January 17, 2023
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office rescued 10 human trafficking victims in 2022. Authorities spoke Tuesday during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.…
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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.…
January 12, 2023
Sugar Factory again pushes back opening date
Sugar Factory now plans to open Feb. 15 in The Markets at Town Center.…
January 12, 2023
Legal costs are climbing in Jacksonville redistricting fight
The city of Jacksonville has potentially paid over $150,000 in fees to outside law firms and consultants in its redistricting…
January 12, 2023
1928 Cuban Bistro opens in Jacksonville Beach
1928 Cuban Bistro has opened its fourth location in Jacksonville Beach. Another is planned on Amelia Island.…
January 11, 2023
Clay County bans panhandling; what about Jacksonville?
County commissioners prohibited panhandling on public roads, casting it as a safety concern in order to sidestep First Amendment concerns.…
January 11, 2023
Lakesha Burton decides against second run for sheriff
Burton, a 24-year veteran of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, says she faced a difficult campaign after finishing second in November.…
January 11, 2023
Jacksonville approves financing to raise power lines at port
JAXPORT says that raising power lines will allow larger ships into the newly deepened St. Johns River harbor.…
January 11, 2023
City Council signs off on revised deal for Four Seasons project
Shad Khan’s development company, Iguana Investments Florida LLC, plans a Four Seasons hotel and office building on Jacksonville’s riverfront.…
January 11, 2023
21-foot orca washes ashore in Palm Coast
Orcas are more common in cold water areas, but they also have been seen in tropical waters such as Florida…
January 11, 2023
Nine Jacksonville City Council members turn down pay raises
All of the council members who refused raises for themselves will be on the March ballot.…
January 10, 2023
5 issues that Jax-area lawmakers might tackle this Florida legislative session
The Florida Legislature has a Northeast Florida House speaker for the first time in two decades. Here are 5 issues…
January 10, 2023
Cold front headed our way with risk of severe storms
Another cold front is expected to arrive to the Sunshine State on Thursday. A cold air mass should engulf most…