Education

Featured image for “Buyer backs out of deal for Duval Schools headquarters”

The Duval Schools headquaters building on Prudential Drive. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today

Buyer backs out of deal for Duval Schools headquarters

Chase Properties said it learned of undisclosed financial obligations on the Duval Schools agreement.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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Swisher is headquartered at 459 E. 16th St. in Jacksonville. The company says it is planning a $135 million expansion. | Jacksonville Daily Record

Swisher partners with Lift Jax on Eastside jobs

The Jacksonville-based tobacco company has agreed to reserve 60 jobs for Eastside residents in its $135 million expansion.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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Jacksonville firefighters battle a 2-acre wildfire recently on UNF Drive.| Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

Jacksonville officials warn about serious wildfire risks

A severe drought and extensive freezes make this a particularly dangerous year for wildfires.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Four more Aldi grocery stores will soon open in Northeast Florida.

4 more Aldi stores expected by summer in Northeast Florida

The next Aldi will open Feb. 26 in a converted Winn-Dixie store in St. Johns.…

By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Star witness says he won’t testify in Jared Bridegan murder case

Henry Tenon filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea and will no longer testify against Shanna Gardner and Mario…

By Anne Schindler

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Sheriff T.K. Waters, left, and Undersheriff Undersheriff Shawn Coarsey speak about three police officers who shot and killed a suspect. | News4Jax

Rookie Jacksonville police officers shoot and kill suspect

The police officers say Jose Cabrera threatened them with a knife on their first night patrolling alone.…

By Marcela Camargo - News4Jax and Briana Brownleee - News4Jax

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The Daytona 500 track. | U.S. Air Force

How Florida rainfall could affect the Daytona 500

Although the Daytona 500 takes place during Florida’s dry season, it has historically contended with rain.…

By Florida Public Radio Emergency Network

Featured image for “Cafe San Marco takes over Bistro Aix space”

David Revuelta and Daimi Morales are owners of Cafe San Marco and Bar San Marco. Behind the bar is Rene Martinez, the restaurant's general manager. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record

Cafe San Marco takes over Bistro Aix space

Cafe San Marco offers breakfast and lunch with Cuban cuisine. Bar San Marco replaces Onyx Bar and Bar X.…

By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Centre Street and nearby side streets will be under a new paid parking program as of Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today

Paid parking starts Monday in downtown Fernandina Beach

A judge dismissed most of a complaint seeking to stop the paid parking plan on downtown streets.…

By Dan Scanlan

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St. Johns County Public Works Director Greg Caldwell talks to residents about the controversial planned path along Shore Drive in St. Augustine South. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today

St. Johns County fields feedback on Shore Drive trail

County officials say a decision will come soon on the future of the controversial Shore Drive project.…

By Noah Hertz

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NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Affording housing in Jacksonville

More than half of the renting households in the Jax Metro Area spend more than 30% of their monthly income…

By Megan Mallicoat

Featured image for “Flamingo floated again as Florida’s state bird”

Caribbean flamingos walk around their enclosure at the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Jacksonville on Feb. 2, 2026. Legislators are considering the flamingo to replace the mockingbird as Florida’s state bird for the third year in a row. | Kaley Mantz, Fresh Take Florida

Flamingo floated again as Florida’s state bird

The Legislature has considered anointing the flamingo as the state bird for several years. Opposition seems less this year.…

By Marta Zherukha - Fresh Take Florida

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The 2026 Florida legislative session will begin Jan. 13.

Local governments could be forced to end DEI programs

A bill moving through the Legislature would prohibit municipalities from funding or supporting DEI.…

By Tristan Wood - WFSU

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A panhandler displays a sign seeking money. | News4Jax

Panhandling law won’t be enforced in St. Johns County

The decision came after two civil rights organizations settled a lawsuit over the panhandling ordinance.…

By Sophia Vitello - News4Jax and Christopher Smith - News4Jax

Featured image for “WHAT TO DO | ‘Alice by Heart,’ ‘Princess Bride’ in the park; Midnight Moon Galentine’s Day”

Riverfront Plaza (seen here in November 2025) will host a Valentine's Day movie. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today

WHAT TO DO | ‘Alice by Heart,’ ‘Princess Bride’ in the park; Midnight Moon Galentine’s Day

A rock musical in Arlington; a movie date night on the Downtown waterfront;, and a celebration of sisterhood in St.…

By Amy Garrett

Featured image for “Ocklawaha River restoration gains steam in Legislature”

A conceptual rendering of proposed changes to the Kirkpatrick Dam in the Rodman Recreation Area in Putnam and Marion counties. | State of Florida

Ocklawaha River restoration gains steam in Legislature

This is the closest that advocates of draining the Rodman Reservoir and restoring the river have been to gaining Tallahassee’s…

By Mike Mendenhall

Featured image for “House revives effort to protect monuments and statues”

Statues that decorated the monument to the Women of the Confederacy were removed from Springfield Park in Jacksonville and placed in storage in December. | Jacksonville Today

House revives effort to protect monuments and statues

Critics contend the effort is primarily directed at preserving monuments supporting the Confederacy.…

By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida

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Visitors tour Daimler Coach's new U.S. headquarters in Jacksonville after its opening Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

Daimler Coaches opens U.S. headquarters in Jacksonville

The Daimler facility will handle inspection, training, delivery, repair and service for the giant motor coaches.…

By Dan Scanlan

Featured image for “Duval and Baker residents asked to conserve water”

A water shortage has left brown grass and dried-out foliage. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

Duval and Baker residents asked to conserve water

The St. Johns River Water Management District ordered residents to avoid “wasteful and unnecessary water use.”…

By Dan Scanlan

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The Ramada by Wyndham Jacksonville I-95 by Butler Blvd. | Ramada

Ramada could become affordable housing for vets

A nonprofit from New York has plans to convert the Ramada by Wyndham on Baymeadows Road.…

By Joe Lister - Jacksonville Daily Record

Featured image for “House panel passes ‘Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance’”

Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk speaks at The Believers' Summit 2024 at a Turning Point Action event in West Palm Beach on July 26, 2024. | Lynne Sladky, AP file

House panel passes ‘Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance’

Opponents like Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville argued that the Kirk tribute would insult Black people.…

By Daniel C. Vock - News Service of Florida

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THE JAXSON | 11 Black cultural heritage sites to visit in Jacksonville

In honor of Black History Month, here are 11 historic Black cultural heritage destinations in Jacksonville to visit.…

By Ennis Davis

Featured image for “Sheriff’s Office works to curtail motorcycle deaths”

A motorcyclist weaves around cones during a motorcycle safety class conducted by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026..

February 10, 2026

Sheriff’s Office works to curtail motorcycle deaths

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is promoting its motorcycle safety program after five deaths already this year.…

By Michelle Corum

Featured image for “Nights of Lights judged a success, but cost still a concern”

St. Augustine's marquee Hotel Alcazar building glitters during the annual Nights of Lights event. | City of St. Augustine

February 10, 2026

Nights of Lights judged a success, but cost still a concern

City officials think they solved several problems with Nights of Lights, but more work remains.…

By Noah Hertz