May 23, 2023
A hedge fund’s buyout of station operator Tegna Inc. was terminated after the deal failed to get FCC approval by…
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May 22, 2023
Services set for St. Johns sergeant who died making arrest
Sgt. Michael Paul Kunovich collapsed Friday night while trying to detain an 18-year-old man who was resisting arrest.…
May 22, 2023
The 1859 Mayport Lighthouse: Unvisited but not unloved
The Mayport Lighthouse Association hopes the public one day will get access to the lighthouse before the Civil War.…
May 22, 2023
MOSH’s latest exhibit puts you face to face with dinosaurs
“Expedition: Dinosaur, Rise of the Mammals” combines life-size and exact animatronic dinosaurs, including T-Rex, Torosaurus and Ankylosaurus.…
May 22, 2023
Strong storms and flash floods will stretch into the week
An influx of tropical moisture will increase the risk of flash flooding across Northeast Florida on Tuesday.…
May 22, 2023
#AskJAXTDY | Will this Northside road ever reconnect to the Gateway Town Center?
Will a road that used to connect to the Northside’s Gateway Town Center reopen? The city explains why not.…
May 22, 2023
Jacksonville’s anti-panhandling law still hasn’t taken effect
The reason for the delay: City officials say it takes time to update existing laws and to train police.…
May 22, 2023
Potential Downtown project could amount to $464 million
Four blocks south of Union Street are under review by a developer of Tampa’s waterfront district.…
May 22, 2023
St. Marys city councilman jailed on battery charge
Artie Jones Jr. was charged after “a fight between family members,” St. Marys police said.…
May 19, 2023
At long last, Riverfront Plaza construction will begin June 5
The park, on the site of Jacksonville Landing, will begin with a first phase that includes a playground, cafe and…
May 19, 2023
Jacksonville’s unemployment rate sinks to near-record low
The unemployment rate for April fell to 2.3%, the state announced Friday. Employers added 31,700 jobs over a year.…
May 19, 2023
Le Petit Paris sets third location in Southpoint area
The French cafe plans to open in the former Fresh-Mex & Co. space at 7111 Bentley Road. The first location…
May 19, 2023
Spliff’s Gastropub plans second Jacksonville area site
Spliff’s will open in the Reef apartments and retail development in Atlantic Beach. Its first location is Downtown.…
May 19, 2023
Investors blamed for Jacksonville’s affordable housing issues
Large institutional investors have bought more than 9,600 homes in Duval County, leading to higher rents and a shortage of…
May 19, 2023
Street racers shut down Interstate 295 with stunts
Police say a video on social media is helping them identify the drivers and make arrests.…
May 19, 2023
FPL proposes another rate reduction beginning in July
After an initial rate reduction early in May, Florida Power & Light is proposing another rate decrease, this time a…
May 19, 2023
Construction begins on new Highlands Elementary in Jacksonville
The school will be built at the site of the current campus on De Paul Drive, adding students from Pine…
May 18, 2023
No garbage allowed: Jacksonville is inspecting your recycling bins
The inspections aim to reduce the costly amount of non-recyclable items that people put into their bins. You may get…
May 18, 2023
Breeze adds flights from Jacksonville to Los Angeles
Breeze Airways, a 2-year-old low-cost airline, is adding seasonal nonstops from Jacksonville to Los Angeles, Raleigh-Durham and Pittsburgh.…
May 18, 2023
Flagler Health+ and UF Health agree to merge
The two health systems expect to formally close the deal this summer and begin merging services later this year.…
May 18, 2023
RiversEdge development could get more time and incentives
City Council will have the final say whether to increase the property tax refund for the Southbank project from $56…
May 17, 2023
Jax Beach plaza redesign draws protests
Voters on Tuesday defeated a ballot issue to allow higher buildings in the area, but the proposed redesign of Latham…
May 17, 2023
Crewmates and families remember 37 killed on USS Stark
A ceremony Wednesday commemorated those who died when Iraqi missiles hit the ship based at Naval Station Mayport almost 40…
May 17, 2023
Detective’s slaying still unsolved 28 years later
Detective Lonnie Miller Sr. was shot and killed during a burglary call in 1995. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is trying…