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Unemployment in Jacksonville is highest since pandemic
Unemployment in the Jacksonville metro area rose from 4.7% in December to 5.2% in January.…
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Florida’s attorney general launches probe into OpenAI
Attorney General James Uthmeier noted suspected harms that AI products cause to minors.…
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The Merrydelle: Historic Ambassador Hotel renamed under Marriott brand
The announcement comes as the city’s design review board gives Hotel Merrydelle its final approval to proceed.…
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Associate medical examiner on leave over social media post
Associate Duval County Medical Examiner Bob Pfalzgraf made a post that appeared to be about Donald Trump.…
23 hours ago
3 more Jacksonville cops accused of faking overtime
The three officers filed more than $33,000 in false overtime claims, the sheriff said. Another officer was arrested in February.…
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Latest hurricane forecast predicts below-normal year
Colorado State University expects below-normal hurricane activity due to a likely transition into an El Niño.…
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Construction coming soon on Southbank residential tower
Mayor Donna Degan says the Related Group will break ground next month at the former River City Brewery site.…
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Another Duval school bus crashes on trip to the zoo
No one on the school bus was seriously hurt, but eight students were checked out at a hospital.…
2 days ago
Duval Schools students get longer Thanksgiving break
The School Board voted to give students and teachers the whole week off at Thanksgiving this fall.…
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St. Augustine Beach considers term limits for commissioners
Voters will decide in November if St. Augustine Beach’s city commissioners should have term limits.…
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#AskJAXTDY | Are golf courses restricted from watering during drought?
Northeast Florida residents are subject to water restrictions, but what about heavy water users like golf courses?…
3 days ago
Friday is deadline to give your views on Skyway options
JTA is considering five Skyway options and wants to know which ones the public prefers.…
April 7, 2026
Trasca & Co Eatery closing in Ponte Vedra Beach
Owner Sara Frasca says she’s closing Trasca & Co Eatery to focus on her consulting business, Point NorthEast.…
April 7, 2026
Family demands records in Duval County jail death
The family of food truck owner Charles Faggart filed a court complaint exactly one year after his death in jail.…
April 7, 2026
School bus cameras failed in Miami. Now they’re in Duval.
Countless drivers in Miami-Dade County were cited for passing school buses when they actually didn’t.…
April 6, 2026
Two JEA board positions on hold during investigations
Chris Miller, chair of City Council’s Rules Committee, says he wants more clarity from the investigations before proceeding.…
April 6, 2026
Flagler archaeology students dig into St. Augustine artifacts
Archaeology students are studying artifacts found during a recent dig at the St. Augustine Lighthouse.…
April 6, 2026
Drought leaves Jacksonville 10 inches short on rainfall
Temperatures remain high as the drought worsens across the Southeast, including North Florida.…
April 3, 2026
Attorney Ben Crump protests 2 violent arrests in Jacksonville
Crump demanded an investigation into the arrests of two Black men by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.…
April 3, 2026
Jacksonville Public Education Fund examines early literacy
JPEF identified nine practices it believes will contribute to improved literacy in Duval County.…
April 3, 2026
New student art alliance will oversee Deck the Chairs
Deck the Chairs seeks to create more youth-oriented art opportunities throughout the year.…
April 3, 2026
Autonomous vehicles could expand around Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is considering a pilot program to retrofit buses with autonomous technology.…
April 3, 2026
Overseas flights: Where might you go from Jax?
A consultant has identified five cities where Jacksonville should consider international flights.…
April 3, 2026
Florida can fund religious schools, attorney general says
The move raises the possibility of religious charter schools and state-funded scholarships for religious universities.…
April 3, 2026
How a cold front could affect Easter sunrise services
Fog is possible for Easter Sunday, and some areas could receive rain. Temperatures should be mild.…
April 2, 2026
BestBet sued over treatment of pregnant employees
The EEOC sued BestBet Jacksonville, claiming the business forced two pregnant employees to quit their jobs.…
April 2, 2026
State approves conservation deal in Putnam County
The Putnam deal will prevent development on cattle and timber land near Etoniah Creek State Forest.…
April 2, 2026
4 kindergarteners hurt when truck hits school bus
The school bus was taking students from San Pablo Elementary School to the Jacksonville zoo.…
April 2, 2026
JEA customers could pay higher rates by year’s end
The city-owned utility will hold a rate workshop in April and could have a hearing in June on possible hikes.…
April 2, 2026
58th Mandarin Art Festival returns for Easter weekend
More than 100 artists will vie for awards at Jacksonville’s longest-running art festival.…
April 2, 2026
More Buckman Bridge closures planned this weekend
Two of four lanes will close starting Friday night, but in the opposite direction of past weeks.…
April 2, 2026
Hotel and convention center proposed at Ford on Bay
Corner Lot and Aspect Holdings propose a hotel, convention center and office space at the former Duval courthouse site.…
April 2, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Evening hike; Easter parade; Mandarin Art Festival
A hike on Fort George Island, an Easter weekend tradition in St. Augustine, and the Mandarin Art Festival are What…
April 1, 2026
Duval included in challenge to new Florida voting law
The ACLU is suing the state over a law requiring proof of citizenship to cast a ballot.…
April 1, 2026
Matthew Gilbert Middle dedicates track to Bob Hayes
Bob Hayes’ incomparable athletic achievements have elevated Jacksonville for more than 60 years.…
April 1, 2026
Activists fight for cat colonies in St. Johns County
Activists want the county to create a policy to neuter or spay unowned cats and return them to their surroundings.…
April 1, 2026
Some Duval students spend time learning outdoors
Three schools are part of a pilot program to balance computer-heavy days with outdoors lessons.…
April 1, 2026
Countdown is on for Artemis II launch to the moon
A two-hour launch window will open at 6:24 p.m. Wednesday for the manned Artemis II mission.…
April 1, 2026
Jaguars will play home games in Orlando in 2027
NFL owners agreed for the Jaguars to play at Camping World Stadium while EverBank Stadium is renovated.…
March 31, 2026
Low water pressure: The drought’s effects trickle on
JEA officials are warning customers about possible intermittent water pressure as the drought pushes demand.…
March 31, 2026
Bring patience and sunscreen: It’s fair time in Clay County
An estimated 100,000 people are possible at the 40th Clay County Agricultural Fair. Traffic could be a challenge.…
March 31, 2026
New school bus cameras will nab drivers running stop signs
Cameras on all Duval County school buses will record drivers who pass illegally. Violators will be fined $225.…