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ICE action sparks tension in Jacksonville
Residents and visitors alike are reacting in fear and anger as ICE activities take place across Jacksonville.…
7 hours ago
Family pleads for tips in 38-year-old cold case murder
The family of Melissa Ellison is desperate to solve her cold case killing in her home in West Jacksonville.…
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WHAT TO DO | Mapping Our Past; Swing Dance Sunday; MLK Holiday Grand Parade
A talk on maps at the Jacksonville Public Library; swing music night at The Volstead Downtown; and the city’s annual…
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8 hours ago
BIT OF JOY | Friday Night Safari
Encounter wild animals at the Orange Park Mall’s Friday Night Safari.…
9 hours ago
Dun & Bradstreet to pay $5.7M in fines and refunds
The federal government accused Jacksonville-based Dun & Bradstreet of “unfair or deceptive practices.”…
10 hours ago
Florida Senate passes overhaul of private school vouchers
The voucher legislation passed unanimously after an audit of the program found a “myriad of accountability challenges.”…
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Lawsuit over Murray Hill odors will proceed as class action
A judge has granted class action status to residents’ lawsuit against International Flavors and Fragrances.…
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Contagious horse disease reported in St. Augustine
Archie, a horse owned by Country Carriages, was diagnosed last week with a case of strangles.…
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Duval Schools students earn another graduation record
The graduation rate for Duval Schools in 2025 set a district record for the second consecutive year.…
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City seeks to demolish MOSH building on the Southbank
MOSH closed its museum on the Southbank in September while planning a move across the river.…
1 day ago
BIT OF JOY | Great Tree Giveaway
Greenscape of Jacksonville is hosting its Great Tree Giveaway this Saturday.…
2 days ago
Here are Jacksonville area lawmakers’ legislative priorities for 2026
Local lawmakers are pushing a slate of bills in Tallahassee.…
2 days ago
JTA proposes continuing Connexion Plus disability ride service with higher fare, ride caps
JTA reverses a decision to cancel the Connexion Plus paratransit program, opting for a 6-month trial with higher fares.…
2 days ago
BIT OF JOY | North Beach Park
St. Johns County officials opened the newly renovated North Beach Park.…
2 days ago
West Augustine residents celebrate withdrawal of opioid clinic proposal
A representative for clinic operator New Season says plans for the opioid treatment clinic in West Augustine are off the…
January 12, 2026
Baptist Health plans 15-story hotel on Southbank
The $110 million, four-star hotel would serve patients’ families, but it would be open to the public as well.…
January 12, 2026
Jacksonville police involved in 3rd shooting in a week
A man was treated for multiple gunshot wounds after a shootout with police in the Brentwood area.…
January 12, 2026
BIT OF JOY | Hospital gift exchange
Children’s hospitals in Jacksonville and Buffalo did a gift exchange to celebrate the Jaguars and Bills playoff game Sunday.…
January 12, 2026
New Dunkin’ coffee shop brings more growth to Hastings
The Dunkin franchise in Hastings is part of a concerted effort to revitalize the once-bustling community.…
January 12, 2026
Southbank residential tower in review for permits
The Related Group plans the tower next to Friendship Fountain, where the River City Brewery once operated.…
January 12, 2026
High pollen levels persist across Northeast Florida
Pollen activity depends heavily on the weather. A lack of rainfall has left the atmosphere uncleansed.…
January 9, 2026
Officer cleared of excessive force after punching driver
Jacksonville Officer Donald Bowers was reprimanded, however, for failing to report that he punched Will McNeil Jr.…
January 9, 2026
Mayors Deegan and Peyton empower Garden City preschoolers with books
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and former Mayor John Peyton provided books at Kreative Minds Academy on Friday.…
January 9, 2026
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Cam Little’s jumbo kicks
Our Number of the Week is 1,249, the total yards the ball traveled between Cam Little’s cleat and the 30…
January 9, 2026
Rep. Garrison predicts AI debate as legislative session begins
Florida House Speaker-designate Sam Garrison says AI could be one of the biggest areas of tension during the session.…
January 9, 2026
Bear hunt bares emotions of activists and hunters
Hunters killed 52 bears during the hunt last month, but a debate continues about whether the hunt was appropriate.…
January 9, 2026
Despite rising costs, ‘Stadium of the Future’ is on schedule
The $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium is about 10% complete, Jaguars officials say.…
January 9, 2026
Warm days will soon give way to a cooldown
Temperatures will still be in the low 60s on Sunday morning, but a cooldown will move across the state.…
January 8, 2026
MOSH CEO resigns; plan for Northbank museum continues
MOSH CEO Alistair Dove is leaving voluntarily to “pursue new opportunities,” museum leaders say.…
January 8, 2026
Jaguars’ playoff game may draw $10M in local impact
The Jaguars will take on the Buffalo Bills, whose fans tend to travel in large numbers to away games.…
January 8, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Old-school fishing; Friendship Fountain jazz; Crochet-a-Long
A family fishing adventure in Ponte Vedra Beach; jazz at Downtown Jacksonville’s Friendship Fountain; and a kickoff to mastering crochet…
January 8, 2026
BIT OF JOY | Win a Super Bowl trip
The Red Cross is giving blood donors a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LX.…
January 8, 2026
Former St. Augustine teacher sentenced for enticing child
Prosecutors said former teacher Matthew Christopher Yates tried to arrange a sexual meeting with a 14-year-old.…
January 8, 2026
CSX cuts 166 management jobs to reduce costs
CSX said it eliminated 5% of its management workforce after evaluating the company’s market and costs.…
January 8, 2026
Baby right whale and mother spotted off St. Marys
Researchers have spotted a right whale off the coast of Northeast Florida with a brand new baby calf.…
January 7, 2026
Duval School Board officially opposes Schools of Hope charter expansion
In a 4-3 vote, board members decided to include an item in their legislative platform that asks for changes to…
January 7, 2026
City manager suddenly resigns in Atlantic Beach
City Manager Bill Killingsworth stepped down voluntarily after a meeting with the mayor.…
January 7, 2026
DeSantis wants to redraw Florida’s congressional districts
Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to call a special legislative session to redraw districts before midterm elections.…
January 7, 2026
Neptune Beach backs off $5 hourly parking rate
City Council lowered the parking rate after hearing that an earlier increase hurt parking use and merchants’ business.…
January 7, 2026
BIT OF JOY | Best Beaches thrift store
BEAM Thrift was voted best thrift store at the Beaches.…
January 7, 2026
‘Respect the Stop’: Bus safety campaign urges drivers to stop
A new bus safety program in Duval County raises concerns about people who don’t stop for school buses.…
January 7, 2026
Paid parking is a go in Fernandina Beach — for now
City commissioners approved paid parking starting this spring, but voters could end it in August.…