May 29, 2024
Theater in St. Augustine, art and music in Avondale and Moncrief through the eyes of a local artist are this…
May 29, 2024
THE JAXSON | 6 major urban core adaptive reuse projects
In honor of National Preservation Month, here are six examples of adaptive reuse projects currently under construction in the city’s…
May 29, 2024
Grit and gain: How Duval Schools looks to curb chronic absenteeism
More than 27% of Duval County Public Schools students have missed at least four weeks of class this academic year.…
May 29, 2024
Jacksonville murder case leads to death penalty challenge
Michael James Jackson was convicted of burying a couple alive in 2005. Death penalty opponents say his case illustrates that…
May 29, 2024
Civil War graveyard restored, starting with one Black soldier
Jacksonville University, the Local Initiatives Support Coalition and others are restoring the historic African American graveyard in Arlington.…
May 29, 2024
Drought worsens in some areas. Is rainy season here yet?
The rainy season in North Florida runs from late May to late September.…
May 28, 2024
St. Johns restricts schoolbooks, including ‘Slaughterhouse Five’
Only the oldest students in St. Johns County Schools will have access to “Slaughterhouse Five” and three other books.…
May 28, 2024
Public supports stadium plan if community needs are funded
Fifty-six percent of people in a University of North Florida poll supported renovation of EverBank Stadium if the deal includes…
May 28, 2024
It’s Jacksonville’s week in the spotlight on reality TV
“Botched Bariatrics” will feature a surgeon from Jacksonville, and “The College Tour” will include 10 students from the University of…
May 28, 2024
SPORTS | Trevor Lawrence’s big deal is coming
At some point before the 2024 season kicks off, the Jaguars have to sign Trevor Lawrence to a new deal.…
May 28, 2024
$5 million permit issued for Sheriff’s Office in Brooklyn
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is leasing almost 60,000 square feet of space for its Homeland Security Division in the Riverside…
May 27, 2024
Son of ‘most arrested rabbi in America’ traces father’s steps in St. Augustine
Avi Dresner recently visited to film for a documentary about his dad who was arrested in St. Augustine during the…
May 24, 2024
City considers $7.7 million for autonomous vehicle plant
New legislation would provide incentives for a manufacturing and assembly plant in Jacksonville.…
May 24, 2024
27 historic buildings considered endangered
The Jacksonville History Center included the Laura Street Trio and many schools on its annual list of most endangered historic…
May 24, 2024
OPINION | At the crossroads in education, don’t be a bystander
On Tuesday, May 28, the Jacksonville Public Education Fund will host a Community Conversation — an opportunity for us to…
May 24, 2024
A1A Ale Works is closing in St. Augustine
Sunday will be the last day of business for the restaurant in the historic downtown. Owners said their lease is…
May 24, 2024
Florida begins to repeal renewable energy goals
A proposal from the state says the goals are “no longer necessary” as Florida deemphasizes greenhouse gas emissions in state…
May 24, 2024
Up to 13 hurricanes predicted for 2024 season
The National Hurricane Center predicts 17 to 25 named storms this year, making the 2024 hurricane season one for the…
May 23, 2024
More than a third of local families struggle, study says
Even households above the poverty line are living paycheck to paycheck as costs rise faster than wages, according to the…
May 23, 2024
Duval Schools responds to criticism from state education commissioner
Interim Superintendent Dana Kriznar said the district has made several changes to keep students safe, and more are on the…
May 23, 2024
Youth entrepreneurship camp geared for Northwest Jax teens
Youth Exposure Inc. will hold an eight-week camp for children and teens between 10 and 19 years old.…
May 23, 2024
Christopher Bernier chosen as Duval Schools superintendent
The School Board said Bernier was the best choice to navigate Florida’s complex and sometimes politically charged education system.…
May 23, 2024
Chairman resigns from school tax oversight committee
Chair Donald Green suggested Duval Schools is blocking the committee from operating independently.…
May 23, 2024
Florida is kicking off another hurricane tax-free holiday
The tax holiday will run from June 1 to June 14. It is timed with the start of the six-month…