December 9, 2024
Warmer temperatures and new technologies are helping a citrus industry born in St. Augustine.…
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December 6, 2024
NoCo Center could become apartments and grocery
A 16-story apartment building and grocery store could replace the former First Baptist Church main auditorium, now called NoCo Center.…
December 6, 2024
Scammers want to make your holidays less merry
The FBI warns people to be careful of spoof charities and hurricane recovery scams.…
December 6, 2024
Maple Street co-founder has a new idea: Breakfast tacos
After selling Maple Street Biscuit Co. for $36 million, Scott Moore is planning Calico Cactus, A Modern Taco Shop.…
December 6, 2024
New Lincolnville park honors two ‘unsung heroes’
George and Ollie Smith are little-known pillars of the historically Black Lincolnville community.…
December 6, 2024
Cold front arrives in North Florida; warmup to follow
The cold front will bring temperatures near freezing from the Panhandle to Jacksonville.…
December 5, 2024
Removed Douglas Anderson teacher was accused of sex with 14-year-old
Previously unreported records explain the circumstances surrounding Corey Thayer’s removal.…
December 5, 2024
Jumbo Shrimp’s stadium now called VyStar Ballpark
The ballpark’s new name is a result of VyStar’s merger with 121 Financial Credit Union.…
December 5, 2024
UNF gets federal grant to restore national park shorelines
A nearly $800,000 grant from the National Park Service will help UNF restore the shoreline at three parks in Florida…
December 5, 2024
Proposed law would restrict development in state parks
The legislation would prohibit development like the lodge and pickleball courts once proposed at Anastasia State Park in St. Johns…
December 5, 2024
New Mini Market caters to Downtown crowd
The Mini Market sells snacks, gifts, groceries and more to meet the needs of Downtown workers.…
December 5, 2024
Florida’s property insurance market is rebounding
Changes to Florida laws are working as intended to bring the property insurance market back from the brink of collapse.…
December 4, 2024
Jacksonville volunteers welcome Gazan boy receiving medical treatment after bombing
In addition to Tuesday’s arrival in Jacksonville, the nonprofit HEAL Palestine has brought Gazan children to Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco,…
December 4, 2024
Fallen firefighters honored, as one name is added to memorial
Fire Engineer Heath O’Shea was among 26 firefighters remembered during Fallen Firefighter Memorial Day.…
December 4, 2024
Experts say UF meetings violated Sunshine Law
The UF board of trustees has met repeatedly in private settings where the public was not allowed to attend.…
December 4, 2024
Two riverfront restaurants marketed at Four Seasons site
Colliers is promoting the Marina Restaurant and the Cafe on the Green at the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences.…
December 4, 2024
Residents prevail in fight against Pondry development
A City Council committee voted against rezoning the former Allstate Campus to develop The Pondry residences and offices.…
December 4, 2024
Federal judge will consider social media rules for minors
Starting Jan. 1, kids 13 and under will no longer be able to have a profile on certain social media…
December 3, 2024
Women’s pro soccer arrives in Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s first professional women’s sports team — the Sporting Jax soccer club — will kick off in August 2025.…
December 3, 2024
Stuck at a stoplight? Outdated traffic signals might be why
A new study concludes that delays at traffic signals cause congestion and accidents, harm the environment and endanger pedestrians.…
December 3, 2024
FPL will increase bills to cover $1.2B in hurricane costs
The Florida Public Service Commission gave FPL approval to raise bills about $12 per month for the average customer.…
December 3, 2024
St. Johns pledges $2.2M for ‘all-inclusive’ playground
The Diamond of Dreams playground will be only the second in the county designed for children with disabilities.…
December 3, 2024
Feeding Florida food banks seek help from lawmakers
Food banks, including Feeding Northeast Florida, want to expand a program that pays farmers to send them excess food.…
December 3, 2024
Live Local Act is falling short on affordable housing
The law, enacted a year ago, may not be helping many public servants obtain affordable housing.…