February 25, 2025
A Georgia prosecutor says Sgt. Buck Aldridge was justified when he shot Leonard Cure during a traffic stop.…
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February 25, 2025
Pollo Tropical closes last 3 restaurants in Jacksonville
The Miami-based restaurant chain said it planned to focus on “higher growth markets in Florida.”…
February 25, 2025
Costs increase for raising Jaxport power lines
JEA has agreed to contribute $32.5 million toward raising power lines to allow larger cargo ships to and from Jaxport. …
February 25, 2025
Monopoly, Jax style: Want to buy Friendship Fountain?
The new Jacksonville version of Monopoly includes 22 cultural and historical landmarks.…
February 25, 2025
Atlantic Beach park puts youth baseball on the sidelines
Baseball players were asked Sunday to leave Jack Russell Park to make way for the farmers market.…
February 25, 2025
10 issues to watch during Florida’s legislative session
Lawmakers will consider hundreds of bills during a session that begins next week.…
February 24, 2025
DeSantis announces state DOGE to root out waste
Gov. Ron DeSantis is creating a panel to review about 900 state positions, university spending and local government.…
February 24, 2025
Work is underway to convert Adams and Forsyth streets
Downtown drivers can expect months of delays as crews begin to convert Adams and Forsyth streets back to two-way traffic.…
February 24, 2025
To boost early childhood literacy and health, Duval is sending doctors out with books
A literacy program will use a federal grant to place books in the hands of mothers almost immediately after they…
February 24, 2025
Historic Mandarin farmhouse may survive after all
A City Council committee recommended demolishing the 145-year-old farmhouse, but an alternative may be in the works.…
February 24, 2025
St. Johns County deputies vote against unionizing
A representative from the Fraternal Order of Police said the vote was 180 against unionization and 102 in favor.…
February 24, 2025
After scrutiny, Duval jail adds medical staff to bolster care
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care has taken the jail off probation.…
February 24, 2025
Court sides with Duval teacher over Facebook posts
The appellate court overturned the suspension of Sandalwood High School teacher Thomas Caggiano.…
February 21, 2025
DeSantis fills seat on St. Augustine Port Authority
Lynda Kirker, a St. Augustine resident, is a retired chief financial officer of Flagler Hospital.…
February 21, 2025
Johnnie Mae Chappell honored 61 years after her murder
A memorial marker now stands where racists gunned down the 35-year-old Black woman on March 23, 1964.…
February 21, 2025
Jacksonville remembers legions of missing adults
Mayor Donna Deegan proclaimed Friday as Missing Adults Day in Jacksonville.…
February 21, 2025
Vacant westside school gets new life as community center
District 9 City Councilwoman Tyrona Clark-Murray is spearheading the effort to revitalize the school.…
February 21, 2025
Florida sues Target over stock loss from Pride campaign
Florida’s new attorney general, James Uthmeier, alleged that Target should have disclosed the risks of its campaign.…
February 20, 2025
Panel allows demolition of historic Mandarin farmhouse
A City Council committee said the 145-year-old farmhouse is too deteriorated to save.…
February 20, 2025
St. Augustine seeks quicker solutions for flooding
The city is seeking flooding solutions that can be put into place relatively quickly.…
February 20, 2025
Weekend options: World of Nations, Black history and more
This weekend includes a plethora of events, from international culture to bounce houses to food and wine.…
February 20, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why not put power lines under the river at Jaxport?
Jaxport and JEA are raising power lines to accommodate bigger ships. Is that the best alternative?…
February 20, 2025
Proposed ordinance bans illegal immigrants in Jax
The legislation also gives the Sheriff’s Office more resources to remove illegal immigrants.…
February 20, 2025
Jacksonville police and fire pension debt tops $3 billion
The pension debt will require taxpayers to cover a record $201 million payment later this year.…