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St. Augustine man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial
The 37-year-old man scattered leaflets promulgating anti-government theories and then doused himself with an accelerant.…
2 hours ago
Florida kids may qualify for free swimming lessons
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill creating a swimming lesson voucher program. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Travis Hutson…
2 hours ago
Ex-cop in sex case now faces federal charge
Josue Garriga III, a former officer at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, is accused of using a cellphone to coerce a…
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6 hours ago
Black history museum backers escape bus fire on I-10
No one was seriously hurt as the group headed to Tallahassee to lobby for a Florida Museum of Black History…
6 hours ago
Plans for animal processing plant withdrawn
Prestige Properties withdrew the application after dozens of residents in Northwest Jacksonville voiced opposition to the project.…
6 hours ago
Costco wants to add fuel pumps at Town Center store
The members-only club is proposing 12 fuel pumps with 24 fueling stations at 4901 Gate Parkway.…
6 hours ago
Publix redoing stores around Jacksonville
Publix Super Markets Inc. regularly renovates and rebuilds its stores. Here are two projects in the works in Jacksonville.…
7 hours ago
Photography couple earns Miss Aggie award in Mandarin
The award, named after one-time Postmistress Agnes Grace Jones, will honor photographers Olis and Jo Garber for their contributions to…
8 hours ago
Politifact FL: Migrants were not secretly flown to Florida with taxpayer money
A parole program for migrants from Latin American countries has been the target of misinformation online.…
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1 day ago
Soccer group considers Sears site at Regency for stadium
Sporting Club Jacksonville wants to acquire the closed Sears property for a new professional soccer operation.…
1 day ago
Hundreds of kittens land at Jax Humane Society
The Jacksonville Humane Society is asking for the public’s help after an influx of kittens in the past month.…
1 day ago
DeSantis signs bill allowing chaplains in public schools
Parental pemission will be required for children to participate in counseling by volunteer chaplains.…
1 day ago
Douglas Anderson teacher accused of indecent exposure
Chris Allen-Black, an algebra teacher, was arrested in Orange County on the misdemeanor charge.…
1 day ago
Public offers suggestions to ‘reimagine’ Metro Park
The city is seeking suggestions on how to develop the riverfront park into a “part of the everyday experience.”…
1 day ago
Berkman II auction may be back on
A judge this week dismissed a bankruptcy filed by the Berkman’s former developer, which clears the way for the auction…
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Classic motorcycle show rolls to new site at car museum
The 24th annual Riding Into History Motorcycle Concours is set for Saturday at the Classic Car Museum of St Augustine.…
1 day ago
Home prices in Jacksonville doubled in just 7.9 years
Home prices have skyrocketed across the country lately, and a study by Point2 looked at where prices doubled the fastest. If you have…
2 days ago
Freed Jacksonville man sues after 44 years in prison
Willie Williams filed a civil rights lawsuit Wednesday against the city of Jacksonville, Duval County and detectives from the Jacksonville…
2 days ago
More families desperate for food than during the pandemic
Feeding Northeast Florida says it is distributing 17% more food now than during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
2 days ago
DeSantis signs bill for anti-communism lessons in schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a measure that will lead to the history of communism being taught in grades…
2 days ago
Sargassum buries beaches and threatens tourism
Deep piles of sargassum, normally stuck out in the Atlantic Ocean, are finding a way to foul many Florida beaches…
2 days ago
#AskJAXTDY l Riverfront Plaza design questions
We answer: Where will people park at Riverfront Plaza? & Will the park will be built on a concrete platform?…
2 days ago
New college survey probes students’ political views
The voluntary survey is loaded with ideological political questions, including: Is it hard to be friends with people who voted…
2 days ago
Building owner responds to Sun-Ray Cinema rumors
Rumors spread on social media this week about the possible sale and demolition of the Sun-Ray Cinema building.…
2 days ago
Oceanway waits for decision on proposed Chick-fil-A
A new traffic study caught people by surprise, and a public hearing was pushed back to June 4.…
3 days ago
Southbank self storage, affordable housing plan wins over zoning committee
City Council members on the Land Use and Zoning Committee meeting on Tuesday narrowly endorsed a rezoning request that could…
3 days ago
Duval parents plead to keep their schools open
Nearly a dozen parents spoke to the School Board on Tuesday, but school officials stressed again that no decisions are…
April 16, 2024
St. Johns County ranks first for Black history museum
The county is among four finalists statewide for the new museum and will present its case to a state task…
April 16, 2024
St. Johns County needs four new fire stations
County commissioners approved plans Tuesday to build four new fire stations and other public safety buildings.…
April 16, 2024
DeSantis returns to Jax to sign limits on textbook challenges
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will limit challenges to schoolbooks and ease the process for charter schools to…
April 16, 2024
St. Johns County to buy World Golf Village property
The St. Johns County Commmission voted to buy a chunk of World Golf Village for $5.5 million, but plans for…
April 16, 2024
Beaches leaders fight to preserve schools
Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach city councils voted to oppose the closure or consolidation of schools in their communities.…
April 16, 2024
#AskJAXTDY l Will a remodeled stadium be climate-friendly?
Both the Jaguars and the city have publicly pledged to include green initiatives and resiliency efforts into their agreement to…
April 16, 2024
Gunfire hits school bus carrying children in Hogan’s Creek
The school bus apparently got caught in the crossfire of a gun battle near UF Jacksonville. No children were hurt.…
April 16, 2024
Buildings will rise soon at RiversEdge on Southbank
RiversEdge: Life on the St. Johns will include townhouses, retail, restaurants, office space, a hotel, a public marina and park…
April 16, 2024
Former VyStar headquarters will become charter school
IDEA Public Schools says the elementary school will open in August 2025, the third IDEA school in Jacksonville.…
April 15, 2024
Interim CEO appointed to replace departing Jay Stowe
JEA veteran Vickie Cavey was appointed as interim CEO after Jay Stowe resigned in a “mutual decision” with the Board…
April 15, 2024
Education chief visits Raines to tout Bright Futures scholarships
Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. wants to ensure that students know their options for attending college.…
April 15, 2024
FSCJ gets $1.5 million to train people with unique abilities
The grant will fund a multiyear program to educate students with unique abilities and match them with jobs in Jacksonville.…
April 15, 2024
St. Johns County considers buying World Golf Village
The County Commission on Tuesday will discuss a $5.5 million plan to buy the majority of the property.…
April 15, 2024
Laura Street Trio project still has a chance
A Downtown Investment Authority committee opted not to recommend closing the door on conversations with the developer.…
April 12, 2024
St. Johns County residents pick up pieces after tornado
A 100-mph tornado blew through two neighborhoods Thursday, damaging roofs, window and trees.…