February 7, 2025
Jail inmate Dexter Barry never received the medication he needed after a heart transplant. He died a few days later.…
February 7, 2025
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Spending Florida’s money
What’s in Gov. DeSantis’ proposed budget, plus a look at how past final state budgets have compared to the governor’s…
February 7, 2025
Southwest and Breeze add flights at Jacksonville airport
Southwest is adding a flight to Austin, Texas, and Breeze has begun flying to New Haven, Connecticut.…
February 7, 2025
BIT OF JOY | VyStar Foundation grant winners
Five Northeast Florida organizations have scored grants from the VyStar Foundation, which awarded a total of $202,621 to 11 youth-focused nonprofits. The…
February 6, 2025
JAXPORT leaders project confidence amid tariff, Panama Canal uncertainty
Business diversity and investments in infrastructure are keeping officials optimistic at JAXPORT, Florida’s largest port by container volume.…
February 6, 2025
Couple sues after Sea-Doo pontoon flips on toddler
Fifteen-month-old Vianca Grullon was trapped under the Sea-Doo Switch after it flipped on Black Creek.…
February 6, 2025
Planned walking trail suddenly dead in St. Johns County
The trail south of St. Augustine died this week, a year after county commissioners approved the very same plans. …
February 6, 2025
Trash fee increase still uncertain despite mayor’s support
Mayor Donna Deegan says she supports increasing the fee to cover the costs of collecting trash.…
February 6, 2025
February’s rapid warmup could bring an early spring
For the next few weeks, expect warmer temperatures and drier weather across Florida.…
February 6, 2025
Fernandina Beach rejects bioethanol plant
The plant proposed by Rayonier Advanced Materials had met significant community pushback.…
February 6, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Get married on Valentine’s Day
Sure, you could celebrate Valentine’s Day by going out to dinner, or you could make it truly unforgettable by getting…
February 6, 2025
Jags hire new offensive coordinator from Vikings
The Jaguars’ new offensive coordinator is Grant Udinski, who was assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach in Minnesota.…
February 6, 2025
Star witness recants testimony in Bridegan murder case
Henry Tennon stated during a court hearing that he wanted to recant his testimony in the high-profile slaying of Jared…
February 5, 2025
Duval school officials respond to fears over federal immigration rules
ICE agents have not come to local schools, but local officials are thinking about how to respond.…
February 5, 2025
Historic Mayport lighthouse may get a new home
The Mayport Lighthouse Association wants to move the 166-year-old lighthouse from the naval base to Mayport Village.…
February 5, 2025
Pediatric center coming to palliative care facility
Community Hospice & Palliative Care has begun construction of the Dorion Family Pediatric Center in Mandarin.…
February 5, 2025
ARTS PICKS | Feb. 7-9
3 things to see this weekend: A new painting exhibit at MOCA, a dance world premiere in Jax Beach, and…
February 5, 2025
Main Street program sparks historic Eastside corridor
Florida Avenue Main Street aims to transform A. Philip Randolph Boulevard into a bustling business district.…
February 5, 2025
Higher trash fees headed for final City Council vote
Three of four City Council committees voted in favor of the proposed increase.…
February 5, 2025
Gateway Jax takes step toward expanding into Springfield
A City Council committee approved legislation to facilitate a mixed-use development on North Main Street.…
February 5, 2025
Data breach exposes student data in St. Johns County
The breach at PowerSchool, an educational service company, included students’ names, contact information and dates of birth.…
February 5, 2025
BIT OF JOY | 1,000 pounds of trash cleaned up
Volunteers managed to clean up more than 1,000 pounds of garbage across eight spots in St. Johns County as part…
February 4, 2025
USS Orleck’s new interactive displays re-create life at sea
An extensive display of artifacts and information about Jacksonville’s museum ship will be unveiled Saturday.…
February 4, 2025
Judge throws out schoolbook challenge from St. Johns moms
Three moms, including two from St. Johns County, argued that Florida’s policies on schoolbook removals are unfair. …