July 20, 2023
The 4-month-old Banks made his public premiere Thursday with mother Babette at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.…
July 20, 2023
Hydroponic farm in Baker County promises 600 jobs
Plant Agricultural Systems, based in Fort Lauderdale, plans to develop 772 acres in Sanderson to grow fresh produce.…
July 20, 2023
After some delays, City Grille & Raw Bar will open Tuesday
The upscale restaurant operates in the space of the former Wine Cellar on the Southbank. There’s a new look and…
July 20, 2023
Sheriff unveils changes as protesters challenge budget
Sheriff’s T.K. Waters hosted his first town hall meeting to announce changes in patrol districts, which he said will improve…
July 20, 2023
#AskJAXTDY: Can I recycle my pizza boxes?
This Q&A tackles what can and can’t be recycled in Jacksonville, including those pesky pizza boxes with grease spots.…
July 20, 2023
ARTS PICKS | July 21-23
A clay workshop, competitive storytelling and a jazz jam are the Arts Picks for this Jacksonville weekend.…
July 19, 2023
OPINION | New African American history standards eschew context
The prevailing narrative of Florida’s new social studies standards, and in our country writ large, is that Black Americans are…
July 19, 2023
Huge JAXUSL soccer complex proposed for St. Johns County
The county will pursue a possible partnership with JAXUSL, a group seeking to bring a professional United Soccer League franchise…
July 19, 2023
City Council could hire former Jags exec to represent it in stadium deal
The Jacksonville City Council might hire a former Jacksonville Jaguars executive to represent it in stadium negotiations.…
July 19, 2023
St. Augustine seeks answers on homelessness
City officials are developing a strategic plan to deal with homelessness, and five meetings are scheduled to get the public’s…
July 19, 2023
Former Jaguar Blake Bortles sells home for $5 million
The quarterback bought the home in Ponte Vedra Beach for $3.475 million in 2018. It once belonged to professional golfer…
July 19, 2023
Clay County opens a new school: Spring Park Elementary
The school in Green Cove Springs includes 48 classrooms with state-of-art technology and security features.…
July 19, 2023
Interim administrator appointed in St. Johns County
Three weeks after Hunter Conrad abruptly resigned, the County Commission appointed Deputy County Administrator Joy Andrews as his temporary replacement.…
July 19, 2023
Former Hillsborough superintendent is not a candidate in Duval
Addison Davis, once superintendent of schools in Clay County, has a new job at Strategos, a management consulting firm.…
July 18, 2023
OPINION | The Downtown jail fallacy
It’s possible to create a much more active and vibrant Downtown Jacksonville even without moving the jail.…
July 18, 2023
Rising saltwater is threatening marine ecosystems
Increased salinity in oceans and coastal areas has potentially devastating effects, a new UNF study concludes.…
July 18, 2023
North Florida Land Trust receives $510,000 grant
The grant from the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund will be used for a new membership program and maintenance of…
July 18, 2023
Jaguars open Miller Electric Center as training camp nears
The $120 million facility — with practice fields, team offices and medical operations — will host the Jacksonville Jaguars’ training…
July 18, 2023
More travelers packing guns at Jacksonville’s airport
TSA agents seized 36 guns at Jacksonville International Airport in the first six months of 2023, two more than during…
July 17, 2023
Mayor Donna Deegan proposes $1.7 billion budget
The mayor proposed her first budget with an emphasis on repairing crumbling infrastructure, ensuring public safety and coping with climate…
July 17, 2023
Here’s what they’re doing inside the Florida Theatre
The 1920s-era theater — the last remaining movie palace in Downtown Jacksonville — is closed for four months for an…
July 17, 2023
Former Mayor Lenny Curry joins government relations firm
Curry will take a position with Ballard Partners, which has offices in Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.…
July 17, 2023
School of Rock will open in Mandarin
The global music school offers classes, workshops, camps and performance programs for children, teens and adult musicians.…
July 17, 2023
Changes coming at Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff T.K. Waters plans a town hall meeting Wednesday to discuss patrol changes and answer questions from the public.…