May 17, 2024
The chamber will lobby City Council members to approve what it calls “an incredibly important deal for the future of…
May 17, 2024
The latest renovations at St. Johns Town Center
Louis Vuitton, Swarovski and Maggiano’s Little Italy all are expanding or rejuvenating their properties.…
May 17, 2024
Japanese gastropub to open in Jacksonville Beach
The owners of Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi will bring a new concept when Izakaya Ko opens in June.…
May 17, 2024
EverBank and Jaguars want to extend naming rights
Pending approval by the city, the name of EverBank Stadium would remain in place through 2027.…
May 17, 2024
Federal judge tosses part of Florida’s elections law
Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker blocked part of a 2023 law that restricts voter registration groups.…
May 17, 2024
Former Nassau deputy pleads guilty to drug charges
James Hickox admitted to stealing marijuana and cocaine while working with the Drug Enforcement Administration.…
May 16, 2024
Northside ‘huddle’ draws cautious optimism about ‘Stadium of the Future’
A community investment promise is helping sell the Stadium of the Future proposal, while Northside activists vow to oppose it.…
May 16, 2024
Trauma survivors cheer their saviors at Memorial Hospital
Eight grateful patients reunited with teams at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital Jacksonville that saved their lives and in some cases…
May 16, 2024
Nassau Schools sued over book’s removal
The co-authors of “And Tango Makes Three” allege the school district removed the book in violation of the First Amendment.…
May 16, 2024
Eastside homeowners get help on utility bills
JEA and the city of Jacksonville won an $845,000 federal grant to make Eastside homes more energy-efficient.…
May 16, 2024
Southbank high-rise approved for $58.79 million in incentives
Jacksonville City Council will consider the incentives after the Downtown Investment Authority recommended them this week.…
May 16, 2024
Delores Barr Weaver donating $5 million to Sulzbacher
The money will be used for Sulzbacher’s Enterprise Village, a multibuilding expansion in Northwest Jacksonville. …
May 16, 2024
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park to open June 27
The park honors the song written in the early 1900s by Jacksonville brothers James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson.…
May 16, 2024
Thousands offer ideas for World Golf Village
A public survey found that the IMAX Theater, dining and green space are the most popular uses of the property.…
May 16, 2024
It seems rainy lately, but we’re actually drier than normal
April was the third consecutive month of below-average rainfall for parts of the St. Johns River Water Management District.…
May 16, 2024
Rooftop restaurant proposed in Jacksonville Beach
Jax Beach Investment Holdings is seeking rezoning to build offices, retail and a second-story restaurant on Five Avenue North.…
May 15, 2024
Diversity in Aquatics, Duval Schools and city parks partner to spread swimming skills
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children on the autism spectrum. And Black and Latino children are more…
May 15, 2024
Cheers, skepticism at first ‘community huddle’ on Jags stadium renovation
A little over 150 people gathered at Mandarin High School to participate in the the first “community huddle” on the…
May 15, 2024
More solar energy resources coming to JEA
The city-owned utility has reached an agreement with Florida Renewable Partners to develop three solar energy facilities in Jacksonville.…
May 15, 2024
Hurricane Center begins to issue 7-day outlooks
Although hurricane season doesn’t start until June 1, the National Hurricane Center begins its forecasts May 15 because storms often…
May 15, 2024
Second Bronx House Pizza coming to St. Johns County
The business calls itself “an obsessively authentic” New York pizzeria. It operates another location in Nocatee and plans one in…
May 15, 2024
Dick Mondell’s Burgers & Fries opens in Jax Beach
The Gainesville-based restaurant is a throwback to the beginnings of America’s love for hamburgers.…
May 15, 2024
Two Mandarin Middle School staff accused of misconduct
A school police officer was arrested and a security guard fired after two unrelated incidents.…
May 15, 2024
Options expand for people with intellectual differences
Pine Castle, a Jacksonville organization that serves people with special needs, recently opened up 200 new slots for people to…