December 7, 2023City councilman seeks reform after mayor’s no-bid contractCouncilman Nick Howland is pushing legislation he calls the “Transparency for Taxpayers Act,” which would require a City Council vote on…By Casmira Harrison
December 7, 2023Sweet creations abound at Gingerbread ExtravaganzaIt’s sugar and spice and everything nice at the 21st annual Gingerbread Extravaganza at Old St. Andrews Church.…By Dan Scanlan
December 7, 2023Local veterans reflect on Pearl Harbor 82 years laterDozens of veterans and active duty service members came together Thursday in Atlantic Beach to remember the lives lost on…By Steven Ponson
December 7, 2023Jax airport moves military lounge in time for the holidaysThe lounge moved from a dark corner of the baggage claim area to the heavily traveled main concourse entrance.…By Dan Scanlan
December 7, 2023Weekend business picks up at Maple Street Biscuit Co.Maple Street used to be closed on Sundays but now opens seven days a week under Cracker Barrel’s ownership.…By Mark Basch - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 7, 2023Mid-century bank building may escape demolitionA group of Arlington residents wants the city to preserve the former Arlington Federal Savings and Loan building.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 7, 2023Former Jaguars employee accused of $22 million fraudAmit Patel is accused of using the team’s virtual credit card to buy a condo, Tesla, sports memorabilitia and a…By Kendra Mazeke - News4Jax
December 6, 2023St. Johns County commissioner censured for commentsCounty Commissioner Krista Joseph criticized public officials and promoted the next election. Collegues called her comments uncivil and overtly political.…By Dan Scanlan
December 6, 2023Holiday events could snarl traffic in Clay CountyClay County is preparing for multiple Christmas events on Saturday. The Sheriff’s Office is warning of “heavy, heavy traffic.”…By Dan Scanlan
December 6, 2023DeSantis seeks $1 million to sue over FSU football snubDeSantis said the money would allow FSU to sue the college playoff committee, even though the championship will be decided…By Carl Lisciandrello - WUSF
December 6, 2023Chow’s Country Buffet replaces closed Golden CorralThe owners spent $1 million to renovate the buffet, which now offers Asian and Southern cuisines.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 6, 2023Clinics will close at 10 Walgreens in JacksonvilleVillage Medical said it will close 60 clinics across the country to concentrate on more profitable locations.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 6, 2023Here are the governor’s priorities in 2024-25 budgetGov. Ron DeSantis proposed a variety of tax cuts and spending on such things as teacher salary increases and police…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida and Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida
December 5, 2023Families in Dollar General massacre sue retailer and shooter’s parentsDollar General failed to provide adequate security to protect the public and customers in Jacksonville, the suit alleges.…By Will Brown
December 5, 2023Family sues over fatal shooting by Camden sergeantAttorney Ben Crump filed the suit in the death of Leonard Allen Cure, who was released from a wrongful prison…By Dan Scanlan
December 5, 2023Wet winter expected for Southeast; cold is uncertainA strong El Niño is already in place and is expected to strengthen. Above-average precipitation is predicted, but how cold…By Riley Hazel - Storm Center
December 5, 2023Jacksonville man imprisoned for COVID relief fraudKenneth Steven Landers fradulently obtained $910,000 in COVID relief funds and used it for personal gain, including a Rolex watch…By Randy Roguski
December 5, 2023Bistro X adds sister restaurant: Limoncello RistoranteLimoncello Ristorante serves lighter, less expensive Italian fare inspired by owner Marcello Villani’s mother.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 5, 2023Jaxport gets link to ports in Middle East, India and SpainOcean Network Express will operate a fleet of nine vessels to connect Jaxport with seven overseas ports beginning in May.…By Monty Zickuhr - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 4, 2023Jags’ cleats put Wounded Warrior Project in spotlightJacksonville Jaguars players Walker Little and Seth Jones will wear cleats featuring Wounded Warrior Project during Monday Night Football.…By Will Brown
December 4, 2023North Florida redistricting fight heads to Supreme CourtVoting rights groups will appeal the elimination of Congressional District 5, a Black-majority district that included parts of Jacksonville.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
December 4, 2023Hearing delayed in murder of Cherish PerrywinkleA court hearing for Donald Smith has been postponed until January after one of his attorneys resigned over the weekend.…By Dan Scanlan
December 4, 2023Closed TGI Fridays will become Banfield and StarbucksTGI Fridays in Regency Park closed in 2019. Its space is being divided into two businesses.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 4, 2023Expanded Chili’s in review at Jax airportThe city is reviewing a permit application for the restaurant beyond the security checkpoint at Jacksonville International Airport.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record