April 9, 2025
Two student teams from Jacksonville University are finalists in NASA’s Human Lander Challenge.…
April 8, 2025
Achievement unlocked: UNF esports arena gets $3M boost from city of Jacksonville
The city has awarded UNF’s esports arena project $3 million for the development of competitive video gaming facility in the…
April 8, 2025
THE JAXSON | Before and after: The S-Line Urban Greenway
S-Line Urban Greenway opened in 2008 as Jacksonville’s first dedicated urban multi-use trail. Here is a before-and-after look at the…
April 8, 2025
Mayor pledges to work with ICARE on affordable housing
Mayor Donna Deegan agreed to meet with ICARE to explore the possibility of an affordable housing trust fund.…
April 8, 2025
Cummer Museum’s CEO will retire May 1
Andrea Barnwell Brownlee will retire from the Cummer Museum of Arts & Gardens after almost five years at the helm.…
April 8, 2025
The evolution of St. Augustine’s dining scene
As St. Augustine’s fame grows, some restaurants are moving into downtown, but others are on the way out.…
April 8, 2025
Jacksonville’s first Mormon temple planned in Mandarin
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple will be built on a wooded site on Loretto Road.…
April 8, 2025
Publix to be demolished and rebuilt in Fernandina
A new, larger Publix will replace the store in the Island Walk Shopping Center.…
April 8, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Jax athlete reps the U.S.
Jacksonville native Avery Patterson is representing the country on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.…
April 7, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | When will I-10 widening finally be done?
FDOT has been working on the I-10 widening for almost five years. Why is it taking so long?…
April 7, 2025
Jax councilman wants state DOGE to audit city’s finances
City Council member Terrance Freeman has filed legislation volunteering the city for a state DOGE audit.…
April 7, 2025
Jacksonville on the hook for $74M in developer incentives
Jacksonville City Council member Will Lahnen refers to the city’s commitments as the “cash incentive cliff.” …
April 7, 2025
Ecumenical services council expands to help more people
The Downtown Ecumenical Services Council is moving to larger offices less than a mile away.…
April 7, 2025
Jacksonville Arboretum unveils next phase of development
A children’s garden will be the first part of a new master plan to give the Jacksonville Arboretum a botanical…
April 7, 2025
Cooler weather is coming; will it be our last cold front?
As April progresses, cold fronts will become more scarce and we will slowly say goodbye to Florida’s dry season.…
April 7, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Haiku contest winners
The St. Johns Cultural Council announced the winners of its 5th annual Haiku Contest.…
April 6, 2025
CRITIC’S NOTEBOOK | St. Augustine restaurant and bar scene
These were the standouts from food writer Hanna Raskin’s visits to St. Augustine.…
April 4, 2025
Two Jax lawmakers square off on immigration law
City Council members Nick Howland and Jimmy Peluso debated the new immigration law Friday on the Florida Roundup.…
April 4, 2025
St. Johns superintendent warns against ending property taxes
Superintendent Tim Forson says a proposal to eliminate property taxes would be “very,very tough” for public schools.…
April 4, 2025
More development planned in Downtown Jacksonville
Downtown could add affordable housing in the Cathedral District and retail and a restaurant in Brooklyn.…
April 4, 2025
Public outcry sinks Water Lily plan in St. Johns County
The Water Lily development would bring up to 3,000 homes to a largely agricultural area.…
April 4, 2025
Student-built electric race cars will square off at FSCJ
Drivers in 160-pound race cars will compete in the Electrathon racing series on Saturday at FSCJ Downtown.…
April 4, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Sea turtles released
Five rehabilitated sea turtles were released at Little Talbot Island this week.…
April 3, 2025
Hurricane season could be busier than usual (again)
Colorado State University is foreasting 17 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes.…