July 27, 2025
This is the first in a series, The Show Must Go On, examining the handling of reports of teacher misconduct…
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July 25, 2025
Florida gears up for 3-week bear hunt in December
State wildlife officials will consider rules for the hunt next month, including a limit of 187 bears killed.…
July 25, 2025
Bolles School names stadium after alumnus Chipper Jones
Jones, a Hall of Famer for the Atlanta Braves, was the lead contributor to the stadium renovation.…
July 25, 2025
Hilliard gunman kills 3 but spares 5-year-old girl
A man killed three women and then apparently shot himself in the head, police said.…
July 25, 2025
After rocky rollout, St. Johns County keeps trash hauler
County officials say FCC Environmental Services has cleaned up its act since a disastrous beginning.…
July 25, 2025
Ex-Camden deputy gets 16 months for inmate beating
Ryan Biegel was sentenced in the beating of inmate Jarrett Hobbs in September 2022.…
July 25, 2025
Saharan dust will calm storms and heat up the weekend
The skies will remain mostly yellowish on Saturday as Saharan dust covers most of Florida.…
July 24, 2025
Jacksonville strives for zero traffic deaths by 2035
The city introduced a “Vision Zero Action Plan” on Thursday to eliminate deaths and cut serious injuries in half.…
July 24, 2025
Some St. Augustine arts groups struggle after budget cuts
Museums like Ximenez-Fatio House are struggling with loss of state and federal funding.…
July 24, 2025
Marineland and dolphins up for sale during bankruptcy
Marineland’s owners, The Dolphin Co., also are selling a park in Panama City Beach and rights to Miami Seaquarium.…
July 24, 2025
Teen drivers will face new requirements next month
Starting Aug. 1, teenagers must complete a six-hour driving course before earning their learner’s permit.…
July 24, 2025
Casey DeSantis has edge in governor’s race, UNF poll says
Republicans polled favored the first lady slightly over U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds.…
July 23, 2025
Will McNeil Jr. plans to sue Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office over February arrest
“The entire stop was not just pretextual, racially motivated, it was unlawful,” says McNeil’s attorney.…
July 23, 2025
Baymeadows may get crossing where man and son died
A study by the Florida Department of Transportation says a crosswalk is justified near Wicked Barley Brewing Co.…
July 23, 2025
Governor and first lady tout cancer initiative at Wolfson
The Florida Legislature this year appropriated more than $265 million toward cancer research and treatment.…
July 23, 2025
Jax officials promote swim safety to save young lives
Olympian Ryan Murphy joined Jacksonville officials to publicize the city’s summer swim programs.…
July 23, 2025
St. Johns County Commission signals lower property tax rate
Some commissioners want to cut taxes even further, but administrators say services would suffer.…
July 23, 2025
Florida signs $245M in contracts for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Officials have estimated the facility will cost $450 million a year, fronted by Florida taxpayers.…
July 23, 2025
Déjà vu: There’s a chance for tropical formation in the Gulf
The low-pressure system has a short amount of time to develop before it moves over land.…
July 22, 2025
City Council keeps property tax rate same while weighing future cut
Some on City Council want to see the rate drop before the budget is finalized in September.…
July 22, 2025
Council OKs $2.5M tax incentive for ‘Project Moana’
An unidentified international wholesaler is proposing a $90 million warehouse and 100 new jobs.…
July 22, 2025
THE JAXSON | 5 restaurants coming to Downtown
A crop of new restaurants under construction have the potential to turn Downtown Jacksonville into the hottest dining destination in…
July 22, 2025
Duval schools superintendent earns high marks for 1st year
The School Board rated Superintendent Christopher Bernier as “highly effective.”…
July 22, 2025
Florida DOGE launches audits in Broward and Gainesville
The task force wants access to buildings and data systems as well as information on DEI and green initiatives.…