The new entrance at the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens shades the new manatee exhibit. Both are set to officially open March 6. | Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Thousands of runners launch from the start line for last year's annual Donna Marathon through Jacksonville's Beaches. | Donna Marathon

You could perform the National Anthem at VyStar Ballpark before a Jumbo Shrimp game this season. | Heather Henderson

Mayor Donna Deegan speaks Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, during the Ramallah Club of Jacksonville's officer induction ceremony. | City of Jacksonville

The trail may still be built along the curvy two-lane Shore Drive, near the Matanzas River south of St. Augustine. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today

Intuition Ale Works will close April 24 after an attempt to sell the business failed. | Intuition Ale Works

This is one of dozens of caged birds police found at a Northside rooster fighting ring. | Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

Jacksonville University students show off the award they won for an anti-drug PSA video. | Submitted

The Museum of Science & History plans a new, larger museum on the Northbank. | MOSH

EveryPet employees do surgical procedures to include spay and neuter services for pets. | EveryPet

Centre Street, one of the areas affected by paid parking in Fernandina Beach. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today

Aerial view of Springfield in Jacksonville, a top city for homebuyers. | Jacksonville Daily Record

First Coast Habitat for Humanity dedicated a new house in Fernandina Beach on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, for a couple striving for homeownership through the nonprofit’s affordable housing program. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today

The twin marble lions that guard St. Augustine's Bridge of Lions are named Firm and Faithful. The lion statues were erected in the 1920s. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville City Council will consider allowing bars in certain areas of Downtown to continue serving alcohol until 3 a.m. | Jacksonville Daily Record

Biology teacher Mari Richardson was named 2026 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year. The Jean Ribault High School teacher was selected from a pool of about 180 candidates. Superintendent Christopher Bernier says “she meets students where they are, helps them to exceed their own expectations, and creates a classroom where confidence and achievement grow together.” As a thanks for her dedication to her students, Richardson won grants for her classroom, a cash prize and a new car. She’ll also go on to represent Duval at the Florida Teacher of the Year awards. Way to go!

A cheesesteak at D&LP Subs in Jacksonville Beach | Hanna Raskin