May 23, 2025Crash-prone San Marco intersection gets $1.8M revampThe project at Hendricks Avenue and San Marco Boulevard included new crosswalks, wider lanes and other safety measures.…By Erik Avanier - News4Jax
May 23, 2025Judge weighs blocking Florida’s ballot initiative lawCampaigns to expand Medicaid and legalize recreational marijuana contend the law is unconstitutional.…By Kate Payne - Associated Press/Report for America
May 22, 2025UNF basketball coach leaves for Kansas State after 16 yearsMatthew Driscoll is credited with making the University of North Florida into a perennial contender.…By Dan Scanlan
May 22, 2025Former School Board chair won’t give up on library nominationElizabeth Andersen has run into political headwinds for a role on the library board of trustees.…By Mike Mendenhall
May 22, 2025National Hurricane Center forecasts above-average yearThe Hurricane Center predicts six to 10 hurricanes this year with three to five of them becoming major hurricanes.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
May 22, 2025Atlantic Beach redesigns lifeguard stationThe lifeguard station was upgraded for better response, but it maintains the original design from the 1990s.…By Dan Scanlan
May 22, 202524 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, 2025U.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, 2025Florida 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, 2025In 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, 2025Some 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, 2025Winn-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, 2025Taproom 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, 2025Jacksonville’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, 2025Fernandina 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, 2025Investigation 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, 2025Students 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, 2025Prosecutors 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, 2025Florida 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, 2025Jacksonville 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, 2025Duval 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, 2025Revlon 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, 2025Lawmaker 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