April 20, 2023
Sandlot JAX is billed as a one-of-a-kind fitness and music festival open to people of all ages and abilities.…
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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 —…
April 18, 2023
Duval Schools reverses trans restroom policy, no longer discourages ‘outing’ students in new LGBTQ+ support guide
Students in Duval County Public Schools now must use restrooms and lockers in line with their sex assigned at birth…
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…