December 3, 2024
Statewide, Boeing plans to lay off 141 employees as it cuts its global workforce by 10%.…
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December 2, 2024
FDOT seeks feedback on I-95 widening near Downtown
Two public meetings are scheduled to discuss the I-95 widening from near Kings Road to Interstate 10.…
December 2, 2024
Hamburger Mary’s to open in Murray Hill in December
The original Jacksonville location of Hamburger Mary’s was destroyed in a fire in October 2023.…
December 1, 2024
Duval Schools recognized as ‘System of Distinction’ for academic progress
Duval Schools received the award during the district’s recent reaccreditation review.…
November 27, 2024
St. Johns County eases public comment at meetings
The St. Johns County Commission will take public comment earlier in meetings beginning Tuesday.…
November 27, 2024
Cummer Museum will reopen gardens on Friday
The gardens at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens closed after three straight hurricanes.…
November 27, 2024
Monkey in the trees: A mystery in Orange Park
The monkey has been spotted scurrying around the Reserve at Orange Park apartments on Wells Road.…
November 26, 2024
Steakhouse to open in Jacobs Jewelers space Downtown
Oak Steakhouse will open in the Greenleaf & Crosby Building at Laura and Adams streets in Downtown Jacksonville.…
November 26, 2024
Bonuses for mosquito control board may have been improper
The board of the Anastasia Mosquito Control District has given itself bonuses for at least six years, including $1,000 the…
November 26, 2024
Sporting Jax to merge with area’s largest youth soccer club
Florida Elite Soccer Academy and Sporting Jax announced the two organizations will merge in 2025.…
November 26, 2024
State Sen. Randy Fine seeks to replace U.S. Rep Mike Waltz
With the backing of President-elect Donald Trump, state Sen. Randy Fine said Tuesday he will run for a congressional seat…
November 26, 2024
Strings Sports Brewery nears opening in Jax Beach
If all goes well, Strings could open Wednesday at 1618 Penman Road, its second location.…
November 25, 2024
904Ward CEO announces her departure
In a statement shared with donors Monday, 904Ward CEO Kimberly Allen said she will move to Houston for another opportunity.…
November 25, 2024
Laura Street Trio sale could pave a path forward
The owner of the long-vacant Laura Street Trio is interested in selling the property to its partnering developer.…
November 25, 2024
A rare species of sea turtle returns to the First Coast
St. Johns County is celebrating a surprising number of Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nests this nesting season.…
November 25, 2024
More families are struggling for food this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving food giveaways on the First Coast are seeking longer lines than ever.…
November 25, 2024
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club gets permit for $65M sports club
The club’s construction is expected to begin in January as part of a 30-year renovation.…
November 25, 2024
2024 hurricane season among the worst for tornadoes
This season ranks third for the most tropical cyclone-induced tornadoes in a hurricane season, over the past 30 years…
November 25, 2024
Will 2025 be the year Florida passes an open carry law?
The new Senate president opposes open carry, but gun owners hope they can win over the Legislature in 2025.…
November 22, 2024
Record holiday travel expected at Jacksonville’s airport
Travelers at Jacksonville International Airport can expect parking changes as a new garage is built.…
November 22, 2024
Over neighbors’ objections, Allstate rezoning advances
More than two dozen people opposed plans to transform the former Allstate Campus into residential, office and retail space.…
November 22, 2024
Clay County plans expanded animal shelter
The $21.5 million animal shelter will be built near Fleming Island. The current shelter in Green Cove Springs has outgrown…
November 22, 2024
Traffic riles residents near World Golf Village
Residents say the area around Bass Pro Shops, Costco, Buc-ee’s and other developments can’t handle more traffic.…
November 21, 2024
PHOTO ESSAY | What happens after Jacksonville flushes
In Jacksonville, flushing the toilet is the beginning of a journey to the St. Johns River. Before it becomes one…