News across Greater Jacksonville

Jacksonville Housing Authority board member sues agency over loss of her own housing aid
A member of the Jacksonville Housing Authority is suing the agency she oversees for terminating her housing assistance.

Florida’s minimum wage increases to $15 on Wednesday
Florida workers are seeing a pay increase this month as the state’s minimum wage hits $15 per hour — the final step in a multi-year plan approved by voters.

Teacher charged after sending disturbing email, allegedly touching student at school
The Darnell-Cook School of the Medical Arts teacher faces multiple felony charges after a disturbing email and alleged student contact.

St. Augustine City Manager David Birchim to retire
St. Augustine City Manager David Birchim will retire this year.

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.

NFL asks Homeland Security to take down video of Jacksonville native Brian Dawkins
The NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to remove a video on social media showing highlights of Jacksonville native Brian Dawkins.

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.

How AI-Powered Bungling by Jacksonville Cops Cost a Father His Freedom and $45,000
Nick was the latest victim of artificial intelligence-powered law enforcement, which has been misused to arrest the innocent by lazy or bumbling police officers from coast to coast – in this case, cops working for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The 38-year-old man’s case is…
Notice of Gathering
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October 2026 City Meeting Schedule
Join us for the upcoming City of Green Cove Springs meetings in October 2026.

Bradford FFA’s Lemire enters speech contest
BY EMMA DRAKE Bradford FFA Chapters Reporter Bradford FFA’s Koledon “K.B.” Lemire participated in a Florida Farm Bureau speech contest held at Christian Temple Church Fellowship Hall in Macclenny on Sept. 10. Lemire’s speech focused on invasive species, specifically invasive hogs…

Grid Talk: Jaguars send statement in soundly defeating Patriots
JACKSONVILLE – Coming off last week’s crushing loss at Denver against the Broncos, the Jacksonville Jaguars weren’t just looking for a victory. They were looking for ownership of Sunday’s game against the defending AFC Champions. After Sunday’s 35-6 mastery and dismantling of the…