June 26, 2024
One day it was there, and the next day it was gone. City leaders question whether 11 Bridge Street in…
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June 26, 2024
UNF begins doctoral program in health administration
The program will emphasize global health leadership and advanced management of health care facilities and institutions.…
June 26, 2024
Extreme heat leads city to open new cooling centers
Jacksonville is opening an expanded number of cooling centers after a third straight day of high heat indexes.…
June 26, 2024
Crosswalk lights blamed for loggerhead’s death
The turtle apparently misread cues to return to the ocean from Anna Maria Island. The Florida Department of Transportation has…
June 26, 2024
Florida’s ‘Freedom Month’ tax breaks start Monday
The tax “holiday” will allow shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on a wide range of recreational items and activities…
June 25, 2024
City Council OKs $1.4B ‘Stadium of the Future’ deal
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ $1.4 billion Stadium of the Future is a go. In a 14-1 vote, City Council on Tuesday…
June 25, 2024
Here’s what they’re considering for Metropolitan Park
An architectural firm has put together three concepts for the park based on input from the community.…
June 25, 2024
Catastrophic flooding forecast on First Coast in coming years
Hospitals, fire stations, schools and naval bases will flood annually in coming decades as a result of rising sea levels,…
June 25, 2024
Youth soccer clinic planned as UK teams compete in Jax
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.…