July 2, 2025 WHAT TO DO | Fernandina fireworks; Jax Zoo Tunes and Blooms; West City Sunday FundayFireworks in Fernandina, an evening of music at the Jax Zoo and a local-vendor market in West City St. Augustine…By Amy Garrett
July 2, 2025 Zunzibar seafood bar to replace Burrito Gallery in RiversideZunzibar describes itself as a “beachy sports bar” that serves sandwiches, wings, cocktails and frozen drinks.…By Jonathan Lundy - News4Jax
July 2, 2025 HiReformance pilates studio to open DowntownThe studio will occupy space on the ground floor of the historic Greenleaf & Crosby Building.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 2, 2025 2-way traffic is back on 2 Downtown streetsCity officials say the change on Adams and Forsyth streets will make them more friendly to pedestrians and businesses.…By Dan Scanlan
July 2, 2025 The Jaxson | One year of Cafe ResistanceRep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville, opened Cafe Resistance as a bookstore, coffee shop and community hub that highlights African American authors…By Jalicia Lewis
July 2, 2025 Authors seek to curb ‘summer slide’ as Duval gains in literacyThe 51 percent of Duval County third-grade students who scored a Level 3 or higher on the Florida Department of…By Will Brown
July 2, 2025 The story behind criminal charges at St. Augustine AirportThree elected members of the St. Johns Airport Authority Board have been charged with Sunshine Law violations.…By Noah Hertz
July 2, 2025 BIT OF JOY | Gelato JulyOne of our favorite Jacksonville traditions has returned for an 11th year: Gelato July at Peterbrooke! Every Wednesday in July,…By Heather Henderson
July 2, 2025 NOAA delays cutoff of data for hurricane forecastingMeteorologists and scientists warn of severe consequences when the satellite data ends July 31.…By Alexa St. John - Associated Press
July 1, 2025 DeSantis vetoes money to tear down the Rodman DamThe veto ended what appeared to be the most promising effort in years to remove the dam.…By Christopher Hong - The Tributary
July 1, 2025 ICE facility at Camp Blanding could house 2,000 detaineesThe facility would be the second in Florida. President Donald Trump toured the first facility Tuesday in the Everglades.…By Scott Johnson - News4Jax, Marcela Camargo - News4Jax, Adriana Gomez Licon - Associated Press and Will Weissert - Associated Press
July 1, 2025 Fireworks will fly all over the First CoastHere’s a wrap-up of some of the area’s major Independence Day events and fireworks displays.…By Dan Scanlan
July 1, 2025 BIT OF JOY | Jax students learn from local artistCathedral Arts Project students recently participated in an art workshop with artist Scotie Cousin.…By Heather Henderson
June 30, 2025 Percy Golden II named Jacksonville’s new fire chiefGolden, a 21-year veteran of the department, was selected from a field of 17 candidates.…By Dan Scanlan
June 30, 2025 Magic Beach Motel building gets a reprieve for nowPlans to demolish the 75-year-old building in Vilano Beach are off the table, but that could change in the next…By Noah Hertz
June 30, 2025 DeSantis signs tax cuts for businesses and shoppersGov. Ron DeSantis signed a package eliminateding a commercial-lease tax and providing several sales tax breaks.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
June 30, 2025 Gilchrist and Amy Berg give $50M to Mayo ClinicThe money will be used to accelerate global health care innovation.…By Max Marbut - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 30, 2025 Clay County deputy charged with sexual batteryRyan Perry was accused of inappropriately touch a woman who had called to report a theft.…By Erik Avanier - News4Jax
June 30, 2025 BIT OF JOY | New St. Augustine mural unveiledA new mural by recent Flagler College graduates Gem Hansen and Emily Lacour was unveiled last week at the St.…By Heather Henderson
June 30, 2025 Florida business leaders call for better math educationMany employers say it’s hard to find people with skills in critical thinking, data analysis and problem solving.…By Lily Belcher - WUSF
June 30, 2025 Tropical development possible heading into July 4th holidayThe National Hurricane Center says there’s a 20% chance of development over the next seven days.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
June 27, 2025 Teacher loses license after conviction for Disney exposureChristopher Allen-Black will serve 12 months’ probation for exposing himself at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort.…By Megan Mallicoat
June 27, 2025 Self-driving JTA vans hit the road MondayJacksonville’s autonomous people movers will begin passenger service Downtown after months of testing.…By Dan Scanlan
June 27, 2025 Brentwood residents seek to stop medical examiner’s officeThe Metro Gardens Neighborhood Association says the office threatens their health, safety and dignity.…By Dan Scanlan and Michelle Corum