August 14, 2025
The state will set up its second immigration detention center at a vacant Baker County correctional facility.…
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August 14, 2025
Jumbo Shrimp to host first playoff game in a decade
The Shrimp will be trying to advance to the Triple A championship game in Las Vegas.…
August 14, 2025
Public art at Duval Courthouse expected to proceed after more than a decade of planning
It’s been four years since the city selected the artist, with wrangling over the design continuing into this year, email…
August 14, 2025
Daily’s and Bold City Brewery delayed in LaVilla
Jacksonville lawmakers gave First Coast Energy three more years to complete the combined fuel station and brewery.…
August 14, 2025
For incarcerated students, online school is a disaster
Despite evidence that online learning failed many students in the pandemic, Florida relies on it for juvenile detention.…
August 14, 2025
As Erin strengthens, when do we expect a turn northward?
The stronger Erin gets, the more likely the storm will turn north late Sunday or early Monday.…
August 13, 2025
City attorney questioned for hiring father-in-law’s firm
Jacksonville City Council wants a state ethics opinion about the action of General Counsel Michael Fackler.…
August 13, 2025
State attorney explains why cops were cleared in violent arrest
Officers took control because Will McNeil Jr. refused to follow instructions, a new memorandum concludes.…
August 13, 2025
Controversial bear hunt gets go-ahead for December
Wildlife officials approved rules for a hunt that could lead to 187 bears being killed.…
August 13, 2025
Police officer fatally shoots man armed with knife
Police said the man refused to put down the knife, even when threatened with a police dog.…
August 13, 2025
There’s another potential buyer for the Laura Street Trio
Avant Construction is working with an out-of-state company interested in the long vacant property.…
August 13, 2025
Westside High parents decry uniform crackdown
Parents say their children have been removed from class for entire days for uniform violations.…
August 12, 2025
Blue Cypress Golf Course grows to 12 holes
Three new holes are designed to be played on their own or as an extension to the original nine-hole layout.…
August 12, 2025
St. Johns County sheriff drafts e-bike legislation
Sheriff Robert Hardwick wants to update state law after multiple children were hurt on e-bikes.…
August 12, 2025
Nassau County tightens up on beach driving
The county acted in response to legal action from the nonprofit Save Historic American Beach.…
August 12, 2025
Norikawa Japanese restaurant planned at 1 Riverside
Pearl Hospitality Group also operates Norikase in Tinseltown and Beachside Seafood in Jacksonville Beach.…
August 11, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Who’s paying for The Pearl sculpture at RiversEdge?
The city is kicking in $1 million for the sculpture. The developer will pay the rest.…
August 11, 2025
St. Johns County teachers are making more, but is it enough?
Voters agreed last year to raise teachers’ pay, with senior teachers getting the biggest boost.…
August 11, 2025
Pinnacle Financial Partners commits to Northwest Jax business corridor
Pinnacle will continue to finance improvements for businesses in Durkeeville and Moncrief.…
August 11, 2025
Construction starts on new Blount Island fire station
Jacksonville’s biggest port facility will soon have a bigger fire station and a better fire boat dock.…
August 11, 2025
Tropical Storm Erin could become a major hurricane
Erin is forecast to become the first hurricane of the season by the end of the week, likely staying north…
August 11, 2025
Reminder: The Main Street Bridge is closed this week
The bridge will close for a mechanical evaluation, ahead of a longer shutdown in two years.…
August 8, 2025
St. Johns airport officials quit to avoid criminal charges
Three members of the Airport Authority Board were accused of violating Florida’s Sunshine Law.…
August 8, 2025
City budget panel outlines cuts to pay for tax reduction
Health care initiatives and some community projects are among expenditures on the chopping block.…