April 24, 2023
Pay and bonuses remain a point of contention as the two sides submit their proposals to a mediator.…
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April 24, 2023
Families share their pain as Jax observes Crime Victims’ Rights Week
City officials and other community leaders kicked off the local observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week on Monday, April…
April 24, 2023
Behind the scenes of Florida’s efforts to purge schools of books deemed improper
By state law, books in school libraries must be certified by a media specialist. They also must comply with the…
April 24, 2023
$440 million manufacturing plant considered on Westside
Cosentino Group wants to buy 330 acres of the Cecil Commerce Center. The company makes kitchen countertops and other architectural…
April 24, 2023
#AskJAXTDY | Why did Jacksonville police kill a man who threatened a police K9 with a knife?
A reader asks: Why did the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office use deadly force on a man who raised a knife at…
April 24, 2023
Trees could be swamped when water rises in Lake Geneva
Environmentalists fear a lakebed forest could be at risk when a new pipeline carries water from Black Creek to shrunken…
April 24, 2023
Clay County wants to spruce up Wells Road
A town meeting focused on beautification, safety and other enhancements is planned from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at the…
April 21, 2023
Jacksonville may settle redistricting lawsuit — and pay $100,000
Jacksonville City Council will consider whether to accept a court-ordered map and pay the plaintiffs’ legal fees.…
April 21, 2023
Food hall and restaurant in mix for Shipyards West Park
The Downtown Investment Authority board heard updates this week on two proposed locations for a food hall and restaurant.…
April 21, 2023
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr at Jacksonville Jaguars’ Flex Field
Thousands flocked to Downtown Jacksonville as an expression of faith on Friday morning when an Eid al-Fitr celebration was held…
April 21, 2023
1,600-acre wildfire burns in Nassau County
Smoke in the Bryceville area has made driving more difficult, the Florida Highway Patrol warned.…
April 21, 2023
Junior’s Seafood Restaurant reopens, 15 months after fire
The restaurant on Jacksonville’s Northside credits neighbors, police and firefighters with saving the family-owned business.…
April 20, 2023
Records detail years of misconduct by Douglas Anderson teacher
The School Board Chair is convening a special meeting after records show other substantiated complaints against teacher Jeffrey Clayton.…
April 20, 2023
Special Olympics torch winds through Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office kicked off its 1-mile Law Enforcement Torch Run on Thursday in front of the Police Memorial…
April 20, 2023
Laura Street Trio seeks more city money for redevelopment
Owner Steve Atkins is proposing to develop the historic buildings into housing, a restaurant and a Marriott Autograph Hotel.…
April 20, 2023
Sandlot Jax takes over Metro Park with music, obstacle courses and more
Sandlot JAX is billed as a one-of-a-kind fitness and music festival open to people of all ages and abilities.…
April 20, 2023
Jax air quality rated among best in the country
The Jacksonville metro area was among 80 cities listed as the cleanest for ozone in a new report from the…
April 20, 2023
As Florida targets transgender rights, a teen flees St. Johns County
Josie felt Florida lawmakers were threatening her health care and ability to live authentically at school. So she left.…
April 20, 2023
VyStar Credit Union merging with 121 Financial
All employees of 121 Financial will be offered jobs with Vystar, the announcement says.…
April 19, 2023
State alleges Duval Schools failed to report Douglas Anderson harassment
Incidents involving former music teacher Jeffrey Clayton don’t appear in the state’s school safety reporting system, the Department of Education…
April 19, 2023
Construction begins on new Southside Estates Elementary School
The new Southside Estates Elementary School will consolidate with nearby Windy Hill Elementary School in 2024.…
April 19, 2023
Jax is becoming a center for distributing refrigerated goods
Plans for a 332,701-square-foot cold storage center in North Jacksonville highlight the growing demand for fresh and frozen food.…
April 19, 2023
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood exploring Sawgrass site
The restaurant, with 29 locations in 12 states, is seeking St. Johns County review for a restaurant in Sawgrass Village…
April 19, 2023
Another Jacksonville police officer shot
Police shot and killed a gunman after he shot an officer in the face outside Baptist Medical Center South —…