May 12, 2025
Of four finalists, one has encoutnered controversy. Another has been a superintendent in another county.…
May 12, 2025
Three die in mobile home fire in East Palatka
Firefighters rescued several people. The cause of the fire has not been determined.…
May 12, 2025
TJ Maxx will open Sunday in Jacksonville Beach
The store will open in the South Beach Regional shopping center. It will be the sixth TJ Maxx in the…
May 12, 2025
Heavy rain could bring flash flooding in North Florida
Some areas could receive 2 to 4 inches of rain on ground that is already saturated from recent days.…
May 11, 2025
OPINION | Smoking gun? Firearm registry presents reputational challenge for Donna Deegan
Critics are calling it an illegal gun registry maintained at the behest of the mayor’s office. Who’s to blame?…
May 9, 2025
DeSantis wants ‘accountability’ on City Hall gun registry
Florida’s governor says there needs to be accountability as the controversy deepens into Jacksonville gun registry issue.…
May 9, 2025
Centuries later, Fort Mose finally has a fort again
A reconstructed fort opened Friday at Fort Mose Historic State Park, site of the first settlement of freed Black slaves.…
May 9, 2025
Irish pub and restaurant planned for East Bay Street
Keane’s Irish Pub would open next to the Decca Live music and dance club, where Justice Pub closed in February.…
May 9, 2025
Search for president divides FAMU community
Candidate interviews are scheduled next week, and the board of trustees will choose the new president May 16.…
May 9, 2025
Strobes and horns alert Atlantic beachgoers to lightning risk
Two new lighting alert systems on Atlantic Beach predict when lightning strikes are imminent.…
May 9, 2025
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Florida’s Catholic School boom
With a brand new pope chosen in the past couple of days, our Number of the Week reflects Floridians’ love…
May 9, 2025
Parker High grad retires as drum major of president’s Marine band
Jacksonville native Duane King was the 40th drum major since the Marine Band was created in 1798.…
May 9, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Jacksonville’s most festive parking garage
City parking attendant Valerie Frazier brings festive cheer to a parking garage in Downtown Jacksonville.…
May 9, 2025
Hurricane season: The terminology you need to know
Your guide to the language of the Atlantic hurricane season. Know what the terminology means.…
May 8, 2025
Shrimp demand is growing, and tariffs could help local industry
Experts discussed the trends this week during a meeting in Mayport, part of a shrimping industry market study.…
May 8, 2025
Mayport’s ferry is out of service for up to 3 months
The ferry’s boarding ramp needs repair after the ferry hit it Sunday night. The reason is still under investigation.…
May 8, 2025
Veterans get a supportive home in Green Cove Springs
Clay County’s first supportive housing residence for veterans opened Thursday in a classic home on Spring Street.…
May 8, 2025
St. Johns County backs off plan to demolish civil rights site
Activists sought to preserve the old jail where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was held after segregation protests.…
May 8, 2025
Westside High students get early jump on medical careers
Students in the school’s medical magnet program will receive both diplomas and certifcation as nursing assistants.…
May 8, 2025
Charter school teacher accused of abusing students
A kindergarten teacher at IDEA River Bluff School in Arlington faces five counts of child abuse.…
May 8, 2025
Channel of moisture streams over North Florida
There’s a marginal risk for severe storms Thursday and Friday across the northern half of Florida.…
May 7, 2025
Q&A | Sen. Tracie Davis reflects on Democrats in Florida
The Jacksonville senator discusses legislating in the minority party, taxes, public schools and women’s health care.…
May 7, 2025
Q&A | Rep. Dean Black says property tax reform will take time
As the Florida Legislature returns to session, the Republican lawmaker discusses taxes, charter schools, politics and more.…
May 7, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Moonlight Movie; Sunflower & Tomato Festival; Indie Night
A free showing of Top Gun: Maverick. a family festival in St. Augustine and an indie music show in Fernandina…