February 21, 2024
Asha was released into the wild after nearly two years at the Jacksonville Zoo. Then someone, for some reason, removed…
February 21, 2024
Opposition grows to climate bill from Palatka lawmaker
A bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Bobby Payne of Palatka would eliminate references to climate change in state statutes.…
February 20, 2024
Autonomous vehicles hit the road at FSCJ
Two driverless vehicles at Florida State College at Jacksonville will help guide plans for the Ultimate Urban Circulator around Downtown.…
February 20, 2024
Billie Jean King Cup is coming to Amelia Island
Top female tennis players from the Ukraine and Romania will play in Northeast Florida because of the war in Ukraine.…
February 20, 2024
Athletics coaches may be required to take CPR training
Pending legislation would require all coaches in Florida to be CPR certified and trained to use an automated external defibrillator.…
February 20, 2024
Concerns arise over pension funding for Jaguars’ stadium
Public officials are getting a stream of questions about a proposal to borrow from pension fund assets to help pay…
February 20, 2024
Neptune Beach considers speed cams in school zones
Drivers could get a $100 ticket if they are caught going 10 mph over the speed limit.…
February 20, 2024
Florida gambling money may pay for environmental projects
Legislators have agreed to spend hundreds of millions of dollars in gambling money to expand a state wildlife corridor and…
February 20, 2024
Democrats believe DeSantis is losing grip on Legislature
They point out that Republican leadership has refused to pursue certain culture war issues since Gov. Ron DeSantis failed in…
February 19, 2024
Amid turmoil, Jax Housing Authority making moves
Before three high-profile departures, the agency’s former board chair decried “lack of direction” and “clarity about responsibilities.” …
February 19, 2024
New trolley stop called a ‘game changer’ for Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center
Old Town Trolley Tours and Attractions will add a stop at the museum to help St. Augustine promote its historic…
February 19, 2024
Curbside recycling is ending in parts of Clay County
Curbside recycling will end Oct. 1 when Clay County switches to a new waste hauler. But waste collection fees will…
February 19, 2024
Upperclassmen anxious as UNF restructures on-campus dorms
Freshmen and rising sophomores have a month’s head start on upperclassmen when it comes to applying for limited housing.…
February 19, 2024
Florida House passes bill to allow bear killings
Supporters say the bill is needed because more bears are venturing into residential areas in North Florida.…
February 19, 2024
Florida kids speak out against social media restrictions
Facebook, Instagram and TikTok would likely become off-limits under a proposed ban on social media accounts for anyone under 16.…
February 16, 2024
Duval wants to consolidate two gifted schools
School district staff will recommend consolidating R.V. Daniels Elementary School with R.L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy.…
February 16, 2024
Two swastikas found on UNF bathroom stalls
The Chabad of Southside fosters peace after the first antisemetic display on campus since 2021.…
February 16, 2024
Rising costs sinking big projects in Downtown Jax
The city may seek new proposals for the American Lions tower at Riverfront Plaza and for Hardwick at Ford on…
February 16, 2024
Nassau County Schools sued over curriculum materials
The group Citizens Defending Freedom has sued Nassau County Schools to get access to materials in a behavioral health curriculum.…
February 16, 2024
Florida House passes Buffet Highway bill
The bill would designate State Road A1A, from the Florida Keys to Nassau County, as “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway.”…
February 16, 2024
Tens of thousands of workers in Florida have just lost their labor unions. More is coming.
A sweeping anti-union bill signed last year has destroyed collective bargaining rights across the state — rights protected by the…
February 16, 2024
Jacksonville University honors former Sheriff Nat Glover
Jacksonville University’s Public Policy Institute will name its Master in Public Policy Minority Fellowship Program in honor of former Sheriff…
February 15, 2024
Jury selection begins in JEA conspiracy trial
The trial of JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher is expected to last about four weeks.…
February 15, 2024
Drug verdict overturned after prosecutors overstep
Prosecutors Richard Giglio and Joseph Licandro distored evidence by repeatedly referring to the defendant’s previous arrest, an appellate court ruled.…