News across Greater Jacksonville
‘Constellations of Us’ Lights Up Five Points
A rainbow has returned to the Five Points in the form of a new 1,700-square-foot mural by Jacksonville artist Shaun Thurston. “Constellations of Us” was officially unveiled to the community […]

Charity Chat: The Magic of Giving Season
Jacksonville’s giving season has begun – and this year, it feels different. Invitations are arriving, calendars are filling, and our team here at Resident News is gathering the nonprofit updates, […]
THE JAXSON | Eartha White: Turning sports into opportunity
How humanitarian and institution builder Eartha White used athletics to uplift Jacksonville's Black community.

At the Italian American Club of Jacksonville, Ohioans bring the spaghetti-supper love
The Italian American Club of Jacksonville will host its Festa Italiana on Oct. 24. Get a taste any month at one of the group's spaghetti dinners.
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.

#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.

JAXPORT tenants report lower demand as global economic pressures slow shipments
JAXPORT officials say a slowdown in shipping due to Iranian and U.S. blockades of the Strait of Hormuz has also affected its cargo intake.

Carrico won’t seek City Council reelection, will launch advisory firm with wife
Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico will not seek a third term in 2027 and will launch Alignment Global Partners.

Palatka High crowns homecoming royalty
Noah McKinley and Hannah Faulkner celebrate being named this year’s homecoming king and queen for Palatka Junior-Senior High School. The announcement was made Friday during halftime at Palatka High’s football game against Westside High School of Jacksonville, which saw the…

Indians defeat Newberry 3-2 in volleyball
Keystone Heights High School’s volleyball team won its sixth straight match, defeating visiting Newberry 3-2 (20-25, 25-19, 22-25, 26-24, 15-6) on Sept. 24. Mia Rivera led the Indians (14-7) in kills with 35 and blocks with four. She also had 10 digs and three service aces.…

Duval Schools’ new Venetia Elementary plan greeted as ‘good compromise’
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…
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.