April 30, 2024St. Augustine civil rights landmark wins $750,000 grantWade-ins at the St. Augustine Beach Hotel contributed to the passage of the national Civil Rights Act.…By Noah Hertz
April 30, 2024Corrections officer among 17 charged in Duval jail drug ringSheriff T.K. Waters said investigators got a tip that corrections officer Kobe Collett was smuggling drugs into the jail.…By Steven Ponson
April 30, 2024Jacksonville welcomes 40 new US citizensMore than 700 people watched as 40 people became American citizens during a naturalization ceremony at First Coast High School.…By Will Brown
April 30, 2024Rise plans to start rebuilding Doro apartments this summerThe CEO of Rise: A Real Estate Company said the goal is to start construction about Aug. 1 with an…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 30, 2024Students, sculpture and fun come together at the CummerThe Arts for All camp provides exceptional hands-on art experiences for students with differing abilities.…By Dan Scanlan
April 30, 2024UNF announces new fintech programsThe fintech programs will position students in one of Jacksonville’s most prominent economic sectors.…By Randy Roguski
April 30, 2024NAACP sets town hall meeting to discuss school closuresThe interim superintendent and School Board president will be at the town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the…By Jonathan Lundy - News4Jax
April 30, 2024Duval school district rebuffs pressure to end relationship with Jacksonville Public LibraryAmid the national “book ban” conversation, Duval school officials defended a longstanding connection with the Jacksonville Public Library.…By Carter Mudgett and Will Brown
April 30, 2024Wells Fargo Center is now called 1 IndependentNew owners are talking with two financial institutions about the name atop the building.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 30, 2024Duval Schools could cut 700 teachers and staffThe Duval Teachers Union will try to find positions for employees whose jobs are eliminated.…By Jenese Harris - News4Jax
April 30, 20242 from Jax among protesters arrested at UFNine pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested late Monday after occupying a campus plaza for days.…By Vivienne Serret - Fresh Take Florida
April 30, 2024Voter registration groups scale back after new restrictionsA state law that took effect last July increased fines for voter registration groups, and some elections offices say they’ve…By Valerie Crowder
April 30, 2024Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect WednesdayUntil the law changes, abortions are allowed in Florida up to 15 weeks. The change has people on both sides…By Regan McCarthy - WFSU
April 29, 2024New committee seeks answers on Downtown developmentJacksonville City Council President Ron Salem is creating a special committee to examine the work of the Downtown Investment Authority.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 29, 2024EV racers from Florida zip around FSCJ courseWith electric cars becoming more popular, automotive technology students race for fun and knowledge in the Electrathon of Florida.…By Dan Scanlan
April 29, 2024Beach renourishment begins along Duval shorelineThe beach restoration is the first in Duval County since 2019. The federal government pays the $32 million cost.…By Steven Ponson
April 29, 2024Cooper’s Hawk applies for permit in MandarinCooper’s Hawk opened its first Northeast Florida restaurant at The Markets at Town Center.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 29, 2024Tunis appears set to replace Panda House in RiversidePanda House has been in business 20 years but will close April 30 at Post and King streets.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 29, 2024Sea turtle nesting season begins this weekLocal governments and environmental agencies are asking people to take precautions so nesting turtles aren’t deterred.…By Noah Hertz
April 29, 2024Plant Vogtle Unit 4 goes online, providing power to JEAJEA says about 13% of its customers’ power is now supplied from Plant Vogtle’s Units 3 and 4 in Waynesboro,…By Dan Scanlan
April 29, 2024When private pilots falter, air controllers are saviors of skiesOn the ground, air traffic controllers are average people, exposed to the threat of emotional trauma in one of the…By Lauren Brensel - Fresh Take Florida
April 28, 2024SPORTS | Did Jaguars get better in the draft?The Jaguars’ draft looks good on one hand, but further inspection brings up some key questions.…By Cole Pepper
April 26, 2024Duval Schools apologizes for errors over arrested teacherThe district acknowledged that a teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts should have been removed his classroom immediately.…By Will Brown
April 26, 2024Ponte Vedra Concert Hall to close one year for renovationsWork will begin soon on $11 million worth of renovations that will enlarge the stage and seating.…By Noah Hertz