February 7, 2025
The Downtown Investment Authority is proposing a swap of two city-owned riverfront properties with Gateway Jax.…
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February 7, 2025
Prosecutors say they discussed ‘nothing’ with witness after he alleged ‘false testimony’
Prosecutors say nothing came of a meeting with a witness who said he gave “false testimony” in the Bridegan murder…
February 7, 2025
Duval jail settles lawsuit for $300K in inmate’s death
Jail inmate Dexter Barry never received the medication he needed after a heart transplant. He died a few days later.…
February 7, 2025
Southwest and Breeze add flights at Jacksonville airport
Southwest is adding a flight to Austin, Texas, and Breeze has begun flying to New Haven, Connecticut.…
February 6, 2025
JAXPORT leaders project confidence amid tariff, Panama Canal uncertainty
Business diversity and investments in infrastructure are keeping officials optimistic at JAXPORT, Florida’s largest port by container volume.…
February 6, 2025
Couple sues after Sea-Doo pontoon flips on toddler
Fifteen-month-old Vianca Grullon was trapped under the Sea-Doo Switch after it flipped on Black Creek.…
February 6, 2025
Planned walking trail suddenly dead in St. Johns County
The trail south of St. Augustine died this week, a year after county commissioners approved the very same plans. …
February 6, 2025
Trash fee increase still uncertain despite mayor’s support
Mayor Donna Deegan says she supports increasing the fee to cover the costs of collecting trash.…
February 6, 2025
February’s rapid warmup could bring an early spring
For the next few weeks, expect warmer temperatures and drier weather across Florida.…
February 6, 2025
Fernandina Beach rejects bioethanol plant
The plant proposed by Rayonier Advanced Materials had met significant community pushback.…
February 6, 2025
Jags hire new offensive coordinator from Vikings
The Jaguars’ new offensive coordinator is Grant Udinski, who was assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach in Minnesota.…
February 6, 2025
Star witness recants testimony in Bridegan murder case
Henry Tennon stated during a court hearing that he wanted to recant his testimony in the high-profile slaying of Jared…
February 5, 2025
Duval school officials respond to fears over federal immigration rules
ICE agents have not come to local schools, but local officials are thinking about how to respond.…
February 5, 2025
Historic Mayport lighthouse may get a new home
The Mayport Lighthouse Association wants to move the 166-year-old lighthouse from the naval base to Mayport Village.…
February 5, 2025
Pediatric center coming to palliative care facility
Community Hospice & Palliative Care has begun construction of the Dorion Family Pediatric Center in Mandarin.…
February 5, 2025
Main Street program sparks historic Eastside corridor
Florida Avenue Main Street aims to transform A. Philip Randolph Boulevard into a bustling business district.…
February 5, 2025
Higher trash fees headed for final City Council vote
Three of four City Council committees voted in favor of the proposed increase.…
February 5, 2025
Gateway Jax takes step toward expanding into Springfield
A City Council committee approved legislation to facilitate a mixed-use development on North Main Street.…
February 5, 2025
Data breach exposes student data in St. Johns County
The breach at PowerSchool, an educational service company, included students’ names, contact information and dates of birth.…
February 4, 2025
USS Orleck’s new interactive displays re-create life at sea
An extensive display of artifacts and information about Jacksonville’s museum ship will be unveiled Saturday.…
February 4, 2025
Judge throws out schoolbook challenge from St. Johns moms
Three moms, including two from St. Johns County, argued that Florida’s policies on schoolbook removals are unfair. …
February 4, 2025
Advocates try to save civil rights landmark in St. Johns County
The county is considering a plan to tear down an old county jail building with ties to the Rev. Martin…
February 4, 2025
Sheriff’s officers sued over K9 bite during traffic stop
A Jacksonville man alleges that officers had no reason to release a K9 on him.…
February 4, 2025
Legislation backs Black history museum in St. Johns County
Legislation introduced by Sen. Tom Leek would create a Black history museum board of directors to help create the museum.…