April 18, 2023
Students in Duval County Public Schools now must use restrooms and lockers in line with their sex assigned at birth…
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April 18, 2023
Sheriff’s Office pulls officers from the street to answer 911 calls
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters says JSO has found it difficult to hire enough dispatchers for 911.…
April 18, 2023
University of Florida removes years of campus crime data online
Removing the crime data makes it harder for students, parents and faculty to learn important details about their overall safety.…
April 18, 2023
Amazon delivery station in review for Craig Airport
The $40 million delivery station would provide the final leg of distribution for Amazon orders to customers.…
April 18, 2023
Volunteer lifeguards to return to duty at Jacksonville Beach
After months of negotiations, volunteer lifeguards will once again help patrol Jacksonville Beach this summer, keeping alive a 112-year-old tradition.…
April 18, 2023
Two chances next week to hear from election candidates
A forum with City Council and mayoral candidates is planned Monday at WJCT Studios. Then the mayoral candidates will debate…
April 18, 2023
MotoSurf competition powers into Keystone Heights
Motorized surfboard and skateboard competitions will return to Keystone Heights from Thursday to Sunday.…
April 18, 2023
Clay County’s Art in the Courthouse features the fair’s fine works
Winners from the recent Clay County Agricultural Fair are on display in the Art in the Courthouse gallery in Green…
April 17, 2023
Those busy bees: Jax allergy sufferers turn to honey for relief
Bee Friends, a small business in Murray Hill, says more people are coming in for honey during the spring pollen…
April 17, 2023
New Beaches traffic devices could help you cross the street
New devices called “pedestrian hybrid beacons” will stop traffic only when pedestrians need to cross.…
April 17, 2023
Q&A | MaliVai Washington encourages students to ‘take advantage of your advantage’
The largest real estate professional group in the country is recognizing former tennis star MaliVai Washington for his commitment to…
April 17, 2023
Cold case spotlights 9-year-old slaying
As part of its new monthly Cold Case Spotlight, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is seeking help solving the death of…
April 17, 2023
Douglas Anderson investigation widens
Police could interview as many as 140 students as an investigation into teacher misconduct continues to unfold at Douglas Anderson…
April 17, 2023
Jacksonville mayor’s race is a dead heat, poll shows
Democrat Donna Deegan holds a 1 point edge over Republican Daniel Davis, according to a new poll from the University…
April 14, 2023
UNF officially inaugurates Moez Limayem as president
In his inaugural address, Limayem expressed his goal for the University of North Florida to rise to a Top 100…
April 14, 2023
New wine bar in the works for Brooklyn
The Downtown Development Review Board unanimously approved conceptual plans for Dedalus Wine Bar in the former Liddy’s Machine Shop.…
April 14, 2023
Corrections officer charged with child abuse
Officer Darrick Scott was charged with child abuse of a non-sexual nature after a child reported an injury at school.…
April 14, 2023
River City Brewing project wins initial approval
The Downtown Development Review Board approved the conceptual design of a new apartment tower, which it called iconic and an…
April 14, 2023
A new vision in New Springfield: Developer is buying up neighborhood
Future of Cities, a Miami developer, plans to transform the area north of Downtown into a space for residents, artists,…
April 14, 2023
How your reps voted on Florida’s 6-week abortion ban
Moving quickly on what he called the “Heartbeat Protection Act,” Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would prevent abortions…
April 13, 2023
Lifeguard standoff settled in Jacksonville Beach
The city of Jacksonville Beach and its Volunteer Life Saving Corps have reached an agreement to cooperatively work the beaches.…
April 13, 2023
Bringing books to life: Nonprofit hopes to spur teenage literacy
Washington Cultural Arts and Services will hold “readers theaters” around Jacksonville as a way to promote reading.…
April 13, 2023
Oceanfront hotel opens in Jax Beach
The SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront has 156 rooms and its own restaurant.…
April 13, 2023
Downtown on the cusp of 10,000 residents
A total of 24 residential projects have either opened since 2018 or are under construction in Downtown Jacksonville.…