News across Greater Jacksonville

WHAT TO DO | Evidence of Life; Jazz on the Ave; Talbot Tidewater Celebration
A celebration of Downtown that's also an interactive art show, a jazz festival on the Eastside, and an outdoor festival at Fort George Island are What to Do this weekend.

Exotic, classic cars expected at Downtown’s Endless Summer Showcase car show
Endless Summer Showcase 4 moves from Latham Plaza to Downtown Jacksonville's Ford on Bay this Saturday.
History, music and markets fill busy North Florida weekend
Occupation of Palatka leads packed three-day lineup from St. Augustine to Gainesville History will come alive in Palatka this weekend while songwriters take over St. Augustine, jazz fills a Jacksonville street and Gainesville closes out September with art, music and a celebration…

Recently released from prison, Aaron Zahn could be entitled to damages from JEA, arbitrator rules
JEA might owe ex-CEO Aaron Zahn damages and attorneys fees for what an arbitrator deemed a breach of his original employment agreement when the board of directors fired him nearly seven years ago amid public controversy.

Architect to oversee rehab of Springfield’s Horace Drew mansion
An historic, and rundown mansion in Springfield has a new architect to oversee its renovation into what owner Springfield Preservation and Revitalization wants for the community.

Clay County ends JTA transportation contract, seeks scaled-back agreement
Clay County officials drop a JTA contract for three transit services as a new agreement is under discussion.
Prep cross country: Guessford slashes 20-minute mark in win
Paislee Guessford at long last did it. On Wednesday afternoon, the Interlachen Junior-Senior High School senior finally went under the 20-minute mark at the third Florida Deaf & Blind cross country meet this year at St. Augustine as she won the race in 19:59, running away with…

Guest column: Remembering church’s role in Palatka’s occupation
The American Civil War took place from 1861 to 1865 between the United States, or “the North,” and 11 southern states that seceded from the Union to form the Confederate States of America. The war began April 13, 1861, when Confederate forces fired on Fort Sumter, South Carolina.…

JTA takes first steps with city to solve financial troubles
The JTA board approved a plan to pay down its debts with $30 million appropriated for major projects.

More than $75K unpaid and a ‘sour’ ending for Voodoo Brewing Co.
Voodoo leaves Jacksonville’s bar scene amid financial troubles and a lawsuit over unpaid rent.

THE JAXSON | Before the city arrived: The story of Panama Gardens
North of Downtown Jacksonville, the Panama Gardens neighborhood preserves a century-old vision of suburban life that was remarkably ambitious for its time.

City Council member Kevin Carrico leaves Boys & Girls Clubs executive role
Carrico served in executive roles with the Northeast Florida nonprofit children's group for nearly 11 years.