January 27, 2025
UNF celebrated the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services in honor of the longtime donors.…
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January 27, 2025
Ragtime Tavern closes after 40+ years in Atlantic Beach
A sign on the window of Ragtime Tavern says “Unfortunately, we have permanently closed.”…
January 27, 2025
Lawmakers rebuke DeSantis on special session and budget
The rebuke included overriding the governor’s budget veto from last year.…
January 27, 2025
A deadly weekend: Boy killed in shooting; baby run over
A 7-year-old boy died in a drive-by shooting, and an 8-month-old was placed on the road and run over.…
January 27, 2025
Ex-Nassau County cop sentenced for fraud and drugs
Former Nassau County police Sgt. James Darrell Hickox was sentenced to 17½ years in federal prison.…
January 27, 2025
Funeral set for former city leader Sam Mousa
Funeral services for Sam Mousa will be Wednesday at George Antiochian Orthodox Church.…
January 27, 2025
Here’s what to watch ahead of Florida’s special session
Republican lawmakers filed a flurry of bills for the special session dealing with immigration and ballot initiatives.…
January 24, 2025
Play ball! J.P. Small Park reopens ahead of baseball season
The historic J.P. Small Park — home to Hank Aaron Field — reopened after a $9.5 million renovation.…
January 24, 2025
Jaguars hire Liam Coen as head coach
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator, Liam Coen, becomes the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 10th head coach.…
January 24, 2025
Downtown Marriott plans more renovations
The Marriott is renovating rooms but also public areas like lobbies, ballrooms and fitness areas.…
January 24, 2025
Florida’s frosty forecast continues through Saturday
Temperatures in Jacksonville were below 40 degrees for 42 straight hours.…
January 24, 2025
Decca Live entertainment venue opens Downtown
Decca Live is a multilevel setting for live music that will range from country to rock and hip hop.…
January 23, 2025
DeSantis comes to Jax to push immigration proposals
Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined immigration reforms he is proposing to the Florida Legislature.…
January 23, 2025
Electricity demand soared as winter storm hit Jacksonville
JEA reported nearly record demand for electricity as temperatures dipped below freezing.…
January 23, 2025
Jacksonville corrections officer charged in domestic dispute
Corrections Officer Christopher E. Bowens was charged with battery and false imprisonment.…
January 23, 2025
Former Jacksonville city administrator Sam Mousa dies
Mousa, a stalwart of five city administrations, died Wednesday night at Mayo Clinic.…
January 23, 2025
St. Augustine Marine Center seeks rezoning for expansion
Proposals for the Marine Center include office space, commercial space, patio, parking, boat slips and service bays.…
January 22, 2025
Banks the jaguar is leaving Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Banks will move on to participate in a species survival program and meet a potential mate.…
January 22, 2025
Baalke out as Jaguars GM as search for a new coach falters
Trent Baalke has been fired as the Jacksonville Jaguars’ general manager, just over a month after the head coach was…
January 22, 2025
HabiJax merges with Nassau County group
HabiJax says the merger will allow the groups to serve more families across Northeast Florida.…
January 22, 2025
Gulf of America: The view of people who live there
President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico has left residents along the Gulf Coast sharply divided.…
January 22, 2025
After a dusting of snow, deep freeze persists on First Coast
Roads remained treacherous Wednesday after Northeast Florida awoke to a freeze, sleet and, in some place, snowflakes.…
January 22, 2025
St. Johns Commission chair targets county administrator
Commissioner Krista Joseph moved to oust County Administrator Joy Andrews, but her attempt did not get enough votes.…
January 21, 2025
New plan proposed for World Golf Village IMAX
The IMAX Theater at World Golf Village could become a community theater and event space.…