July 10, 2023
A two-lane road on Duval County’s Westside may finally get widened to four lanes, and on Monday, residents are invited…
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July 10, 2023
City splash pads could expose children to bacteria, doctor warns
Splash pad visits might provide some relief from sweltering heat, but they could also be exposing children to bacteria that…
July 7, 2023
Yes, it’s hotter than usual for early July
Jacksonville has recorded five straight days over 95 degrees, and we’ve already tied the number of heat advisories issued last…
July 7, 2023
Farah & Farah buys Masonic lodge Downtown for $3 million
The Jacksonville-based law firm purchased the property to gain additional employee parking.…
July 7, 2023
The Community Foundation commits $250,000 for small-business loans
A partnership with the JAX Microfinance Fund will support entrepreneurs, particularly women and people of color.…
July 7, 2023
More Jacksonville city pools will open soon
About half of Jacksonville’s 34 municipal pools have been closed due to maintenance issues and lifeguard shortages.…
July 7, 2023
Don Eduardo Cocina Mexicana to open in Riverside
The restaurant will be the fifth to occupy space at King and Park streets since Carter’s Pharmacy closed in 2009.…
July 7, 2023
Southeastern Grocers introduces new store brand
The Know & Love line will include products that are free of nearly 100 undesirable ingredients, the company says.…
July 6, 2023
Deegan appointee made improper election donations, but he says he’s fixing it
Former City Council member Garrett Dennis used his own campaign funds to help two local candidates, which is not allowed…
July 6, 2023
Hurricane season update: Above-average activity now expected
Very warm sea surface temperatures are expected to override the effects of a developing El Niño.…
July 6, 2023
Plant-based pizza joint planned at Hodges Pointe Plaza
Wild Pie is building in the space vacated by Brucci’s Pizza West Beaches. It will be Wild Pie’s first restaurant…
July 6, 2023
Homes and town homes under construction near San Jose
When completed, the Lennar development in Hardwick Farms will include 457 town homes and 130 single-family homes.…
July 6, 2023
HCA Florida buys Arlington land for stand-alone ER
The city and St. Johns River Water Management District are reviewing applications for the project along Merrill Road, west of…
July 6, 2023
Riverfront Plaza construction set to begin — again
Construction is scheduled to start next week after a month’s delay to allow events like the July Fourth fireworks show.…
July 5, 2023
Duval considers cutting magnet school bus routes, other cost-saving options
To cut costs, Duval is combining a two magnet school bus routes and might end routes with low ridership. Bigger…
July 5, 2023
Detour ahead: East Bay Street will be closed next week
East Bay Street will be closed for three days between North Liberty Street and A. Philip Randolph Boulevard so the…
July 5, 2023
Leaders picked for powerful Jacksonville city committees
City Council member Nick Howland will lead the council’s Finance Committee, and Terrance Freeman will lead the Rules Committee.…
July 5, 2023
Pro golfer Fred Funk buys $2.5 million home in South Jax
The former winner of The Players Championship bought the home in the gated community of Glen Kernan Golf & Country…
July 5, 2023
How to keep your power bill down during this searing heat
JEA says air conditioning is the biggest energy hog. The utility advises keeping your thermostat at 78 degrees or higher.…
July 5, 2023
Community activist Ben Frazier will be laid to rest Saturday
Frazier’s visitations and funeral are scheduled for The Bethel Church, the city’s oldest Baptist church.…
July 5, 2023
JEA agrees to 20-year solar power deal
The $400.8 million agreement with the Florida Municipal Power Agency is the utility’s second new solar energy purchase in 2023.…
July 4, 2023
A Jacksonville mother helped change the law for families of murdered children
A new Florida law is named after Curtis Williamson, whose 1997 death was ruled a homicide. Curtis’ mother fought to…
June 30, 2023
Who earns the most in Jacksonville city government?
JEA, the city-owned utility, accounts for 27 of 70 positions that earn more than $200,000 a year, according to an…
June 30, 2023
Meet Banks — the new baby jaguar at the Jacksonville zoo
Banks’ name was selected in a public naming contest that raised $21,494 to care for the zoo’s jaguars.…