2 hours ago
A change to who reviews challenged books for Duval Schools
School board members will now each appoint a parent to the committee that reviews challenged books.…
8 hours ago
St. Johns County adopts conservation fee on developers
The impact fee, phased in over five years, will pay for acquiring sensitive conservation land.…
8 hours ago
Ben & Jerry’s is coming to Five Points
The ice cream shop will be in the former space of Jane Doe Boutique, across from the Five Points Theatre…
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8 hours ago
St. Johns County bans smoking at parks and beaches
Students from Washington Classical Christian School had asked county officials to change smoking rules.…
9 hours ago
Shakeup shuffles leadership on St. Johns County Commission
A surprise vote Tuesday dumped the leadership appointed just two weeks ago.…
10 hours ago
Here’s a chance to keep a piece of Adventure Landing
An online auction is selling memorabilia and equipment from the closed Adventure Landing entertainment center.…
23 hours ago
2 more Duval elementary schools will close
Over community objections, the Duval County School Board voted unanimously Monday to close two more elementary schools — but later…
1 day ago
Main Street Bridge could become a national landmark
City lawmakers want to add the iconic Main Street Bridge to the National Register of Historic Places.…
1 day ago
Is another Harris Teeter planned in St. Johns County?
The county is reviewing plans for a second store that matches the Harris Teeter footprint.…
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1 day ago
Appeals court revives securities lawsuit against FPL
The issues include improper influence on elections and FPL’s failed attempt to acquire JEA in Jacksonville.…
2 days ago
Vouchers are shifting funding away from traditional schools
Teachers say school vouchers are leading to fewer programs for kids, larger classes and inadequate teacher pay.…
2 days ago
‘$100M debt’? Duval superintendent presents rosier financial picture amid school closures
The way Bernier talks about the urgency of school closures has done something of a 180 — from needing to…
November 25, 2025
Riverfront Plaza second ‘destination’ Downtown park to open this month
City officials are debuting Riverfront Plaza and RiversEdge public parks on the Nothbank and Southbank, respectively.…
November 25, 2025
Duval Schools asks Jax Library to cut student access to book apps
The library access issue comes as the School Board will vote Monday on changes to its policy for reviewing challenged…
November 25, 2025
Lights and action usher in Jacksonville’s inaugural River Fest
Fireworks, a lighted boat parade and a sneak peek at Jacksonville new downtown park are all at Saturday’s River Fest.…
November 25, 2025
Developer to seek $48M in incentives for Publix-anchored project Downtown
Officials discussed Gateway Jax’s coming request Monday during a City Council committee on Downtown.…
November 24, 2025
St. Augustine lawmaker aims to curb last-minute land swaps
A St. Augustine representative is aiming to increase transparency surrounding land swaps like a controversial trade that nearly occurred earlier…
November 24, 2025
Mandarin Food Bank’s 35th Thanksgiving giveaway helps 450 families
The annual drive saw more need this year as the pause in SNAP benefits from the government shutdown ends.…
November 24, 2025
Disputed Chick-fil-A project in North Jacksonville lands permit
The Chick-fil-A project, which faced concerns about traffic and safety from neighbors, is estimated to cost $1.6 million.…
November 24, 2025
Project Underground seeks tax break for $10M Northwest Jacksonville expansion
The code-named Project Underground currently employs more than 140 people at its existing Jacksonville plant.…
November 23, 2025
Legal fight stalls some panhandling prohibitions in Northeast Florida
According to internal emails, the City of St. Augustine is not enforcing its panhandling law due to ongoing litigation.…
November 21, 2025
Past, present, proposed: How Duval school closures have created community skepticism
Duval school closures will considered on the Eastside and in Mayport during a School Board meeting Dec. 1.…
November 21, 2025
Open 9 months, Lily’s restaurant closes Downtown
Owner Lily Grabb said she closed the Asian American restaurant after struggling to attract lunch customers.…
November 21, 2025
Palatka killer dies in state’s 17th execution of the year
Richard Barry Randolph was executed for raping and killing the manager of a convenience store during a robbery.…
November 21, 2025
Wildfires and drought spread across North Florida
Eighty percent of Florida has abnormally dry conditions or worse, and a few showers won’t make a difference.…
November 20, 2025
Four Seasons tax incentive could rise by $6M
See a rundown of all the incentives going to the Four Seasons hotel and related development.…
November 20, 2025
45% of Clay County teachers may get no pay raise
A School Board proposal would give raises of $400 to $800 to teachers with 10 or more years of experience.…
November 20, 2025
New restaurants lined up for Jacksonville airport
Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, V Pizza and Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q will open in the airport’s new concourse.…
November 20, 2025
Rolls-Royce franchise planned for Jacksonville next year
Fields Auto Group intends to operate the Rolls-Royce dealership at its Land Rover of Jacksonville location.…
November 20, 2025
Execution scheduled Thursday in Palatka store killing
The execution of Richard Barry Randolph will be Florida’s 17th this year, a record for a single year.…
November 19, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Breezy Jazz House benefit; CoRK Open Studios; Nights of Lights
A Downtown jazz show benefiting Breezy Jazz House; open studio time with artists in Riverside; and St. Augustine’s premiere holiday…
November 19, 2025
440-acre motorsports complex gets green flag in Palatka
A father and son team wants to build the $200 million motorsports complex next to the municipal airport.…
November 19, 2025
A holiday film from a local writer: ‘Dial It Back’
Ponte Vedra resident Erin Keefer calls her film “a quirky crime comedy holiday movie.”…
November 19, 2025
Marijuana issue takes steps toward 2026 ballot
The proposed amendment to legalize recreational marijuana has moved toward the Supreme Court for review.…
November 19, 2025
Kroger ending grocery delivery service in Florida
Kroger is closing several fulfillment centers, including one in Jacksonville, and laying off 1,400 people statewide.…
November 18, 2025
3 charter school operators target Duval for Schools of Hope
Three charter companies outlined plans to open “Schools of Hope” within dozens of Duval school buildings.…
November 18, 2025
Duval DOGE requests telehealth documents
Duval DOGE has questions about telehealth contracts after anonymous claims of misconduct.…
November 18, 2025
State launches program to protect seniors from scams
Lt. Gov. Jay Shields came to Jacksonville on Tuesday to announce Operation Senior Shield, a scam alert system.…
November 18, 2025
Local lawmaker files bill to allow lawsuits in fetus deaths
Rep. Sam Greco of St. Augustine filed a bill he says would protect parents if their “unborn child” dies.…
November 18, 2025
Michael Ward and Jennifer Glock donate $1M to FSCJ
The gift will fund scholarships for FSCJ students enrolled in academic programs that serve urgent workforce needs.…
November 18, 2025
Deal to sell Casa Marina Hotel in Jax Beach falls through
Developer Corner Lot had planned to buy and redevelop the Casa Marina and a property across the street.…
November 18, 2025
Justice Canady leaving Florida Supreme Court for UF post
Justice Charles Canady will become director of the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education.…