April 24, 2025
A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the ordinance does not violate the First Amendment.…
April 24, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Sailor of the Year
A Jacksonville sailor was recognized as Sailor of the Year by the U.S. Navy.…
April 23, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Celebrate Trails Day; Jax Veg Fest; Plein Air Paint Out
These outdoor events in Jacksonville and St. Augustine are What to Do on the weekend of April 23-27, 2025.…
April 23, 2025
Mandarin farmhouse can’t be saved, but parts may survive
Windows and possibly doors and floors might be retrieved from the 145-year-old farmhouse before it is razed.…
April 23, 2025
Homelessness is down, but the situation is complicated
The annual Point-in-Time census found a 49% decrease in unsheltered homeless people sleeping in cars and on the streets.…
April 23, 2025
Historic Scout Hut campaigns for desperately needed repairs
Local leaders are raising money to restore the Scout Hut, which has hosted scout meetings for 87 years.…
April 23, 2025
Peace Memorial Park upgrades proposed under public-private partnership with Weaver family
Contributions to the park revamp have risen with $735,000 from the family of J. Wayne Weaver and Ronald Morris Weaver.…
April 23, 2025
Orange County commits $11M to lure Jaguars for 1 year
County commissioners hope to attract the Jaguars (and other events) while EverBank Stadium is under renovation.…
April 23, 2025
Students fume at City Council over AP program cuts
City Council refused Tuesday to support state funding for education acceleration programs like AP and IB.…
April 23, 2025
Corner Lot considers adding hotel in Riverside
An appplication submitted to JEA refers to a 115-room hotel and 30 restaurant seats near the Corner Lot Tower.…
April 23, 2025
Solar recycling company plans $90M expansion in Green Cove
OnePlanet Solar Recycling, a Jacksonville company, will open its second plant in Green Cove Springs.…
April 23, 2025
Hurricane season is near; Jax Ready Fest will get you ready
Jax Ready Fest offers demonstrations, hands-on learning and interactive exhibits to prepare for any emergency.…
April 23, 2025
THE JAXSON | Emanuel Fortune: A legacy of resilience in Reconstruction-era Florida
Emanuel Fortune was warned that his political prominence as a Black leader made him a target in post-Civil War Jacksonville.…
April 23, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Volunteer opportunities
A volunteer expo Wednesday showcases opportunities to volunteer in Jacksonville.…
April 22, 2025
JU students protest cuts as financial details emerge
Protests have continued since JU announced it will eliminate music and theater programs and cut 40 faculty jobs.…
April 22, 2025
UF Health reaches agreement with UnitedHealthcare
UF Health announces people with employer-sponsored commercial plans as well as Medicaid are in network under the agreement with UnitedHealthcare.…
April 22, 2025
RESTORE gives women a 2nd chance after prison
The nonprofit has helped more than 100 women transition back into society after prison.…
April 22, 2025
St. Augustine police chief suspended over email use
Police Chief Jennifer Michaux was suspended for one day for discussing official business through a private email account.…
April 22, 2025
Oceanfront restaurant soon to open in Jax Beach
The restaurant, Sizemore’s Coastal Kitchen, will take the space of Salt Jax Beach, which closed last year.…
April 22, 2025
Florida Senate unlikely to vote on lower gun-buying age
Senate Rules Chairwoman Kathleen Passidomo said her committee won’t take up the gun measure.…
April 22, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Free vaccines for Clay County pets
Clay County is offering free vaccines for pets.…
April 21, 2025
Lake Shore Middle teacher’s assistant, arrested for child abuse, says she acted in self-defense
A teacher’s assistant arrested after punching a student says she was defending herself.…
April 21, 2025
Baptist Health adds 3rd helicopter to Life Flight fleet
Baptist says the speed of helicopters can make all the difference in cases of stroke, heart attack or trauma.…
April 21, 2025
Landlord registry proposed to strengthen rental oversight
City Councilman Jimmy Peluso will introduce a resolution Tuesday calling on the mayor to establish a landlord registry.…