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UNF suspends Chi Phi fraternity over hazing incidents
UNF said an investigation of the fraternity found people posing nude, getting sprayed with a hose and using drugs.
Habitat St. Johns seeks owners for income-restricted homes
Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County is seeking homeowners in Volusia Woods, the organization’s newest neighborhood.
With chances to make history, Black churches mobilize Northeast Florida voters
Black churches in Northeast Florida are mobilizing their members with Souls to the Polls campaigns to promote early voting.
Metal detectors coming to Duval elementary schools
Principals will notify families when it's time for their school to get the weapons detection system.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. touts dietary guidelines with Northeast Florida healthcare leaders
HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. visited Orange Park to discuss nutrition initiatives with Jacksonville area healthcare executives.
City board endorses $49M incentive for Fleet Landing proposal in Brooklyn
The Downtown Investment Authority advanced the proposed property tax refund for the 31-story tower to City Council.
Albritton latest GOP senator to balk at Amendment 3
The Florida Senate president says Amendment 3 would impair small towns' and counties' ability to provide services.
WHAT TO DO | ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’; Blues Fest; ‘Carrie: The Musical’
A family-friendly movie night in Riverside, a blues fest in St. Augustine and "Carrie: The Musical" in Arlington are What to Do in the Jacksonville area this weekend.
Bestselling author Madeline Martin on St. Augustine, writing and black cats
St. Augustine-based bestselling author Madeline Martin talks about the reality that grounds her popular fiction.
Judge dismisses felony charge in St. Johns County voter guide case
The charge was filed against political consultant Brianna Jordan, one of five people accused of distributing a fake voter guide.
St. Johns County OKs more development on farmland
Development is coming to nearly 250 acres of farmland designated as "agricultural enclaves."
THE JAXSON | The Boo Hag: A ghost story from 1930s Jacksonville
A Jacksonville family’s terrifying encounter with a life-draining witch from Gullah Geechee lore: the boo hag.
Community market coming soon to Union Terminal Warehouse
The monthly market will feature food, arts and crafts at the revamped building near EverBank Stadium.
Races for governor and senator tight as election nears, UNF poll finds
A new poll from UNF's Public Opinion Research Lab shows close races for governor and U.S. Senate.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shows off new headquarters in Brooklyn
Most operations have moved from the old Bay Street headquarters to the rebadged Florida Blue building in Brooklyn.
St. Johns County will remove Flock cameras from county roads
County commissioners narrowly agreed to remove about 45 Flock cameras along county rights of way.
Housing board scraps executive bonuses as financial questions mount
Jacksonville's Housing Authority board rejected a new bonus structure that would have enriched the CEO.
Oak Steakhouse Downtown considered for $400K in incentives
The Downtown Investment Authority board will consider incentives for the steakhouse planned in The Greenleaf building.
Nor’easter-like conditions could cause flooding along Florida coast
Portions of the St. Johns River may approach flood stage as a result of a coastal storm in the Atlantic.
The Amendment 3 dilemma: Cut taxes or cut services?
Amendment 3 could save homeowners thousands of dollars per year. It also could force cities and counties to cut services.
Cathedral Arts Project will expand arts education through its largest federal grant
Cathedral Arts Project says the grant will allow ideas formed in Jacksonville to be shared across the country.
Northbank senior tower considered for $49.27M in tax rebates
The refund on Fleet Landing's tower requires approval from the Downtown Investment Authority and City Council.
Fletcher coach removed as district investigates behavior by student-athletes
Duval Schools says it received reports of "unsupervised and inappropriate behavior" among student-athletes.
Florida’s extreme drought improves dramatically in one week
The Sunshine State is on track to reduce the drought as we finish the rainy season this month.
City auditors reveal years of questionable budgeting practices at JTA
Auditors said JTA's financial crisis may have been building for years, even as the agency reported a stable picture.
Founders of The District restaurant plan another spot next door
The new fine-dining restaurant in Springfield will include 24 outdoor seats and a "speakeasy style space."
WHAT TO DO | Filipino Pride Day; St. Augustine Greek Festival; Jax Veg Fest
Filipino Pride Day in Arlington, the St. Augustine Greek Festival and Veg Fest in Springfield are What to Do in the Jacksonville area this weekend.
What Florida voters need to know about Amendments 1 and 2
Amendments 1 and 2 involve the state's rainy day fund and property taxes on agricultural equipment.
Eat and drink on St. Johns Avenue, Avondale’s walkable commercial strip
Avondale's main business district, St. Johns Avenue, offers perhaps the region's most-walkable and inviting cluster of restaurants.
Atlantic Beach pushes to tighten e-bike regulations at the Beaches
Atlantic Beach Mayor Curtis Ford wants uniform regulations across all Beaches communities.
Florida wins key ruling on social media ban for young children
An appellate court said the law was justified to protect children from social media addiction.
Compare the candidates | NOV. 3 DUVAL COUNTY VOTER GUIDE
Duval County voter guide | Compare the candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Compare the candidates | NOV. 3 ST. JOHNS COUNTY VOTER GUIDE
St. Johns County Voter Guide | Compare the candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Compare the candidates | NOV. 3 CLAY COUNTY VOTER GUIDE
Clay County voter guide | Compare the candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Hospital workers’ union files labor grievance against UF Health amid contract talks
The AFSCME Local 1328 and Local 1781 filed an Unfair Labor Practice grievance against UF Health amid stalled contract negotiations.
How state officials fought for months to keep a lid on Hope Florida report
State purchasing records show a flurry of payments to private law firms in the Hope Florida grand jury case.
Two detainees mistakingly released from Deportation Depot in Baker County
The state said an administrative error led to the release, but both individuals were quickly returned to detention.
Compare the candidates | NOV. 3 NASSAU COUNTY VOTER GUIDE
Nassau County Voter Guide | Compare the candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot with our Candidate Comparison Tool.
THE JAXSON | Primo Carnera’s Jacksonville knockout: A Forgotten Night in 1930
When future heavyweight champion Primo Carnera boxed in Jacksonville in 1930, the city stood in the center of the ring.
Attorney general issues second subpoena to JTA
The subpoena, part of an inquiry into JTA spending, seeks records related to travel and communications with the city.
City Council approves $30M gas tax loan to stop JTA ‘death spiral’
The emergency legislation approves a no-interest loan to stabilize JTA financially amid a $39 million budget shortfall.
Have you heard of a sport called ‘padel’? A club is coming to Jax
Conquer Padel Club will host a sport described as a mix between tennis and squash.
Basketball Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore announces Jacksonville City Council bid
Artis Gilmore announced he will challenge incumbent Republican Nick Howland for a seat on the Jacksonville City Council.
Players Championship donates $1M toward new MOSH
The Players Championship is donating $1 million toward the new Museum of Science & History planned on the Northbank. The gift will sponsor an exhibit within one of the planned galleries exploring the science, skill and art of golf — “sparking a greater understanding and appreciation for a game deeply rooted in this…
PolitiFact FL: Angie Nixon said Trump has deported ‘over 13,000’ Cubans. That’s mostly true
Nixon, a U.S. Senate candidate from Jacksonville, called President Trump "the deporter in chief."
St. Johns organizations weigh in on conservation tax measure
St. Johns County voters will decide whether the government should spend more money to support conservation.
Flagler Avenue to become a ‘festival street’ on Southbank
Retractable bollards would allow Flagler Avenue to be closed for events like farmers markets and festivals.
Jacksonville police kill armed woman after she shoots at them
The shooting was the 15th this year involving the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, compared with 17 all of last year.
OPINION | First they banned books. Now they come after the book store
An Angie Nixon press conference at her Cafe Resistance set her up as a defender of the kind of western intellectual tradition that was once valued across the political spectrum.
New concourse nears completion at Jacksonville International Airport
Concourse B, with new restaurants and six new gates, is expected to open in late January.
St. Augustine braces for heavy flooding from king tides and Hurricane Isaias
King tides are expected through Tuesday, and the city is warning drivers to be careful on flooded streets.
Edward Waters announces it will build first on-campus dorms since 1982
Edward Waters University announced it secured financing from the Rice Capital Asset Program.
Activists and doctors clash over repeal of school vaccine mandates
The Florida Department of Health wants to remove immunization requirements for four vaccines.
Hurricane Isaias could trigger tornado supercells across North Florida
Conditions will be especially favorable for Isaias to spawn tornadoes as far east as Jacksonville.
Duval Schools removes more books, including ‘1984’ graphic adaptation
Two Jodi Picoult novels and a book by Stephen King will be removed, along with the "1984" adaptation.
Elections come at turning point for St. Johns Airport Authority
Airport Authority candidates want to put controversy behind them and regain the public's trust.
NOV. 3 VOTER GUIDE | Fifth District Court of Appeal judge retention
The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviews decisions made by lower courts in the Jacksonville area and beyond. Three judges are up for merit retention votes.
Clay Hill man jailed after reports he waved AR-15 rifle beside road
Open carry is generally allowed in Florida, but not threatening people with an assault rifle.
Andrew Jackson volleyball program found sisterhood through sports
The volleyball program ended the regular season with a pair of victories after a racially fraught incident in Nassau County this season.
Severe weather delays Fat Tuesday’s return to Jacksonville
Fat Tuesday says it will open its bar and lounge in Five Points on Oct. 16, a week later than planned.
Isaias becomes first hurricane of the season, threatening northern Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall near the Alabama-Florida line by Saturday morning.
WHAT TO DO | Wasabi Con; Arlington Mod home tour
The Wasabi Con anime festival in Downtown Jax and "Jacksonville's grooviest home tour" in Arlington are What to Do this weekend.
Jacksonville City Council member Tyrona Clark-Murray appeals suspension from teaching job
Tyrona Clark-Murray was suspended without pay for 10 days but says she'll appeal the decision to the state.
Former Jacksonville City Council member Gwendolyn Chandler dies at 87
Gwendolyn Chandler was the city's first Black professional librarian at the Haydon Burns Main Library.
JAX Chamber comes out against Amendment 3 tax referendum
The chamber said Florida needs more comprehensive tax reform to benefit everyone, not just homeowners.
Isaias could become season’s first hurricane as it heads for Gulf Coast
Florida faces continued heavy rain and flooding concerns as Isaias moves through the Gulf.
THE JAXSON | The oak tree that remembers Black Bottom
Much of the Jacksonville neighborhood known as Black Bottom has disappeared from the landscape.
BOLD SPACES | Downtown advocate’s high-rise oasis is a local-art-filled Pink Pony Club
In the heart of Jacksonville’s Downtown, an apartment filled with local art, Dolly Parton ephemera and plenty of pink.
Duval School Board votes, again, to sell Southbank headquarters
In a unanimous vote Tuesday night, the Duval County School Board approved the sale of the Southbank headquarters building to local developer Ashco.
Mayor Donna Deegan subpoenaed in state attorney general’s JTA investigation
In addition to documents linked to a former JTA board member, the state subpoena asks the mayor to appear in person.
Council punts on incentives for Downtown Publix until after Amendment 3 vote
A Jacksonville City Council committee deferred the Publix vote amid concerns over mounting cash grants.
Jacksonville Today Judicial Candidate Forum
Jacksonville Today hosts a Duval County judge candidate forum with Melina Buncome and Octavius A. Holliday Jr. ahead of the Nov. 3 runoff election.
Wharf restaurant planned this year on St. Augustine waterfront
River Restaurant Group plans to launch the Wharf with a seafood focus in time for Nights of Lights.
LaSalle Street drainage project completed to ease flooding in San Marco
A new pump station and larger stormwater pipes have been installed in a neighborhood that floods routinely.
El Niño’s Florida flip: A wetter, stormier winter?
A strengthening El Niño could bring a higher risk of flooding, squall lines and tornadoes this winter.
Unleashed by Florida lawmakers, landowners move to convert farms into subdivisions
A new farmland development law is one of a string wresting power over development away from local government.
Duval Schools and Jaguars Foundation celebrate students for Hispanic Heritage Month
The school district honored winners of its annual Hispanic Heritage Month essay contest.
Getting up close and personal with worms at Marineland’s Whitney Lab
Researchers are studying a marine worm that can regenerate body parts. Might the worm benefit humans?
Café Nairobi roasts Kenyan coffee in Jacksonville
Martin Kabaki has expanded his Kenyan coffee line from farmers markets to Fresh Market — and he hopes to grow more.
Formula E race team showcases new sponsor: Paysafe in Jacksonville
Paysafe unveils its sponsorship of a 200-mph Formula E race car just blocks from its Gate parkway office.
Forecasters are monitoring the Gulf for possible tropical development
Gradual development of a tropical system is possible this week, and Jacksonville is in for heavy rain.
Last remaining Hooters location in Jacksonville permanently closes its doors
The last remaining Hooters restaurant in Jacksonville has permanently closed.
Rep. Wyman Duggan announces run for mayor in challenge to Donna Deegan
Duggan cited affordability and turmoil at the city's independent authorities as campaign priorities.
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters files to seek reelection
Waters is touting lower crime and reduced gang violence since he won the office in November 2022.
Jacksonville’s animal control response worries councilman and inspector general
The systems people use to report dangerous dogs and other animal control issues is under scrutiny.
Developers offer first look at plans for Hard Rock Hotel in Jacksonville
The Hard Rock on Bay Street would include a 350-key hotel and 152 residences, plus restaurants and event space.
Florida forecast: Much-needed rain on the way, too much?
Florida finally has a meaningful opportunity to put a dent in its drought, but the same prolonged wet pattern that brings drought relief could also bring localized flooding and increasingly rough coastal conditions into next week.
Domestic abuse killed more people in Duval County last year
Prosecutors and social service providers released new data to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
New Venetia Elementary plan a prototype for future Duval elementary schools
It was standing room only at Hyde Grove Elementary on Tuesday, with 100 people packed into the cafeteria, sitting in rows at child-sized lunch tables to hear about Duval Schools’ revised plan for Venetia Elementary. The district now proposes to build a Pre-K-5 school that will seat 840 students on the site where…
Grafton & Fleck’s steakhouse will soon replace Ragtime Tavern in Atlantic Beach
The steakhouse, with a rooftop lounge, broke ground Wednesday. It is expected to open by summer 2027.
Education commissioner tells districts to remove sexually explicit books
Commissioner Henry Mack said districts will be held accountable if they don't remove books even without a complaint.
Clay County woman accused of draining $100K from disabled person in her care
Inez Sullivan is accused of transferring the disabled person's money to her own account for more than seven years.
DeSantis exercises ‘unprecedented’ power to label groups ‘domestic terrorists’
A new law makes it a crime to provide "material support’ to domestic terrorist organizations.
WHAT TO DO | Island Hop Beer & Spirits Fest; ‘Floribunda’ opening; Pride Fest; Crocodile talk
A craft beer & spirits fest in Fernandina Beach; the Floribunda art opening in Riverside; Jacksonville's annual LGBT pride parade and fest; and a presentation on croc conservation at UNF are What to Do this weekend.
#AskJAXTDY | How will JEA’s new electric and water rates affect me?
JEA says average electric bills are expected to get lower, despite an Oct. 1 rate increase, while water bills will rise. Here's how to see if that's true for you.
Duval School Board to consider allowing guns in cars on school property
Duval County Schools may change its policy and allow employees to store guns in their cars at school.
Military priority at TSA, gate access for non-flyers begin at Jacksonville airport this week
As the holiday travel season looms, TSA reminded travelers what not to bring with them as they board an airplane - and announced new programs that could ease airport visits.
Mentally ill defendants in Florida jails are waiting months for treatment: Lawsuit
Disability Rights Florida estimates that at least 650 defendants are awaiting transfer to a state hospital across Florida
THE JAXSON | Eartha White: Turning sports into opportunity
How humanitarian and institution builder Eartha White used athletics to uplift Jacksonville's Black community.