November 21, 2024
St. Augustine expects a tide of visitors as the popular Nights of Lights returns for the holidays.…
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November 21, 2024
UF Health begins expansion of trauma center
The Leon L. Haley Jr. Emergency and Trauma Center is named for the late CEO of UF Health.…
November 21, 2024
The state of Downtown Jax — good and bad
Downtown Jacksonville attracted more investment and visitors in 2024, but it lost offices and workers, a new report concludes.…
November 21, 2024
Anchor Glass closing century-old bottle making plant
A total of 144 Anchor Glass employees will lose their jobs in Northwest Jacksonville.…
November 21, 2024
Florida will pay $725K in ‘Stop WOKE’ case
Florida has agreed to pay legal fees and costs for businesses that successfully challenged part of the “Stop WOKE Act.”…
November 20, 2024
More condos and apartments sought in Downtown Jax
The Downtown Investment Authority board has approved a new program designed to generate residential development in the heart of Downtown…
November 20, 2024
Ex-Putnam teacher accused of lewd texts with student
Former teacher Robert Grady Bush Jr. is charged with soliciting or engaging in lewd conduct with a student. He has…
November 20, 2024
Walmart Supercenter planned on International Golf Parkway
The Walmart would add to an expansion of big-box stores near World Commerce Center in St. Augustine.…
November 19, 2024
Duval School Board’s rightward turn on display in sex ed, book discussions
Duval’s School Board now has a conservative majority, aligning with state and incoming federal officials, who prize “parental rights” and…
November 19, 2024
Congressman seeks shutdown of Baker County ICE center
Rep. Maxwell Frost says the ICE facility houses people in conditions “that no human should live in.”…
November 19, 2024
Audit finds no misspending during Deegan’s UK trip
After complaints from a City Council member, the Jacksonville Council Auditor’s Office reviewed the trip and found no violations.…
November 19, 2024
Allegiant Airlines announces 3 new flights from Jacksonville
Allegiant Airlines will add nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Akron-Canton, Des Moines and Grand Rapids.…
November 19, 2024
Florida pushes back in lawsuit over schoolbook removal
The state disputes that a state law regulating schoolbooks violates the First Amendment.…
November 19, 2024
Coldest temps of the season are headed our way this week
A strong cold front will bring temperaures in the 40s on Friday morning.…
November 19, 2024
Councilman wants to raise garbage fees in Jacksonville
City Councilman Matt Carlucci says the cost of garbage collection is twice as much as people pay.…
November 18, 2024
UNF men’s soccer returns to NCAA Tournament
The UNF Ospreys beat Central Arkansas Saturday night to earn their first NCAA Tournament berth in nine years.…
November 18, 2024
Coffee and croissants now on the menu at JTA hub in LaVilla
Cinotti’s Bakery & Sandwich Shop and Grounds of Grace have opened in JTA’s Regional Transportation Center.…
November 18, 2024
Florida commits more money to lure back tourists after storms
Visit Florida has added $1 million to a campaign to convince tourists that Florida is open for business.…
November 18, 2024
Cummer closes gardens after three hurricanes
The gardens suffered damage from three back-to-back hurricanes, most recently Milton.…
November 15, 2024
Jacksonville pushes for zero traffic deaths by 2035
A total of 508 people have died in traffic crashes in Jacksonville in the past three years. The city honored…
November 15, 2024
Recount confirms winner in Fernandina commission race
A recount determined that Genece Minshew defeated Vice Mayor David Sturges by 19 votes for the Fernandina Beach City Commission.…
November 15, 2024
Tropical Storm Sara unlikely to threaten Florida
The threat of Tropical Storm Sara appeared to dissipate in Florida on Friday, but heavy rain is possible around Wednesday.…
November 15, 2024
Bass Pro Shops prepares to open Nov. 20
A grand opening at Bass Pro Shops in St. Augustine will include music, celebrities and giveaways.…
November 14, 2024
Artists connect humanity to nature at Cummer
The environment under stress is featured in a new display at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.…