June 20, 2024
Police officers would receive a 13% salary increase in fiscal 2024-2025. Corrections officers would get 15%.…
June 20, 2024
Permit issued for Cooper’s Hawk in Mandarin
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant will have inside and patio dining, bars and a retail area.…
June 20, 2024
Citizens Insurance seeks 14% rate hike in 2025
Although Florida’s property insurance market is improving, Citizens still hopes to reduce its number of policies.…
June 20, 2024
Sheriff’s Office cracks down on street racers
“Operation Decelerate” ended with five arrests and more than 70 citations after meet-ups at several locations.…
June 19, 2024
Duval is not alone in closing schools
A consultant suggests closing more than 30 Duval schools. Many of Florida’s large, urban districts are looking at the same…
June 18, 2024
Wildfire dangers rising in parched Northeast Florida
Northeast Florida is experiencing some of the driest conditions in the state, and the threat of wildfires could become serious…
June 18, 2024
Historic St. Augustine rectory to get refresh
Housing for clergymen of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine will receive a much-needed renovation.…
June 18, 2024
Jacksonville expedition will study white sharks in Europe
The nonprofit research group Ocearch is leaving Mayport to study white sharks in the waters off western Europe and the…
June 18, 2024
Jacksonville honors 159th anniversary of Juneteenth
Community leaders gathered Tuesday to commemorate Juneteenth as Mayor Donna Deegan named her inaugural Mayoral Advisory Board for African Americans.…
June 18, 2024
Former cop sentenced for giving information to criminals
Christopher Barr was accused of accessing police databases to share information with criminals.…
June 18, 2024
Jacksonville labeled Florida’s eviction capital
Duval County has a higher rate of eviction filings than other metro areas in Florida.…
June 18, 2024
Dangerous heat in cars can be lethal to people and pets
So far this year, 18 children have died nationwide after being found in a hot car.…
June 17, 2024
Residents urge City Council to approve stadium deal with community benefits agreement
Dozens of Jacksonville residents spoke in support of a proposed stadium deal between the city and the Jacksonville Jaguars.…
June 17, 2024
Federal St. Augustine flooding study expected to yield solutions in 4 years
How do you keep St. Augustine from flooding? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hopes to give answers, eventually.…
June 17, 2024
Fresh-Mex & Co. signs lease in St. Johns County
The Tex-Mex Cantina was founded in 2017 in the Southpoint area before moving to St. Johns Town Center.…
June 17, 2024
UNF announces doctoral program in computing
UNF’s first doctor of philosophy program will focus on intelligent systems and cybersecurity.…
June 17, 2024
Supreme Court turns down Florida sports betting challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to upend a multibillion-dollar deal giving the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout Florida.…
June 17, 2024
Tropical disturbance could affect Jacksonville
The National Hurricane Center is tracking an area just northeast of the Bahamas where a tropical depression may develop later…
June 17, 2024
Duval teacher wins fight over Black Lives Matter flag
Amy Donofrio will be allowed to keep her teaching license despite the state’s efforts to revoke it.…
June 16, 2024
MLK’s nephew preaches at St. Augustine church where King delivered sermon 60 years ago
The younger King started his remarks by referencing his uncle’s most famous words.…
June 14, 2024
Former Douglas Anderson teacher sentenced to 10 years
Jeffery Clayton, a former vocal teacher, was convicted of lewd behavior with a student.…
June 14, 2024
Baptist opening emergency room in St. Augustine
Baptist Health officials say the new ER will bring emergency care closer to home in St. Johns County.…
June 14, 2024
Shorebird nests delay Amelia Island dredging
A project to dredge the Nassau River and nearby waterways has been delayed until early October.…
June 13, 2024
Public hearing scheduled on stadium renovation
The hearing will take place Monday as a debate continues over the community benefits segment of the stadium agreement.…