December 11, 2024State closed probe of Jax teacher before accuser was given chance to testify, lawyer saysThe Florida Department of Ed says the accuser refused to be interviewed — a claim contradicted by emails reviewed by…By Megan Mallicoat
December 11, 2024Florida may allow bear hunting for first time in nearly a decadeThe state will consider proposals for the first sanctioned bear hunt since a controversial hunt in October 2015.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
December 11, 2024First Coast Hispanic chamber to recognize business leadersThe chamber will celebrate Hispanic people and businesses who are part of a rapidly growing community in the region.…By Will Brown
December 11, 2024Redevelopment plans emerge for Regency Square MallA site plan for a gas station and convenience store at Regency Square Mall shows a larger redevelopment scheme.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 11, 2024Jacksonville cemetery reveals a forgotten historyBeneath the Emmett Reed Community Center lies the site of Mount Herman Cemetery, a historic burial ground from the 1880s.…By Bailey Korinek - WUFT
December 11, 2024The roller coaster of temperatures continuesJacksonville will wake up Thursday to temperatures in the mid- to upper 30s.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
December 11, 2024Jacksonville filmmaker premieres story of serial killerThe movie tells the story of Billy Mansfield Jr., who killed five women between 1975 and 1980 and dumped a…By Dan Scanlan
December 11, 2024ARTS PICKS | Dec. 13-15Jacksonville’s annual Hispanic festival, a group show art opening in San Marco and the new Project Atrium piece at MOCA…By Matthew Shaw
December 10, 2024Jacksonville tries many routes to comply with homeless lawFifty-two people have been arrested and others bussed home to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public.…By Michelle Corum
December 10, 2024Blue Angels add Jax to the schedule in 2025The Blue Angels had not scheduled an appearance in Jacksonville in 2025, but the schedule opened up when another show…By Randy Roguski
December 10, 2024Sweet treats on display at Gingerbread ExtravaganzaThe Gingerbread Extravaganza includes 25 cookie and candy creations on display through Dec. 28 at Old St. Andrews Church.…By Dan Scanlan
December 10, 2024Arrest made in 39-year-old Camden County murdersA Camden County church deacon and his wife were shot to death during a Bible study class. The wrong man…By Dan Scanlan
December 10, 2024Florida senators start filing bills for legislative sessionSenators are gearing up for the 2025 legislative session, which will begin March 4.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
December 9, 2024After string of fires, mayor and chief take safety to the streetFirefighters passed out free smoke detectors and fire safety information after multiple fires in Jacksonville over five days.…By Dan Scanlan
December 9, 2024V Pizza cooks up a new crust after complaintsV Pizza said customers have complained for years that its crust is not firm enough.…By Carianne Luter - News4Jax
December 9, 2024Hello, Avelo: Jax adds airline with flights to New HavenAvelo Airlines will offer nonstop service between Jacksonville and Tweed-New Haven Airport on Friday and Mondays.…By Randy Roguski
December 9, 2024It’ll be Ole Miss and Duke in the Taxslayer Gator BowlThis will be the first time these teams have met and Duke’s first appearance in the Gator Bowl.…By Dan Scanlan
December 9, 2024Is there a Christmas tree crisis after 2024 hurricane season?Many of Florida’s Christmas trees come from the Carolinas, which were devastated by Hurricane Helene.…By Leslie Hudson - Storm Center
December 9, 2024A citrus comeback is budding in North FloridaWarmer temperatures and new technologies are helping a citrus industry born in St. Augustine.…By Rose Schnabel - WUFT
December 6, 2024NoCo Center could become apartments and groceryA 16-story apartment building and grocery store could replace the former First Baptist Church main auditorium, now called NoCo Center.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 6, 2024Scammers want to make your holidays less merryThe FBI warns people to be careful of spoof charities and hurricane recovery scams.…By Steven Ponson
December 6, 2024Maple Street co-founder has a new idea: Breakfast tacosAfter selling Maple Street Biscuit Co. for $36 million, Scott Moore is planning Calico Cactus, A Modern Taco Shop.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 6, 2024New Lincolnville park honors two ‘unsung heroes’George and Ollie Smith are little-known pillars of the historically Black Lincolnville community.…By Noah Hertz
December 6, 2024Cold front arrives in North Florida; warmup to followThe cold front will bring temperatures near freezing from the Panhandle to Jacksonville.…By Storm Center