May 22, 2025 24 men accused of seeking sex with minors on the internetThe men were arrested in a weeklong investigation called Operation Rescue Our Children.…By Dan Scanlan
May 22, 2025 ‘Honey Dripper Lady’ eager to bring smiles to VyStar BallparkThe Jumbo Shrimp will pay homage to the Eastside treat by playing as the Honey Drippers this weekend.…By Will Brown
May 22, 2025 U.S. flag retirement box set up at Jacksonville City HallThe drop box is accessible during City Hall business hours — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.…By Dan Scanlan
May 22, 2025 Florida bear hunt planned in December, the first in a decadeThe controversial hunt could lead to 187 bears being killed. Wildlife officials could give final approval in August.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
May 21, 2025 In UF land-swap debate, city lawmaker pushes Gateway Jax to reveal investorsCity Council began debate Wednesday on competing bills to acquire the former Interline Building in LaVilla for the University of…By Mike Mendenhall
May 21, 2025 Some Duval students will have to start paying for lunchAbout a quarter of Jacksonville’s schools will lose a COVID-era free-lunch benefit in September.…By Megan Mallicoat
May 21, 2025 Winn-Dixie store in St. Augustine will convert to AldiThe store in Shores Village Plaza will close Aug. 17 to convert to the Aldi format.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 21, 2025 Taproom and pizza restaurant will open soon DowntownPizza Dynamo and Pour Taproom could open the first week of June in the VyStar Credit Union parking garage.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 21, 2025 Jacksonville’s park system rises in national rankingThe U.S. Trust for Public Land ranked Jacksonville’s parks 64th of the 100 biggest cities in the country.…By Michelle Corum
May 21, 2025 Fernandina seeks residents’ input on flood planThe city is asking residents to take an online survey to help create “a more resilient Fernandina Beach.”…By Francine Frazier - News4Jax
May 21, 2025 Investigation continues into Baker Sheriff’s OfficeGov. Ron DeSantis extended the appointment of State Attorney Melissa Nelson to investigate the department.…By News Service of Florida
May 21, 2025 Students design a sustainable Jax — with a Minecraft twistTeams from local schools used an educational version of the Minecraft game to rethink Downtown Jacksonville.…By Dan Scanlan
May 21, 2025 Prosecutors open investigation related to Hope FloridaThe program, led by Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, has been under scrutiny in connection with a Medicaid settlement.…By Kate Payne - Associated Press/Report for America
May 21, 2025 Florida remains hot. When will rain and storms return?The forecast shows some breaks, but more heat will return for Memorial Day.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
May 20, 2025 Jacksonville celebrates Florida’s Emancipation DayJacksonville’s Emancipation Day celebration came less than a week after the U.S. Supreme Court heard an argument for overturning birthright…By Will Brown
May 20, 2025 Duval DOGE says it’s found $20M in unspent fundsCity Council member Ron Salem’s Duval DOGE committee says its savings is nearing $20 million as it starts a review…By Mike Mendenhall
May 20, 2025 Revlon closing Westside plant and cutting 127 jobsLayoffs will begin July 18 and continue for three months, the company said.…By Mark Basch - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 20, 2025 Lawmaker promises more steps to protect lands like GuanaState Rep. Kim Kendall wants to stop deals like one that would have traded away 600 acres of conservation land.…By Noah Hertz
May 20, 2025 St. Johns Schools finds new superintendent close to homeThe School Board on Tuesday chose Deputy Superintendent Brennan Asplen as its next superintendent.…By Noah Hertz
May 20, 2025 Councilman pushes safety upgrades on BaymeadowsCity Councilman Joe Carlucci is pressing for improvements after a teacher and his son died crossing the street.…By Dan Scanlan
May 20, 2025 #AskJAXTDY | When will the Northbank Riverwalk reopen?City projects have closed several sections of the Riverwalk, but the work could wrap up before long.…By Dan Scanlan
May 20, 2025 Judge orders more help for Florida’s ailing manateesA federal judge required the state to go through a permitting process and to block new septic tanks.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
May 20, 2025 No more random boat inspections in FloridaGov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Monday that requires probable cause for law enforcement to stop and search boats.…By Tristan Wood - WFSU
May 19, 2025 Proposal withdrawn for Guana conservation land swapThe state says a proposed land swap deal that could have led to the development of conservation land near Ponte…By Noah Hertz