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With ‘These Truths’ public art project halted, funds might be redirected for other courthouse uses
The proposed “These Truths” stainless steel sculpture had been in the planning phase for more than a decade before it…
10 hours ago
JetBlue expanding Fort Lauderdale service beyond spring break
JetBlue announced March 12 it will begin year-round nonstop service between Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale beginning June 18, expanding beyond…
13 hours ago
Jacksonville’s first outdoor food hall The Block Jax is opening this month
A new outdoor food hall and entertainment venue is set to open later this month in Jacksonville.…
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NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Happy birthday, Florida
Our Number of the Week is the median age of the people who live in the Jacksonville metro area: 39.3…
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Florida Legislature approves restoring funds to AIDS drug program
A plan to prevent thousands of HIV positive Floridians from losing coverage for their prescriptions for AIDS medication is headed…
1 day ago
$8M private donation to support UNF’s Hodges Stadium renovation
The Kernan Hodges estate has donated $8 million toward UNF’s Hodges Stadium.…
2 days ago
BIT OF JOY | Book donations needed
Tenikka’s Books for Kids is holding its annual book drive this month.…
2 days ago
City Council president launches JEA probe over fees, workplace complaints
The special committee will aid the inspector general in determining if JEA commercial customers owe millions in fees, and will…
2 days ago
WHAT TO DO | Crimes & Chaos tour, Elena Øhlander art show, Menorcan heritage fest
A walking tour through Downtown Jacksonville, an art show in Avondale, and a celebration of Menorcan heritage in St. Augustine…
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2 days ago
Sarbez! owner plans new restaurant, venue Alfred’s in west St. Augustine
Alfred’s, a new restaurant and venue, is targeting a spring opening in St. Augustine’s West City neighborhood.…
2 days ago
PGA Tour announces doubling of ‘signature events’ as soon as next year
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp announced it will expand its signature events to produce competitive fields.…
3 days ago
THE JAXSON | Latter-day Saints of Jacksonville: A history of the Mormon church
The Mormon church has a deep history in Jacksonville.…
3 days ago
BIT OF JOY | Child rescued
An off-duty Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Deputy rescued a child from drowning.…
March 10, 2026
Here’s how much state lawmakers make each session
Florida lawmakers don’t make the highest pay in the country, but they don’t make the lowest either.…
March 10, 2026
BIT OF JOY | St. Johns County seed library
St. Johns County’s Main Library now has a free seed library to make gardening more accessible.…
March 10, 2026
Aldi will open latest store Thursday in Neptune Beach
The new Aldi will replace a former Winn-Dixie, one of nearly 80 stores Aldi plans to convert.…
March 10, 2026
Florida Legislature approves tighter e-bike regulations
The House and Senate unanimously approved rules that require e-bike riders to slow down around pedestrians.…
March 9, 2026
Annie R. Morgan will get new life — just not as a school
The MyVillage Project agreed to pay $1.25 million for Annie R. Morgan to create a tech incubator.…
March 9, 2026
New exhibit explores St. Augustine’s ancient Irish ties
St. Augustines’ Irish connections date to 1600 — more than 100 years before the first St. Patrick’s Day celebration.…
March 9, 2026
Florida House passes reforms on homeowners associations
The legislation gives homeowners more tools to resolve disputes — and even dissolve their HOAs.…
March 9, 2026
Another loss for Downtown: Bellwether restaurant is closing
Bellwether plans to close in March, following news that Intuition Ale Works will close in April.…
March 9, 2026
Classic cars draw thousands to Amelia Concours d’Elegance
The 31st Amelia Concours featured about 250 race cars, classics and special motorcycles.…
March 6, 2026
Virtual reality venue sets sights on Town Center
Sandbox VR locations include virtual reality rooms and space for birthday parties, events and gatherings…
March 6, 2026
Artist transforms cast-off items into MOCA exhibit
The work of New York artist Nari Ward is the newest installation in MOCA’s 40-foot Atrium Gallery.…
March 6, 2026
Pardoned Capitol rioter gets prison for molesting children
Andrew Paul Johnson, a Florida handyman, is among several pardoned rioters who have been charged with new crimes.…
March 6, 2026
Toasty days ahead; heat could set a record
Highs will flirt with 90 degrees this weekend as heat spreads across North Florida, Central Florida and the Gulf coast.…
March 5, 2026
Jax kicks off championship season with sports bonanza
The Players Championship, Gate River Run and Bob Hayes Invitational lead a plethora of sports events this month.…
March 5, 2026
Marsy’s Law may expand to shield crime victims and police
Bills in the Florida Legislative would extend Marsy’s Law to protect the identities of victims and police for 60 days.…
March 5, 2026
Own the home, not the land: A new tack on affordable housing
A program of the Jacksonville Community Land Trust helps people buy a home at a lower price.…
March 5, 2026
The Amelia classic car show moves to Saturday for first time
The Amelia Concours is moving from Sunday to Saturday at the suggestion of people who attend.…
March 5, 2026
BIT OF JOY | Boys’ soccer champs
The Beachside High Schools boys’ soccer team won the state championship.…
March 5, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Women Arts Exchange; Music Inspired by Literary Giants; Short Film Fest
An immersive celebration of female artists in Jacksonville Beach; concerts inspired by books Downtown and in Mandarin; and a short-film…
March 4, 2026
Florida’s anti-DEI legislation irks local governments
Bills filed by Rep. Dean Black and Sen. Clay Yarborough would prohibit funding for DEI efforts.…
March 4, 2026
Duval School Board seeks to renew 1-mill property tax
The property tax, first approved in 2022, helps pay for teachers’ salaries, arts and athletics programs.…
March 4, 2026
BIT OF JOY | Birthday shoutout
Please join us in wishing the happiest of birthdays to one of our readers: Jessica’s sister, Danielle! Fun facts about…
March 4, 2026
Most Floridians would abolish property tax, UNF poll shows
Fifty-six percent of people support a proposal to eliminate property taxes, the poll found.…
March 4, 2026
Homelessness rate improves in Downtown Jacksonville
City Council’s Duval DOGE committee hopes that lower homelessness will keep large employers in the urban core.…
March 4, 2026
Pollen counts reach highest levels of the year
Dry, breezy weather is enhancing pollen readings across the state, especially oak, juniper, pine and grasses.…
March 4, 2026
Fernandina waterfront will get a new pirate statue
A new pirate statue will replace Peg Leg Pete at a new park on the Fernandina Beach waterfront.…
March 4, 2026
THE JAXSON | 7 Downtown riverfront dining experiences that no longer exist
Today, diners struggle to find a restaurant along the river in Downtown Jacksonville that is not inside of a hotel.…
March 3, 2026
Divisive Shore Drive project in St. Augustine is dead
St. Johns County commissioners have officially nixed the walking path proposed along Shore Drive.…
March 3, 2026
Water shortage grows more severe in Northeast Florida
St. Johns Water Management District issues more severe water shortage warning for NE Florida.…