December 10, 2025
Swisher received $3.5 million in incentives from the city to create at least 240 jobs in the next two years.…
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December 10, 2025
Florida’s state parks need $760M in repairs and upgrades
A new study says the parks need more money for projects ranging from staff housing to septic tanks.…
December 10, 2025
Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin resigns
Saisselin said his departure after 13 years was a mutual decision between himself and the Florida Theatre.…
December 10, 2025
Jacksonville police officer charged with stalking
Officer Claude Fleurimond resigned after he was accused of false imprisonment and stalking his former girlfriend.…
December 10, 2025
Indian grocery Patel Brothers plans St. Johns County store
Patel Brothers plans a store at the Shops at Racetrack Road, the chain’s second store in Northeast Florida.…
December 9, 2025
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp sold to Prospector Baseball Group
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp were purchased by Prospector Baseball Group. This is Prospector’s first purchase of an affiliated baseball club.…
December 9, 2025
90 affordable housing units open in West Jacksonville
Ability Housing opened Village at Cedar Hills, 90 units of affordable housing at a time when it’s desperately needed.…
December 9, 2025
Fatal drug overdoses decline 33% in Jacksonville
Sheriff T.K. Waters credits a 4-year-old investigations unit focused on narcotics overdose deaths.…
December 9, 2025
JTA sues union in dispute over federal safety plan
JTA says the union is jeopardizing federal funding by refusing to sign a safety plan involving autonomous vehicles.…
December 8, 2025
Duval Schools sued over teachers’ right to free speech
The teachers’ complaints allege their right to free speech was violated.…
December 8, 2025
Teams rescue entangled right whale off St. Marys
The endangered whale, named “Division, was severely entangled in fishing lines off St. Marys, Georgia.…
December 8, 2025
Baptist Health identifies food insecurity as community health challenge
Baptist Health will fund 215,000 meals across its five-county service area as part of its commitment to eradicate food insecurity.…
December 8, 2025
Jacksonville Port Authority executive dies in car accident
James Bennett, chief operating officer of the Port Authority, also sat on the Baker County Board of Commissioners.…
December 8, 2025
New owner plans to rehab historic Drew Mansion
New owners plan to restore long-vacant Drew Mansion in Springfield, creating community space on the first floor.…
December 5, 2025
St. Augustine police chief announces retirement
Police Chief Jennifer Michaux reflects on her 30-year career in law enforcement and her five years as chief.…
December 5, 2025
Expansive Riverfront Plaza and playground officially open
Visitors praised the first phase of Jacksonville’s newest park, which was more than a year in the making.…
December 5, 2025
Gingerbread extravaganza takes its artistry to new home
The Jacksonville Historical Society’s 23rd annual extravaganza features 41 gingerbread creations.…
December 5, 2025
Palatka residents warned of lead in drinking water
Water samples showed elevated lead in more than 10% of the homes tested, the city said.…
December 5, 2025
City Council eyes funding for higher ed and job training
The University of North Florida would get $6 million for upgrades to Hodges Stadium and additional practice fields.…
December 5, 2025
Indiana developer says it’s buying Laura Street Trio
Becovic Management Group says it is buying the restored Barnett National Bank Building in addition to the Laura Street Trio.…
December 4, 2025
Eye surgeon envisions more medical tourism in Jacksonville
Dr. Arun Gulani has served people from nearly 100 countries and believes medical tourism can benefit the region.…
December 4, 2025
Main Street Bridge could become a national landmark
City lawmakers want to add the iconic Main Street Bridge to the National Register of Historic Places.…
December 4, 2025
Final littoral combat ship destined for Mayport
The U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of the USS Cleveland. The ship will homeport at Mayport Naval Station.…
December 4, 2025
Warm weather forecast for December and the holidays
NOAA’s latest December outlook predicts the holidays will be drier and warmer than usual.…