January 19, 2024
A private citizen is scheduled Monday to present a plan to build another carousel at Davenport Park.…
January 19, 2024
Jacksonville sheriff releases racist shooter’s manifesto
The gunman from Clay County left behind a 27-page manifesto before he killed three Black people at a Dollar General…
January 19, 2024
Rape survivors invited to tell their stories in art
The Women’s Center of Jacksonville invites survivors to submit art sharing their healing journey.…
January 19, 2024
Legislation allows lawsuits over ‘unborn child’ deaths
The bill would allow parents to sue when an “unborn child” dies because of wrongful acts or negligence.…
January 19, 2024
Inspectors find fraud in rental assistance program
Jacksonville’s Office of Inspector General found five cases of fraud totaling $314,000 in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.…
January 18, 2024
YOU’RE INVITED | How Voting Works
A conversation about the process with Duval Elections Supervisor Jerry Holland …
January 18, 2024
Polling locations are changing in St. Johns County
Changes in polling locations will affect about 23,000 of the 217,000 registered voters in St. Johns County.…
January 18, 2024
Duval rated low for children’s well-being; St. Johns is best
A Florida Policy Institute study ranks Duval far below some neighboring counties like Clay, Nassau and St. Johns.…
January 18, 2024
Home Depot files plans for old Kmart site in Mandarin
Home Depot intends to demolish the existing structure and build a 133,123-square-foot home improvement center…
January 18, 2024
St. Johns County adopts state law for youths driving golf carts
Driving a golf cart on designated roads in St. Johns County now requires the driver to be at least 18…
January 18, 2024
House moves toward ban on pride flags at public buildings
Legislation would prevent the display of flags that represent “a political viewpoint,” including race, sexual orientation and political ideology.…
January 18, 2024
Florida education board takes aim at diversity programs
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved rules that will prevent colleges from spending money on diversity, equity and…
January 17, 2024
Spring Park and Englewood communities seek clarity on school renovations
Some parents remain concerned about the size of the rebuilt Englewood and Spring Park elementary schools as well as who…
January 17, 2024
Eastside and Hastings picked as Main Street communities
The Historic Eastside and downtown Hastings expect that the designation will help them redevelop their communities.…
January 17, 2024
This Jacksonville tiger cub still needs a name
The zoo welcomed three of the critically endangered Malayan cats in November. The community can vote to name one of…
January 17, 2024
Record sargassum mass is growing in the Atlantic
2024 could be another major year for sargassum, posing environmental, economic and social challenges for parts of Florida’s coastline.…
January 17, 2024
Open carry gun bill unlikely to pass this session
Florida House Speaker Paul Renner is shooting down any hopes of Florida’s becoming an open-carry state, at least for now.…
January 17, 2024
ARTS PICKS | Jan. 19-21
New art, old music and Black culture make the list of top 4 Arts Picks for this weekend in the…
January 17, 2024
FSCJ narrows possible mascots to three. Vote for your choice.
Florida State College at Jacksonville wants you to vote for its new mascot: a kraken, a manta ray or a…
January 17, 2024
LGBTQ group fights bills from Jacksonville rep
Equality Florida decried what it calls “an alarming slate” of bills, including proposals from Republican Rep. Dean Black.…
January 16, 2024
Monument-removal money never flowed through city coffers, Jax top lawyer says
The city’s chief lawyer came under fire again Tuesday from City Council members as he sought to explain his department’s…
January 16, 2024
OPINION | Changing the urban landscape in 2024
In 2024, here are four trends that could permanently change urban Jacksonville for the better.…
January 16, 2024
Exonerated prisoner dies after release in 1976 murder
Clifford “Boonie” Williams was released from prison after serving 43 years for a murder he didn’t commit.…
January 16, 2024
St. Augustine senator targets campaign matching funds
Sen. Travis Hutson says the money for political candidates might be better used in other ways.…