Featured image for “Former FBI office in Arlington renovated into apartments”
A renovated former FBI field office building at 8000 Arlington Expressway in Arlington is now being leased as Interra Apartment Homes. | Interra Apartment Homes
January 5, 2026

Former FBI office in Arlington renovated into apartments

The six-story FBI field office was renovated into 95 apartments called Interra Apartment Homes.…

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Amazon has begun home delivery of Winn-Dixie groceries in Jacksonville. | Winn-Dixie/Amazon
January 5, 2026

Amazon delivers same-day groceries in Jacksonville

The Amazon delivery station in West Jacksonville is now operating and employs more than 100 people.…

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New Year's Eve fireworks over St. Augustine Beach.
January 5, 2026

January could be warmer and drier than usual

As the new year begins, weather patterns look strikingly similar to the second half of 2025.…

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Members of the Freedom Roads Socialist Organization, Jacksonville Community Action Committee, Jacksonville Palestine Solidarity Network, Take ‘Em Down Jax and the Jacksonville Immigrant Rights Alliance spoke out against the United States government removing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro during a Jan. 3, 2026 rally outside of Sen. Rick Scott's office at the Charles Bennett Federal Building in downtown Jacksonville. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 4, 2026

In Jacksonville, mixed reaction after US removes Maduro 

Jacksonville witnessed demonstrations and political support following the U.S. military’s removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.…

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Then-Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer on Dec. 5, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. | AP Photo, Kyusung Gong, File
January 4, 2026

OPINION | Urban Meyer has no business in the Florida university system

Urban Meyer, the most universally reviled figure in Jacksonville Jaguars history is nominated as a trustee of New College.…

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Centre Street in Fernandina Beach, where paid parking would be required. | City of Fernandina Beach
January 2, 2026

Judge dismisses lawsuit over paid parking in Fernandina

The City Commission will vote Tuesday on whether to institute paid parking in the downtown area.…

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Florida posted a slight increase in tourism during the third quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, even as Canadians continued to back off on travel to the U.S. | Daylina Miller, WUSF
January 2, 2026

Tourism inches up in Florida even as Canadians stay away

Tourism in the third quarter was the highest since 2022, when Florida was trying to attract visitors during the pandemic.…

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Security guards at Jacksonville City Hall were directed to write down the names of people who brought guns inside the building. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 2, 2026

Prosecutors see no criminal intent in City Hall gun registry

The person behind the idea did not know it was illegal to keep a list of gun owners, an investigation…

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Clay County Bishop Marvin C. Zanders II speaks Dec. 31, 2025, with a group of other regional faith, education and civic leaders. | Livestream of news conference
December 31, 2025

Clay School Board member assailed over racial remarks

More community leaders spoke out Wednesday against racial comments by School Board member Robert Alvero.…

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Teresa Brady is a former president of Duval Teachers United, the district's teachers union.
December 31, 2025

Former Duval teachers union president pays back $1.3M

Teresa Brady, former president of Duval Teachers United, transferred $1.3 million to a government account in December.…

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December 31, 2025

8,000 pregnant women get disabled parking permits

Disabled advocates are suing over a Florida law that allows pregnant women to use disabled parking spaces.…

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The 2026 Florida legislative session will begin Jan. 13.
December 31, 2025

These 5 Florida laws will take effect on New Year’s Day

The new laws cover animal cruelty, breast cancer and condo regulation, among other issues.…

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A man waits his turn to speak at a Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission hearing about proposed bear hunting in May 2025 in Ocala. | John Raoux, AP
December 31, 2025

52 black bears killed in Florida’s controversial hunt

The number of bears killed was fewer than expected, partly because the hunt’s opponents bought up permits.…

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Sheriff's Lt. Marc Crawford fired multiple shots into a tractor-trailer during a crash last March. | News4Jax
December 30, 2025

Sheriff’s lieutenant won’t be charged for firing at trucker

Prosecutors said they could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the lieutenant was unjustified.…

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Sheriff's officers investigate an officer-involved shooting Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in the Oceanway neighborhood. | News4Jax
December 30, 2025

Jacksonville police officer kills man during struggle

The Sheriff’s Office said Officer Zackery Jennings shot a suspect who pulled a gun on him during an arrest.…

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Construction work contniues at the Hub Brooklyn on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 30, 2025

The Hub Brooklyn expected to open within weeks

The Hub, housing three restaurants, is tenatively scheduled to open Jan. 19 at Riverside Avenue and Forest Street.…

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December 30, 2025

Proposed Florida law widens vaccination debate

A bill in the Legislature would prevent discrimination based on a person’s vaccination status.…

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Photo of the NWS Melbourne Doppler radar.
December 30, 2025

What exactly is a freeze watch? Here’s a guide to winter alerts

During the colder months of winter, the National Weather Service can issue a range of alerts across Florida.…

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December 29, 2025

10 legal issues to watch in Florida in 2026

A long list of legal issues remain unresolved in Florida: immigration, guns, marijuana, transgender laws and more.…

Featured image for “Starbucks gets permit to build in Bank of America Tower”
An illustration shows the interior of the proposed Starbucks in Downtown Jacksonville. | City of Jacksonville
December 29, 2025

Starbucks gets permit to build in Bank of America Tower

The city issued a permit for Starbucks to build on the ground floor of the building’s southeast corner.…

Featured image for “Sandalwood grad Antonio Clary caps off collegiate career with Gator Bowl win”
Jacksonville native Antonio Clary celebrates Virginia's win in the 81st TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at EverBank Stadium. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 29, 2025

Sandalwood grad Antonio Clary caps off collegiate career with Gator Bowl win

The Jacksonville native helped the University of Virginia win the 2025 Gator Bowl in his final collegiate game.…

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December 29, 2025

Winter will slap Florida with a cold goodbye to 2025

Many people, including those in North Florida, will wake up to one of the coldest air masses of the season…

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Legislation filed by Sen. Jennifer Bradley would regulate drinking straws and stirrers. | francescoridolfi.com/Rido, stock.adobe.com
December 24, 2025

Fleming senator files bill to regulate drinking straws

The legislation from Sen. Jennifer Bradley would set rules for the materials used in straws and stirrers.…

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(From left) Leila Warren, Jayden Giselle Register and Eiana Claire Nova are three of six Douglas Anderson School of the Arts students selected as 2026 YoungArts honorees. | Submitted
December 24, 2025

BIT OF JOY | 2026 YoungArts honorees

Six students from Jacksonville’s Douglas Anderson School of the Arts are 2026 YoungArts honorees.…