October 16, 2022
As I said in my last column, Northeast Florida was very blessed in that it largely ducked the wrath of…
October 16, 2022
Sheriff candidate Lakesha Burton told to stop wearing JSO uniform in ads
Duval County sheriff candidate Lakesha Burton — no longer a member of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office — has been ordered…
October 14, 2022
City Council takes redistricting discussion behind closed doors
Jacksonville leaders have decided that their discussion about local voting districts will be come outside the public eye. The council…
October 14, 2022
Agriculture commissioner race: Simpson vs. Blemur
One of Florida’s most-powerful lawmakers and a North Miami Democrat touting a “grassroots” campaign are competing in the Nov. 8…
October 14, 2022
Chief financial officer race: Patronis, Hattersley square off
Florida voters next month will choose a state chief financial officer who will have a big role in trying to…
October 14, 2022
Attorney general race: Ayala challenges Moody in ‘longshot’ bid
Former Orlando-area State Attorney Aramis Ayala is making a “longshot” bid to unseat Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody, saying a…
October 14, 2022
Jacksonville Sports Car Museum plans to open soon
The first dozen exotic collectible cars have been parked inside the 58,802-square-foot Jacksonville Sports Car Museum, ranging from a sleek…
October 14, 2022
NOV. 8 VOTER GUIDE: Amendments 1,2,3
Florida voters are being asked to decide whether to approve two property-tax measures and the fate of the state’s Constitution…
October 14, 2022
Shad Khan is buying Sea Horse Inn and Lemon Bar in Neptune Beach
Jaguar’s owner Shad Khan and his Iguana Investments Florida will expand their real estate holdings by buying the Sea Horse…
October 14, 2022
Athletics association may stop asking students for personal health info
Palm Beach County school board members are calling on a state sports organization to stop making students disclose personal medical…
October 13, 2022
It’s a record year for sea turtles at Naval Station Mayport
This was a good year for loggerhead sea turtles on the First Coast. Naval Station Mayport reported that for the…
October 13, 2022
Governor’s election could determine fate of highly debated Rodman dam
Twenty-five years after a permit requesting partial demolition of Rodman dam landed at the St. Johns River Water Management District,…
October 13, 2022
Sky-high rent increases coming back to earth
The crazy-high rent increases in Jacksonville may be coming to an end. Rents in the metro area rose less last…
October 13, 2022
TV station buyout faces resistance over Jacksonville
Tegna Inc. is facing potential opposition from high-level government officials, while its effect on the Jacksonville market has raised concerns…
October 13, 2022
Activist Ben Frazier is battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Local activist Ben Frazier is opening up about his cancer diagnosis. He released a statement on Facebook saying he’s feeling…
October 12, 2022
NOV. 8 VOTER GUIDE: Northeast Florida judges
Voters don’t pick Florida Supreme Court and appellate judges, but they can fire them through a nonpartisan “merit retention vote”…
October 12, 2022
Judge strikes down Jacksonville redistricting as racial gerrymandering
A federal judge has struck down seven Jacksonville City Council and three Duval School Board districts in the racial gerrymandering…
October 12, 2022
Former executive accused of defrauding Baker County nonprofit
The former executive director of a Baker County nonprofit was arrested this week on four felony charges after an investigation…
October 12, 2022
Legendary Clark’s Fish Camp is for sale
Clark’s Fish Camp — a Mandarin institution that dates back almost a century — is for sale. According to a…
October 12, 2022
Meet Moxi, Baptist Health’s friendly new robot
April Gray gave a big smile as Baptist Heath leader Michael Mayo and a bright-eyed companion passed by her desk inside…
October 12, 2022
Jacksonville-area lawmakers seek shield from redistricting testimony
Six lawmakers, including two from Northeast Florida, have asked a judge for a protective order that would shield them from…
October 12, 2022
Demolition coming for old Ford plant that built Model Ts
Jacksonville is the River City but a century ago, it had some Motor City running through it as well. The…
October 11, 2022
THE JAXSON | Downtown Jacksonville’s 10 largest office buildings
Downtown Jacksonville is home to the region’s tallest buildings, featuring nearly 8 million square feet of commercial space and more…
October 11, 2022
Jobs available for veterans and manufacturing employees
Jacksonville is home to two separate job fairs this month, one targeting veterans and their families and the other looking…