2 days ago WWII pilot, missing since 1944, comes home for Hastings burialThe remains of pilot J.G. Ralph Cornelius DuPont were finally identified after he was missing in action for 81 years.…By Dan Scanlan
2 days ago Pedro Menendez field may be named after first principalThe football field at Pedro Menendez High School may be named for Bill Mignon, a longtime School Board member.…By Noah Hertz
2 days ago Why the death penalty is being used more this yearFlorida leads the nation in use of the death penalty, with 13 executions this year after just one last year.…By R.J. Rico - Associated Press
3 days ago Former Duval teachers union president pleads guiltyTeresa Brady admitted she and another union official conspired to cash in fraudulent leave time.…By Megan Mallicoat
3 days ago Why the city thinks incentives for Downtown Starbucks make senseJacksonville officials say a Starbucks in the Bank of America Tower would be a sign of health for Downtown.…By Mike Mendenhall
3 days ago Fleming Island lawmaker designated as House speakerRepublican Rep. Sam Garrison will be the first House speaker from Clay County since John Thrasher in 1999 and 2000.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
October 9, 2025 Peg Leg Pete moves to new home and uncertain futureThe deteriorated Peg Leg Pete statue was moved from the Fernandina waterfront to the Amelia Island history museum.…By Dan Scanlan
October 9, 2025 Two Jacksonville roads would be renamed for Charlie KirkA state lawmaker has filed a bill to rename roads for Charlie Kirk at UNF and other colleges and universities.…By Vera Lucia Pappaterra - WUFT
October 9, 2025 #AskJAXTDY | Why do some road projects seem to take forever?It sometimes seems that road projects begin and then no one works on them for long periods. Why is that?…By Dan Scanlan
October 9, 2025 Florida growth law draws another legal challengeThe new law temporarily prohibits changes in growth plans, including one in St. Johns County.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
October 9, 2025 Rain and cooler temperatures are on the wayRain combined with king tides could bring a flash flood risk for parts of the Jacksonville area.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
October 8, 2025 WHAT TO DO | Einstein A Go-Go 40th Reunion; Barktoberfest; Riverside Music TourWhat to Do in the Jacksonville area this weekend: A dance party celebrating a legendary Jax Beach club, a fundraiser…By Amy Garrett
October 8, 2025 State development law hits home in St. Johns CountyA new law in Florida limits how local governments can respond to development after hurrricanes.…By Noah Hertz
October 8, 2025 1928 Cuban Bistro plans to expand in BrooklynBased in Jacksonville, 1928 Cuban Bistro plans its eighth location where Tossgreen closed.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 8, 2025 Habit Burger & Grill sets opening for first Jax restaurantThe California-based Habit Burger & Grill plans three locations in Jacksonville.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 8, 2025 Duval DOGE targets city’s group health fund deficitThe Duval DOGE committee’ will look for ways to reduce the city’s $21 million health care deficit.…By Mike Mendenhall
October 8, 2025 THE JAXSON | Andrew Patterson: LaVilla’s forgotten Civil Rights crusaderBefore Montgomery was the Civil Rights epicenter, a pastor on Ashley Street sat down on a Jacksonville streetcar, refused bail,…By Jerry Urso
October 7, 2025 Duval School Board votes down HQ moveIn dual 0-7 votes, the board passed on the sale of the Prudential Drive property and opted to not purchase…By Megan Mallicoat
October 7, 2025 Barnabas Center helping more of Nassau’s needyBarnabas Center is expanding to western Nassau County because of growing demand for its services.…By Michelle Corum
October 7, 2025 Driverless Downtown shuttles are drawing few ridersJust over 100 people a day have used the NAVI shuttles, but the mayor and JTA predict the number will…By Dan Scanlan
October 7, 2025 Tropical Storm Jerry develops in central AtlanticJerry, the 10th named storm of the season, is expected to turn northward later this week.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
October 6, 2025 State funding proposed to preserve Springfield mansionRep. Wyman Duggan of Jacksonville submitted a proposal to preserve the Horace Drew Mansion.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
October 6, 2025 Cannabis store planned in Downtown JacksonvilleGŪD Essence, a cannabis retailer, would occupy the closed Burger King at 210 E. State St.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 6, 2025 Jacksonville unveils affordable homes in historic DurkeevilleThe Durkeeville homes were officially opened Monday, one step toward more affordable housing.…By Dan Scanlan