June 9, 2023
Mayor-elect Donna Deegan told a business group she wants to devote more employees to permitting and to fix infrastructure.…
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June 9, 2023
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office wants 80 more officers
Sheriff T.K. Waters has submitted a budget request of nearly $600 million, about $35 million more than last year.…
June 9, 2023
JU law school gets multimillion-dollar gift honoring Randall C. Berg Jr.
Berg’s legacy helped fund legal services for the poor in Florida and beyond. The endowment was presented by his brother,…
June 8, 2023
New Duval jail is priority for incoming City Council president
City Councilman Ron Salem said there’s been discussion of moving the jail to the Northside or Cecil Field.…
June 8, 2023
Jacksonville’s bicentennial celebrated with special bronze bell
A bronze bell to commemorate Jacksonville’s 200th birthday was unveiled at a historical society event at the city’s Main Library.…
June 8, 2023
Jacksonville manufacturers pessimistic about economy
Businesses are showing a significant loss of confidence, according to the Local Economic Indicators Project at the University of North…
June 7, 2023
Emmett Reed Community Center shut down for repairs
An electrical problem closed the center for two to four weeks, disrupting summer camp and an Juneteenth program.…
June 7, 2023
Up to three luxury car dealerships planned at World Commerce Center
Fields Auto Group bought 15.5 acres at Interstate 95 and International Golf Parkway in St. Johns County.…
June 7, 2023
Jacksonville Historical Society identifies city’s most endangered buildings
This year’s list includes architecturally significant commercial properties, churches, schools and homes.…
June 7, 2023
Jacksonville Jaguars reveal ‘Stadium of the Future’
The team unveiled a stadium renovation intended to keep the Jaguars in Jacksonville for years to come. The cost was…
June 6, 2023
Proposal for city to buy Brentwood liquor store is withdrawn
Legislation would have had the city buy the property using dollars earmarked for removing Confederate monuments.…
June 6, 2023
Mayor-elect Deegan announces teams to study Jacksonville issues
Jacksonville Mayor-elect Donna Deegan announced transition committees that will focus on seven topics ranging from infrastructure to arts.…
June 6, 2023
Take a look inside the new Icemen Igloo sportsplex
The Jacksonville Icemen’s practice facility has been renovated with a sports bar, new locker rooms and a new Jacksonville Sports…
June 6, 2023
Jacksonville’s bicentennial bell will debut Wednesday
The 225-pound bronze monument to the city’s 200th anniversary will be displayed at the Main Library.…
June 6, 2023
Jaguars to unveil plans for massive stadium renovation
The plans to overhaul TIAA Bank Field will be revealed online at 10 a.m. Wednesday.…
June 6, 2023
Walmart Health opening three new clinics in Jacksonville
The openings will make five clinics in Duval and Clay counties, all situated next to Walmart Supercenters.…
June 6, 2023
PGA and European golf tours unite with LIV Golf
The PGA Tour, based in Ponte Vedra Beach, could welcome back golfers who jumped to LIV Golf.…
June 6, 2023
Neptune Beach bans smoking at parks and beaches
Several other cities already had bans. Among them: Jacksonville Beach, Fernandina Beach, Atlantic Beach and St. Augustine.…
June 6, 2023
JU College of Law: ‘It’s hard to imagine having a better first year’
Nicholas Allard, dean of the Jacksonville University law school, says the institution is working toward accreditation and seeking a permanent…
June 6, 2023
Former landmarks become apartments in Jacksonville
Population growth has made the expansion of housing options a necessity, and some former landmarks are disappearing.…
June 5, 2023
Long-awaited Riverfront Plaza delayed one month
The first phase of the park — on the site of the former Jacksonville Landing — was supposed to begin…
June 5, 2023
Hillman-Pratt project Downtown could pay homage to Black aviator
Developer Eric Adler says one apartment in the redeveloped historic funeral home could honor Bessie Coleman.…
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.…