October 21, 2024
Police, doctors and child safety advocates are trying to educate families about practices that put infants at risk.…
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October 21, 2024
UF Health opens 2 new urgent care centers in St. Johns
UF Health converted two existing clinics into its first full urgent care centers in St. Johns County.…
October 21, 2024
Meet FSCJ’s new mascot: Rayzor Ray
Florida State College at Jacksonville announced that students, faculty and staff have picked the new mascot’s name.…
October 21, 2024
Father and daughter open Othello in Springfield
The Othello restaurant serves an eclectic menu inspired by cuisine from Spain, North Africa and the Middle East.…
October 21, 2024
Trump leads Harris by 10 points in Florida, UNF poll finds
The poll also found that voters largely support a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana use by adults.…
October 18, 2024
Sheriff is latest target of racist banners over Downtown
A single-engine plane flew over Downtown on Thursday with a banner directed at Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters.…
October 18, 2024
Here’s when early voting begins on the First Coast
Early voting begins next week across Northeast Florida. Dates and times vary by county.…
October 18, 2024
Jacksonville sheriff releases video of fatal police shooting
Bodycam videos from police show an officer shooting DeJuane Aki Haden after he ran from police.…
October 18, 2024
Land conservation is on the ballot for Clay County voters
Voters will decide whether to increase taxes by 0.2 mills to go toward land conservation efforts.…
October 18, 2024
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Florida voter registration
See how Florida voter party affiliation has changed each election since 2008.…
October 18, 2024
Deegan stands by comment on ‘concentration camps,’ but regrets causing pain
Mayor Donna Deegan responded to criticism from Republican leaders after she assailed Donald Trump’s immigration plan.…
October 18, 2024
Judge rebukes state for threats over TV abortion ads
A federal judge ruled the state violated the First Amendment when it threatened TV stations over ads supporting the abortion…
October 18, 2024
Atlantic Beach, Jax Beach voters to weigh charter questions in November
Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach ballot questions, explained. Here’s what a yes does for each of the 8 questions.…
October 18, 2024
St. Augustine comes to the aid of family rocked by hurricane
The Bruce family suffered thousands of dollars of damage to their home during Hurricane Milton, but caring neighbors helped them…
October 17, 2024
Jury recommends life sentence for Clay County contractor
Contractor Corey Binderim was convicted of killing Susan Mauldin of Fleming Island in October 2019.…
October 17, 2024
La Niña could bring us a warmer, drier winter
La Niña is slowly developing, and this shift in the pattern is expected to last at least through February 2025.…
October 17, 2024
Lobster roll restaurant set to open at St. Johns Town Center
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is expanding throughout Florida and plans a second opening in the area in November.…
October 17, 2024
Gateway Jax will begin construction this month
Groundbreaking is scheduled Oct. 29 for the first phase of the Gateway Jax development in Downtown Jacksonville.…
October 17, 2024
By the numbers: What made Hurricane Milton so historic?
Milton was the third hurricane to hit Florida this year. No other year on record has more than three hurricane…
October 16, 2024
Republicans slam Deegan for labeling Trump’s immigration plan as ‘concentration camps’
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said Donald Trump wants to create “concentration camps” to deport illegal immigrants.…
October 16, 2024
Dog seriously injures toddler in Putnam County
The dog bit the 2-year-old boy after the child pulled his ear, police said.…
October 16, 2024
St. Johns County sued over panhandling restrictions
Civil rights organizations are challenging panhandling bans in cities across the state, including Jacksonville.…
October 16, 2024
Parrotheads can get their Buffett license plates now
As of Oct. 1, Buffett fans in Florida can purchase a “Margaritaville” license plate for an additional $25 a year.…
October 16, 2024
Meteorologists track 2 weather systems, but risks are limited
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor weather systems in the Atlantic and the Caribbean.…