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Anastasia Mosquito Board commissioner resigns, citing ‘mismanagement’
The Anastasia Mosquito Control Board in St. Johns County is down one member as Martha Gleason officially tendered her resignation…
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Father of Atlantic Coast High student settles lawsuit against Duval Schools after she died from allergic reaction
The father of a high school student who died in 2023 after suffering a nut-related allergic reaction at a school…
7 hours ago
BIT OF JOY | River Reflection
St. Johns County is teaming up with the St. Johns and Matanzas riverkeepers to host a showcase of local art…
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21 hours ago
‘Rough couple of days’: Jacksonville police involved in 3 shootings in 3 days
Jacksonville police are investigating three officer-involved shootings that occurred back to back over three days.…
23 hours ago
Efficiency or ‘farce’? Salem lays out plan for Duval DOGE
An effort to bring a “Duval DOGE” budget effort to Jacksonville City Hall was met Tuesday by public protest and…
24 hours ago
WHAT TO DO | Collective Con; Springfield St. Paddy’s Day; Analog Club Spring Showcase
What to do in the Jacksonville area this weekend: Cosplay Downtown, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Springfield or vote for…
1 day ago
New K-8 school in RiverTown gets a name in advance of August opening
A new school set to open in St. Johns County’s RiverTown this August officially has a name: Hallowes Cove Academy.…
1 day ago
4 arrested in January shooting death of 7-year-old Breon Allen
Four gang members or associates are behind bars in the murder of a 7-year-old Westside boy, who was walking with…
1 day ago
Jacksonville Zoo mourns death of oldest southern white rhino in human care
The oldest southern white rhino in human care, Archie, has passed away at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.…
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BIT OF JOY | Clay Volunteer of the Year
The Clay County Board of Commissioners want to recognize a volunteer who is making a big difference in the community.…
2 days ago
Trash hauling agreement would avoid lawsuit, mayor says
City Hall and Meridian Waste have reached a tentative agreement on its garbage hauling contract for Arlington after months of…
2 days ago
PGA Tour’s presence in St. Johns County viewed as stabilizing presence amid LIV Golf negotiations
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan addressed the future of men’s professional golf on Tuesday before The Players Championship.…
2 days ago
St. Augustine to consider shortening Nights of Lights
St. Augustine may pare back the length of its blockbuster holiday lights event.…
2 days ago
JSO lieutenant fires at truck after ‘contact’ on I-95
The investigation continues into what led up to a Jacksonville police lieutenant firing multiple shots into a truck after reported…
2 days ago
‘Granny flats’ would be allowed everywhere under Florida housing proposal
As Florida continues to struggle with a lack of affordable housing, lawmakers are looking at “granny flats” to help address…
2 days ago
THE JAXSON | Before and after: The rebirth of Downtown Hastings
Located in southwest St. Johns County, Hastings is experiencing economic rebirth. Here’s a before-and-after transformation of this new Florida Main…
2 days ago
BIT OF JOY | Pi Day
This Friday is Pi Day, a celebration of the number pi, or 3.14. It’s a niche holiday, but you don’t…
2 days ago
St. Johns Airport Authority anticipates criminal investigation
The elected board overseeing the St. Augustine airport is dealing with allegations that two members violated Florida’s Sunshine Laws and…
3 days ago
REVIEW | 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce
Alfa Romeo’s Italian “jewel” Giulia Veloce is an almost practical sports sedan with enough power, great handling and a bit…
3 days ago
Stroke treatment ambulance could come to Jacksonville under UF Health-JFRD partnership
A mobile stroke treatment unit is being planned for Jacksonville as part of a collaborative effort by the city and…
March 10, 2025
‘Duval DOGE’: Council member wants ‘to tighten our belt’ with review of Jacksonville spending
City Council Finance Committee Chair Ron Salem is calling for a “Duval DOGE” to find savings outside of what he…
March 10, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Intrepid Women
The Jacksonville History Center is celebrating Women’s History Month with a special program on Wednesday to share the stories of…
March 8, 2025
Italian curves and British racer lead awards at 30th Amelia Concours
Thousand turned out for The Amelia Concours d’Elegance, held a day early due to rain on Sunday.…
March 7, 2025
Two Downtown businesses are on the move
Haskell is moving to the Southbank, and Citizens Insurance will leave Downtown for South Jacksonville.…
March 7, 2025
The Players Championship 2025: 9 things to know before you go
The Players Championship tees off next week at The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.…
March 7, 2025
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Building the First Coast’s Roads
The Florida Department of Transportation lists 43 active contracts in Duval County.…
March 7, 2025
Documents contradict prosecutor’s statements in Bridegan murder case
A witness’s claims of innocence were never disclosed to defendants, new documents show.…
March 7, 2025
Army Corps in Jacksonville fears DOGE shutdown
The Trump administration aims to terminate the lease for the Army Corps of Engineers headquarters in Jacksonville.…
March 7, 2025
Brett’s Waterway Café to be demolished in Fernandina
The riverfront building in Fernandina Beach is expected to be torn down next year.…
March 7, 2025
Update: Amelia concours d’elegance moved to Saturday
The Amelia concours d’elegance, Florida’s largest classic car event, celebrates its 30th anniversary this weekend.…
March 6, 2025
Union Terminal Warehouse opens to fanfare on Jacksonville’s Eastside
The 112-year-old warehouse has been reborn as a mixed-use space combining businesses and mixed-income residences.…
March 6, 2025
CSX lights up skyline with new digital signs
The programmable CSX signs can display moving images for holidays and Jags games, among others.…
March 6, 2025
Some lawmakers hesitant to wipe out property taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis has been pushing the idea of eliminating property taxes altogether.…
March 6, 2025
Gateway Jax plans to rehab historic Ambassador Hotel
Gateway bought the block containing the vacant Ambassador Hotel and Central National Bank building for $17 million.…
March 6, 2025
Roller rink aims to open this year in St. Augustine
Local skaters won’t have to go all the way to Jacksonville once the roller rink opens on Anastasia Island.…
March 6, 2025
Florida lawmakers say they have plan to fix condo crisis
Sen. Tom Leek of St. Augustine wants to increase home improvement grants offered through a state condo program.…
March 6, 2025
Spencer’s bringing its novelties to St. Johns Town Center
The retailer, with stores at The Avenues and Orange Park Mall, will open near Target at Town Center.…
March 6, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Pleasant weather
As we inch closer to springtime, the weather has been… amazing. We’re in that nice in-between phase where it’s not…
March 6, 2025
WHAT TO DO | ‘Ride the Cyclone,’ Caroline Rose, 7 Creeks Fest
Our picks for weekend events in the Jacksonville area: Community theater, indie music and a nature fest for the whole…
March 5, 2025
ASUN college basketball tournaments move to Jacksonville
The ASUN conference’s Jacksonville games will begin in 2026, with the announcement coming after the ASUN moved its headquarters from…
March 5, 2025
Sloths get a new home at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
The zoo will introduce sloths Baby Ruth and Chata to the public when the new Sloth Crossing opens Saturday.…
March 5, 2025
Aldi cleared to convert Winn-Dixie in Arlington
The city issued a permit Tuesday allowing Aldi to convert the Winn-Dixie in the Fort Caroline Trading Post.…