March 5, 2023
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March 3, 2023
Protesters feel threatened over Confederate monuments
Take ‘Em Down Jax, which is fighting Confederate monuments on public property, held its weekly picket line Friday despite threats…
March 3, 2023
Jacksonville identifies industries ripe for growth
The Jax Chamber’s economic development arm has established a five-year regional plan focused on agribusiness, biomedical research and corporate operations.…
March 3, 2023
One more time: Sugar Factory delays opening
The restaurant blamed permitting delays for its seventh rescheduled opening. Sugar Factory originally said it would open Dec. 26.…
March 3, 2023
Twin Peaks begins work on East Arlington restaurant
Twin Peaks, based in Dallas, is opening its first sports bar in Northeast Florida, in the former Cinco de Mayo…
March 3, 2023
Early voting starts Monday in Duval County
All registered voters, regardless of party affiliation, will be able to vote for mayor, property appraiser and at-large City Council…
March 3, 2023
Arlington Expressway in line for resurfacing
The public can get details about the Arlington Expressway resurfacing during an open house on Thursday.…
March 2, 2023
UNF students soundly oppose slashing diversity programs
A student government poll found that the vast majority of students oppose Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to eliminate diversity, equity…
March 2, 2023
New task force combats trafficking and child sex exploitation
Local sheriffs joined the FDLE and Department of Homeland Security to announce a new public-private partnership called INTERCEPT.…
March 2, 2023
Clay County considers new policy on schoolbooks
The Clay County School District could soon have a new policy for reviewing books and other materials, in response to…
March 2, 2023
Retired NFL player bringing Slim Chickens to town
Former linebacker Angelo Crowell and his wife, Kimberly, bought property for the Slim Chickens franchise in Glen Kernan Park.…
March 2, 2023
V Steak restaurant on hold in Ponte Vedra Beach
V Pizza owners said they could not reach a deal to buy the former Lulu’s Waterfront Grille.…
March 2, 2023
NASCAR great Jeff Gordon roars into The Amelia
Multiple charities will benefit from the 28th annual classic car event held this weekend at and around the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia…
March 2, 2023
Dozens of roads closing for Gate River Run
Thousands of runners will hit the roads Saturday when the Gate River Run winds through Downtown and into parts of…
March 2, 2023
FPL proposes lower fuel costs that could trim electric bill hikes
FPL filed a petition at the state Public Service Commission that would trim increases proposed to take effect in April.…
March 1, 2023
How the Union Terminal Warehouse connects with the Eastside community
The developer remaking the warehouse on Jacksonville’s Eastside has worked with residents to integrate the project into the community.…
March 1, 2023
Rooftop bar and music venue planned for Bay Street
Developers of “Decca” will receive city loans for the historic property next to Justice Pub.…
March 1, 2023
Feel like a warm winter? February was the hottest in history
The average daily high last month in Jacksonville was 79.4 degrees, almost 11 degrees warmer than normal.…
March 1, 2023
Loans approved for workforce housing Downtown
Jacksonville City Council has signed off on loans to renovate a historic building into the Lofts at Cathedral, a development…
March 1, 2023
Jacksonville listed as nation’s 5th-biggest ‘boomtown’
A study by LendingTree placed Jax among the top boomtowns based on people and housing, work and earnings, and business…
February 28, 2023
Col. David Scott — first man to drive on Moon — comes to Jax for award
The former astronaut described the Lunar Rover and his exploits in space while receiving Jacksonville University’s 2023 Presidential Global Citizen…
February 28, 2023
Deegan holds huge lead in mayor’s race, but many voters undecided
A poll from the University of North Florida shows Democrat Donna Deegan with 37% support compared with 20% for Republican…
February 28, 2023
JEA rates will rise in April, especially for lowest users
The JEA board agreed Tuesday to raise the basic monthly charge for electricity, but another change will save money for…
February 28, 2023
IT firm pays to outfit tech lab at Andrew Jackson High School
CSI Cos. spent about $300,000 to repurpose most of the school library and started mentoring a crop of young people.…