June 27, 2024
The safety plan is a response to teacher misconduct at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, but it will apply…
June 27, 2024
OPINION | An alternative vision for historic Downtown Jacksonville
Our path to a more welcoming, vibrant, and distinctive historic Downtown Jacksonville offers an alternative vision to the city’s prevailing wisdom, guided…
June 27, 2024
Lawmakers question delayed mail at USPS center in Jax
Lawmakers say they receive countless complaints about the Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Jacksonville.…
June 27, 2024
A little Lawrence is on the way
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, announced Thursday that they’re expecting a baby.…
June 27, 2024
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park opens in LaVilla
The park honors brothers James Weldon and Rosamond Johnson, who composed the music known as the Black national anthem.…
June 27, 2024
Another roadblock for Laura Street Trio project
The Downtown Investment Authority staff is recommending that the city end negotiations with the developer of the Laura Street Trio.…
June 26, 2024
Eastside residents skeptical of getting money promised in stadium deal
Many residents fear City Council won’t follow through on the Community Benefits Agreement with the Jaguars.…
June 26, 2024
Postmortem for a historic St. Augustine home
One day it was there, and the next day it was gone. City leaders question whether 11 Bridge Street in…
June 26, 2024
UNF begins doctoral program in health administration
The program will emphasize global health leadership and advanced management of health care facilities and institutions.…
June 26, 2024
Extreme heat leads city to open new cooling centers
Jacksonville is opening an expanded number of cooling centers after a third straight day of high heat indexes.…
June 26, 2024
Crosswalk lights blamed for loggerhead’s death
The turtle apparently misread cues to return to the ocean from Anna Maria Island. The Florida Department of Transportation has…
June 26, 2024
Florida’s ‘Freedom Month’ tax breaks start Monday
The tax “holiday” will allow shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on a wide range of recreational items and activities…
June 25, 2024
City Council OKs $1.4B ‘Stadium of the Future’ deal
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ $1.4 billion Stadium of the Future is a go. In a 14-1 vote, City Council on Tuesday…
June 25, 2024
Here’s what they’re considering for Metropolitan Park
An architectural firm has put together three concepts for the park based on input from the community.…
June 25, 2024
Catastrophic flooding forecast on First Coast in coming years
Hospitals, fire stations, schools and naval bases will flood annually in coming decades as a result of rising sea levels,…
June 25, 2024
Youth soccer clinic planned as UK teams compete in Jax
Two English Premier League clubs — the Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United — will compete in the Statewide Cup…
June 25, 2024
Hooters closes in Orange Park, one of 40 nationwide
Hooters closed many “underperforming” restaurants, but two Hooters remain in Northeast Florida.…
June 25, 2024
New laws start next week — from communism to AI
More than 200 new laws will take effect in Florida’s 2024-2025 fiscal year. Here are a number that will arrive…
June 24, 2024
St. Augustine Commission kills parking rule update
It was not immediately clear why the parking measure was shelved at the last moment. …
June 24, 2024
Controversial ethics changes signed into law
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that carries new requirements for filing ethics complaints against public officials.…
June 24, 2024
Jacksonville adds cooling stations as summer heat grows
The city is expanding help for people who can’t cope with the extreme heat predicted this year and beyond.…
June 24, 2024
Four Score Golf Tavern plans second location
The venue at The Palms at Gate Parkway will be larger than the one in San Marco Square, with more…
June 24, 2024
DeSantis signs bill allowing homeowners to shoot bears
Starting July 1, people can shoot bears to defend themselves or property. Opponents are considering legal action to halt the…
June 24, 2024
It’s still OK to drive in the left lane; DeSantis vetoed changes
Gov. Ron DeSantis said a bill approved by the Legislature was too broad and could lead to more traffic congestion.…