August 21, 2025
The panel said medical marijuana patients should not be barred from buying and using guns.…
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August 20, 2025
Fernandina moves forward with paid parking downtown
Despite heavy opposition, the City Commission hired an outside company to set up a paid parking system.…
August 20, 2025
New owners plan upgrades at Orange Park Mall
Second Horizon Capital says it will expand community programming and shopping options.…
August 20, 2025
Hurricane Erin could bring dangerous waves to First Coast
The National Weather Service warns of possible minor flooding along the coastline during high tides.…
August 19, 2025
‘Sextortion’ on the rise among Northeast Florida youngsters
Law enforcement is alerting parents, guardians and school leaders about how to protect children online.…
August 19, 2025
Jacksonville’s own Eiffel Tower can be yours — for a day
The centerpiece of JJ’s Bistro on Gate Parkway was consigned to a storage unit when the restaurant closed in 2023,…
August 19, 2025
Taxing district considered for Five Points improvements
Jacksonville City Council is considering legislation to create a special tax assesssment for commercial property.…
August 19, 2025
Developer plans another community in Clay County
BTI Partners of Fort Lauderdale now owns 6,500 acres to develop two master planned communities.…
August 18, 2025
Duval Schools could net $6M in HQ move from Downtown to Southside
Duval Schools is preparing to move the district’s headquarters off of Downtown’s Southbank to the Southside.…
August 18, 2025
3 Duval students hit by cars in 6 days; School Board members seek solutions
A First Coast High School student was hit by a car while walking to school on Monday. District officials say…
August 18, 2025
‘Deportation Depot’ stirs fears among Baker County neighbors
The immigration center planned in one of Florida’s most conservative areas has drawn a tangle of reactions.…
August 18, 2025
Heritage Trail spotlights St. Johns County’s Black history
A new self-guided trail connects 20 local Black history landmarks from the pre-colonial era to the present.…
August 18, 2025
Ceremony will remember Dollar General shooting victims
Community members will reflect Sunday on the racially motivated shooting two years ago.…
August 18, 2025
Fernandina offers shuttle service for grocery shoppers
The shuttle helps shoppers at a time when two of the island’s three grocery stores are closed for renovations.…
August 18, 2025
How Hurricane Erin could affect Northeast Florida
Erin is setting records as it became the third hurricane to have the most significant pressure drop in history. Maximum…
August 15, 2025
Erin becomes a hurricane, the first of this season
Hurricane Erin is expected to intensify rapidly over the weekend and turn north Sunday or Monday.…
August 15, 2025
Democrats slam plan for deportation center in Baker
State Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville said money spent on “Deportation Depot” could have been used to help people.…
August 15, 2025
Teen becomes Jacksonville’s 100th traffic death of year
The 100 deaths surpass the 88 at this time last year. The teen was the 19th pedestrian killed.…
August 15, 2025
Haskell signs approved for new headquarters on Southbank
Haskell is moving from Riverside Avenue on the Northbank to San Marco Boulevard.…
August 14, 2025
Baptist prepares for increase in high-risk pregnancies
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is midway through an expansion of maternal and fetal care.…
August 14, 2025
Mom accused of putting gun in child’s backpack
Police said the child found the gun in the backpack and told a teacher.…
August 14, 2025
Part of schoolbook law ruled unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled against part of a law that led to removal of books for “sexual” content.…
August 14, 2025
Sporting Jax women’s team about to kick off with local players at heart of squad
Sporting Jax will become Jacksonville’s first women’s professional team sport when it takes the pitch on Aug. 23.…
August 14, 2025
Did you know? The St. Johns County Courthouse has a private space to nurse a baby
The association for female lawyers is publicizing a room where women can nurse or change a baby.…