August 8, 2023
The oppressive heat prompted the city to open cooling centers Tuesday. The homeless, elderly and outdoor workers are at particular…
August 8, 2023
10 arrested after gunbattle that left hole in mayor’s window
A gunfight in James Weldon Johnson Park, across from City Hall, was part of a wider conflict between rival groups,…
August 8, 2023
$15 million sought in crash with St. Johns County deputy
Julia “Jenny” Perez was severely injured when a deputy made a left turn and hit her motorcycle in St. Augustine.…
August 8, 2023
Homebuilder Ashton Woods moves into hot Jax market
Ashton Woods has operated in the Orlando and Tampa areas for years. The company described Jacksonville as one of the…
August 8, 2023
Jacksonville airport adds local flavor with more restaurants
Firehouse Subs, Southern Grounds, Vino Volo, Angie’s Subs and others are expanding or opening new space at Jacksonville International Airport.…
August 8, 2023
Here’s an easy way to apply for a passport this weekend
The St. Johns County Clerk’s Office will host a passport event from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the…
August 7, 2023
Duval and Clay Schools cancel AP Psychology class
Schools fear the class would violate a new state policy prohibiting instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity.…
August 7, 2023
Two sex trafficking victims rescued and 26 suspects arrested
“Operation: Hot Summer” was part of a national initiative to combat the sexual trafficking of children and women.…
August 7, 2023
OPINION | Is it a purge? Donna Deegan separates from the Lenny Curry era
Mayor Donna Deegan has made some moves that show a dramatic break with the previous administration. But not all of…
August 7, 2023
Two buildings proposed along Brooklyn Riverwalk
Hakimian Holdings Inc. wants to add retail and a restaurant to the Gates of Riverside, its property on Riverside Avenue.…
August 7, 2023
Jacksonville University law school grows ‘brick by brick’
Twenty-seven students will compose the second cohort of juris doctor candidates at the JU College of Law, nearly twice as…
August 7, 2023
For Jacksonville’s Muslim American clinic founder, helping the uninsured is personal
When Tina Barker left a Jacksonville emergency room eight years ago diagnosed with Behcet’s disease, a rare disorder that gave…
August 7, 2023
Extreme heat pushes gasoline prices higher
Gasoline prices in Florida have hit their highest level in a year, partly because extreme heat keeps refineries from operating…
August 7, 2023
The brutal heat is back; Jax opens cooling centers
Temperatures are forecast in the upper 90s this week, with a heat index that could reach 110 degrees or more.…
August 7, 2023
JTA wants your thoughts about commuter rail stations
Workshops this week will explore how to develop the areas around First Coast Commuter Rail stations.…
August 6, 2023
Duval school district braces for 50% uptick in private school vouchers this year
Duval Schools loses state money for every student who drops out of district-run schools, putting a greater financial strain on…
August 6, 2023
SPORTS | Will Jaguars’ pass rush be a difference-maker this season?
With some of the opposing quarterbacks on the roster, the Jaguars’ defense will need to pull its weight.…
August 4, 2023
The Lomax Restaurant gets permit in Five Points
The founders of Roost Restaurants LLC are developing The Lomax Restaurant at the former Wells Fargo bank branch, 803 Lomax…
August 4, 2023
UNF survey finds interest rates are blunting economic outlook
Manufacturers are slowing production because of weaker demand, according to the Jacksonville Economic Monitoring Survey.…
August 4, 2023
Vegan restaurant evolves from food truck to San Marco site
Kravegan started as a small catering business then moved to a food truck and then a mall food court. Now…
August 3, 2023
AP Psychology classes ‘effectively banned’ in Florida
The College Board says the state objects to content on sexual orientation and gender identity.…
August 3, 2023
Florida’s new universal education vouchers: A guide for parents
Our guide to Florida’s newly expanded school vouchers: Can you use them for any private school? How much do you…
August 3, 2023
New tennis courts beckon to students at Edward Waters University
EWU says the courts — home to a new women’s tennis program — are a chance for students to get…
August 3, 2023
Be ready: Hurricane season historically kicks into higher gear in August
Historically, 90% of all hurricanes and 95% of all major hurricanes happen after Aug. 1.…