April 2, 2026 State approves conservation deal in Putnam CountyThe Putnam deal will prevent development on cattle and timber land near Etoniah Creek State Forest.…By News Service of Florida
April 2, 2026 4 kindergarteners hurt when truck hits school busThe school bus was taking students from San Pablo Elementary School to the Jacksonville zoo.…By Dan Scanlan
April 2, 2026 JEA customers could pay higher rates by year’s endThe city-owned utility will hold a rate workshop in April and could have a hearing in June on possible hikes.…By Mike Mendenhall
April 2, 2026 58th Mandarin Art Festival returns for Easter weekendMore than 100 artists will vie for awards at Jacksonville’s longest-running art festival.…By Dan Scanlan
April 2, 2026 More Buckman Bridge closures planned this weekendTwo of four lanes will close starting Friday night, but in the opposite direction of past weeks.…By Dan Scanlan
April 2, 2026 Hotel and convention center proposed at Ford on BayCorner Lot and Aspect Holdings propose a hotel, convention center and office space at the former Duval courthouse site.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 2, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Evening hike; Easter parade; Mandarin Art FestivalA hike on Fort George Island, an Easter weekend tradition in St. Augustine, and the Mandarin Art Festival are What…By Amy Garrett
April 1, 2026 Duval included in challenge to new Florida voting lawThe ACLU is suing the state over a law requiring proof of citizenship to cast a ballot.…By Dan Scanlan
April 1, 2026 Matthew Gilbert Middle dedicates track to Bob HayesBob Hayes’ incomparable athletic achievements have elevated Jacksonville for more than 60 years.…By Will Brown
April 1, 2026 Activists fight for cat colonies in St. Johns CountyActivists want the county to create a policy to neuter or spay unowned cats and return them to their surroundings.…By Noah Hertz
April 1, 2026 Some Duval students spend time learning outdoorsThree schools are part of a pilot program to balance computer-heavy days with outdoors lessons.…By Dan Scanlan
April 1, 2026 Countdown is on for Artemis II launch to the moonA two-hour launch window will open at 6:24 p.m. Wednesday for the manned Artemis II mission.…By Brendan Byrne - Central Florida Public Media
April 1, 2026 Jaguars will play home games in Orlando in 2027NFL owners agreed for the Jaguars to play at Camping World Stadium while EverBank Stadium is renovated.…By Mark Long - Associated Press
March 31, 2026 Low water pressure: The drought’s effects trickle onJEA officials are warning customers about possible intermittent water pressure as the drought pushes demand.…By Mike Mendenhall
March 31, 2026 Bring patience and sunscreen: It’s fair time in Clay CountyAn estimated 100,000 people are possible at the 40th Clay County Agricultural Fair. Traffic could be a challenge.…By Dan Scanlan
March 31, 2026 New school bus cameras will nab drivers running stop signsCameras on all Duval County school buses will record drivers who pass illegally. Violators will be fined $225.…By Dan Scanlan
March 31, 2026 Aldi set to open converted Winn-Dixie in FernandinaAldi will open its newest store Thursday, giving the company at least 24 supermarkets in Northeast Florida.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 31, 2026 Palm Beach airport will be renamed for Donald TrumpGov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that also prevents local governments from renaming several airports, including Jacksonville’s.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
March 30, 2026 Duval school police officer accused of student relationshipPolice officer Alexander Capasso resigned while under investigation. He had worked at several schools.…By Francine Frazier - News4Jax and Jonathan Lundy - News4Jax
March 30, 2026 80 years later, sailor’s family found in Clay CountyDNA testing identified the family of sailor John Campbell, who was a prisoner of war during World War II.…By Andrea Snody - News4Jax
March 30, 2026 Winn-Dixie will close 2 Harveys stores in JacksonvilleHarveys will close at 201 W. 48th St. and 49 Arlington Rd. S. Two other stores will convert to Winn-Dixie.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 27, 2026 Mayo Clinic medical student beats odds to honor brothersRyan May details how he overcame tough odds and personal tragedies to earn his medical degree.…By Will Brown
March 27, 2026 Elections coming up for Orange Park and Green Cove SpringsMunicipal elections are scheduled April 14 in Orange Park and Green Cove Springs.…By Eric Wallace - News4Jax
March 27, 2026 Lane closures return this weekend on Buckman BridgeMaintenance work will close two southbound lanes of the Buckman from Friday to Monday.…By Sophia Vitello - News4Jax