April 24, 2024
The smash-and-grab incidents caused about $29,000 in damage plus some stolen merchandise, police said.…
April 24, 2024
Roger Bansemer and Lynyrd Skynyrd join Florida Artists Hall of Fame
Bansemer is renowned for his public television series “Painting and Travel with Roger and Sarah Bansemer.” Skynyrd is known as…
April 24, 2024
Former Douglas Anderson teacher pleads guilty
Jeffrey Clayton admitted to touching a teenage student and uttering romantic feelings about her.…
April 24, 2024
Stadium deal could be ready by mid-May
City Council President Ron Salem says a series of public meeting then will be held to gather input on the…
April 24, 2024
Newfangled roundabout planned in Murray Hill
The Florida Department of Transportation plans an unusual bean-shaped roundabout with train tracks running through the middle of it.…
April 24, 2024
Fans urge Jacksonville council to preserve Sun-Ray Cinema
Sun-Ray is a tenant of the Five Points Theatre building, which is in line to be sold.…
April 24, 2024
ARTS PICKS | April 26-28
Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday OVERDU: The Art…
April 24, 2024
Qualifying period begins for Florida congressional races
A lawsuit over a North Florida congressional district continues to work its way through the courts.…
April 24, 2024
Controversial San Marco storage project gets City Council OK
The 10-story building will include affordable housing, retail and a self-storage element, much to the frustration of many residents.…
April 23, 2024
THE JAXSON | Neighborhoods: St. Nicholas
A virtual tour of one of Jacksonville’s oldest urban neighborhoods: St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas History Located across the river from…
April 23, 2024
Torch Run raises $3,300 for Special Olympics
The annual law enforcement run raised money for Special Olympics athletes who will compete at the state Summer Games in…
April 23, 2024
St. Augustine breathes life into neglected West City
The City of St. Augustine agreed April 22 to give some TLC to West City, a part of town that…
April 23, 2024
Jacksonville cop accused of crashing cruiser and fleeing
Officer John Burr was charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving injuries. He has resigned from the Jacksonville…
April 23, 2024
Battling hate crime: City leaders aim to triple penalties
New legislation in Jacksonville could triple fines and jail time for people who commit hate crimes.…
April 23, 2024
Jax dog shelter is desperate for foster homes
Animal Care and Protective Services needs foster homes for 60 dogs by Wednesday as repairs are made to the shelter’s…
April 23, 2024
Nonprofit may hold key to Duval literacy gaps
Students have improved their reading accuracy and comprehension after tutoring from READ USA, a literacy group based in Jacksonville.…
April 23, 2024
Six semifinalists picked for Duval Schools superintendent
Five men and one woman are semifinalists for superintendent of Duval County Public Schools.…
April 22, 2024
Video games could become a high school sport in Florida
The Florida High School Athletic Association is considering whether to sanction competitive video gaming, or esports, as an official sport.…
April 22, 2024
Mom’s emotional plea opens Victims’ Rights Week
Rose DeVoe spoke about her son’s slaying as Jacksonville kicked off events for Crime Victims’ Rights Week.…
April 22, 2024
That call you got from the IRS may be a scam
The number of impersonation scams reported in Florida has increased 84% per capita in five years, FBI data shows.…
April 22, 2024
SPORTS | Zeroing in on the Jaguars’ draft targets
Will there be a man-to-man cornerback available to the Jaguars if they stay at 17 to make their first-round selection?…
April 22, 2024
One-way Downtown streets returning to two-way traffic
Construction has begun to reconfigure Forsyth and Adams streets as they were decades ago.…
April 22, 2024
Why some retired Floridians are returning to work
Many seniors are finding they must work to keep up with inflation, house prices, insurance rates and home maintenance costs.…
April 21, 2024
One benefit of ‘attainable housing’ in St. Johns? Less traffic
High home prices are forcing St. Johns County workers to live further from where they work. That inflates traffic, experts…