April 14, 2025
A report details a struggle and medical emergency that ultimately led to the death of inmate Charles Faggart.…
April 14, 2025
Judge faults state in manatee deaths and calls for protections
The judge said the state has violated the federal Endangered Species Act by failing to regulate wastewaster discharges properly.…
April 14, 2025
Florida House seeks records on state agency spending
The GOP-led House is seeking a broard array of documents regarding spending by the DeSantis administration.…
April 14, 2025
Jacksonville planning director resigns at mayor’s request
R. Brett James says he was given no details about why the administration sought his resignation.…
April 14, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Spoonbill spotting
This one’s for the bird enthusiasts. Audubon’s Everglades Science Center team is asking for help identifying banded Roseate Spoonbills that…
April 13, 2025
OPINION | In defense of Jacksonville City Council leadership elections
A counterpoint to City Council member Michael Boylan’s proposal to have at-large members rotate into council leadership.…
April 11, 2025
Jacksonville tests artificial intelligence in city budget process
Jacksonville is one of the first cities in the country to use artificial intelligence to help draft a budget.…
April 11, 2025
Regency mall’s new owner settles code compliance fines
Blackwater Regency LLC signed five settlement agreements with the city to settle the fines.…
April 11, 2025
Senate president unveils compromise on tax relief
The compromise would make some clothes and shoes tax-free and would study whether to eliminate property taxes.…
April 11, 2025
St. Johns Schools narrows superintendent search to 10
The school district received 26 applications for the superintendent’s job and narrowed the field to 10 semifinalists.…
April 11, 2025
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Hurricane predictions vs. reality
Comparing Colorado State University’s April hurricane season predictions with the actual number of storms each year.…
April 10, 2025
Inmate dies of severe injuries suffered in Duval jail
Nine jail officers were suspended in an incident involving inmate Charles Faggart. The Sheriff’s Office has not explained what happened.…
April 10, 2025
How OysterFest restores Trout and Ribault rivers
OysterFest is a community festival spotlighting an oft-neglected tributary of the St. Johns River.…
April 10, 2025
Fernandina church secretary accused of embezzling $500K
Police say Melissa Ganey English took money from Amelia Baptist Church for concerts, cruises, hotels and more.…
April 10, 2025
Senate approves Black history museum in St. Johns County
A House bill regarding the Black history museum has not moved through committees.…
April 10, 2025
Developer closes on purchase of Regency Square Mall
Blackwater Development plans a mixed-use development on the site of the mostly vacant mall.…
April 10, 2025
Legislature integrates Gulf of America into schools and laws
Here’s how your legislators voted on two Gulf of America bills.…
April 10, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Student entrepreneur
A student from First Coast High School won a Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge with his snack company.…
April 9, 2025
School districts beg Florida lawmakers not to slash bonuses for accelerated students
Florida’s education funding could cost local districts millions if incentives for accelerated programs are reduced.…
April 9, 2025
NIH cutbacks stifle research at Florida’s universities
Florida A&M, the state’s only public historically Black university, will lose funding for cancer research.…
April 9, 2025
WHAT TO DO | St. Augustine PoetFest; UniverSoul Circus; Shannon and the Clams
Poetry in St. Augustine, a multicultural circus in Jacksonville and the music of Shannon and the Clams are What to…
April 9, 2025
Duval inmate severely injured; 9 officers suspended
The Sheriff’s Office released no information about how the inmate was hurt. He remains hospitalized.…
April 9, 2025
State attorney subpoenas St. Johns Airport Authority
The subpoenas seek information about a variety of Airport Authority operations and top-level administrators.…
April 9, 2025
Universities face sweeping audits under Florida DOGE
The state DOGE has demanded that universities turn over a vast set of documents regarding staffing, research and grants.…