March 5, 2024Security funding approved for Jewish day schoolsLegislation sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis would bolster security at a time of rising antisemitic incidents.…By News Service of Florida
March 5, 2024Residences possible at former Allstate campusA marketing brochure say the property, renamed The Pondry, “combines workspace, residential living and commerce in a one-of-a-kind mixed-use ecosystem.”…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 5, 2024Jacksonville creates dashboards to share data on permitting, animals and moreThe Mayor’s Transparency Dashboards show a variety of information about animal control, public works, permitting and the city’s children’s reading…By Dan Scanlan
March 5, 2024Low-income residents get help to reduce energy billsJacksonville has received a $845,350 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to conduct energy audits and make home improvements.…By Steven Ponson
March 5, 2024THE JAXSON | The madams of Jacksonville’s red light districtIn honor of Women’s History Month, here is a look at Jacksonville’s most well-known madams from LaVilla’s red light district…By Ennis Davis
March 5, 2024Appeals court rejects Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ restrictionsThe three-judge panel said restrictions on workplace training violate First Amendment rights.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
March 4, 2024Edward Waters president battles old HBCU perceptions as university growsFor Faison, outdated impressions of Edward Waters are especially irksome as he leads the university through historic firsts.…By Will Brown
March 4, 2024Sulzbacher launches catering service to benefit homelessThe service, called Inside the Box, will support Sulzbacher’s two kitchens and help people develop food service skills.…By Steven Ponson
March 4, 2024Judge won’t order special election for gerrymandered Duval School BoardSchool Board members Darryl Willie and Charlotte Joyce will keep their positions without a new election this year.…By Andrew Pantazi, The Tributary
March 4, 2024Dozier victims endured woeful abuse under Florida’s watchThe Legislature has approved restitution for men who were physically and sexually abused as boys while in state custody at…By Gina Jordan - WFSU
March 4, 2024JU law school obtains provisional accreditationAccreditation from the American Bar Association makes students eligible to take the bar exam.…By Dan Scanlan
March 4, 2024Charges dropped in death of St. Johns police sergeantThe case of an indigenous Guatemalan farmworker created a national uproar over claims of racial profiling by police.…By Wilkine Brutus - WLRN
March 4, 2024Historic Ferrari and curvaceous Delahaye win at The AmeliaThousands of people braved the threat of rain for the 29th iteration of The Amelia concours d’elegance.…By Dan Scanlan
March 1, 2024Improvements coming to bus stops in Northwest JacksonvilleThe Jacksonville Transportation Authority plans improved shelters, more lighting, bike racks and other improvements.…By Carter Mudgett
March 1, 2024New Ringhaver playground embraces all childrenThe renovated playground at Ringhaver Park was designed to be more inclusive for children with limited abilities.…By Steven Ponson
March 1, 2024House passes Palatka rep’s bill to lower gun-buying ageThe House passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Bobby Payne that would lower the minimum age to buy rifles and…By News Service of Florida
March 1, 2024Payday loans could get even more expensiveA pair of legislative bills would raise the scale of interest rates that payday lenders are allowed to charge borrowers.…By Gabriella Paul - WUSF
March 1, 2024Florida may ban heat protections for workersPending legislation would block local governments from guaranteeing outdoor workers access to shade, clean water, rest breaks and even heat…By Valerie Crowder
March 1, 2024Developer hopes to salvage core of burned Doro buildingRise: A Real Estate Company expects to hire a forensic engineer to determine whether the concrete garage and podium can…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 1, 2024Former lawmaker Betty Holzendorf dies at 84Holzendorf grew up in Jacksonville and served in the Florida House and Senate, where she was an advocate for education,…By Marilyn Vaca - News4Jax and Ariel Schiller - News4Jax
February 29, 2024Whiskey Jax closing in Atlantic BeachSunday will be the last day for the gastropub and live music venue. The location in the Baymeadows area will…By Steven Ponson
February 29, 2024Naval aviator takes the reins at NAS JacksonvilleExecutive Officer Capt. Greg deWindt took over command of the sprawling base on Roosevelt Boulevard after a ceremony Thursday. He…By Dan Scanlan
February 29, 2024ARTS PICKS | March 1-3Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday Steve Hackett plays…By Matthew Shaw
February 29, 2024Three Malayan tiger cubs ready for debut at zooThe cubs born at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in November will join their mother Friday in the Land of…By Steven Ponson