8 minutes ago Holon still plans plant to build autonomous vehicles in JacksonvilleHolon intends to break ground in 2026, but it has received a one-year extension on its agreement with the city.…By Joe Lister - Jacksonville Daily Record
2 hours ago Duval retains its A school grade; St. Johns still tops in the stateFlorida gave A grades to Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns County schools. Nassau finished second in the state.…By Heather Henderson
3 hours ago Publix reopens in Fernandina Beach after a year of renovationsResidents had fewer grocery options with the Publix and Winn-Dixie both closed since 2025.…By Andrea Snody - News4Jax
3 hours ago St. Augustine’s mayor-elect reflects on career, plans and making historyCynthia Garris will make history when she is sworn in Dec. 7 as the city’s first Black mayor.…By Noah Hertz
22 hours ago Housing aid recipients would have 3 months to find work under new regulationSome Jacksonville Housing Authority residents are concerned they wouldn’t have enough time.…By Elizabeth Caldwell
1 day ago BIT OF JOY | St. Johns Cultural Council awarded grantThe St. Johns Cultural Council was awarded a $60,000 grant this year.…By Simone Endress
1 day ago Here’s a rundown of fireworks on the First Coast for America’s 250thFireworks will fly up and down the St. Johns River from Jacksonville to Palatka — and along the Atlantic beaches.…By Dan Scanlan
1 day ago WHAT TO DO | Freedom Fest; America’s Weirdest Block Party; Jax Beach 4th of July FireworksFreedom Fest at Friendship Fountain, America’s Weirdest Block Party at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, and the Jax Beach 4th…By Amy Garrett
1 day ago 140 Florida laws go into effect today. Here are some you’ll want to knowNew laws taking effect today cover safety, the environment, healthcare, education and more.…By Meghan Bowman - WUSF
2 days ago HUD and Jacksonville team up to create affordable housing on NorthsideThe Starter Home Initiative will use manufactured homes to create more affordable housing.…By Dan Scanlan
2 days ago State budget: What First Coast projects survived DeSantis’ veto and what got cutGov. Ron DeSantis released his state budget veto list with nearly $18 million in funding cuts for the Northeast Florida.…By Mike Mendenhall
2 days ago Are these truths self-evident at America 250? Some Black Jaxsons say no.Ahead of America 250, some believe Florida and the U.S. are not living up to the ethos of the country’s…By Will Brown
2 days ago Duval Schools principal accused of failing to report child abusePrincipal Michael Aaron Townsend was charged in connection with the arrest of a teacher last month.…By Dan Scanlan
2 days ago BIT OF JOY | Bold Kitty CafeJacksonville’s city animal shelter unveiled a new dog park and cat cafe.…By Heather Henderson
2 days ago How lobbying and campaign donations shaped a Florida transportation lawA little-noticed provision in a new transportation law changes how new vehicle brands can enter the state’s market.…By Douglas Soule - WUSF
3 days ago Parents question Duval school district’s process for closing schoolsThe School Board will decide Wednesday whether to add Ortega Elementary to a list of surplus property, a step toward…By Megan Mallicoat
3 days ago Duval GOP tries to oust Libertarian from ballot; key hearings coming this weekLibertarian Addison “Liberty” Patrick is fighting a GOP lawsuit over the City Council special election.…By Mike Mendenhall
3 days ago Family homeless shelter opens in St. Augustine to keep loved ones togetherThe 37-bed shelter opened in the former headquaters of the Florida SCLC in Lincolnville.…By Noah Hertz
June 29, 2026 #AskJAXTDY | Will the Jacksonville Armada ever have a stadium?The Jacksonville Armada promised a new stadium in Downtown Jacksonville by 2025. It has not been built yet.…By Simone Endress
June 29, 2026 Murray Bros. Caddyshack closes after 25 years at World Golf VillageThe Caddyshack restaurant was the longest continously operated tenant at World Golf Village.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 29, 2026 BIT OF JOY | Double rainbowA rainbow appeared over a Jumbo Shrimp game on Saturday.…By Heather Henderson
June 29, 2026 Tropics likely to remain calm as hurricane season moves into JulyJuly typically produces about one to two named storms, with a hurricane once every three years.…By Andrew Wulfeck - Storm Center
June 26, 2026 JEA set to raise water and electric rates; hearing and vote TuesdayThe average customer’s combined water, sewer and electric bill would rise about $8 per month.…By Mike Mendenhall
June 26, 2026 Clay County parents press School Board after arrest of wrestling coachParents questioned whether procedures for screening coaches and other volunteers are adequate.…By Ariel Schiller - News4Jax and Libby Clifton - News4Jax