January 4, 2024
A potential $38.5 million deal to redevelop the historic Laura Street Trio needs more work, the City Council decided Thursday. …
January 4, 2024
Palatka rep files proposal to lower gun-buying age
Republican Rep. Bobby Payne wants to lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 for people to buy rifles and…
January 4, 2024
After Surfside collapse, Florida is seeing a condo boom
Older buildings, especially those near the beach, are being replaced with luxury condominiums.…
January 4, 2024
Florida’s surgeon general calls for halt in COVID-19 vaccines
The statement from Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo contradicts recommendations from federal health agencies.…
January 3, 2024
Jacksonville man’s conviction overturned because of witness hypnosis after 44 years in prison
Willie Lee Williams’ victim wasn’t able to identify him as the perpetrator until he was hypnotized by police, a fact…
January 3, 2024
New voter cards may change where you vote in Duval
The Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office is sending out new voter information cards that will show any changes in…
January 3, 2024
Supreme Court will consider abortion measure next month
Justices will hear arguments Feb. 7 about whether to allow a proposed constitutional amendment on the Florida ballot in November.…
January 3, 2024
Battle heats up over DeSantis’ travel records
The Washington Post contends that aides to Gov. Ron DeSantis have stifled the release of information about DeSantis’ flights.…
January 3, 2024
14 busted in undercover drug sting; 13 more sought
Operation Players Club also seized 26 guns as well as 118 pounds of methamphetamine, 12.5 kilos of fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana…
January 3, 2024
10 big issues to watch in 2024 legislative session
Florida lawmakers will start the annual 60-day legislative session Tuesday, with Gov. Ron DeSantis giving his State of the State…
January 3, 2024
St. Johns County sheriff files for reelection
St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick joined a race that includes two other Republicans: Lance Damron and Nathan Datsko.…
January 2, 2024
Jacksonville Council rails over removal of Confederate statues
City Council members spent over an hour Tuesday criticizing General Counsel Michael Fackler for the removal of Confederate statues in…
January 2, 2024
Beach walkover and parking planned for Crescent Beach
The old South Beach Grill restaurant is being demolished to make way for a new beach walkover and parking by…
January 2, 2024
Stranded sailboat dismantled on Jacksonville Beach
After being stuck on the sand of Jacksonville Beach since late October, a 40-foot sailboat was demolished and removed Tuesday…
January 2, 2024
Cigars International is building at The Strand at Town Center
Cigars International has 10 locations in Pennsylvania, Texas and Florida, including sites in Tampa and Lutz.…
January 2, 2024
Proposed law could limit pride flags at public buildings
A Florida Senate Republican has proposed a bill that would restrict the types of flags that can be flown by…
January 2, 2024
Duval awarded $32 million to renourish beaches
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ grant will pay to renourish critically eroded beachfront in Atlantic, Neptune and Jacksonville beaches.…
January 2, 2024
Florida bill raises concerns about safety of working teens
Senate Bill 460 would allow teens ages 16 and 17 to work at heights over 6 feet if they earn…
December 29, 2023
Recycling just got stricter in Clay County
Clay County will no longer recycle glass, paper or packaging — an attempt to control costs and avoid a fee…
December 29, 2023
St. Johns County PAL plans 37-acre sports complex for kids
The Police Athletic League ultimately plans to handle a variety of events including football, soccer, baseball, track and field, even…
December 29, 2023
Drivers could get relief on gas prices in 2024
GasBuddy forecasts that prices in Florida will average $3.19 a gallon to $3.51, depending on the time of year.…
December 29, 2023
13-foot great white shark swims off First Coast
Ocearch is tracking several sharks off the coast of Northeast Florida, including a 1,400-pound great white named Breton.…
December 29, 2023
10 big legal issues to watch in 2024
State and federal courts in 2024 are expected to buzz with major Florida cases.…
December 28, 2023
Pioneering Police Chief Charles Scriven dies
Charles Scriven was the first Black officer in Jacksonville to advance to the level of chief. He died Christmas Day.…