March 1, 2024
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority plans improved shelters, more lighting, bike racks and other improvements.…
March 1, 2024
New Ringhaver playground embraces all children
The renovated playground at Ringhaver Park was designed to be more inclusive for children with limited abilities.…
March 1, 2024
House passes Palatka rep’s bill to lower gun-buying age
The House passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Bobby Payne that would lower the minimum age to buy rifles and…
March 1, 2024
Payday loans could get even more expensive
A pair of legislative bills would raise the scale of interest rates that payday lenders are allowed to charge borrowers.…
March 1, 2024
Florida may ban heat protections for workers
Pending legislation would block local governments from guaranteeing outdoor workers access to shade, clean water, rest breaks and even heat…
March 1, 2024
Developer hopes to salvage core of burned Doro building
Rise: A Real Estate Company expects to hire a forensic engineer to determine whether the concrete garage and podium can…
March 1, 2024
Former lawmaker Betty Holzendorf dies at 84
Holzendorf grew up in Jacksonville and served in the Florida House and Senate, where she was an advocate for education,…
February 29, 2024
Whiskey Jax closing in Atlantic Beach
Sunday will be the last day for the gastropub and live music venue. The location in the Baymeadows area will…
February 29, 2024
Naval aviator takes the reins at NAS Jacksonville
Executive Officer Capt. Greg deWindt took over command of the sprawling base on Roosevelt Boulevard after a ceremony Thursday. He…
February 29, 2024
Three Malayan tiger cubs ready for debut at zoo
The cubs born at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in November will join their mother Friday in the Land of…
February 29, 2024
Florida leaders seek other options on social media ban
Gov. Ron DeSantis has until Friday to sign, veto or allow a law to take effect banning children from social…
February 29, 2024
Lawmakers consider more job opportunities for veterans
House Bill 1329 helps out vets who are returning to civilian life and need a job or are looking to…
February 29, 2024
Thousands will hit the roads Saturday for Gate River Run
Some 16,000 runners will cruise through Downtown, the Southside and Arlington in one of the best-known 15K races in the…
February 28, 2024
What else could proposed stadium money buy?
The Jacksonville Jaguars are negotiating with the city to split the cost of a $1.4 billion stadium remodel. What does…
February 28, 2024
121 Financial Ballpark in line for major makeover
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp plan a new multilevel building in right field, a new center field main entrance and enhanced…
February 28, 2024
The Amelia draws thousands for classic cars and racing stars
The region’s largest automobile event hits Amelia Island this weekend for the 29th time as The Amelia rumbles in with…
February 28, 2024
Mayport ferry operator files for bankruptcy; service unaffected
The JTA, which owns the ferry service, says there will be no affect on people who use the ferry or…
February 28, 2024
City Council resolution would decry housing discrimination
City Councilman Jimmy Peluso is crafting a resolution that would denounce redlining practices that have existed in the city for…
February 28, 2024
Construction pushed back for Armada soccer stadium
Construction will now start July 31 near EverBank Stadium. The Armada stadium is supposed be finished by March 1, 2026.…
February 28, 2024
69 arrested since Jacksonville banned panhandling
Hundreds of people have been cited since the city made it illegal to panhandle or to give money to panhandlers.…
February 28, 2024
Deegan forms African American Advisory Board
The board will enable residents to share information and perspective with Mayor Donna Deegan. Appointments are expected later in the…
February 27, 2024
After more shootings, ICARE pushes for solutions
ICARE, a community group made up of church members, is pushing Sheriff T.K. Waters to implement a Safe Communities program…
February 27, 2024
Family sues Camden sheriff and sergeant over son’s death
The family of Leonard Cure sued after Sgt. Buck Aldridge shot and killed him during a traffic stop in Kingsland,…
February 27, 2024
Popular Murray Hill bakery in need of help after fire
Community Loaves hopes the community will help keep employees on the payroll by buying gift cards while the business gets…