February 13, 2026
A severe drought and extensive freezes make this a particularly dangerous year for wildfires.…
February 13, 2026
4 more Aldi stores expected by summer in Northeast Florida
The next Aldi will open Feb. 26 in a converted Winn-Dixie store in St. Johns.…
February 13, 2026
Star witness says he won’t testify in Bridegan murder case
Henry Tenon filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea and won’t testify against Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana.…
February 13, 2026
Rookie Jacksonville police officers shoot and kill suspect
The police officers say Jose Cabrera threatened them with a knife on their first night patrolling alone.…
February 13, 2026
How Florida rainfall could affect the Daytona 500
Although the Daytona 500 takes place during Florida’s dry season, it has historically contended with rain.…
February 13, 2026
Cafe San Marco takes over Bistro Aix space
Cafe San Marco offers breakfast and lunch with Cuban cuisine. Bar San Marco replaces Onyx Bar and Bar X.…
February 12, 2026
Paid parking starts Monday in downtown Fernandina Beach
A judge dismissed most of a complaint seeking to stop the paid parking plan on downtown streets.…
February 12, 2026
St. Johns County fields feedback on Shore Drive trail
County officials say a decision will come soon on the future of the controversial Shore Drive project.…
February 12, 2026
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Affording housing in Jacksonville
More than half of the renting households in the Jax Metro Area spend more than 30% of their monthly income…
February 12, 2026
Flamingo floated again as Florida’s state bird
The Legislature has considered anointing the flamingo as the state bird for several years. Opposition seems less this year.…
February 12, 2026
Local governments could be forced to end DEI programs
A bill moving through the Legislature would prohibit municipalities from funding or supporting DEI.…
February 12, 2026
Panhandling law won’t be enforced in St. Johns County
The decision came after two civil rights organizations settled a lawsuit over the panhandling ordinance.…
February 12, 2026
WHAT TO DO | ‘Alice by Heart,’ ‘Princess Bride’ in the park; Midnight Moon Galentine’s Day
A rock musical in Arlington; a movie date night on the Downtown waterfront;, and a celebration of sisterhood in St.…
February 11, 2026
Ocklawaha River restoration gains steam in Legislature
This is the closest that advocates of draining the Rodman Reservoir and restoring the river have been to gaining Tallahassee’s…
February 11, 2026
House revives effort to protect monuments and statues
Critics contend the effort is primarily directed at preserving monuments supporting the Confederacy.…
February 11, 2026
Daimler Coaches opens U.S. headquarters in Jacksonville
The Daimler facility will handle inspection, training, delivery, repair and service for the giant motor coaches.…
February 11, 2026
Duval and Baker residents asked to conserve water
The St. Johns River Water Management District ordered residents to avoid “wasteful and unnecessary water use.”…
February 11, 2026
Ramada could become affordable housing for vets
A nonprofit from New York has plans to convert the Ramada by Wyndham on Baymeadows Road.…
February 11, 2026
House panel passes ‘Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance’
Opponents like Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville argued that the Kirk tribute would insult Black people.…
February 11, 2026
THE JAXSON | 11 Black cultural heritage sites to visit in Jacksonville
In honor of Black History Month, here are 11 historic Black cultural heritage destinations in Jacksonville to visit.…
February 10, 2026
Sheriff’s Office works to curtail motorcycle deaths
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is promoting its motorcycle safety program after five deaths already this year.…
February 10, 2026
Nights of Lights judged a success, but cost still a concern
City officials think they solved several problems with Nights of Lights, but more work remains.…
February 10, 2026
Baptist Health teams up with Brooks to add rehab unit
Baptist Health will build its first inpatient rehabilitation center at its San Marco campus. Brooks Rehabilitation will run it.…
February 9, 2026
Teachers’ union leaders sentenced to prison for stealing $2.5M
The two former Duval County teachers’ union officers who together embezzled more than $2.5 million were sentenced Monday to prison.…