9 minutes ago Concerns grow over proposed AI data center in Nassau CountyCounty officials have scheduled a series of workshops to investigate the ramifications of data centers.…By Dan Scanlan
50 minutes ago Burn ban ends in Clay County, but water restrictions continue during droughtClay County imposed a burn ban in April because the drought had heightened the risk of forest and brush fires.…By Dan Scanlan and Randy Roguski
6 hours ago Hurricane season begins, but hostile conditions bar tropical developmentDuring an average year, the Atlantic Basin sees 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes.…By Andrew Wulfeck - Storm Center
1 day ago PHOTO ESSAY | Englewood High, among Duval’s most diverse, celebrates commencementEnglewood High awarded 408 diplomas during its 69th Commencement on May 28 inside Jacksonville’s VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.…By Will Brown
1 day ago THE FOOD SECTION | Public incentives for Downtown Jax restaurants, bars pick up A dedicated “retail enhancement” fund is increasingly propping up restaurants that choose to open in Downtown Jacksonville.…By Hanna Raskin
3 days ago Florida lawmakers pass $114.5B budget after contentious sessionRep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville was the only legislator from Northeast Florida to vote no on the budget.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida and Gray Rohrer - News Service of Florida
3 days ago Terrance Freeman will leave Jax City Council in November; special election setFreeman, a Republican, will resign effective Nov. 2 to run for Florida House District 12.…By Mike Mendenhall
May 29, 2026 Michelin Guide adds eight restaurants in Northeast FloridaThe Michelin’s Florida guide expanded this year to cover the entire state, not just South and Central Florida.…By Noah Hertz
May 29, 2026 Ruby Tuesday closes in Regency area of Arlington; 4 locations remainRuby Tuesday is permanently closed after 24 years at Monument Road and Interstate 295.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 29, 2026 JTA raises fares and cuts services to make up for budget deficitThe JTA board approved a $139.2 million budget Thursday that included the cuts and fare increases.…By Joe Lister - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 28, 2026 Asian restaurant in Ponte Vedra is expanding to Orange Park MallKoi Sushi & Thai & Bar will open in the former space of TGI Fridays at Orange Park Mall.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 28, 2026 Culinary Institute eyes San Antonio as model for Jacksonville campusCity Council voted to endorse a future $35 million incentives deal for a riverfront high-rise anchored by the Culinary Institute.…By Mike Mendenhall
May 28, 2026 Flagler College tennis team takes home national championship trophyThe men’s tennis team claimed the Division II championship, its first national title since the 1980s.…By Noah Hertz
May 28, 2026 Debate hits high gear over SUN Trail segment in St. Johns CountyYears into the project, debate continues over whether the SUN Trail is planned for the correct spot.…By Noah Hertz
May 28, 2026 Periods of heavy rain and storms will soak Florida over the weekendDays of rain are forecast across the state, with 2 to 4 inches possible in the Jacksonville area.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
May 28, 2026 ‘Luxury pet hotel’ plans to open next month near St. Johns Town CenterK9 Resorts Jacksonville will offer premium bedding, Microban flooring and flat-screen televisions.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 27, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Line Dancing in the Park; New Orleans Jazz Party; The Pop-OutA line dancing lesson in Atlantic Beach, a night of live jazz in Fernandina Beach and live music and community…By Amy Garrett
May 27, 2026 City Council decides not to rule out redlined neighborhoods for next jailJacksonville lawmakers voted down a bill recommending that the jail planning process exclude redlined areas of the city.…By Mike Mendenhall and Will Brown
May 27, 2026 DeSantis unveils plan to eliminate most property taxesGov. Ron DeSantis wants legislators to put a property tax referendum on the election ballot for November.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
May 27, 2026 Judge rules Florida’s new congressional map will remain intact for midtermsVoting rights groups vowed to appeal, but they would have to act before congressional candidates qualify.…By Gray Rohrer - News Service of Florida
May 27, 2026 Emerging El Niño could boost temperatures and rainfall this summerForecasters believe a strengthening El Niño pattern is likely to emerge in 2026 and continue into winter.…By Andrew Wulfeck - Storm Center
May 27, 2026 THE JAXSON | Jax, St. Augustine sites on Florida Trust for Historic Preservation’s ’11 to Save’ listDowntown Jacksonville’s Police Memorial Building and St. Augustine’s Flagler-era railway depots make the 2026 11 to Save list.…By Ennis Davis
May 26, 2026 Records in Jacksonville teacher speech case tie school board member to complaint Hope McMath is asking the state to end its investigation of her social media speech, as state records tie the…By Megan Mallicoat
May 26, 2026 Nick Howland voted City Council president, Joe Carlucci VPThe incoming City Council president and vice president say they want to build consensus after a contentious year.…By Mike Mendenhall