American headquarters in Jacksonville
The city has issued a permit for Paysafe Ltd. to build out its North American headquarters in Town Center Two,…
June 21, 2023
Hunt is on for Duval Schools superintendent
The School Board is hiring the Florida School Boards Association as an outside consultant to help replace Superintendent Diana Greene.…
June 20, 2023
NAS Jacksonville has new commander for aviation squadron
Capt. Derrick Eastman received his command pin from his wife during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station…
June 20, 2023
Unemployment edges up to 2.7% in Northeast Florida
The unemployment rate typically rises in May as college and high school graduates enter the workforce.…
June 20, 2023
NFL veteran moves forward with Jax’s first Slim Chickens restaurant
Former NFL linebacker Angelo Crowell would operate Slim Chickens in Glen Kernan Park. The city is reviewing engineering plans.…
June 20, 2023
Vino Volo preparing permanent space at Jacksonville airport
The business, currently in a temporary bar area, will move after the security checkpoint in Concourse C is rebuilt.…
June 19, 2023
Jacksonville is starting line for ‘rolling protest’ aimed at Black voters
On Juneteenth, the celebration of Black people being belatedly notified of their rights, scores of people rallied against new Florida…
June 16, 2023
Concerns arise over Laura Street Trio deal
A revamped $36.55 million city incentives deal could face opposition when it heads to the Downtown Investment Authority board June…
June 16, 2023
UF campus in Jacksonville gets $75 million in state budget
Plans for a University of Florida campus in Downtown Jacksonville were among several Northeast Florida projects that survived Gov. Ron…
June 16, 2023
The lights keep changing on the Acosta Bridge. How does that happen?
JTA will light up the bridge in red, black and green on Monday for Juneteenth, one of multiple displays during…
June 16, 2023
One last look at Arlington’s Thunderbird Motor Hotel and Dinner Theatre
Abandoned for decades, the crumbling remains of the former Arlington hot spot are being demolished.…
June 16, 2023
Starbucks expanding and renovating at multiple sites
Starbucks Corp. plans $2.5 million in work at five locations in the Jacksonville area.…
June 15, 2023
Need help finding a parking spot in St. Augustine?
The city has launched the St. Augustine Parking Finder website to help people find spots in the historic downtown area.…
June 15, 2023
Historic Friendship Fountain may flow again soon
Jacksonville’s historic Friendship Fountain could reopen in the fall after two years of renovation, with a playground and picnic facilities…
June 15, 2023
Former Clay County Schools superintendent may be interested in Duval job
Addison Davis, a former Duval Schools administrator, resigned Thursday as superintendent in Hillsborough County.…
June 15, 2023
More severe storms barrel through Northeast Florida
This unusual weather pattern is not likely to dissipate anytime soon. Friday’s risk of severe storms will stretch across the…
June 15, 2023
Duval jail kept medical provider despite lawsuits and deaths
Jacksonville leaders signed two contracts with Armor Correctional Health Services despite 570 lawsuits and inmate deaths across the country.…
June 15, 2023
Your cellphone or e-cigarette could be a fire risk
Jacksonville fire officials warn about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries found in electric cars and personal devices.…