January 19, 2023
Jacksonville’s airport had the state’s highest rate of confiscated guns last year, during a record year for weapon seizures nationwide,…
January 19, 2023
Dueling bills seek to prohibit hate speech in Jacksonville
Two Jacksonville City Council members have filed identical bills that seek to prohibit the projection of messages onto buildings.…
January 19, 2023
St. Johns County teachers take hard line on pay
Teachers plan to protest their pay by working only 7.5 hours a day, the amount of time they’re paid for.…
January 18, 2023
Florida Ed Board OKs school book rules, rejects trans student protections and applauds ‘anti-woke’ state colleges
The State Board of Education signed off on measures in alignment with the priorities of Governor Ron DeSantis.…
January 18, 2023
Jacksonville may outlaw hate speech displays
A proposed law would ban anyone from projecting images onto someone else’s building — a response to several antisemitic displays…
January 18, 2023
Maternity services ending at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside
With the community’s health care needs changing, Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside will discontinue maternity care March 19.…
January 18, 2023
Intermodal project derailed in St. Johns County
Neighbors complained the proposed Col. Hinman Intermodal Exchange Facility would create dangerous truck traffic, noise and environmental issues.…
January 18, 2023
Neptune Beach city manager fired
City Manager Stefen Wynn was accused of “flagrant neglect of duty” and “willful misconduct.”…
January 17, 2023
Downtown board’s deferral of planned LaVilla gas station hailed as community victory
A Jan. 12 deferral means the Downtown Improvement Authority will bring the DDRB’s concerns to Jacksonville-based First Coast Energy before…
January 17, 2023
Here’s how Trevor Lawrence wound up at Waffle House
The Jaguars quarterback celebrated his playoff victory with a cheesesteak, hash browns and a pecan waffle.…
January 17, 2023
Baker jail employee charged after relationship with inmate
Evelyn Rhodes is accused of providing contraband to the inmate and disclosing confidential criminal justice information.…
January 17, 2023
Human trafficking hides close to home
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office rescued 10 human trafficking victims in 2022. Authorities spoke Tuesday during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.…
January 17, 2023
Rents are inching downward in Jacksonville
The Jacksonville metro area was one of 14 nationwide where the price for a new lease declined in the past…
January 17, 2023
Here’s what’s going up at former Southgate Plaza
The Jack on Beach will be a 295-unit apartment community featuring resort-style amenities.…
January 17, 2023
Jax Beach seafood restaurant to reopen after nearly 12 years
Crabcake Factory Seafood Grille & Bar will return to its longtime location — 1396 Beach Blvd. at Penman Road in…
January 13, 2023
Frigid temperatures will grip North Florida this weekend
Lows Sunday morning will more than likely be colder than Saturday morning. Temperatures could range from the mid and upper…
January 13, 2023
Jacksonville mayoral candidates locked in for wide open race
The candidates to replace Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry include four Republicans, two Democrats and an independent.…
January 13, 2023
Sheriff T.K. Waters goes unopposed in election
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters retained his job unchallenged as the qualifying deadline for Duval County’s spring elections passed Friday.…
January 13, 2023
JTA expands Gameday Xpress for Saturday’s Jaguars game
JTA expects record crowds for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ AFC wild-card round matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.…
January 13, 2023
St. Johns River Ferry delays shutdown
The ferry will be out of service from Jan. 25 to May 2 for maintenance required by the U.S. Coast…
January 12, 2023
Jacksonville officials, local civil rights leaders continue to celebrate MLK. Separately.
Friday will mark the fifth straight year Jacksonville will have separate breakfasts honoring Martin Luther King.…
January 12, 2023
More affordable housing for seniors in Downtown Jacksonville
Ashley Square, a 120-unit affordable senior apartment complex, opened at East Ashley and Newnan streets.…
January 12, 2023
Jacksonville University expands accelerated nursing program
JU has added Mayo Clinic to its clinical partners in the accelerated bachelor’s degree program. Mayo joins Baptist Health and…
January 12, 2023
The National Anthem will rock again at Jaguars game
Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi will perform the National Anthem for Saturday’s playoff game against the Chargers.…