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4 charged locally in nationwide COVID-19 aid investigation
Prosecutors said the four defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program, a COVID-19 relief effort.

Demolition begins on Regency Square Mall
Realco Recycling is taking down the mall between Impact Church and the closed JCPenney.

Indians go 3-2 in Jacksonville tournament
Keystone Heights High School played in the Sept. 11-12 Wawa River City Classic at the Jacksonville Juniors Volleyball Association Training Center, winning two straight matches on Sept. 12 to finish with a 3-2 tournament record. The Indians (10-7) opened the tournament with a 2-0…

CuppaPug cafe to open Jacksonville location
The Beach Boulevard cafe wll pair coffee and pug playtime to support pug rescue and adoption.

National Hurricane Center monitors disturbance, but no US threat expected
Without another tropical cyclone, 2026 could become the second-quietest hurricane season since the 1800s.

Back-to-School Financial Checkup
Business Profile Smart money moves for families Summer has come to an end, routines are settling back in, and kids are officially headed into a new school year. With the […]

A Golden Celebration
Angelwood delivered an elegant and memorable experience for guests at its 2026 Soaring Possibilities Celebration at Sawgrass Marriott on Saturday, Aug. 15. This year’s theme, “Shine: An Evening of Gold, […]

OPINION | Moody blues: Debate dodge does voters grave disservice
Debate talks have stalled out between Democratic challenger Angie Nixon and Republican incumbent Sen. Ashley Moody.

Jax board greenlights initial plans for UF campus and Riverfront Plaza tower
The Downtown Development Review Board advanced projects by Gateway Jax Inc. and UF on Thursday.

How Jacksonville’s unprecedented commitment to girls’ sports sprouts opportunity
Investment in women’s sports in Jacksonville has never been higher at the professional, collegiate or varsity level.

New Baldwin principal has history of misconduct complaints
Baldwin Principal Michael Smith had three complaints that alleged inappropriate conduct toward students.

University of Florida celebrates opening of Jacksonville graduate campus
158 students have enrolled as the university opens the first of several buildings planned on its new campus.