December 20, 2024
Florida’s population increase of 467,347 this year was second only to Texas.…
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December 20, 2024
More cold weather arrives for the weekend
The cold will move in quickly Friday evening from Jacksonville to the Panhandle.…
December 19, 2024
A hologram-like mayor welcomes Jax visitors
A 3D representation of Mayor Donna Deegan — almost a hologram — now greets travelers at Jacksonville International Airport.…
December 19, 2024
Medical examiner critically cramped in St. Johns County
After failing to get state funding last year to replace its aging Medical Examiner’s Office, St. Johns County is trying…
December 19, 2024
Babysitter gets 17 years for infant’s death in hot car
Baker County babysitter Rhonda Jewell said she forgot she left the 10-month-old girl in her car until five hours later.…
December 19, 2024
PGA Tour launches search to fill new CEO position
The PGA Tour, based in Ponte Vedra Beach, hopes to bring new perspectives into the organization.…
December 19, 2024
AT&T cutting 135 jobs in Fleming Island
AT&T announced layoffs three months after agreeing to a new contract with workers.…
December 19, 2024
Jacksonville plans cleanup at park once used as dump site
The city will have a public meeting to discuss the cleanup of Lonnie C. Miller Park in Northwest Jacksonville.…
December 19, 2024
Another Winn-Dixie will become an Aldi store
Aldi has filed plans so far to convert four Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores to the Aldi brand.…
December 19, 2024
Super Food & Brew to close Downtown at year’s end
Super Food & Brew was launched in 2015 and billed itself as a healthy gastropub.…
December 18, 2024
Metropolitan Park design unveiled; here’s what it includes
Metropolitan Park would retain most of its trees and create new space for events and recreation on the river.…
December 18, 2024
One-time outcast now leads the way on St. Johns Commission
As chair of the St. Johns County Commission, Krista Joseph hopes to slow the county’s rampant growth.…
December 18, 2024
Indoor pickleball club in the works at Oakleaf Station
The city has issued a permit for The Paddle Lands Pickleball Club, an indoor center with seven courts.…
December 18, 2024
St. Johns County seeks $40M to ease traffic congestion
County officials are pushing critical traffic improvement projects forward for state and federal funding.…
December 17, 2024
Jury recommends life sentence for husband in murder plot
Jerry Burns was convicted of plotting the slaying of his wife, who was stabbed 39 times.…
December 17, 2024
Six accused of illegal gambling ring in Jacksonville
The gambling suspects include Robin Rukab Azzam, a former City Council candidate and longtime city employee.…
December 17, 2024
State asked to reopen investigation into accused Duval teacher
Duval Schools sent information from a recent investigation to the state DOE.…
December 17, 2024
Fortune 500 company ICE plans expansion in Jacksonville
Intercontinental Exchange Inc., operator of the New York Stock Exchange, will spend at least $173 million on its expansion.…
December 17, 2024
Lawmaker tries again to restrict flags on public buildings
Sen. Randy Fine wants to prevent flags representing a “political viewpoint,” including Pride flags, Palestine and Black Lives Matter.…
December 17, 2024
More sidewalk dining is coming to Jax Beach
Jacksonville Beach City Council approved a plan Monday to expand sidewalk dining permits in a limited area.…
December 17, 2024
School crossing guard charged in hit-and-run
Crossing guard Carolyn Bacon hit a man in Northwest Jacksonville, police said. Witnesses got her tag number.…
December 16, 2024
Clay County plans more junior high schools
Rapid growth in some areas of Clay County has created a need for more junior highs.…
December 16, 2024
Police seek shoplifters who killed store owner as they fled
Police say shoplifters hit and killed Ilson Kim as she chased their getaway car in the parking lot.…
December 16, 2024
Final design of Metro Park will be unveiled today
The public will be able to comment on the park design during a meeting Wednesday.…