July 11, 2023Dirt is dug as Phase I of Jacksonville’s new Downtown park finally beginsSome Downtown streetsĀ are closed for at least the rest of the year during the transformation of the lawn in the…By Dan Scanlan
July 10, 2023OPINION | Covering Deegan: News media will face special challenge in covering a friendly faceDonna Deegan presents a unique challenge for local media, many of whom have known her as a friend for a…By A.G. Gancarski
July 10, 2023Downtown Jacksonville construction means multiple road closures this week and beyondDrivers through Downtown Jacksonville face three new road and building renovation projects. The biggest will detour traffic for months.…By Dan Scanlan
July 10, 2023Mayor Deegan’s executive team on track to cost more than CurryāsMayor Donna Deegan is assembling a more expensive City Hall executive team than that of her predecessor, Lenny Curry.…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 10, 2023Public invited to weigh in on long-awaited Old Middleburg Road wideningA two-lane road on Duval County’s Westside may finally get widened to four lanes, and on Monday, residents are invited…By Casmira Harrison
July 10, 2023City splash pads could expose children to bacteria, doctor warnsSplash pad visits might provide some relief from sweltering heat, but they could also be exposing children to bacteria that…By Joshua Pantano
July 9, 2023SPORTS | More complexity emerging in Jaguarsā temporary stadium questionWhere will the Jaguars play while their stadium is renovated? Here are some pros and cons of the various options.…By Cole Pepper
July 7, 2023Yes, it’s hotter than usual for early JulyJacksonville has recorded five straight days over 95 degrees, and we’ve already tied the number of heat advisories issued last…By David Heckard - News4Jax
July 7, 2023Farah & Farah buys Masonic lodge Downtown for $3 millionThe Jacksonville-based law firm purchased the property to gain additional employee parking.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 7, 2023The Community Foundation commits $250,000 for small-business loansA partnership with the JAX Microfinance Fund will support entrepreneurs, particularly women and people of color.…By Max Marbut - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 7, 2023More Jacksonville city pools will open soonAbout half of Jacksonville’s 34 municipal pools have been closed due to maintenance issues and lifeguard shortages.…By Dan Scanlan
July 7, 2023Don Eduardo Cocina Mexicana to open in RiversideThe restaurant will be the fifth to occupy space at King and Park streets since Carterās Pharmacy closed in 2009.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 7, 2023Southeastern Grocers introduces new store brandThe Know & Love line will include products that are free of nearly 100 undesirable ingredients, the company says.…By Max Marbut - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 6, 2023Deegan appointee made improper election donations, but he says he’s fixing itFormer City Council member Garrett Dennis used his own campaign funds to help two local candidates, which is not allowed…By Dan Scanlan
July 6, 2023Hurricane season update: Above-average activity now expectedVery warm sea surface temperatures are expected to override the effects of a developing El NiƱo.…By Megan Borowski - Storm Center
July 6, 2023Plant-based pizza joint planned at Hodges Pointe PlazaWild Pie is building in the space vacated by Brucciās Pizza West Beaches. It will be Wild Pie’s first restaurant…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 6, 2023Homes and town homes under construction near San JoseWhen completed, the Lennar development in Hardwick Farms will include 457 town homes and 130 single-family homes.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 6, 2023HCA Florida buys Arlington land for stand-alone ERThe city and St. Johns River Water Management District are reviewing applications for the project along Merrill Road, west of…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 6, 2023ARTS PICKS | July 7-9Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday Summer at the…By Matthew Shaw
July 6, 2023Riverfront Plaza construction set to begin ā againConstruction is scheduled to start next week after a month’s delay to allow events like the July Fourth fireworks show.…By Dan Scanlan
July 5, 2023Duval considers cutting magnet school bus routes, other cost-saving optionsTo cut costs, Duval is combining a two magnet school bus routes and might end routes with low ridership. Bigger…By Claire Heddles
July 5, 2023Detour ahead: East Bay Street will be closed next weekEast Bay Street will be closed for three days between North Liberty Street and A. Philip Randolph Boulevard so the…By Dan Scanlan
July 5, 2023Leaders picked for powerful Jacksonville city committeesCity Council member Nick Howland will lead the council’s Finance Committee, and Terrance Freeman will lead the Rules Committee.…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 5, 2023Pro golfer Fred Funk buys $2.5 million home in South JaxThe former winner of The Players Championship bought the home in the gated community of Glen Kernan Golf & Country…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record