June 16, 2023
Plans for a University of Florida campus in Downtown Jacksonville were among several Northeast Florida projects that survived Gov. Ron…
June 16, 2023
The lights keep changing on the Acosta Bridge. How does that happen?
JTA will light up the bridge in red, black and green on Monday for Juneteenth, one of multiple displays during…
June 16, 2023
One last look at Arlington’s Thunderbird Motor Hotel and Dinner Theatre
Abandoned for decades, the crumbling remains of the former Arlington hot spot are being demolished.…
June 16, 2023
Starbucks expanding and renovating at multiple sites
Starbucks Corp. plans $2.5 million in work at five locations in the Jacksonville area.…
June 15, 2023
OPINION | One position is missing from Deegan’s appointments, but she has a solid staff
Besides choosing good people, Donna Deegan found people who can co-exist with a Democratic mayor and Republican City Council.…
June 15, 2023
Need help finding a parking spot in St. Augustine?
The city has launched the St. Augustine Parking Finder website to help people find spots in the historic downtown area.…
June 15, 2023
Historic Friendship Fountain may flow again soon
Jacksonville’s historic Friendship Fountain could reopen in the fall after two years of renovation, with a playground and picnic facilities…
June 15, 2023
Former Clay County Schools superintendent may be interested in Duval job
Addison Davis, a former Duval Schools administrator, resigned Thursday as superintendent in Hillsborough County.…
June 15, 2023
More severe storms barrel through Northeast Florida
This unusual weather pattern is not likely to dissipate anytime soon. Friday’s risk of severe storms will stretch across the…
June 15, 2023
ARTS PICKS | June 16-18
Weekend Arts Picks include a Juneteenth Festival, LGBTQ history bike tour and a jazz concert in James Weldon Johnson Park…
June 15, 2023
Duval jail kept medical provider despite lawsuits and deaths
Jacksonville leaders signed two contracts with Armor Correctional Health Services despite 570 lawsuits and inmate deaths across the country.…
June 15, 2023
Your cellphone or e-cigarette could be a fire risk
Jacksonville fire officials warn about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries found in electric cars and personal devices.…
June 15, 2023
Want free lunches for your kids this summer? This tool can help.
No Kid Hungry provides an interactive map and texting hotline. This year, the resource is also available via WhatsApp.…
June 14, 2023
OPINION | Invest in safety, not police
We cannot police ourselves out of crime. The JSO budget has been at or above half-a-billion dollars for years, and…
June 14, 2023
Public involvement urged in Duval superintendent search
A representative of the Florida School Board Association says the public should be heavily involved in the search for Diane…
June 14, 2023
New rules for Duval Schools: crime reporting, dress codes and bathroom use
Updates to the district’s code of conduct will sharpen how crime and misconduct are reported, a response to criticism from…
June 14, 2023
Melissa Ross on joining the mayor’s team: ‘It’s a new chapter … a new opportunity’
WJCT radio host Melissa Ross is leaving First Coast Connect to serve as Donna Deegan’s director of strategic initiatives and…
June 14, 2023
Deegan announces executive team to lead City Hall
Jacksonville Mayor-elect Donna Deegan said her new executive team represents the culture of collaboration she wants to have as she…
June 14, 2023
Four Seasons development gets permits for foundation
The 176-room hotel, 25 condominium units and a six-story office building are under development by Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan.…
June 14, 2023
VyStar Foundation awards grants for veterans services
The foundation granted $197,092 to 10 nonprofit organizations that support active military, veterans, and their families.…
June 14, 2023
Nearly half of Jacksonville’s city swimming pools remain closed
Sixteen pools are closed because of staffing and maintenance problems. More than 100 lifeguard positions are vacant.…
June 13, 2023
Duval has nation’s highest risk of mpox outbreak
The CDC estimates Duval County has a 57% risk of an mpox outbreak this year. Health officials encourage people to…
June 13, 2023
THE JAXSON | Getting to know the Phoenix neighborhood
Here are five facts about Phoenix, the historic Jacksonville neighborhood named in honor of the city’s rise from the ashes…
June 13, 2023
FPL customers will get a break in July
State regulators approved a plan Tuesday that will trim FPL customers’ bills because of lower-than-expected costs of natural gas used…