January 4, 2023
The retired assistant chief who was runner-up in the Nov. 8 runoff for Jacksonville sheriff has filed to run again.…
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January 4, 2023
The Hub Brooklyn is ready for construction
The Hub Brooklyn is ready to rise. The city issued three permits Tuesday for Danis Construction LLC to build three…
January 3, 2023
Mayor Curry’s ‘resign-to-run’ idea looks doomed
It looks like Jacksonville City Council members don’t want to give up their positions when seeking another public office. Mayor…
January 3, 2023
The outlook for residential real estate in 2023
In the world of Northeast Florida residential real estate, 2022 began with houses staying on the market for days rather…
January 3, 2023
Homeless survey likely to find more seniors and children
Changing Homelessness, the lead homeless prevention agency for Clay, Duval and Nassau counties, is seeking volunteers for an annual federally…
January 3, 2023
St. Johns County rated best for children
St. Johns County does a better job of protecting children’s health and education than any other county in Florida, according…
January 3, 2023
Office Depot closing at Crossroads Square; Kids Empire moving in
Office Depot is closing its store in the Crossroads Square shopping center in Southwest Jacksonville, and it appears that an…
December 31, 2022
Court backs St. Johns schools in transgender bathroom fight
After a five-year legal battle, a sharply divided federal appeals court has upheld a St. Johns County School Board policy…
December 30, 2022
Gas prices at $4 a gallon? It’s expected again across Florida in 2023
As average gasoline prices have moved back above $3 a gallon in Florida, a tech company that monitors the fuel…
December 30, 2022
CSX contributes $100,000 to fight anti-semitism
Jacksonville-based CSX has announced a $100,000 donation to the Together Strong Community Fund to fight anti-Semitism in Northeast Florida. The…
December 30, 2022
St. Johns County may seek easements to rebuild dunes
St. Johns County officials are ready to discuss possible projects to rebuild sand dunes eroded by recent tropical storms. But…
December 30, 2022
Green Cove Springs police headquarters to be named in honor of late chief
The headquarters of the Green Cove Springs Police Department will be dedicated Thursday in honor of the late Chief Derek…
December 30, 2022
Jacksonville asks court to waive residency requirement for City Council candidates
The city of Jacksonville has asked a federal court on Wednesday to waive a requirement that City Council candidates live in…
December 29, 2022
Gator Bowl mania returns with packed house
When the 78th TaxSlayer Gator Bowl kicks off Friday, it will feature a big crowd and marquee matchup as it…
December 29, 2022
2,000-home community planned in St. Johns County
BTI Partners plans to build more than 2,000 single-family homes after acquiring 1,300 acres in northwest St. Johns County for…
December 29, 2022
Jacksonville ranks No. 2 among best Florida places to live
Forbes says Jacksonville is the second-best place to live in Florida, beating out Miami, Orlando, Tallahassee and others. The Forbes…
December 29, 2022
Jacksonville files appeal in redistricting fight
The long and winding road to a new map for a handful of Jacksonville City Council districts could go right…
December 29, 2022
Southern Roots Filling Station is closing
The Southern Roots Filling Station will say farewell on Saturday after eight years at its storefront at 1275 King St.…
December 28, 2022
Fire-ravaged Grumpy’s Restaurant to reopen Monday
The fire started in the kitchen just hours after the popular Middleburg restaurant had closed that Jan. 19. Clay County…
December 28, 2022
St. Johns River Ferry halts service for maintenance
The Jean Ribault faces mandatory maintenance, and it will make the trip across the St. Johns River more difficult. The…
December 28, 2022
Jaguars announce ticket sales for potential playoff game
Jaguars pre-sale tickets for a potential playoff contest at TIAA Bank Field will go live at 10 a.m. Thursday for…
December 28, 2022
HCA Florida opens emergency room in Middleburg
Middleburg residents have a new option for emergency medical care as HCA Florida opens its new ER at 2560 Blanding…
December 28, 2022
Mayo Clinic prepares for Jacksonville expansion
Mayo Clinic has applied for a permit to build the $106.6 million core and shell of its five-story patient tower…
December 28, 2022
New Year’s Eve fireworks: What’s on tap in Jacksonville
Jacksonville sure does love its fireworks displays. You can find the skies over Downtown exploding in colorful sparks on the…