February 12, 2026
County officials say a decision will come soon on the future of the controversial Shore Drive project.…
February 12, 2026
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Affording housing in Jacksonville
More than half of the renting households in the Jax Metro Area spend more than 30% of their monthly income…
February 12, 2026
Flamingo floated again as Florida’s state bird
The Legislature has considered anointing the flamingo as the state bird for several years. Opposition seems less this year.…
February 12, 2026
Local governments could be forced to end DEI programs
A bill moving through the Legislature would prohibit municipalities from funding or supporting DEI.…
February 12, 2026
Panhandling law won’t be enforced in St. Johns County
The decision came after two civil rights organizations settled a lawsuit over the panhandling ordinance.…
February 12, 2026
WHAT TO DO | ‘Alice by Heart,’ ‘Princess Bride’ in the park; Midnight Moon Galentine’s Day
A rock musical in Arlington; a movie date night on the Downtown waterfront;, and a celebration of sisterhood in St.…
February 11, 2026
Ocklawaha River restoration gains steam in Legislature
This is the closest that advocates of draining the Rodman Reservoir and restoring the river have been to gaining Tallahassee’s…
February 11, 2026
House revives effort to protect monuments and statues
Critics contend the effort is primarily directed at preserving monuments supporting the Confederacy.…
February 11, 2026
Daimler Coaches opens U.S. headquarters in Jacksonville
The Daimler facility will handle inspection, training, delivery, repair and service for the giant motor coaches.…
February 11, 2026
Duval and Baker residents asked to conserve water
The St. Johns River Water Management District ordered residents to avoid “wasteful and unnecessary water use.”…
February 11, 2026
Ramada could become affordable housing for vets
A nonprofit from New York has plans to convert the Ramada by Wyndham on Baymeadows Road.…
February 11, 2026
House panel passes ‘Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance’
Opponents like Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville argued that the Kirk tribute would insult Black people.…
February 11, 2026
THE JAXSON | 11 Black cultural heritage sites to visit in Jacksonville
In honor of Black History Month, here are 11 historic Black cultural heritage destinations in Jacksonville to visit.…
February 10, 2026
Sheriff’s Office works to curtail motorcycle deaths
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is promoting its motorcycle safety program after five deaths already this year.…
February 10, 2026
Nights of Lights judged a success, but cost still a concern
City officials think they solved several problems with Nights of Lights, but more work remains.…
February 10, 2026
Baptist Health teams up with Brooks to add rehab unit
Baptist Health will build its first inpatient rehabilitation center at its San Marco campus. Brooks Rehabilitation will run it.…
February 9, 2026
Teachers’ union leaders sentenced to prison for stealing $2.5M
The two former Duval County teachers’ union officers who together embezzled more than $2.5 million were sentenced Monday to prison.…
February 9, 2026
State subpoenas Jacksonville over immigration enforcement
The Deegan administration says it will comply with the immigration probe and is confident the city “acted lawfully.”…
February 9, 2026
EverBank seeks $10M to keep headquarters Downtown
EverBank wants taxpayer incentives to make up for the cost of operating Downtown instead of the suburbs.…
February 9, 2026
2 Publix in Northeast Florida will include wine bars
Publix Pours will sell beer and wine, smoothies and expanded deli menus in Silverleaf and Fernandina Beach.…
February 9, 2026
BIT OF JOY | Book-inspired ice cream
Mayday Ice Cream and the St. Johns County Public Library created a special ice cream flavor for Library Lovers’ Month.…
February 6, 2026
Strong winds and dry air bring wildfire warnings
Wildfire alerts — known as “red flag warnings” — are in effect from east-central Florida to the First Coast.…
February 6, 2026
Lawsuit challenges special session for redistricting
Voting rights advocates say Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn’t have the authority to call a special session on redistricting.…
February 6, 2026
Parents insist ICE is watching schools; superintendent says no
A Jacksonville parents group says at least 40 children are not attending school because of ICE activity.…