October 30, 2024
The Emerald Station and Gateway Jax developments will transform neglected parts of the city with meeting spaces, offices and residences.…
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October 30, 2024
Dead man identified after body is found in St. Johns County
Chad Mullen’s body was found after a tip to detectives who were investigating his disappearance in September.…
October 30, 2024
Teen accused of machete threat at Beaches polling site
Police said an 18-year-old man threatened Harris-Walz supporters with a machete at a voting site in Neptune Beach.…
October 30, 2024
Restrained students still an issue for St. Johns parents
The federal government found that St. Johns County has reduced the use of restraint, but some parents say it isn’t…
October 30, 2024
FPL bills may rise to cover cost of 3 hurricanes
FPL is seeking approval to increase bills by about $13 a month in Northeast Florida.…
October 29, 2024
School Board skeptical on school closures, but supe warns against kicking can down road
A vote is coming Monday on whether to close six elementary schools and discontinue the Young Men’s and Women’s Leadership…
October 29, 2024
Infant mortality rises sharply on First Coast
Infant deaths rose almost 19% from 2022 to 2023, a new report shows.…
October 29, 2024
Florida-Georgia game could reveal its future soon
The historic football game will take over EverBank Stadium on Saturday, but the future is in question after next year.…
October 29, 2024
More shops and restaurants envisioned in Downtown Jax
The Downtown Investment Authority has approved a plan to energize several blocks along Laura and Hogan streets.…
October 29, 2024
Police kill man threatening family with butter knife
Officers said the man pulled a knife and appeared to make stabbing motions.…
October 29, 2024
Street closed for good in downtown St. Augustine
A portion of Spanish Street is closed to vehicles to make the city more walkable, but some businesses objected.…
October 29, 2024
130 abandoned chihuahuas are finding homes
Animal Services says its confident all the abandoned chihuahuas will find homes, but the shelter has hundreds of other dogs…
October 28, 2024
Councilman questions Deegan’s expenses on London trip
City Councilman Terrence Freeman claims Mayor Donna Deegan skipped out on her duties while in London.…
October 28, 2024
One School Board seat still up for grabs in St. Johns County
Linda Thomson and Bethany Hilbert are competing for the School Board seat in District 5.…
October 28, 2024
JEA begins the process of raising rates
JEA officials are expected to recommend a 7% increase in residential rates as soon as next spring.…
October 28, 2024
Duval Schools food workers could strike over contract
Contract negotiations between the workers’ union and the school district’s food service provider have broken down.…
October 27, 2024
Duval Schools asked to consider equity, community impact of school closures
Some parents, community members and activists are watching school closures warily and demanding the district consider equity — and not…
October 25, 2024
Amendment 3 marijuana issue fires up people on both sides
Ron and Casey DeSantis are agressively fighting Amendment 3. Critics say they shouldn’t use tax money to fight the marijuana…
October 25, 2024
Beached baby whale had swallowed plastic bag
A beachgoer on Butler Beach found the 4-foot emaciated dwarf sperm whale calf last month.…
October 25, 2024
Tired of election text messages? Here’s a solution
Election campaigns say they’ll stop texting and emailing you as soon as you vote. So vote early.…
October 25, 2024
Hurricane season isn’t over: What to expect in November
Notable hurricanes and tropical storms have developed in November, the last month of hurricane season.…
October 24, 2024
Jacksonville Symphony receives record $5M gift
The Jacksonville Symphony has received its largest gift ever, a $5 million donation from longtime supporters Preston and Joan Haskell.…
October 24, 2024
Clay County installing 500 defibrillators in public places
The county is installing defibrillators at parks, sports complexes, senior centers and other public venues.…
October 24, 2024
Members-only club leases Federal Reserve Building
The June Club would include dining, entertainment and culture as part of the Gateway Jax project.…