August 14, 2024
Hurricane Charley was one of five tropical systems that would directly impact Florida over the course of six weeks in…
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August 13, 2024
Jacksonville City Council rejects hate-crime legislation
With only seven of the council’s 19 members voting yes, the bill — named after Johnnie Mae Chappel, who was…
August 13, 2024
Fernandina names skate park after Poe Pinson
The city’s skateboard park will be renamed Friday to honor the 19-year-old Olympian from Fernandina Beach.…
August 13, 2024
Landlords are offering more perks in Jacksonville
Nearly half of the landlords in Jacksonville are offering concessions to renters, one of the highest rates in the country,…
August 13, 2024
Bucking some businesses, St. Augustine puts pedestrians first
Segments of a downtown St. Augustine street are now closed to vehicles. Some residents celebrate it, but some business owners…
August 13, 2024
Creole restaurant to replace Burrito Gallery in Downtown
Dorothy’s Downtown will serve an upscale Southern and Creole-themed menu.…
August 13, 2024
Winn-Dixie in Fleming Island will become an Aldi store
Clay County is considering Aldi’s request for a permit to remodel the Winn-Dixie at 1545 County Road 220.…
August 12, 2024
Laura Street Trio developer to city: ‘Buy me out’
Steve Atkins has been trying to work out a public-private partnership with the city to overhaul the three buildings at…
August 12, 2024
Jacksonville Housing Authority picks another interim CEO
Roslyn Mixon-Phillips, a former Housing Authority commissioner, was selected as interim CEO during a search for a permanent CEO.…
August 12, 2024
Citizens Insurance looks to leave Downtown Jacksonville
The insurer’s lease in the EverBank building is expiring, and the company is targeting South Jacksonville for a move.…
August 12, 2024
Next tropical system forecast to turn away from Florida
Potential Hurricane Ernesto is taking a similar track to Debby, but it is expected to turn to the north and…
August 9, 2024
In Debby’s wake, heat and floodwaters remain a concern
As people begin the cleanup process this weekend, high temperatures and humidity will make efforts more difficult.…
August 9, 2024
Republican-backed School Board candidates key on parental rights
Parental rights are again a topic of conversation because of the prominent role they play in Florida’s increasingly partisan school…
August 9, 2024
City Council committee cuts DEI chief from budget
The panel’s members voted 4-2 to eliminate funding for the position of chief of diversity and inclusion.…
August 9, 2024
Outback Crabshack is back in St. Johns County
Eight years after suffering major hurricane damage from Hurricane Matthew, Outback Crabshack will reopen this weekend.…
August 9, 2024
Food court closes permanently at Jacksonville’s airport
The food court between Concourses A and C is closed so work on the new Concourse B can continue.…
August 9, 2024
Migrant farmworkers left vulnerable in disasters
Language barriers and immigration status are major hurdles to seeking emergency relief when natural disasters strike.…
August 9, 2024
Four Seasons can bring ‘a whole new market’ to Jax
Katie Mitura of Visit Jacksonville says the luxury hotel will open the area to new categories of business travelers.…
August 8, 2024
City Council begins chopping at mayor’s budget proposal
City Council members are proposing cutting $10 million from Mayor Donna Deegan’s $1.92 billion budget.…
August 8, 2024
Acting CEO resigns at Jacksonville Housing Authority
Acting CEO Vanessa Dunn was appointed in February after former CEO Dwayne Alexander resigned in January.…
August 8, 2024
Ollies and kick-flips abound as Artist Walk Skatepark opens
The skatepark that anchors the new Artists Walk between Riverside Arts Market and Park Street officially opened Thursday.…
August 8, 2024
Black voter turnout courted ahead of pivotal election
Duval County has the highest percentage of Black voters in the state, but the question is how many melanated souls…
August 8, 2024
4 school districts target substance abuse and violence
Putnam and St. Johns County schools are teaming with other school districts to increase awareness and support for students.…
August 8, 2024
Norwood Plaza owner assailed over leaks and potholes
City Council member Ju’Coby Pittman joined business owners to demand repairs.…