December 21, 2022
A recently elected local state representative is now thinking about stepping down from that post to run for a seat…
December 21, 2022
The fun continues: Adventure Landing will remain open in 2023
A Jacksonville Beach amusement park plans to remain open for at least nine more months before closing permanently to make…
December 21, 2022
Experts stress cold weather safety ahead of frigid holiday weekend
With a cold front expected to hit the East Coast this weekend, experts are reminding people of cold weather safety…
December 21, 2022
4,000-home community planned in Clay County
Fort Lauderdale-based BTI Partners announced has bought the 3,300-acre Governors Park property in Clay County and intends to develop 4,000…
December 20, 2022
THE JAXSON | Waterfront parks: 5 models for Jacksonville
Downtown Jacksonville boasts one of the most beautiful waterfronts in the country, but historically, our public space along it hasn’t…
December 20, 2022
Families of Slain Children provides toys, food, comfort for Durkeeville residents ahead of holidays
Beverly McClain’s idea of being a good neighbor is loving people where they are. Her official title is CEO of…
December 20, 2022
Jacksonville’s new sheriff promises more openness
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters announced major updates Tuesday to the way his department passes on information to the public. The…
December 20, 2022
Fees returning to Jacksonville Beach Pier
The Jacksonville Beach Pier will start charging walkers and fishers beginning with the new year. Starting Jan. 2, it’ll cost…
December 20, 2022
Ban on gender-affirming care already causing harm, families say
It’s been a tough year for Josie. We’re not using her last name to protect her privacy. Ever since Surgeon…
December 20, 2022
Jacksonville landmark will be reborn as apartments, restaurants and offices
A historic 109-year-old Jacksonville landmark is taking on new life. Work is underway to rehabilitate and renovate the former Union…
December 20, 2022
Jaguars recognize Historic Eastside CDC with inaugural Inspire Change award
Suzanne Pickett is headed to the Super Bowl. The president and CEO of the Historic Eastside Community Development Corporation was…
December 20, 2022
Power company money flows to news sites that attack critics
NPR’s David Folkenflik reported this story with Mario Ariza and Miranda Green of Floodlight, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates the…
December 20, 2022
Luxury is hot for Jacksonville shoppers
Despite concerns about inflation and economic outlook, shoppers don’t seem to be losing any interest in luxury and premium goods.…
December 20, 2022
Rain this week and a cold blast for the holiday
Two storm systems will bring a lot of wet weather to Florida this week and some very chilly temperatures this…
December 19, 2022
Judge hands Jacksonville major defeat in redistricting case
A federal judge has imposed a new Jacksonville City Council map for upcoming 2023 municipal election and handed the city…
December 19, 2022
Safety improvements done on Jacksonville’s West 5th Street
The ribbon was cut early Monday to officially open on one of the final Jacksonville Transportation Authority MobilityWorks projects that…
December 19, 2022
Sunburn Cannabis opens its doors in Jacksonville
The first of a planned wave of renewed medical marijuana retail sites in Florida has opened in Jacksonville Beach. Sunburn…
December 19, 2022
Baptist Health opens six-story hospital in Fleming Island
Baptist Medical Center Clay opened a hospital in Fleming Island on Monday, the most recent — and largest— addition to…
December 19, 2022
JEA considering $106.6 million solar deal
The JEA board of directors is considering a $106.6 million agreement to buy 150 megawatts of solar power produced by…
December 19, 2022
New North Florida judges drew legal challenges
Moving quickly after a Florida Supreme Court ruling, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday made appointments to four seats on a…
December 19, 2022
Rowe’s IGA sold for $47 million
A holding company based in Trinidad and Tobago says it has bought Rowe’s IGA Supermarkets, which operates seven Jacksonville stores,…
December 19, 2022
Jacksonville Children’s Chorus prepares to move Downtown
The ring of hammers and the staccato of power saws greets those who take a peek at the future home…
December 18, 2022
OPINION | ‘Citizen of the year’: Notes on Kent Stermon
Warning: This essay addresses the topic of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, dial 988 for…
December 16, 2022
JEA may raise electric rate, but bills could fall anyway
A JEA rate increase proposed in April for the “base rate” portion of electric bills would fall heaviest on customers…