May 21, 2025Jacksonville’s park system rises in national rankingThe U.S. Trust for Public Land ranked Jacksonville’s parks 64th of the 100 biggest cities in the country.…By Michelle Corum
May 21, 2025Fernandina seeks residents’ input on flood planThe city is asking residents to take an online survey to help create “a more resilient Fernandina Beach.”…By Francine Frazier - News4Jax
May 21, 2025BIT OF JOY | A weekend of jazzThe annual Jacksonville Jazz Fest returns tomorrow, bringing more than a dozen acts to Jacksonville’s Eastside through the weekend. The…By Heather Henderson
May 21, 2025Investigation continues into Baker Sheriff’s OfficeGov. Ron DeSantis extended the appointment of State Attorney Melissa Nelson to investigate the department.…By News Service of Florida
May 21, 2025Students design a sustainable Jax — with a Minecraft twistTeams from local schools used an educational version of the Minecraft game to rethink Downtown Jacksonville.…By Dan Scanlan
May 21, 2025THE JAXSON | From bacon to BUBBA Burgers to Peterbrooke: Jones-Chambliss meat packersFor nearly a century, Jones-Chambliss Meat Packing was a major employer and smelly beehive of activity in Jacksonville’s Mixon Town.…By Ennis Davis
May 21, 2025Prosecutors open investigation related to Hope FloridaThe program, led by Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, has been under scrutiny in connection with a Medicaid settlement.…By Kate Payne - Associated Press/Report for America
May 21, 2025Florida remains hot. When will rain and storms return?The forecast shows some breaks, but more heat will return for Memorial Day.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
May 20, 2025Jacksonville celebrates Florida’s Emancipation DayJacksonville’s Emancipation Day celebration came less than a week after the U.S. Supreme Court heard an argument for overturning birthright…By Will Brown
May 20, 2025Duval DOGE says it’s found $20M in unspent fundsCity Council member Ron Salem’s Duval DOGE committee says its savings is nearing $20 million as it starts a review…By Mike Mendenhall
May 20, 2025Revlon closing Westside plant and cutting 127 jobsLayoffs will begin July 18 and continue for three months, the company said.…By Mark Basch - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 20, 2025Lawmaker promises more steps to protect lands like GuanaState Rep. Kim Kendall wants to stop deals like one that would have traded away 600 acres of conservation land.…By Noah Hertz
May 20, 2025St. Johns Schools finds new superintendent close to homeThe School Board on Tuesday chose Deputy Superintendent Brennan Asplen as its next superintendent.…By Noah Hertz
May 20, 2025Councilman pushes safety upgrades on BaymeadowsCity Councilman Joe Carlucci is pressing for improvements after a teacher and his son died crossing the street.…By Dan Scanlan
May 20, 20253 new Jacksonville food trucks that stand out from the wheeled-eatery crowdThese food trucks are some of the highlights among recent arrivals to the scene in Jacksonville.…By Hanna Raskin
May 20, 2025#AskJAXTDY | When will the Northbank Riverwalk reopen?City projects have closed several sections of the Riverwalk, but the work could wrap up before long.…By Dan Scanlan
May 20, 2025Judge orders more help for Florida’s ailing manateesA federal judge required the state to go through a permitting process and to block new septic tanks.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
May 20, 2025No more random boat inspections in FloridaGov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Monday that requires probable cause for law enforcement to stop and search boats.…By Tristan Wood - WFSU
May 19, 2025Proposal withdrawn for Guana conservation land swapThe state says a proposed land swap deal that could have led to the development of conservation land near Ponte…By Noah Hertz
May 19, 2025Cars to be released Wednesday from burned airport garageAbout 1,200 vehicles were trapped after a fire Friday that spread to 50 cars and collapsed part of the garage.…By Mike Mendenhall
May 19, 2025Teacher and his 1-year-old son killed while crossing roadMitchell Patch, a math teacher at Bayview Elementary School, was killed trying to cross Baymeadows Road.…By Aleesia Hatcher - News4Jax
May 19, 2025A.L. Lewis fund expands grants as nonprofits face uncertaintyThe A.L. Lewis Black Opportunity & Impact Fund will award two rounds of grants this year.…By Will Brown
May 19, 2025Jacksonville zoo is now a botanical garden tooThe zoo changed its name to the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens to reflect its emphasis on plants and animals.…By Dan Scanlan
May 19, 2025Cargo door popped open just before fatal Yulee plane crashA security camera showed the cargo door open on a Piper aircraft that crashed seconds later.…By Dan Scanlan