January 26, 2023
Lack of rain has left Jacksonville and much of Northeast Florida in a moderate drought.…
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January 26, 2023
State law would combat antisemitic acts like Jacksonville’s
Proposed legislation in Florida would define certain acts as hate crimes and increase criminal penalties.…
January 26, 2023
Closed San Marco Theatre put up for lease
Colliers is marketing the building where the San Marco Theatre closed after almost 85 years.…
January 26, 2023
JEA board approves $106.6 million solar deal
JEA will have access to 150 megawatts of solar power produced by Florida Power & Light Co.…
January 25, 2023
Apartment deal canceled for River City Brewing site
Jacksonville has terminated a development agreement with the Related Group to build RD River City Brewery Apartments on the Southbank.…
January 25, 2023
Projected messages outlawed. But could new law be challenged?
The law — conceived as a way to attack antisemitic displays — could face issues if challenged in court, attorneys…
January 25, 2023
Suspect arrested in dad’s fatal ambush in Jax Beach
Henry Tenon, 61, did not act alone,in the slaying of Jared Bridegan, authorities said. The investigation is continuing.…
January 25, 2023
Lawmakers consider oversight of municipal utilities like JEA
Florida’s Public Service Commission has no authority over municipal utilities. Lawmakers are discussing whether to change that.…
January 25, 2023
Land deal saves Little Tiger Island for conservation
Nearly a square mile of marsh and uplands facing Fernandina Beach’s historic waterfront is being preserved.…
January 25, 2023
Dawgs fans: You can now get a Florida license plate
The University of Georgia has met Florida’s presale requirement for a speciality license plate. The plate will go into production…
January 24, 2023
Student injured in two-story fall at St. Johns County high school
A student fell from a second-story walkway at Pedro Menendez High School. It’s unclear why the person fell.…
January 24, 2023
Electricity bills are on the way up, but not as much this time
A JEA rate increase this spring might be offset by a lower fuel cost — meaning bills shouldn’t rise as…
January 24, 2023
Out East Jacksonville takes big step toward national historic designation
The Eastside Historic District is one step closer to joining the National Register of Historic Places following a decision from…
January 24, 2023
Anejo Cocina Mexicana fills last space at East San Marco
The East San Marco shopping center on Hendricks Avenue is now fully leased.…
January 24, 2023
Jacksonville airport will add parking as terminal expands
Jacksonville International Airport plans to add a third parking garage and renovate its security checkpoint.…
January 24, 2023
TaxSlayer extends Gator Bowl sponsorship through 2027
TaxSlayer is the longest-running title sponsor of the Gator Bowl, the nation’s sixth-oldest bowl game.…
January 23, 2023
Community meetings are next step for Jax chief resilience officer
“We’re going to be really guided by the data. But also, it’s so important for that data to be grounded…
January 23, 2023
DeSantis comes to Jacksonville with plan for teacher pay raises
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing sweeping education changes including a Teachers Bill of Rights, limits on unions and partisan school…
January 23, 2023
Strings Sports Brewery plans second location in Jax Beach
Strings, a popular craft brewery in Springfield, will expand into the former Terry’s Country Store on Penman Road in Jacksonville…
January 23, 2023
How many people are homeless on the First Coast? We’ll soon know.
Volunteers will scatter across Duval, Clay and Nassau counties Wednesday to complete the Point-in-Time Count of people living unsheltered on…
January 20, 2023
It’s time to request vote-by-mail ballots for March election
New Florida laws require voters to file for a mail ballot each election cycle — even if they’ve gotten one…
January 20, 2023
UNF spends $3.5 million on diversity and inclusion
The University of North Florida — like other universities — had to report its diversity expenses as the state fights…
January 20, 2023
Jacobs Jewelers: The end of a landmark in Downtown Jacksonville
Roy and Delorise Thomas bought Florida’s oldest jewelry store in 1986. Now they’re retiring.…
January 20, 2023
Big changes coming to Jacksonville’s concert venues
Renovations are planned at the Florida Theatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall that will force each to close for several…