May 24, 2024
The National Hurricane Center predicts 17 to 25 named storms this year, making the 2024 hurricane season one for the…
May 23, 2024
More than a third of local families struggle, study says
Even households above the poverty line are living paycheck to paycheck as costs rise faster than wages, according to the…
May 23, 2024
Duval Schools responds to criticism from state education commissioner
Interim Superintendent Dana Kriznar said the district has made several changes to keep students safe, and more are on the…
May 23, 2024
Youth entrepreneurship camp geared for Northwest Jax teens
Youth Exposure Inc. will hold an eight-week camp for children and teens between 10 and 19 years old.…
May 23, 2024
Christopher Bernier chosen as Duval Schools superintendent
The School Board said Bernier was the best choice to navigate Florida’s complex and sometimes politically charged education system.…
May 23, 2024
Chairman resigns from school tax oversight committee
Chair Donald Green suggested Duval Schools is blocking the committee from operating independently.…
May 23, 2024
Florida is kicking off another hurricane tax-free holiday
The tax holiday will run from June 1 to June 14. It is timed with the start of the six-month…
May 23, 2024
Just in time for a sweltering weekend: A heat risk forecast
The National Weather Service is launching a new heat risk forecast to warn people of potentially long durations of dangerous…
May 22, 2024
Stadium operating costs: Current vs. proposed
An analysis of current cost sharing on day-to-day stadium operations, versus those proposed under a new deal between the Jacksonville…
May 22, 2024
Jax parks improving, but work remains, report says
A national nonprofit organization, the Trust for Public Land, ranked Jacksonville’s parks 69th of 100 cities nationwide — an improvement…
May 22, 2024
HGTV’s ‘Dream Home’ sweepstakes has a winner
Maria Fratta, a schoolteacher in New York, won a new home in Anastasia Island, a Mercedes Benz and $100,000.…
May 22, 2024
St. Johns County court clerk deploys overseas
Brandon Patty, clerk of the circuit court and county comptroller, is shipping out to support U.S. Navy contingency operations in…
May 22, 2024
Archie the rhino recovering at zoo after tooth removal
Animal care experts came from around the state came to help remove Archie’s abscessed tooth at the Jacksonville Zoo and…
May 22, 2024
JEA board approves $560,000 salary for interim CEO
The city reportedly is investigating whether Vickie Cavey’s hiring violated Florida’s Sunshine Law.…
May 22, 2024
Panhandling law remains in effect — at least for now
A federal judge decided against a preliminary injunction that would have temporarily halted Jacksonville’s panhandling ban.…
May 22, 2024
Task force backs St. Johns for Black history museum
St. Johns County was picked over competing proposals from Central Florida and South Florida.…
May 22, 2024
Florida utilities grapple with unpredictable storms
The increased intensity and unpredictability of hurricanes is making storm preparation more difficult — and expensive.…
May 21, 2024
Duval superintendent candidate shocked previous district with resignation
Questions remain about Christopher Bernier’s sudden departure from Lee County as he vies to be Duval superintendent.…
May 21, 2024
New owners buy Five Points Theater; Sun-Ray to close
Union South Partners plans $2 million in renovations to the historic four-story building, but the new owners are not renewing…
May 21, 2024
No more name in lights for Wells Fargo Center
The Wells Fargo sign Downtown will not be lighted again. The bank no longer carries signage rights to the building.…
May 21, 2024
Jacksonville police officer shoots road rage suspect
The suspect led police on a chase after someone reported they were threatened with a gun near Interstate 95 and…
May 21, 2024
Beach renourishment on hold in Jax Beach
The Army Corps of Engineers paused its monthslong beach renourishment project in Jacksonville Beach because of mechanical issues.…
May 21, 2024
Infant mortality remains tragically high in Florida
Infant mortality among Black babies is double that of white babies, and the rate of births to mothers with no…
May 20, 2024
Local hate crime bill called ‘cheap political pandering’
City Council member Terrance Freeman is opposing a proposed hate crime law in Jacksonville, calling it unnecessary and insulting to…