July 7, 2025Fernandina investigates gangway’s collapse during fireworksAn engineering firm will look into why a gangway collapsed during Fernandina Beach’s July 4th fireworks.…By Dan Scanlan
July 7, 2025Duval Schools improves to overall ‘A’ grade in state’s latest education scorecardGov. Ron DeSantis announced Florida school’s annual performance for the most recent academic year Monday during a news conference at…By Michelle Corum
July 7, 2025In St. Johns, North Beach residents mobilize around resilience as federal funding dries upThe future of the federal agency that counties like St. Johns rely on for rebuilding is uncertain, at the same…By Noah Hertz
July 7, 2025Amazon moves to add pharmacy services in Duval CountyAmazon is making moves to add its online pharmacy service to its existing dozen fulfillment and delivery centers in Northeast…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 7, 2025JSO’s first of 6 town halls set for Tuesday with Sheriff T.K. WatersJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and staff hold the first of six summer town hall meetings with the community this week.…By Dan Scanlan
July 7, 2025Sewer main break caves in part of Bay Street in Downtown JacksonvilleRepairs on Bay Street could last through the week.…By Michelle Corum
July 3, 2025Captain’s error caused ferry crash, investigation concludesThe captain took improper steps when one of the ferry’s throttles failed to respond, a JTA report says.…By Dan Scanlan
July 3, 2025DeSantis vetoes millions budgeted for First Coast programsThe governor vetoed more than $19 million that lawmakers had approved for Northeast Florida.…By Mike Mendenhall
July 3, 2025Jacksonville launches campaign to attack litter and blightA new campaign — Keep Jax Cute – Don’t Pollute — will increase community education and enforcement.…By Dan Scanlan
July 3, 2025Metro Diner set to open Monday in St. Johns CountyThe new restaurant is in the Publix-anchored Johns Creek Center at 2851 County Road 210 W.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 3, 2025California-based Fatburger is coming to Northeast FloridaFatburger plans to open 40 sites in Florida, including one on Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 3, 2025Jacksonville Beach gears up for July Fourth crowdPolice launched a “spring surge” plan after violence erupted during spring holidays last year.…By Briana Brownleee - News4Jax
July 2, 2025Zunzibar seafood bar to replace Burrito Gallery in RiversideZunzibar describes itself as a “beachy sports bar” that serves sandwiches, wings, cocktails and frozen drinks.…By Jonathan Lundy - News4Jax
July 2, 2025HiReformance pilates studio to open DowntownThe studio will occupy space on the ground floor of the historic Greenleaf & Crosby Building.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 2, 20252-way traffic is back on 2 Downtown streetsCity officials say the change on Adams and Forsyth streets will make them more friendly to pedestrians and businesses.…By Dan Scanlan
July 2, 2025Authors seek to curb ‘summer slide’ as Duval gains in literacyThe 51 percent of Duval County third-grade students who scored a Level 3 or higher on the Florida Department of…By Will Brown
July 2, 2025The story behind criminal charges at St. Augustine AirportThree elected members of the St. Johns Airport Authority Board have been charged with Sunshine Law violations.…By Noah Hertz
July 2, 2025NOAA delays cutoff of data for hurricane forecastingMeteorologists and scientists warn of severe consequences when the satellite data ends July 31.…By Alexa St. John - Associated Press
July 1, 2025DeSantis vetoes money to tear down the Rodman DamThe veto ended what appeared to be the most promising effort in years to remove the dam.…By Christopher Hong - The Tributary
July 1, 2025ICE facility at Camp Blanding could house 2,000 detaineesThe facility would be the second in Florida. President Donald Trump toured the first facility Tuesday in the Everglades.…By Scott Johnson - News4Jax, Marcela Camargo - News4Jax, Adriana Gomez Licon - Associated Press and Will Weissert - Associated Press
July 1, 2025Fireworks will fly all over the First CoastHere’s a wrap-up of some of the area’s major Independence Day events and fireworks displays.…By Dan Scanlan
June 30, 2025Percy Golden II named Jacksonville’s new fire chiefGolden, a 21-year veteran of the department, was selected from a field of 17 candidates.…By Dan Scanlan
June 30, 2025Magic Beach Motel building gets a reprieve for nowPlans to demolish the 75-year-old building in Vilano Beach are off the table, but that could change in the next…By Noah Hertz
June 30, 2025DeSantis signs tax cuts for businesses and shoppersGov. Ron DeSantis signed a package eliminateding a commercial-lease tax and providing several sales tax breaks.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida