December 19, 2025
A parade to honor the William M. Raines football program will begin at Lonnie Miller Park at 9 a.m. Saturday.…
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December 19, 2025
Drag strip starts construction, the first track since 2017
Racing could begin in May or June at the new drag strip at Callahan Speedway, next to a go-kart complex.…
December 19, 2025
Florida Supreme Court upholds death penalty law
Florida allows the death penalty without a unanimous jury recommendation — one of the nation’s lowest standards.…
December 19, 2025
Recreational marijuana issue sent to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court must decide whether a proposed constitutional amendment meets legal requirements.…
December 19, 2025
Another cold front pushes through North Florida
A cold front brings welcomed showers and storms to North Florida, but it will fizzle as it crosses the state.…
December 18, 2025
New 3D printing lab lets students explore engineering
Duval Schools students test-drive technology like 3D printing and learn real-world skills at the district’s STEM center.…
December 18, 2025
Cummer Museum receives one of its biggest gifts ever
The estate of philanthropist Betsy Lovett has bequested $3.5 million to the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.…
December 18, 2025
Attorney demands justice in musician’s road rage death
Joe Starkey was shot death Dec. 10 in an incident that his attorney calls a road rage homicide.…
December 18, 2025
Thunderbirds will join Blue Angels for air show at NAS Jax
The Air Force Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels will perform separately at NAS Jacksonville in 2026.…
December 18, 2025
After contentious 6 months, City Council VP and mayor pitch unity
Political observers note a particularly contentious second half of 2025 between City Council leaders and the mayor’s office.…
December 18, 2025
#AskJAXTDY l When will Sulzbacher hire for manufacturing jobs?
Enterprise Village will include manufacturing and jobs training that will be open to the community.…
December 18, 2025
Florida Senate will try again to bolster rural counties
The “rural renaissance bill” is back and ready to be heard by the full chamber in January.…
December 18, 2025
DeSantis suggests scrapping tolls for Florida residents
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants tourists to shoulder the cost of tolls instead of Florida residents.…
December 17, 2025
State will protect 2,060 acres in Putnam County
The $5.6 million expenditure is part of $27 million approved statewide to protect 21,500 acres.…
December 17, 2025
SR 16 remains top priority among St. Johns County roads
Many projects have already begun on SR 16, and the corridor is expected to see even more traffic with development.…
December 17, 2025
City Council members ask for voice on school closures
Council members Ju’Coby Pittman and Jimmy Peluso say school closures have implications beyond the school district.…
December 17, 2025
The hubbub over license plate frames in Florida
The state has clarified a law that took effect this year, specifying which license plate frames are legal.…
December 16, 2025
Brooks Rehabilitation embarks on $68M expansion
Brooks Rehabilitation will expand its Southside, Mandarin and Orange Park sites beginning next year.…
December 16, 2025
St. Johns lawmaker backs changes to development bill
Rep. Kim Kendell says the state shouldn’t be dictating how local officials can regulate development.…
December 16, 2025
MAD DADS dissolves, but senior member says it will return
MAD DADS filed paperwork to dissolve itself, but the group may return in a new form with a new board.…
December 16, 2025
Pecan Craft Kitchen sets opening in Julington Creek
A “farm-to-fire” restaurant, Pecan Craft Kitchen will open in the former Broudy’s Liquors location.…
December 16, 2025
Khan family to occupy 3 penthouses at Four Seasons
Jaguars owner Shad Khan and his children will own penthouses at the property he is developing on the Northbank.…
December 15, 2025
Calico Cactus ready to launch in Murray Hill
Calico Cactus is a breakfast-lunch taco restaurant that replaces Maple Street Biscuit Co.…
December 15, 2025
Some City Council members oppose jail in their districts
Three Jacksonville council members say historically redlined neighborhoods should be off limits for a new jail.…