June 25, 2024
Two English Premier League clubs — the Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United — will compete in the Statewide Cup…
June 25, 2024
Hooters closes in Orange Park, one of 40 nationwide
Hooters closed many “underperforming” restaurants, but two Hooters remain in Northeast Florida.…
June 25, 2024
New laws start next week — from communism to AI
More than 200 new laws will take effect in Florida’s 2024-2025 fiscal year. Here are a number that will arrive…
June 24, 2024
St. Augustine Commission kills parking rule update
It was not immediately clear why the parking measure was shelved at the last moment. …
June 24, 2024
Controversial ethics changes signed into law
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that carries new requirements for filing ethics complaints against public officials.…
June 24, 2024
Jacksonville adds cooling stations as summer heat grows
The city is expanding help for people who can’t cope with the extreme heat predicted this year and beyond.…
June 24, 2024
Four Score Golf Tavern plans second location
The venue at The Palms at Gate Parkway will be larger than the one in San Marco Square, with more…
June 24, 2024
DeSantis signs bill allowing homeowners to shoot bears
Starting July 1, people can shoot bears to defend themselves or property. Opponents are considering legal action to halt the…
June 24, 2024
It’s still OK to drive in the left lane; DeSantis vetoed changes
Gov. Ron DeSantis said a bill approved by the Legislature was too broad and could lead to more traffic congestion.…
June 24, 2024
Jacksonville police officer accused of DUI
Todd Chupp was found slumped over the steering wheel of a truck. He is the 12th Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office employee…
June 24, 2024
Unemployment falls across Northeast Florida
The jobless rate fell in every county in Northeast Florida in May. Education and health services gained the most jobs…
June 24, 2024
Florida is deadliest state for lightning. How to stay safe.
This week is Lightning Safety Awareness Week, and the message is: “When thunder roars, stay indoors.”…
June 21, 2024
St. Johns County explores North Beach seawall
The surge from flooding is getting higher in the North Beach and Vilano Beach community, and a seawall may be…
June 21, 2024
JEA widens hunt for lead water pipes
JEA is carrying out new federal guidelines to eradicate lead contamination that could cause serious health problems.…
June 21, 2024
Huguenot Park reopens after road was washed out
The road was rebuilt Saturday, and beachgoers flocked to the sandy stretches Sunday.…
June 21, 2024
Arlington office buildings could become apartments
A developer wants to transform the former FBI headquarters, two office buildings and neighboring property in Arlington into 779 apartments.…
June 21, 2024
Florida turns down federal subsidy to feed poor children
Nonprofits say the federal aid could have decreased food insecurity during the summer, when children no longer have easy access…
June 21, 2024
Swisher marks 100 years of operation in Jacksonville
The tocacco company recognized its 100th anniversary with a mural by Jacksonville artist Martin Torres.…
June 21, 2024
Justices say peaceful protests are OK under riot law
Siding with the state and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Supreme Court rejected arguments that the law is ambiguous.…
June 21, 2024
Tropical disturbance inches toward Northeast Florida
The system has a medium chance of becoming a tropical system. Expect rainfall totals of around 2 inches and gusty…
June 20, 2024
City Council slices community benefits from stadium deal
Separately, Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan is considering land near Metropolitan Park for an “entertainment center.”…
June 20, 2024
St. Johns County judge reprimanded over election post
The Florida Supreme Court reprimanded Judge Casey Woolsey for a social media post, but the court found no error for…
June 20, 2024
Residents sue to stop morgue: ‘Brentwood’s not a cemetery!’
The Metro Gardens Neighborhood Association has filed suit against the city to halt construction of a medical examiner’s office in…
June 20, 2024
Jacksonville police union reaches contract agreement
Police officers would receive a 13% salary increase in fiscal 2024-2025. Corrections officers would get 15%.…