October 30, 2024
FPL is seeking approval to increase bills by about $13 a month in Northeast Florida.…
October 30, 2024
THE JAXSON | The history of Jacksonville’s San Mateo neighborhood
Fifteen minutes north of Downtown Jacksonville, San Mateo is a post-World War II neighborhood characterized by a mature developed landscape…
October 29, 2024
School Board skeptical on school closures, but supe warns against kicking can down road
A vote is coming Monday on whether to close six elementary schools and discontinue the Young Men’s and Women’s Leadership…
October 29, 2024
Infant mortality rises sharply on First Coast
Infant deaths rose almost 19% from 2022 to 2023, a new report shows.…
October 29, 2024
Florida-Georgia game could reveal its future soon
The historic football game will take over EverBank Stadium on Saturday, but the future is in question after next year.…
October 29, 2024
More shops and restaurants envisioned in Downtown Jax
The Downtown Investment Authority has approved a plan to energize several blocks along Laura and Hogan streets.…
October 29, 2024
Police kill man threatening family with butter knife
Officers said the man pulled a knife and appeared to make stabbing motions.…
October 29, 2024
Street closed for good in downtown St. Augustine
A portion of Spanish Street is closed to vehicles to make the city more walkable, but some businesses objected.…
October 29, 2024
130 abandoned chihuahuas are finding homes
Animal Services says its confident all the abandoned chihuahuas will find homes, but the shelter has hundreds of other dogs…
October 28, 2024
Councilman questions Deegan’s expenses on London trip
City Councilman Terrence Freeman claims Mayor Donna Deegan skipped out on her duties while in London.…
October 28, 2024
One School Board seat still up for grabs in St. Johns County
Linda Thomson and Bethany Hilbert are competing for the School Board seat in District 5.…
October 28, 2024
JEA begins the process of raising rates
JEA officials are expected to recommend a 7% increase in residential rates as soon as next spring.…
October 28, 2024
Duval Schools food workers could strike over contract
Contract negotiations between the workers’ union and the school district’s food service provider have broken down.…
October 27, 2024
SPORTS | Jags drop to 2-6 with loss to Green Bay Packers
As has happened so often this season, the Jaguars could not close the deal.…
October 27, 2024
Duval Schools asked to consider equity, community impact of school closures
Some parents, community members and activists are watching school closures warily and demanding the district consider equity — and not…
October 25, 2024
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Early voter turnout
Early voting is going on now in counties around Florida’s First Coast.…
October 25, 2024
Amendment 3 marijuana issue fires up people on both sides
Ron and Casey DeSantis are agressively fighting Amendment 3. Critics say they shouldn’t use tax money to fight the marijuana…
October 25, 2024
Beached baby whale had swallowed plastic bag
A beachgoer on Butler Beach found the 4-foot emaciated dwarf sperm whale calf last month.…
October 25, 2024
Tired of election text messages? Here’s a solution
Election campaigns say they’ll stop texting and emailing you as soon as you vote. So vote early.…
October 25, 2024
Hurricane season isn’t over: What to expect in November
Notable hurricanes and tropical storms have developed in November, the last month of hurricane season.…
October 24, 2024
Jacksonville Symphony receives record $5M gift
The Jacksonville Symphony has received its largest gift ever, a $5 million donation from longtime supporters Preston and Joan Haskell.…
October 24, 2024
NOV. 5 DUVAL VOTER GUIDE | Compare the candidates
Compare the candidates for Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, state Legislature and Congress with our Candidate Comparison Tool.…
October 24, 2024
NOV. 5 ST. JOHNS VOTER GUIDE | Compare the candidates
Compare the candidates for local St. Johns races, state Legislature and Congress with our Candidate Comparison Tool.…
October 24, 2024
JUDGES VOTER GUIDE | Appeals court judge retention
Compare the judges up for retention votes on the Florida Supreme Court, 1st District Court of Appeal and 5th District…