March 26, 2025
City Council has signed off on legislation that creates new local penalties for undocumented immigrants in Jacksonville and a slew…
March 25, 2025
Lawmakers may further ease work rules for children
Sen. Tracie Davis of Jacksonville spoke against a bill that would roll back restrictions on kids as young as 14.…
March 25, 2025
Vietnam War memorials set for First Coast
Observances are planned this week in Jacksonville and Green Cove Springs to observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day.…
March 25, 2025
JEA board votes to increase rates starting April 1
Customers, on average, will see a 3.7% increase in overall utility bills as JEA raises water and electric rates. .…
March 25, 2025
Mayor seeks to improve oversight of nonprofit funding
Mayor Donna Deegan has filed a bill to City Council that she says would increase transparency in nonprofit funding.…
March 25, 2025
Nights of Lights shortened to ease crowds and traffic
The St. Augustine City Commission shortened Nights of Lights by a week and shifted the dates earlier.…
March 25, 2025
THE JAXSON | History of the West Jacksonville Rail Yard
For much of the 20th century, the West Jacksonville Yard and its locomotive shops served as a key economic anchor…
March 25, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Sandcastle contest
Sign up to participate in the sandcastle contest at the Opening of the Beaches next month.…
March 24, 2025
Bearded Pig restaurant will close in Jacksonville Beach
After four years in operation, the Bearded Pig barbecue restaurant will close April 6.…
March 24, 2025
Historic Mandarin farmhouse may have reached the end
A vote by City Council on Tuesday would provide only $65,000 to save the farmhouse and 90 days to move…
March 24, 2025
Jacksonville-based Dun & Bradstreet sold for $7.7B
Dun & Bradstreet did not say whether its Gate Parkway headquarters would be moved after the sale to Clearlake Capital…
March 24, 2025
A full slate for City Council: immigration, garbage and more
City Council will consider a plethora of legislation during its meeting Tuesday evening.…
March 24, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Iftar at MOSH
MOSH is hosting an educational Ramadan Iftar dinner on Tuesday.…
March 21, 2025
Match Day 2025: Local med schools fill doctor shortages
Graduates in Jacksonville are moving on to residencies and might eventually plug a need for doctors in Florida.…
March 21, 2025
Dames Point Bridge needs safety assessment, NTSB says
The board recommended safety assessments at 68 bridges around the country in light of the Baltimore bridge collapse.…
March 21, 2025
Early voting underway in special congressional election
The election in Congressional District 6 pits two vastly different candidates — Democrat Josh Weil and Republican Randy Fine.…
March 21, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Local Realtor honored
Fernandina Beach Realtor Stacy Horst was awarded $20,000 to support her charity, Erin’s Hope For Friends.…
March 20, 2025
Sporting Jax hires director of soccer as club’s kickoff nears
Mark Warburton comes to Jacksonville’s new soccer club after an accomplished career in the United Kingdom.…
March 20, 2025
Autonomous-vehicle plant could add $300M to economy
The Holon autonomous-vehicle plant is expected to create 800 jobs, according to an analysis by the University of North Florida.…
March 20, 2025
2nd land swap considered for UF campus in Jacksonville
The city is considering two separate land swaps to obtain parcels for the UF campus in LaVilla.…
March 20, 2025
Speed limits could rise to 75 mph on Florida’s interstates
The Legislature is considering a bill that would increase speed limits on interstates, the Turnpike and rural highways.…
March 20, 2025
St. Johns deputy demoted for comment about homeless
Officer Gregory Suchy said he regretted making a comment about the homeless that he thought would be funny.…
March 20, 2025
FWC seeks comments about proposal for black bear hunting
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has scheduled a series of virtual meetings about bear hunting.…
March 20, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Jax Zoo makes top 10
The Jacksonville Zoo was named No. 4 in the country.…