May 27, 2024
Avi Dresner recently visited to film for a documentary about his dad who was arrested in St. Augustine during the…
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May 24, 2024
City considers $7.7 million for autonomous vehicle plant
New legislation would provide incentives for a manufacturing and assembly plant in Jacksonville.…
May 24, 2024
27 historic buildings considered endangered
The Jacksonville History Center included the Laura Street Trio and many schools on its annual list of most endangered historic…
May 24, 2024
A1A Ale Works is closing in St. Augustine
Sunday will be the last day of business for the restaurant in the historic downtown. Owners said their lease is…
May 24, 2024
Florida begins to repeal renewable energy goals
A proposal from the state says the goals are “no longer necessary” as Florida deemphasizes greenhouse gas emissions in state…
May 24, 2024
Up to 13 hurricanes predicted for 2024 season
The National Hurricane Center predicts 17 to 25 named storms this year, making the 2024 hurricane season one for the…
May 23, 2024
More than a third of local families struggle, study says
Even households above the poverty line are living paycheck to paycheck as costs rise faster than wages, according to the…
May 23, 2024
Duval Schools responds to criticism from state education commissioner
Interim Superintendent Dana Kriznar said the district has made several changes to keep students safe, and more are on the…
May 23, 2024
Youth entrepreneurship camp geared for Northwest Jax teens
Youth Exposure Inc. will hold an eight-week camp for children and teens between 10 and 19 years old.…
May 23, 2024
Christopher Bernier chosen as Duval Schools superintendent
The School Board said Bernier was the best choice to navigate Florida’s complex and sometimes politically charged education system.…
May 23, 2024
Chairman resigns from school tax oversight committee
Chair Donald Green suggested Duval Schools is blocking the committee from operating independently.…
May 23, 2024
Florida is kicking off another hurricane tax-free holiday
The tax holiday will run from June 1 to June 14. It is timed with the start of the six-month…
May 23, 2024
Just in time for a sweltering weekend: A heat risk forecast
The National Weather Service is launching a new heat risk forecast to warn people of potentially long durations of dangerous…
May 22, 2024
Stadium operating costs: Current vs. proposed
An analysis of current cost sharing on day-to-day stadium operations, versus those proposed under a new deal between the Jacksonville…
May 22, 2024
Jax parks improving, but work remains, report says
A national nonprofit organization, the Trust for Public Land, ranked Jacksonville’s parks 69th of 100 cities nationwide — an improvement…
May 22, 2024
HGTV’s ‘Dream Home’ sweepstakes has a winner
Maria Fratta, a schoolteacher in New York, won a new home in Anastasia Island, a Mercedes Benz and $100,000.…
May 22, 2024
St. Johns County court clerk deploys overseas
Brandon Patty, clerk of the circuit court and county comptroller, is shipping out to support U.S. Navy contingency operations in…
May 22, 2024
Archie the rhino recovering at zoo after tooth removal
Animal care experts came from around the state came to help remove Archie’s abscessed tooth at the Jacksonville Zoo and…
May 22, 2024
JEA board approves $560,000 salary for interim CEO
The city reportedly is investigating whether Vickie Cavey’s hiring violated Florida’s Sunshine Law.…
May 22, 2024
Panhandling law remains in effect — at least for now
A federal judge decided against a preliminary injunction that would have temporarily halted Jacksonville’s panhandling ban.…
May 22, 2024
Task force backs St. Johns for Black history museum
St. Johns County was picked over competing proposals from Central Florida and South Florida.…
May 22, 2024
Florida utilities grapple with unpredictable storms
The increased intensity and unpredictability of hurricanes is making storm preparation more difficult — and expensive.…
May 21, 2024
Duval superintendent candidate shocked previous district with resignation
Questions remain about Christopher Bernier’s sudden departure from Lee County as he vies to be Duval superintendent.…
May 21, 2024
New owners buy Five Points Theater; Sun-Ray to close
Union South Partners plans $2 million in renovations to the historic four-story building, but the new owners are not renewing…