News across Greater Jacksonville

New Looks, Next Steps for Downtown
With construction crews actively working on several projects, from Pearl Square to the Stadium of the Future to more riverfront parks, Downtown Jacksonville is abuzz with activity and change as […]

Drugs in milkshake bring 4 suspects to jailyard
Four people were arrested during a traffic stop Tuesday night when drugs were found throughout the vehicle, including inside a sweet dairy treat, according to authorities. Keystone Heights resident Rocky Shuman, 41, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug…

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.
Notice of Solicitation Opening NC26-015-RFP
SOLICITATION OPENING FOR - NC26-015-RFP WATERSHED MASTER PLAN FOR NASSAU RIVER BASIN & ST. MARY’S RIVER BASIN

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.

Today in History – Sept. 30
by Nancy Alvers September 30 In 1886, “Capt. J.E. Lucas now has his hands full in looking out for the ferry business of the White Road and the St. Augustine and Palatka railway. The steam ferry boat Louise is off to Jacksonville for a few days where she is undergoing repairs and…

Protect airport land and water
Dear Editor: The Keystone Heights City Council must act now to protect all the airport lands and the water that sustains our community. Before an industrial park, artificial-intelligence data center or so-called “green” hydrogen facility moves forward at Keystone Heights Airport,…

State attorney general subpoenas JTA amid transit agency’s budget woes
The subpoena demands JTA provide contracts and communications linked to vendors, services, and former CEO Nat Ford.

Obituaries — Sept. 29, 2026
Akiz Ballack Akiz Beemal Carmel Ballack, aka Clyde’s, 63, of Orange Park, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. He was born in Rio Claro, Trinidad on July 16, 1963, to the late Angus Ballack and Girlie Mahabir Ballack. Akiz spent his early childhood in Barataria, Trinidad, where…
Notice of Cancellation
NOTICE OF HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Nassau County-Amelia Island Tree Commission, scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, commencing at 5:00 p.m. HAS BEEN CANCELLED.