June 20, 2025
A City Council bill would set aside $3 million to invest in a Jacksonville Affordable Housing Fund.…
June 20, 2025
How to cut your bills during the coming heat wave
The heat index could surpass 100 degrees over the next week, the National Weather Service says.…
June 20, 2025
Summer officially starts at 10:42 p.m. tonight
The summer solistice will occur tonight, and the hours of daylight will gradually shrink until Dec. 21.…
June 20, 2025
Marva Johnson approved as new FAMU president
The Board of Governors approved Johnson despite loud opposition from segments of the FAMU community.…
June 20, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Jax pie shop makes national top 10 list
Downtown pie shop Mixed Fillings ranks as one of the country’s best according to USA Today.…
June 20, 2025
Funding slashed for Florida land preservation program
Much of the money has been shifted to protect agricultural lands from development.…
June 18, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Drag Queen-a-Palooza; Duval Comic and Zine Fest; Juneteenth concert
A pride celebration in St. Augustine, small publishers’ fest in Downtown Jax and a Juneteenth chamber music concert at JU…
June 18, 2025
Three more books removed from St. Johns middle schools
After lobbying from two community members, the School Board restricted the books to older students.…
June 18, 2025
DIA board approves agreement with new CEO
Colin Tarbert, a longtime Baltimore development executive, will recieve annual compensation of $297,000.…
June 18, 2025
Dream Finders CEO in talks to buy Tampa Bay Rays
Patrick Zalupski is part of the potential buyers group, along with Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp owner Ken Babby.…
June 18, 2025
Fernandina Beach roils over plan for paid parking
Businesses say they’ll suffer, and residents fear the city’s small-town charm will disappear.…
June 18, 2025
Exotic-car dealership under investigation for fraud
Authorities in Jacksonville and New York are investigating the Karma Automotive dealership on Beach Boulevard.…
June 18, 2025
JU students and volunteers scan the sand for turtle nests
Jacksonville University is launching a Sea Turtle Program in conjunction the turtle patrol program in St. Johns County.…
June 18, 2025
Star students create app to empower teen mental health
Students from the I’m A Star Foundation created Empower Me, which includes daily affirmations and exercises.…
June 18, 2025
Danone unveils $65M expansion in Northwest Jax
The expansion will support the growth of Danone’s coffee and creamer products, including International Delight.…
June 18, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Wednesday night happenings
Enjoy your Wednesday night with these three local events.…
June 18, 2025
Electric Dough Pizza Co. opens at San Marco Theatre site
The restaurant, owned by chef Tom Gray, features his take on the Detroit-style pie along with a full menu.…
June 18, 2025
THE JAXSON | The historic coffee roasters of Jacksonville
Maxwell House was neither the first nor the only company to fill Jacksonville’s air with the fragrance of fresh-roasted beans.…
June 18, 2025
Judge finds attorney general in contempt on immigration
A federal judge ruled that Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier flouted her injunction against a new immigration law.…
June 17, 2025
Garbage fees may rise in St. Johns County
The County Commission is considering whether to raise fees by $80 this year plus additional increases over five years.…
June 17, 2025
Feeding Northeast Florida gets $750K grant
The grant is one of 13 awarded by Walmart and the Feeding America network.…
June 17, 2025
Green Cove mayor resigns, citing work obligations
Thomas Smith was serving his second term on the Green Cove Springs City Council.…
June 17, 2025
Q&A | Why Jax native Kevin Sack wrote about race, resistance and forgiveness
The Jacksonville Public Library will host Jacksonville native and Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Sack on Friday.…
June 17, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Studying sea turtles
Jacksonville University students will study sea turtles through a new partnership with the Mickler’s Landing Turtle Patrol.…