January 24, 2024
The ordinance requires City Council approval for single-source contracts given to lobbyists and grant writers..…
January 24, 2024
DeSantis is back in Florida, and lawmakers wonder: What next?
Florida Democrats are openly pondering how much influence the governor may exert on the GOP-led Legislature this year.…
January 23, 2024
Ex-Fire Rescue chief claims he was ‘coerced’ to resign
Todd Smith, Jacksonville’s former chief of emergency preparedness, alleges he was forced out after raising concerns about a contractor’s spending.…
January 23, 2024
You’ll need an area code when making calls next week
Ten-digit phone dialing will become mandatory Monday in Northeast Florida as the region prepares for a new 324 area code.…
January 23, 2024
Out-of-state residents stream to North Florida for abortions
Health centers nearest the border in Jacksonville and Tallahassee have been strained the most since Roe v. Wade was overturned.…
January 23, 2024
St. Augustine seeks details about carousel plans
Commissioners want to see a site plan and a safety plan before approving the carousel’s return at Davenport Park.…
January 23, 2024
Second cruise line aims to sail from Jax
The new cruise ship would join the Carnival Elation, the only ship that currently sails from Jaxport’s Cruise Terminal.…
January 23, 2024
City panel OKs funding for JU law school to move
The $3.5 million would help the law school move into the historic 121 Atlantic Place Building Downtown.…
January 22, 2024
Jaxport marine company will triple its space
Enstructure will take over space of Southeast Toyota Distributors, which is moving to the port’s Blount Island Marine Terminal.…
January 22, 2024
Duval Teacher of the Year drives students to grow
Biology teacher Gustavo Guzman, the first college graduate in his family, was selected as the winner among 180 top educators.…
January 22, 2024
Former Duval School Board chair will take over OneJax
Elizabeth Andersen has been a member of OneJax’s board. She will begin as CEO on Feb. 5.…
January 22, 2024
St. Johns River Ferry plans shutdown from Feb. 5-26.
The St. Johns River Ferry will shut down from Feb. 5 to 26 for maintenance and upgrades, according to the…
January 22, 2024
Jax plant would convert discarded food to energy
Divert Inc. is exploring three vacant sites in North Jacksonville as part of a nationwide expansion.…
January 22, 2024
Fees proposed for excessive challenges to schoolbooks
HB 7025 calls for people who make objections to more than five materials during a calendar year to be assessed…
January 19, 2024
North Florida could see lowest temperatures in a year
By Saturday night, lows in the 20s are possible along and north of Interstate 10. Temperatures should begin to rebound…
January 19, 2024
Fort Mose begins reconstruction of 18th century community
More than 100 people gathered Friday to break ground on a reconstruction of Fort Mose, the first free African settlement…
January 19, 2024
The St. Augustine carousel may come around again
A private citizen is scheduled Monday to present a plan to build another carousel at Davenport Park.…
January 19, 2024
Jacksonville sheriff releases racist shooter’s manifesto
The gunman from Clay County left behind a 27-page manifesto before he killed three Black people at a Dollar General…
January 19, 2024
Rape survivors invited to tell their stories in art
The Women’s Center of Jacksonville invites survivors to submit art sharing their healing journey.…
January 19, 2024
Legislation allows lawsuits over ‘unborn child’ deaths
The bill would allow parents to sue when an “unborn child” dies because of wrongful acts or negligence.…
January 19, 2024
Inspectors find fraud in rental assistance program
Jacksonville’s Office of Inspector General found five cases of fraud totaling $314,000 in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.…
January 18, 2024
Polling locations are changing in St. Johns County
Changes in polling locations will affect about 23,000 of the 217,000 registered voters in St. Johns County.…
January 18, 2024
Duval rated low for children’s well-being; St. Johns is best
A Florida Policy Institute study ranks Duval far below some neighboring counties like Clay, Nassau and St. Johns.…
January 18, 2024
Home Depot files plans for old Kmart site in Mandarin
Home Depot intends to demolish the existing structure and build a 133,123-square-foot home improvement center…