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November 9, 2025
Jax City Council to consider emergency aid as food banks see surge in demand
The Jacksonville City Council is expected to consider emergency legislation this week that would devote local dollars to help fill…
November 5, 2025
Jaxsons face food decisions amid SNAP reductions
The Duval Care Coalition connects people affected by SNAP reductions with organizations that provide food.…
October 22, 2025
Saralyn Grass dismissed as CEO of Kids Hope Alliance
Grass had faced questions about whether her private consulting business conflicted with the Kids Hope Alliance.…
October 22, 2025
Parking issue heads to the ballot in Fernandina Beach
City commissioners declined to kill a plan for paid parking downtown. Instead, voters will decide next year.…
October 21, 2025
St. Johns County will not join lawsuit over development law
More than 20 municipalities are suing Florida over a new law that restricts local development.…
October 17, 2025
Palatka officials continue to discuss embattled city manager
City commissioners will meet again Monday to consider complaints about City Manager Marcia Carty.…
October 16, 2025
Unusual roundabout opens after 4 months in Murray Hill
FDOT says the roundabout at Post Street and Old Roosevelt Boulevard will alleviate traffic congestion.…
October 15, 2025
Judge blocks donation of Miami land for Trump library
A Miami activist sued after Miami Dade College donated downtown land to the state.…
October 9, 2025
Florida growth law draws another legal challenge
The new law temporarily prohibits changes in growth plans, including one in St. Johns County.…
October 8, 2025
State development law hits home in St. Johns County
A new law in Florida limits how local governments can respond to development after hurrricanes.…
October 6, 2025
Jacksonville unveils affordable homes in historic Durkeeville
The Durkeeville homes were officially opened Monday, one step toward more affordable housing.…
April 25, 2024
St. Johns invites residents to learn about local government
The county is starting SJC 101, a citizen’s academy to educate people about how their government works.…
March 5, 2024
St. Johns Commission OKs divisive waterfront trail
The commission approved a roughly $1.8 million bid to construct the 8-foot-wide trail connecting two boat ramps on Shore Drive…
January 31, 2024
OPINION | Talking back to your betters: The difficulty of commenting at Council, School Board meetings
City Council needs to stop shielding its members from direct criticism. It also needs to provide more opportunities to receive…
January 31, 2024
Jacksonville’s trans community fears new driver’s license rule
Florida is mandating that the gender listed on a driver’s license must match a person’s sex at birth.…
January 31, 2024
Demolition permit set for burned-out apartments
The city says demolition will occur “as switly as possible” at Rise Doro apartments Downtown.…
January 31, 2024
Jax Beach services returning after ‘cybersecurity event’
Jacksonville Beach has released few details about why its information systems collapsed, but staff are restoring systems as quickly as…