June 4, 2024Are cell towers safe? RiverTown residents are worriedMore than 500 people have signed a petition opposing construction of a cell tower in St. Johns County’s RiverTown neighborhood.…By Noah Hertz
June 4, 20241810 Tacos y Tequila opens in Jacksonville BeachThe Mexican restaurant is in the former Whiskey Jax in Marsh Landing Plaza. Whiskey Jax closed there in November 2021.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 4, 2024Culver’s proposes restaurant in North JacksonvilleThe Wisconsin-based chain has submitted plans for a location at northeast Max Leggett Parkway and Hyatt Road.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 4, 2024FHSAA approves NIL deals for high school athletesThe Florida High School Athletic Association will allow student-athletes to earn money from business arrangements such as endorsements.…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
June 4, 2024Popular Silkie’s restaurant closes in SpringfieldThe owner, former Top Chef contestant Kenny Gilbert, blamed reduced customers, inflation and employee turnover.…By Steven Ponson
June 4, 2024Nemours lawsuit continues in fight over duPont moneyAn appeals court cleared the way for a lawsuit from Alfred I. duPont’s native state, Delaware.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
June 4, 2024How the city wants to pay for the ‘Stadium of the Future’The city plans to pay for its $625 million construction portion by redirecting revenue from a half-penny sales tax, passed…By Casmira Harrison
June 4, 2024MOSH is $1.5 million shy of fundaising goalFacing a June 30 deadline, MOSH has raised $38.5 million to build a larger museum on the Northbank.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 3, 2024Before Duval superintendent pick’s sudden resignation, a whistleblower complaint Before he resigned as Lee superintendent, Chris Bernier was the subject of a whistleblower complaint that alleged “bullying” and “racial…By Megan Mallicoat
June 3, 2024Public hearing set on Jaguars stadium dealUnder a new timeline, legislation would be introduced June 11, followed by a public hearing June 17 and a vote…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 3, 2024Land deal preserves 855 acres in Putnam CountyA family who has owned the property for nearly a century agreed to preserve it forever.…By Randy Roguski
June 3, 2024Elections supervisors wary of ballot ruleSupervisors worry that a rule proposed by the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis could lead to votes being rejected.…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
June 3, 2024New Laura Street Trio proposal seeks $87 million in incentivesThe proposal is outlined in a draft term sheet the developer delivered to the Downtown Investment Authority.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 3, 2024Jacksonville offers incentives for filmmakers and TVThe city will spend almost $540,000 on grants and rebates for film and television producers.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 3, 2024Hurricane season has begun. Know your risk.Sixty percent of people in hurricane-prone state are unlikely to prepare for hurricane season.…By Leslie Hudson - Storm Center
May 31, 2024Human trafficking survivor buys home through HabiJaxThe woman, named Shirley, hopes her story of overcoming challenges will inspire others.…By Aaron Farrar - News4Jax
May 31, 2024Florida’s property insurance market seems to be improvingThe AM Best financial-rating agency says Florida’s property insurance market is showing signs of improvement — but that time will…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
May 31, 2024What’s Publix up to in Northeast Florida?Publix Super Markets is expanding and renovating around Jacksonville. Here’s what’s in the works.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 31, 2024Former Mayport commander had classified material at homeGregory Edward McLean has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material and possessing classified…By Dan Scanlan
May 31, 2024Hurricane season: The terms you must knowKnowing basic critical terms could save you lots of time and worries, as well as avoid any confusion in hyped…By Irene Sans - Storm Center and William Maxham - Storm Center
May 30, 2024Unbridled Mustang: Mandarin grad hungry to change his hometownL.J. Valenzuela is an activist for LGBTQ rights who loves Jacksonville and plans to return after he earns his degree…By Will Brown
May 30, 2024Jacksonville reopens roofing assistance programHomeowners can apply for almost $15,000 to repair eligible roofs through the Home Roof Rehabilitation Program.…By Dan Scanlan
May 30, 2024Vouchers for homeschooled students may doubleThe Personalized Education Program could grow to 60,000 students in the 2024-2025 school year.…By Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
May 30, 2024Bulk of Regency Square Mall could be demolishedThe mall’s prospective buyer, Blackwater Development LLC, may replace major parts of the mall with housing, entertainment and retail.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record