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Swings, beer garden and more shown on plans for Riverfront Plaza
The second phase of Riverfront Plaza is expected to open by the end of 2027, two years after the first…
6 hours ago
UNF suspends Chi Phi fraternity over hazing incidents
UNF said an investigation of the fraternity found people posing nude, getting sprayed with a hose and using drugs.…
7 hours ago
Habitat St. Johns seeks owners for income-restricted homes
Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County is seeking homeowners in Volusia Woods, the organization’s newest neighborhood.…
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1 day ago
With chances to make history, Black churches mobilize Northeast Florida voters
Black churches in Northeast Florida are mobilizing their members with Souls to the Polls campaigns to promote early voting.…
1 day ago
Metal detectors coming to Duval elementary schools
Principals will notify families when it’s time for their school to get the weapons detection system.…
1 day ago
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. touts dietary guidelines with Northeast Florida healthcare leaders
HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. visited Orange Park to discuss nutrition initiatives with Jacksonville area healthcare executives.…
1 day ago
City board endorses $49M incentive for Fleet Landing proposal in Brooklyn
The Downtown Investment Authority advanced the proposed property tax refund for the 31-story tower to City Council.…
1 day ago
Albritton latest GOP senator to balk at Amendment 3
The Florida Senate president says Amendment 3 would impair small towns’ and counties’ ability to provide services.…
1 day ago
WHAT TO DO | ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’; Blues Fest; ‘Carrie: The Musical’
A family-friendly movie night in Riverside, a blues fest in St. Augustine and “Carrie: The Musical” in Arlington are What…
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2 days ago
Bestselling author Madeline Martin on St. Augustine, writing and black cats
St. Augustine-based bestselling author Madeline Martin talks about the reality that grounds her popular fiction.…
2 days ago
Judge dismisses felony charge in St. Johns County voter guide case
The charge was filed against political consultant Brianna Jordan, one of five people accused of distributing a fake voter guide.…
2 days ago
St. Johns County OKs more development on farmland
Development is coming to nearly 250 acres of farmland designated as “agricultural enclaves.”…
2 days ago
THE JAXSON | The Boo Hag: A ghost story from 1930s Jacksonville
A Jacksonville family’s terrifying encounter with a life-draining witch from Gullah Geechee lore: the boo hag.…
2 days ago
Community market coming soon to Union Terminal Warehouse
The monthly market will feature food, arts and crafts at the revamped building near EverBank Stadium.…
3 days ago
Races for governor and senator tight as election nears, UNF poll finds
A new poll from UNF’s Public Opinion Research Lab shows close races for governor and U.S. Senate.…
October 20, 2026
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shows off new headquarters in Brooklyn
Most operations have moved from the old Bay Street headquarters to the rebadged Florida Blue building in Brooklyn.…
October 20, 2026
St. Johns County will remove Flock cameras from county roads
County commissioners narrowly agreed to remove about 45 Flock cameras along county rights of way.…
October 20, 2026
Housing board scraps executive bonuses as financial questions mount
Jacksonville’s Housing Authority board rejected a new bonus structure that would have enriched the CEO.…
October 19, 2026
Oak Steakhouse Downtown considered for $400K in incentives
The Downtown Investment Authority board will consider incentives for the steakhouse planned in The Greenleaf building.…
October 19, 2026
Nor’easter-like conditions could cause flooding along Florida coast
Portions of the St. Johns River may approach flood stage as a result of a coastal storm in the Atlantic.…
October 16, 2026
The Amendment 3 dilemma: Cut taxes or cut services?
Amendment 3 could save homeowners thousands of dollars per year. It also could force cities and counties to cut services.…
October 16, 2026
Cathedral Arts Project will expand arts education through its largest federal grant
Cathedral Arts Project says the grant will allow ideas formed in Jacksonville to be shared across the country.…
October 16, 2026
Northbank senior tower considered for $49.27M in tax rebates
The refund on Fleet Landing’s tower requires approval from the Downtown Investment Authority and City Council.…
October 16, 2026
Fletcher coach removed as district investigates behavior by student-athletes
Duval Schools says it received reports of “unsupervised and inappropriate behavior” among student-athletes.…
October 16, 2026
Florida’s extreme drought improves dramatically in one week
The Sunshine State is on track to reduce the drought as we finish the rainy season this month.…
October 15, 2026
City auditors reveal years of questionable budgeting practices at JTA
Auditors said JTA’s financial crisis may have been building for years, even as the agency reported a stable picture.…
October 15, 2026
Founders of The District restaurant plan another spot next door
The new fine-dining restaurant in Springfield will include 24 outdoor seats and a “speakeasy style space.”…
October 15, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Filipino Pride Day; St. Augustine Greek Festival; Jax Veg Fest
Filipino Pride Day in Arlington, the St. Augustine Greek Festival and Veg Fest in Springfield are What to Do in…
October 15, 2026
What Florida voters need to know about Amendments 1 and 2
Amendments 1 and 2 involve the state’s rainy day fund and property taxes on agricultural equipment.…
October 15, 2026
Eat and drink on St. Johns Avenue, Avondale’s walkable commercial strip
Avondale’s main business district, St. Johns Avenue, offers perhaps the region’s most-walkable and inviting cluster of restaurants.…
October 15, 2026
Atlantic Beach pushes to tighten e-bike regulations at the Beaches
Atlantic Beach Mayor Curtis Ford wants uniform regulations across all Beaches communities.…
October 15, 2026
Florida wins key ruling on social media ban for young children
An appellate court said the law was justified to protect children from social media addiction.…
October 14, 2026
Compare the candidates | NOV. 3 DUVAL COUNTY VOTER GUIDE
Duval County voter guide | Compare the candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot.…
October 14, 2026
Compare the candidates | NOV. 3 ST. JOHNS COUNTY VOTER GUIDE
St. Johns County Voter Guide | Compare the candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot.…
October 14, 2026
Compare the candidates | NOV. 3 CLAY COUNTY VOTER GUIDE
Clay County voter guide | Compare the candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot.…
October 14, 2026
Hospital workers’ union files labor grievance against UF Health amid contract talks
The AFSCME Local 1328 and Local 1781 filed an Unfair Labor Practice grievance against UF Health amid stalled contract negotiations.…
October 14, 2026
How state officials fought for months to keep a lid on Hope Florida report
State purchasing records show a flurry of payments to private law firms in the Hope Florida grand jury case.…
October 14, 2026
Two detainees mistakingly released from Deportation Depot in Baker County
The state said an administrative error led to the release, but both individuals were quickly returned to detention.…
October 14, 2026
Compare the candidates | NOV. 3 NASSAU COUNTY VOTER GUIDE
Nassau County Voter Guide | Compare the candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot with our Candidate Comparison Tool.…
October 14, 2026
THE JAXSON | Primo Carnera’s Jacksonville knockout: A Forgotten Night in 1930
When future heavyweight champion Primo Carnera boxed in Jacksonville in 1930, the city stood in the center of the ring.…
October 14, 2026
Attorney general issues second subpoena to JTA
The subpoena, part of an inquiry into JTA spending, seeks records related to travel and communications with the city.…
October 13, 2026
City Council approves $30M gas tax loan to stop JTA ‘death spiral’
The emergency legislation approves a no-interest loan to stabilize JTA financially amid a $39 million budget shortfall.…