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St. Johns organizations weigh in on conservation tax measure
St. Johns County voters will decide whether the government should spend more money to support conservation.…
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Flagler Avenue to become a ‘festival street’ on Southbank
Retractable bollards would allow Flagler Avenue to be closed for events like farmers markets and festivals.…
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Jacksonville police kill armed woman after she shoots at them
The shooting was the 15th this year involving the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, compared with 17 all of last year.…
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October 9, 2026
New concourse nears completion at Jacksonville International Airport
Concourse B, with new restaurants and six new gates, is expected to open in late January.…
October 9, 2026
St. Augustine braces for heavy flooding from king tides and Hurricane Isaias
King tides are expected through Tuesday, and the city is warning drivers to be careful on flooded streets.…
October 9, 2026
Edward Waters announces it will build first on-campus dorms since 1982
Edward Waters University announced it secured financing from the Rice Capital Asset Program.…
October 9, 2026
Activists and doctors clash over repeal of school vaccine mandates
The Florida Department of Health wants to remove immunization requirements for four vaccines.…
October 9, 2026
Hurricane Isaias could trigger tornado supercells across North Florida
Conditions will be especially favorable for Isaias to spawn tornadoes as far east as Jacksonville.…
October 8, 2026
Duval Schools removes more books, including ‘1984’ graphic adaptation
Two Jodi Picoult novels and a book by Stephen King will be removed, along with the “1984” adaptation.…
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October 8, 2026
Elections come at turning point for St. Johns Airport Authority
Airport Authority candidates want to put controversy behind them and regain the public’s trust.…
October 8, 2026
NOV. 3 VOTER GUIDE | Fifth District Court of Appeal judge retention
The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviews decisions made by lower courts in the Jacksonville area and beyond. Three judges…
October 8, 2026
Clay Hill man jailed after reports he waved AR-15 rifle beside road
Open carry is generally allowed in Florida, but not threatening people with an assault rifle.…
October 8, 2026
Andrew Jackson volleyball program found sisterhood through sports
The volleyball program ended the regular season with a pair of victories after a racially fraught incident in Nassau County…
October 8, 2026
Severe weather delays Fat Tuesday’s return to Jacksonville
Fat Tuesday says it will open its bar and lounge in Five Points on Oct. 16, a week later than…
October 8, 2026
Isaias becomes first hurricane of the season, threatening northern Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall near the Alabama-Florida line by Saturday morning.…
October 7, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Wasabi Con; Arlington Mod home tour
The Wasabi Con anime festival in Downtown Jax and “Jacksonville’s grooviest home tour” in Arlington are What to Do this…
October 7, 2026
Jacksonville City Council member Tyrona Clark-Murray appeals suspension from teaching job
Tyrona Clark-Murray was suspended without pay for 10 days but says she’ll appeal the decision to the state.…
October 7, 2026
Former Jacksonville City Council member Gwendolyn Chandler dies at 87
Gwendolyn Chandler was the city’s first Black professional librarian at the Haydon Burns Main Library.…
October 7, 2026
JAX Chamber comes out against Amendment 3 tax referendum
The chamber said Florida needs more comprehensive tax reform to benefit everyone, not just homeowners.…
October 7, 2026
Isaias could become season’s first hurricane as it heads for Gulf Coast
Florida faces continued heavy rain and flooding concerns as Isaias moves through the Gulf.…
October 7, 2026
THE JAXSON | The oak tree that remembers Black Bottom
Much of the Jacksonville neighborhood known as Black Bottom has disappeared from the landscape.…
October 7, 2026
BOLD SPACES | Downtown advocate’s high-rise oasis is a local-art-filled Pink Pony Club
In the heart of Jacksonville’s Downtown, an apartment filled with local art, Dolly Parton ephemera and plenty of pink.…
October 6, 2026
Duval School Board votes, again, to sell Southbank headquarters
In a unanimous vote Tuesday night, the Duval County School Board approved the sale of the Southbank headquarters building to…
October 6, 2026
Mayor Donna Deegan subpoenaed in state attorney general’s JTA investigation
In addition to documents linked to a former JTA board member, the state subpoena asks the mayor to appear in…
October 6, 2026
Council punts on incentives for Downtown Publix until after Amendment 3 vote
A Jacksonville City Council committee deferred the Publix vote amid concerns over mounting cash grants.…
October 6, 2026
Wharf restaurant planned this year on St. Augustine waterfront
River Restaurant Group plans to launch the Wharf with a seafood focus in time for Nights of Lights.…
October 6, 2026
LaSalle Street drainage project completed to ease flooding in San Marco
A new pump station and larger stormwater pipes have been installed in a neighborhood that floods routinely.…
October 6, 2026
El Niño’s Florida flip: A wetter, stormier winter?
A strengthening El Niño could bring a higher risk of flooding, squall lines and tornadoes this winter.…
October 5, 2026
Unleashed by Florida lawmakers, landowners move to convert farms into subdivisions
A new farmland development law is one of a string wresting power over development away from local government.…
October 5, 2026
Duval Schools and Jaguars Foundation celebrate students for Hispanic Heritage Month
The school district honored winners of its annual Hispanic Heritage Month essay contest.…
October 5, 2026
Getting up close and personal with worms at Marineland’s Whitney Lab
Researchers are studying a marine worm that can regenerate body parts. Might the worm benefit humans?…
October 5, 2026
Café Nairobi roasts Kenyan coffee in Jacksonville
Martin Kabaki has expanded his Kenyan coffee line from farmers markets to Fresh Market — and he hopes to grow…
October 5, 2026
Formula E race team showcases new sponsor: Paysafe in Jacksonville
Paysafe unveils its sponsorship of a 200-mph Formula E race car just blocks from its Gate parkway office.…
October 5, 2026
Forecasters are monitoring the Gulf for possible tropical development
Gradual development of a tropical system is possible this week, and Jacksonville is in for heavy rain.…
October 4, 2026
Last remaining Hooters location in Jacksonville permanently closes its doors
The last remaining Hooters restaurant in Jacksonville has permanently closed.…
October 2, 2026
Rep. Wyman Duggan announces run for mayor in challenge to Donna Deegan
Duggan cited affordability and turmoil at the city’s independent authorities as campaign priorities.…
October 2, 2026
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters files to seek reelection
Waters is touting lower crime and reduced gang violence since he won the office in November 2022.…
October 2, 2026
Jacksonville’s animal control response worries councilman and inspector general
The systems people use to report dangerous dogs and other animal control issues is under scrutiny.…
October 2, 2026
Developers offer first look at plans for Hard Rock Hotel in Jacksonville
The Hard Rock on Bay Street would include a 350-key hotel and 152 residences, plus restaurants and event space.…
October 1, 2026
Florida forecast: Much-needed rain on the way, too much?
Florida finally has a meaningful opportunity to put a dent in its drought, but the same prolonged wet pattern that…
October 1, 2026
Domestic abuse killed more people in Duval County last year
Prosecutors and social service providers released new data to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month.…
October 1, 2026
New Venetia Elementary plan a prototype for future Duval elementary schools
It was standing room only at Hyde Grove Elementary on Tuesday, with 100 people packed into the cafeteria, sitting in…