March 28, 2024
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March 28, 2024
The squeeze drought: Fresh OJ is disappearing in Florida
Housing development and citrus greening have had a devasting effect on Florida’s citrus industry.…
March 27, 2024
Marine fire station opens in renovated Mandarin home
Marine Fire Station 68 is situated in an area that has needed marine and shoreline fire protection for years.…
March 27, 2024
Former Clay County manager will head tourism district
Stephanie Kopelousos will lead the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which oversees an area dominated by Walt Disney World properties.…
March 27, 2024
City’s oldest art festival returns this weekend in Mandarin
The Mandarin Art Festival has been an Easter weekend tradition in Jacksonville for more than five decades.…
March 27, 2024
Adult changing tables now required for some businesses
Individuals with disabilities and parents of disabled children advocated for legislation approved by the Jacksonville City Council.…
March 27, 2024
City Council approves $10 million for EverBank Stadium
The money will be used for preconstruction design and engineering services for the stadium’s proposed renovation.…
March 27, 2024
JEA raises rates, but bills could fall
Although electric rates are rising, bills could fall because the cost of fuel for power plants has declined.…
March 27, 2024
Severe storms and flooding threaten North Florida
Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain will be possible all day Wednesday before showers move out of the area Thursday.…
March 26, 2024
PHOTO ESSAY | Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter welcomes first new Deltas in a decade
After 10 years, the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta welcomed new members in front of a cross section…
March 26, 2024
USS Orleck celebrates 2nd anniversary as Jax Naval Museum with historic refit
Two years after the 79-year-old destroyer found its new home on the St. Johns River, the Orleck has new displays…
March 26, 2024
MOSH gets $10 million boost from CSX for new museum
The donation is the largest yet in a campaign to build a new Museum of Science & History on the…
March 26, 2024
Sex offender who hacked Jumbotron gets 220 years
Samuel Arthur Thompson was sentenced for hacking into the Jaguars’ Jumbotron, possessing child pornography and failing to register as a…
March 26, 2024
Dames Point Bridge protected against collision, mayor says
Protective “dolphins” around the Dames Point Bridge are meant to prevent a collapse like the one in Baltimore, says Mayor…
March 26, 2024
Home sales may carry smaller commissions
A lawsuit settlement could result in commissions falling to 3% or 4% compared with 5% to 6% now.…
March 26, 2024
Jacksonville airport hits record for travel in March
Spring break and the Players Championship led to the airport’s biggest week in history.…
March 26, 2024
Realtors and lodging industry clash over vacation rentals
Jacksonville Beach Vice Mayor Sandy Golding said proposed changes would make it problematic for local officials to ensure visitors are…
March 26, 2024
Youth coaches now must undergo CPR training
A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis requires coaches at public K-12 schools to get CPR training every two…
March 26, 2024
World of Beer could return in Southpoint area
The restaurant on Butler Boulevard could reopen this summer under a new franchisee, Jay Patel.…
March 25, 2024
Two dead in St. Augustine plane crash
A small plane crashed in the woods while trying to return to the Northeast Florida Regional Airport shortly after takeoff.…
March 25, 2024
DeSantis comes to Jacksonville to sign social media limits on kids
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB3 at Cornerstone Classical Academy, banning children younger than 14 from having social media accounts.…
March 25, 2024
St. Augustine seeks a name for new park
Work is continuing to create a park on an empty city lot at Weeden and DeHaven streets. The question now…
March 25, 2024
Carnival will continue to cruise from Jax through 2026
Jaxport on Monday extended its agreement with Carnival Cruise Line, which sails the Elation from Jacksonville to the Bahamas.…
March 25, 2024
Cellphones could be banned for Duval students
School Board member April Carney said she will propose a ban on cellphone use during the school day so students…