September 2, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis approved funding for Flock cameras that police use in immigration enforcement.…
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September 1, 2026
JEA CEO Vickie Cavey resigns a month after taking leave of absence
Cavey said resigning was best for her family and JEA, but she did not state a reason for leaving.…
September 1, 2026
MOSH unveils new exterior designs for Northbank museum
Construction is expected to begin in early 2027 for the new five-story museum in the Shipyards.…
September 1, 2026
St. Johns wants to challenge Florida’s agricultural enclave development law
St. Johns County may go to court over a new law that eases development of agricultural lands.…
September 1, 2026
City Council president establishes special committee on drowning prevention
The action comes after two children with autism drowned in Jacksonville ponds in August.…
September 1, 2026
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams announces expansion to Five Points
The Ohio-based Jeni’s plans to open in the Five Points Theater, anchored by the FIVE entertainment venue.…
September 1, 2026
Otto Aerospace plans to start construction at Cecil Airport in 2028
Otto will make a new generation corporate jet at Cecil beginning in 2030, according to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority.…
September 1, 2026
Florida’s summer 2026: The heat and drought in the rearview
We look back at a summer marked by relentless heat and a striking lack of rain across the state.…
September 1, 2026
Donalds and Jolly call for Hope Florida reforms after scathing grand jury report
Gubernatorial candidates Byron Donalds and David Jolly pledge to work with the Legislature on Hope Florida reforms.…
September 1, 2026
Tropical Storm Edouard forms in Gulf as hurricane season nears peak
Tropical Storm Edouard is moving toward Texas and Louisiana, and moisture from Dolly is targeting Florida.…
August 31, 2026
Florida awards $12M to FSCJ and Cecil Spaceport for aerospace and maritime training
The $7 million for FSCJ and $5 million for Cecil Spaceport are part of $23 million in job growth grants.…
August 31, 2026
Northeast Florida police halt Flock cameras under state order
The Florida Department of Transportation said all cameras must be removed with 30 days.…
August 31, 2026
Beachside Seafood will cease restaurant operations in October
Beachside owners plan to improve the market, add offerings and explore selling prepared food.…
August 31, 2026
Jacksonville airport expected to open Concourse B on Jan. 28
A ribbon-cutting for the new concourse is planned for Jan. 27, and American Airlines will start flights the next day.…
August 31, 2026
State expands bear hunt permits and adds private lands
The bear hunt is set for Dec. 5 to 27 in four areas, including Baker, Clay, Putnam and St. Johns…
August 30, 2026
Jacksonville Waves quelled in inaugural Upshot League Championship
Charlotte was crowned the inaugural Upshot League champion with its 81-76 win over the Jacksonville Waves in Saturday night’s Upshot…
August 28, 2026
City approves demolition of Regency Square Mall’s east wing
Officials clear the way to demolish the portion 59-year-old Regency Square Mall between Impact Church and the shuttered JC Penney.…
August 28, 2026
JTA: ‘Everything is on the table’ regarding autonomous vehicles and gas tax plans
JTA’s interim CEO Cleveland Ferguson says he’s open to redirecting gas tax dollars planned for its autonomous vehicle program amid…
August 27, 2026
Jacksonville commemorates Axe Handle Saturday with Civil Rights Trail marker unveiling
The city of Jacksonville unveiled a historic marker in the corner of James Weldon Johnson Park on the 66th anniversary…
August 27, 2026
St. Johns Riverkeeper sues Keystone Terminal, alleging coal ash mismanagement
Talleyrand residents have been complaining to Jacksonville’s Environmental Quality Division about dust since 2021.…
August 27, 2026
Tropical Storm Dolly forms in Atlantic but faces tough road ahead
Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the central Atlantic on Thursday but is expected to weaken due to strong wind shear…
August 27, 2026
Cleveland Ferguson III named interim JTA CEO
JTA’s second-in-command assumes the interim CEO spot as search kicks off to replace departing head Nat Ford.…
August 26, 2026
Leaked Hope Florida grand jury report: State ‘misappropriated’ funds
A state grand jury report found Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration “misappropriated” funds by diverting Medicaid money to a nonprofit, eventually…
August 26, 2026
Carr, Gallion, Laguerre remembered on anniversary of racist Dollar General shooting
Angela Carr, Jerrald Gallion and Anolt “A.J.” Laguerre Jr. were remembered on the third anniversary of their deaths at a…