December 10, 2024
Fifty-two people have been arrested and others bussed home to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public.…
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December 10, 2024
Blue Angels add Jax to the schedule in 2025
The Blue Angels had not scheduled an appearance in Jacksonville in 2025, but the schedule opened up when another show…
December 10, 2024
Sweet treats on display at Gingerbread Extravaganza
The Gingerbread Extravaganza includes 25 cookie and candy creations on display through Dec. 28 at Old St. Andrews Church.…
December 10, 2024
Arrest made in 39-year-old Camden County murders
A Camden County church deacon and his wife were shot to death during a Bible study class. The wrong man…
December 10, 2024
Florida senators start filing bills for legislative session
Senators are gearing up for the 2025 legislative session, which will begin March 4.…
December 9, 2024
After string of fires, mayor and chief take safety to the street
Firefighters passed out free smoke detectors and fire safety information after multiple fires in Jacksonville over five days.…
December 9, 2024
V Pizza cooks up a new crust after complaints
V Pizza said customers have complained for years that its crust is not firm enough.…
December 9, 2024
Hello, Avelo: Jax adds airline with flights to New Haven
Avelo Airlines will offer nonstop service between Jacksonville and Tweed-New Haven Airport on Friday and Mondays.…
December 9, 2024
It’ll be Ole Miss and Duke in the Taxslayer Gator Bowl
This will be the first time these teams have met and Duke’s first appearance in the Gator Bowl.…
December 9, 2024
Is there a Christmas tree crisis after 2024 hurricane season?
Many of Florida’s Christmas trees come from the Carolinas, which were devastated by Hurricane Helene.…
December 9, 2024
A citrus comeback is budding in North Florida
Warmer temperatures and new technologies are helping a citrus industry born in St. Augustine.…
December 6, 2024
NoCo Center could become apartments and grocery
A 16-story apartment building and grocery store could replace the former First Baptist Church main auditorium, now called NoCo Center.…
December 6, 2024
Scammers want to make your holidays less merry
The FBI warns people to be careful of spoof charities and hurricane recovery scams.…
December 6, 2024
Maple Street co-founder has a new idea: Breakfast tacos
After selling Maple Street Biscuit Co. for $36 million, Scott Moore is planning Calico Cactus, A Modern Taco Shop.…
December 6, 2024
New Lincolnville park honors two ‘unsung heroes’
George and Ollie Smith are little-known pillars of the historically Black Lincolnville community.…
December 6, 2024
Cold front arrives in North Florida; warmup to follow
The cold front will bring temperatures near freezing from the Panhandle to Jacksonville.…
December 5, 2024
Removed Douglas Anderson teacher was accused of sex with 14-year-old
Previously unreported records explain the circumstances surrounding Corey Thayer’s removal.…
December 5, 2024
Jumbo Shrimp’s stadium now called VyStar Ballpark
The ballpark’s new name is a result of VyStar’s merger with 121 Financial Credit Union.…
December 5, 2024
UNF gets federal grant to restore national park shorelines
A nearly $800,000 grant from the National Park Service will help UNF restore the shoreline at three parks in Florida…
December 5, 2024
Proposed law would restrict development in state parks
The legislation would prohibit development like the lodge and pickleball courts once proposed at Anastasia State Park in St. Johns…
December 5, 2024
New Mini Market caters to Downtown crowd
The Mini Market sells snacks, gifts, groceries and more to meet the needs of Downtown workers.…
December 5, 2024
Florida’s property insurance market is rebounding
Changes to Florida laws are working as intended to bring the property insurance market back from the brink of collapse.…
December 4, 2024
Jacksonville volunteers welcome Gazan boy receiving medical treatment after bombing
In addition to Tuesday’s arrival in Jacksonville, the nonprofit HEAL Palestine has brought Gazan children to Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco,…
December 4, 2024
Fallen firefighters honored, as one name is added to memorial
Fire Engineer Heath O’Shea was among 26 firefighters remembered during Fallen Firefighter Memorial Day.…