News in Jacksonville

Second red tide alert issued near Fort George River in Jacksonville
Red tide, caused by a toxin-producing algae, was detected twice in four days near Heckscher Drive.

Jaguars adding temporary stadium seating to kick off 2026 season
The city has issued a permit to install temporary seating during the renovation of EverBank Stadium.

City Council panel ties arts and nonprofit funding to property tax vote
Council's Finance Committee also rejected $4.9 million that Mayor Donna Deegan proposed for affordable housing.

Flock announces changes amid backlash over surveillance cameras
Police in Northeast Florida use hundreds of Flock cameras to track criminals and missing people.

WHAT TO DO | ‘And Then There Were None’; BeeFare; Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am
A murder mystery play in Amelia Island, a celebration of bees in Jacksonville and a skimboarding tournament in Vilano Beach are What to Do this weekend.

THE JAXSON | St. Paul Union Depot: What a restored Downtown rail station could be
The restoration of St. Paul Union Depot offers a compelling example of how Jacksonville might find restore its own transportation hub.

Jacksonville City Council finds its ‘prosecutor.’ Has he gone too far?
The City Council’s in-house lawyer has raised concerns even among his clients.

Clay County Fire Rescue Chief Lorin Mock to retire after 16 years at helm
Lorin Mock has spent more than 40 years as a firefighter, including 27 with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue.

Scorching heat will continue this week across Northeast Florida
Temperatures could reach 98 degrees in the Jacksonville area, with a heat index close to 110 degrees.

Federal authorities bust violent drug trafficking gang in Jacksonville
A dozen gang members have been arrested after a seven-year reign of murder and drug dealing.

Jax mayor taps retired Florida Blue executive to return as chief of staff
Darnell Smith is returning as chief of staff as Mayor Donna Deegan enters the final year of her first term.

Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville leads new U.S. News hospital rankings
Mayo Clinic Florida joined its campuses in Minnesota and Arizona in the Honor Roll of 20 best hospitals.