February 1, 2023
The sheriffs of Nassau and Clay counties both support proposed legislation that would allow concealed weapons without a permit.…
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February 1, 2023
Jax film fest moves Downtown this weekend
The Jacksonville Film Festival will take place Friday through Sunday at three Downtown venues.…
February 1, 2023
The Loop is expanding but will close Orange Park site after 33 years
The Loop, one of the Jacksonville area’s longest-running restaurant operations, is expanding in several areas, including World Golf Village.…
February 1, 2023
Sulzbacher seeking $28 million in financing for Enterprise Village
Sulzbacher is piecing together financing for Enterprise Village, which will provide affordable housing and homelessness services in Jacksonville.…
February 1, 2023
Former Jacksonville CEO sentenced to prison for tax evasion
Jason Cory, former CEO of an IT services company in Jacksonville, has been sentenced to almost three years in federal…
February 1, 2023
Two Bishop Snyder students charged with racial threats
Two Bishop Snyder baseball players are accused of making social media threats against an African American teammate.…
January 31, 2023
Soaring prices squeeze renters in Jax
Nearly half of Jacksonville’s renters are “cost-burdened,” according to a study by the University of North Florida.…
January 31, 2023
DeSantis wants to scrap college diversity programs
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a slate of reforms to eliminate what he considers a left-leaning political agenda in higher education.…
January 31, 2023
Bed Bath & Beyond closing two Jacksonville stores
In all, Bed Bath & Beyond plans to close about 150 stores. No dates have been announced.…
January 31, 2023
Stranded killer whale to be buried in Gainesville
The whale beached in Palm Coast was transported to a secret research facility at the University of Florida for study…
January 31, 2023
FPL could ‘claw back’ pay for wrongdoing by CEO
Florida Power & Light Co. tried to reassure analysts about the departure of CEO Eric Silagy, who has been surrounded…
January 31, 2023
World of Nations returns in February
The annual international festival in Jacksonville showcases food, music, artwork and clothing from a range of countries.…
January 30, 2023
Activists rally for oversight of Jacksonville police
About 50 people rallied outside the Duval County Courthouse to protest the police beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis.…
January 30, 2023
Another fire station under construction on Jacksonville’s Northside
City leaders broke ground Monday on the next new fire station in Jacksonville — Station 64 at Harts Road and…
January 30, 2023
Demolition due for Morocco Shrine Center
The site of Morocco Shrine Center in Jacksonville will be redeveloped into a hotel, student housing, multifamily housing, commercial and…
January 30, 2023
Black firefighters lose suit over Jacksonville’s shaving rules
Jacksonville firefighters challenged rules requiring them to be cleanshaven even if they had a condition called pseudofolliculitis barbae, or PFB.…
January 30, 2023
First Baptist responds to concerns about LGBTQ stance
The church is requiring its members to sign a statement agreeing that marriage is between a man and a woman.…
January 30, 2023
New MOSH exhibit lets you explore a new planet
Jacksonville’s Museum of Science & History opens its newest exhibit: Planet Pioneers.…
January 27, 2023
Duval Schools tells teachers to ‘cover or store’ books
In a video obtained by WJCT News, the district’s chief academic officer tells teachers to pull books from classrooms until…
January 27, 2023
First Baptist sets forum to discuss sexuality statement
First Baptist Church of Jacksonville says its members must sign a “Statement on Biblical Sexuality” by March or leave the…
January 27, 2023
City Council approves $7.5 million for 1st and Main in Springfield
1st and Main, an estimated $53.6 million project from Corner Lot in Jacksonville, combines multifamily and commercial space.…
January 27, 2023
Developer has big plans for Northeast Florida
BTI Partners has already acquired 4,600 acres in Clay and St. Johns counties, but the company sees even more potential…
January 27, 2023
Pilot program will test composting in Riverside and Avondale
Sunshine Organics and Compost will train about 15 Jacksonville restaurants on how to separate food for composting.…
January 26, 2023
River City Brewing land might be developed after all
Jacksonville has canceled a deal with the Related Group to build apartments, but the developer could come back with a…