September 4, 2024
For the first time in almost three decades, there wasn’t a tropical storm in the Atlantic basin between Aug. 21…
September 3, 2024
Duval School Board OKs employee ethics policies aimed at keeping kids safer
The Duval County School Board unanimously and with little discussion Tuesday approved new employee ethics and professional standards policies. Tuesday’s…
September 3, 2024
Eastside Debs Store reopens with credit union and career center
Joe Debs leaned against the counter on Tuesday between a pair of registers and the memories returned. A smile did…
September 3, 2024
Workforce housing project rejected in St. Johns County
Despite arguments on both sides, county commissioners cited concerns about traffic, schools and infrastructure.…
September 3, 2024
St. Augustine Beach pier closed for decayed pillars
The St. Augustine Beach pier will be closed indefinitely until it can be repaired.…
September 3, 2024
Labor unions lose 63,000 members under new state law
More than 2,300 public employees in the Jacksonville area lost their union representation after their labor unions were decertified.…
September 3, 2024
Activist could face $130,000 bill over public records lawsuit
Curtis Lee sued prosecutors over public records and lost. Now the State Attorney’s Office says he should pay their costs.…
September 3, 2024
On the hunt to kill the invasive lionfish on Florida reefs
A Jacksonville man is a leader among hundreds of divers who are trying to capture the beautiful but destructive lionfish.…
September 2, 2024
OPINION | Clay County primary election turnout was appallingly low
The 2024 Primary Election Day started with little fanfare and fizzled out with barely more than 18% turnout. In this…
August 30, 2024
FDOT wants us to stop trashing our roads
A new campaign called “Litter Less Live More” is trying to educate drivers about the damage caused by littering.…
August 30, 2024
New deals for St. Johns County library cardholders
The library’s Community Connections program is part of a monthlong push to sign up people for library cards.…
August 30, 2024
UF staffers racked up travel costs while working remotely
Senior staff hired by former UF President Ben Sasse piled up hundreds of thousands of dollars in travel expenses while…
August 30, 2024
Your JEA utility bill will cost more if you pay by credit card
Beginning in September, JEA will charge a vendor service fee to pay your utility bill by credit or debit card.…
August 30, 2024
Laser strikes threaten aircraft in Jacksonville
Pilots have reported at least 65 laser strikes at Jacksonville International Airport this year.…
August 30, 2024
Top publishers sue over Florida’s book ban law
The law, HB 1069, sparked hundreds of book bans from school libraries across Florida.…
August 29, 2024
OPINION | Jax’s DIA, Parks, and Public Works have ‘some ‘splainin’ to do’
The finance committee has an enormous opportunity to simplify the former Landing site park’s problems, maybe save some public money,…
August 29, 2024
Facing uproar, state withdraws park development plan
The “Great Outdoors Initiative” had called for a 350-room lodge, pickleball courts and a disc golf course at Anastasia State…
August 29, 2024
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Jacksonville Jobs
See where people in the Jacksonville area voted most in this week’s local elections.…
August 29, 2024
Climate action plan begins to form in Jacksonville
A roundtable discussion Thursday began months of groundwork to create a Clean Air Northeast Florida Climate Action Plan. More ideas…
August 29, 2024
St. Johns superintendent makes pitch for school taxes
St. Johns County Schools Superintendent Tim Forson makes the case for proposed new taxes that would help fund schools.…
August 29, 2024
Which Jax Bridge Are You?
No excerpt…
August 29, 2024
Two JEA managers move on under new workplace rules
The supervisors, who live out of state, decided to leave the utility rather than work at least one day a…
August 29, 2024
Jaguars climb ranking of most valuable NFL franchises
Forbes said the Jaguars franchise is valued at $4.6 billion, up from $4 billion a year ago. That ranked the…
August 29, 2024
Another Douglas Anderson teacher accused of misconduct
The teacher has been reassigned after allegations they engaged in inappropriate communication with a student during the 2022-23 school year.…