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Record holiday travel expected at Jacksonville’s airport
Travelers at Jacksonville International Airport can expect parking changes as a new garage is built.…
4 hours ago
Over neighbors’ objections, Allstate rezoning advances
More than two dozen people opposed plans to transform the former Allstate Campus into residential, office and retail space.…
8 hours ago
Clay County plans expanded animal shelter
The $21.5 million animal shelter will be built near Fleming Island. The current shelter in Green Cove Springs has outgrown…
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8 hours ago
Traffic riles residents near World Golf Village
Residents say the area around Bass Pro Shops, Costco, Buc-ee’s and other developments can’t handle more traffic.…
1 day ago
Nights of Lights will shine this weekend in St. Augustine
St. Augustine expects a tide of visitors as the popular Nights of Lights returns for the holidays.…
1 day ago
UF Health begins expansion of trauma center
The Leon L. Haley Jr. Emergency and Trauma Center is named for the late CEO of UF Health.…
1 day ago
Anchor Glass closing century-old bottle making plant
A total of 144 Anchor Glass employees will lose their jobs in Northwest Jacksonville.…
1 day ago
Florida will pay $725K in ‘Stop WOKE’ case
Florida has agreed to pay legal fees and costs for businesses that successfully challenged part of the “Stop WOKE Act.”…
2 days ago
More condos and apartments sought in Downtown Jax
The Downtown Investment Authority board has approved a new program designed to generate residential development in the heart of Downtown…
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2 days ago
Ex-Putnam teacher accused of lewd texts with student
Former teacher Robert Grady Bush Jr. is charged with soliciting or engaging in lewd conduct with a student. He has…
2 days ago
Walmart Supercenter planned on International Golf Parkway
The Walmart would add to an expansion of big-box stores near World Commerce Center in St. Augustine.…
3 days ago
Duval School Board’s rightward turn on display in sex ed, book discussions
Duval’s School Board now has a conservative majority, aligning with state and incoming federal officials, who prize “parental rights” and…
November 19, 2024
Congressman seeks shutdown of Baker County ICE center
Rep. Maxwell Frost says the ICE facility houses people in conditions “that no human should live in.”…
November 19, 2024
Audit finds no misspending during Deegan’s UK trip
After complaints from a City Council member, the Jacksonville Council Auditor’s Office reviewed the trip and found no violations.…
November 19, 2024
Allegiant Airlines announces 3 new flights from Jacksonville
Allegiant Airlines will add nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Akron-Canton, Des Moines and Grand Rapids.…
November 19, 2024
Florida pushes back in lawsuit over schoolbook removal
The state disputes that a state law regulating schoolbooks violates the First Amendment.…
November 19, 2024
Coldest temps of the season are headed our way this week
A strong cold front will bring temperaures in the 40s on Friday morning.…
November 19, 2024
Councilman wants to raise garbage fees in Jacksonville
City Councilman Matt Carlucci says the cost of garbage collection is twice as much as people pay.…
November 18, 2024
UNF men’s soccer returns to NCAA Tournament
The UNF Ospreys beat Central Arkansas Saturday night to earn their first NCAA Tournament berth in nine years.…
November 18, 2024
Coffee and croissants now on the menu at JTA hub in LaVilla
Cinotti’s Bakery & Sandwich Shop and Grounds of Grace have opened in JTA’s Regional Transportation Center.…
November 18, 2024
Florida commits more money to lure back tourists after storms
Visit Florida has added $1 million to a campaign to convince tourists that Florida is open for business.…
November 18, 2024
Cummer closes gardens after three hurricanes
The gardens suffered damage from three back-to-back hurricanes, most recently Milton.…
November 15, 2024
Jacksonville pushes for zero traffic deaths by 2035
A total of 508 people have died in traffic crashes in Jacksonville in the past three years. The city honored…
November 15, 2024
Recount confirms winner in Fernandina commission race
A recount determined that Genece Minshew defeated Vice Mayor David Sturges by 19 votes for the Fernandina Beach City Commission.…
November 15, 2024
Tropical Storm Sara unlikely to threaten Florida
The threat of Tropical Storm Sara appeared to dissipate in Florida on Friday, but heavy rain is possible around Wednesday.…
November 15, 2024
Bass Pro Shops prepares to open Nov. 20
A grand opening at Bass Pro Shops in St. Augustine will include music, celebrities and giveaways.…
November 14, 2024
Artists connect humanity to nature at Cummer
The environment under stress is featured in a new display at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.…
November 14, 2024
Tropical Storm Sara forms; effects on Florida uncertain
Tropical Storm Sara will be a slow-moving storm that will linger in the western Caribbean before emerging over the Gulf…
November 14, 2024
Shade is growing at Jacksonville’s bus stops
A pilot program will plant shade trees at six bus stops as part of the city’s resiliency plan.…
November 14, 2024
Mini Bar doughnut shop is closing its final location
The Mini Bar doughnut shop at 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. near Gate Parkway will close Nov. 24.…
November 14, 2024
Sun-Ray Cinema finds a new home in Tampa
Sun-Ray, an institution in Five Points, closed in July. It will open in Tampa on Dec. 11.…
November 14, 2024
Judge OKs settlement over Nassau schoolbook removals
School district officials agreed to return a number of removed schoolbooks to library shelves.…
November 13, 2024
New JWB program helps renters become homebuyers
JWB Real Estate Capital says 5,800 renters could earn equity toward a home purchase through its new HomeStep program.…
November 13, 2024
Duval Schools chief cleared on racial claim; commits to improve employee treatment
An investigation found the superintendent did not racially discriminate against an employee in Lee County.…
November 13, 2024
ARTS PICKS | Nov. 15-17
New art in San Marco, a Riverside storytelling competition, the Symphony’s Harry Potter era, and a family party at MOCA…
November 13, 2024
Florida’s Hispanic voters turned out for Donald Trump
Florida was the only state where a majority of Hispanic voters supported President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House.…
November 13, 2024
Jacksonville halts negotiations on Laura Street Trio
The city said it is terminating negotiations with developers and will refile a foreclosure lawsuit over the long-empty Laura Street…
November 13, 2024
St. Augustine settles on site for Anastasia Island fire station
The city says Anastasia Island is in dire need of a new fire station, but finding a site has taken…
November 13, 2024
Tropical Storm Sara likely to develop in Caribbean
A weather system in the Caribbean has a high chance of developing into Tropical Storm Sara and possibly into a…
November 13, 2024
Trump picks 2 Florida politicians for cabinet roles
President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly chosen Rep. Michael Waltz as national security adviser and Sen. Marco Rubio as secretary of…
November 12, 2024
Clay County leads state in removing schoolbooks
Clay County was responsible for 287 of more than 700 schoolbooks removed from classrooms and libraries statewide.…
November 12, 2024
Jacksonville seeks more beds to comply with homeless law
Jacksonville is seeking to add bed space at homeless shelters for people who are no longer allowed to sleep on…