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A Winning Play for the Future
When education, opportunity and corporate generosity wind up on the same sideline, the whole community gains ground. There were plenty of smiles in the room, but some of the most […]

Florida awards $12M to FSCJ and Cecil Spaceport for aerospace and maritime training
The $7 million for FSCJ and $5 million for Cecil Spaceport are part of $23 million in job growth grants.

Northeast Florida police halt Flock cameras under state order
The Florida Department of Transportation said all cameras must be removed with 30 days.

Beachside Seafood will cease restaurant operations in October
Beachside owners plan to improve the market, add offerings and explore selling prepared food.

UWF Argos Ranked #25 – Another First
Four UAC Football Teams Ranked in Stats Perform Top-25 Poll JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The United Athletic Conference (UAC) has placed four teams in the Week... The post UWF Argos Ranked #25 – Another First first appeared on Rick's Blog .

Jacksonville airport expected to open Concourse B on Jan. 28
A ribbon-cutting for the new concourse is planned for Jan. 27, and American Airlines will start flights the next day.

Jacksonville Waves quelled in inaugural Upshot League Championship
Charlotte was crowned the inaugural Upshot League champion with its 81-76 win over the Jacksonville Waves in Saturday night's Upshot League Championship at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.

OPINION | Conservative crackup? Decision time for Duval GOP after election embarrassment
Strong rumors hold that a certain Young Republican will try to bring new blood to local GOP party leadership, whose case will be strengthened by this month’s special election for a City Council at-large seat.

City approves demolition of Regency Square Mall’s east wing
Officials clear the way to demolish the portion 59-year-old Regency Square Mall between Impact Church and the shuttered JC Penney.

JTA: ‘Everything is on the table’ regarding autonomous vehicles and gas tax plans
JTA's interim CEO Cleveland Ferguson says he's open to redirecting gas tax dollars planned for its autonomous vehicle program amid revenue uncertainty.

Jacksonville commemorates Axe Handle Saturday with Civil Rights Trail marker unveiling
The city of Jacksonville unveiled a historic marker in the corner of James Weldon Johnson Park on the 66th anniversary of Axe Handle Saturday.

St. Johns Riverkeeper sues Keystone Terminal, alleging coal ash mismanagement
Talleyrand residents have been complaining to Jacksonville's Environmental Quality Division about dust since 2021.