West Jacksonville Lagoon With Swim-Up Bar Breaks Ground Wednesday

Normandy Blvd. & Bright Lagoon Blvd. — Jacksonville Street Scene. West Jacksonville is about to get its own resort-style lagoon. Metro Development Group has scheduled a ceremonial groundbreaking for Wednesday at Diamond Springs, the 2,700-home community built around the water feature. Planned amenities range from kayaking and paddleboarding to a floating obstacle course and a swim-up bar.

Jacksonville Eyes All 17 Acres of Boobie Clark Park for Affordable Housing

A Jacksonville park near Sibbald Road could eventually be transformed into affordable housing, under a city proposal that would ultimately transfer all 17 acres of Charles “Boobie” Clark Park for a multi-phase, mixed-income development. The park would not close immediately, and city officials say any full transfer still depends on money that hasn't been secured yet.

Georgia vs Florida location change could benefit UGA in multiple ways

Georgia and Florida playing in Atlanta this season could be good for UGA for multiple reasons.

Sulzbacher opens first phase of Enterprise Village for homeless men in Jacksonville

The first 30 men begin moving into the new affordable housing complex this week. Each apartment has its own living room, sitting area and kitchen table set.

Jacksonville Housing Authority board terminates CEO after she declined to resign

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Housing Authority board voted unanimously at a special meeting on Tuesday to terminate CEO Cheron Corbett. Corbett was terminated without cause, effective immediately. Her contract states she could receive 22 weeks of salary, or more than $100,000. Officials said she was given the opportunity to resign over the weekend but declined.

Duval County veterans 65 and older with a combat-related disability must apply to the property appraiser by March 1 for the 2027 tax roll

A Florida veteran who is 65 or older and has a service-connected disability that is combat related, in whole or in part, can have the homestead tax bill cut by the same percentage as the VA rating. In Duval County the request goes to the Property Appraiser, and the timely deadline for the 2027 tax […] The post Duval County veterans 65 and older with a combat-related disability must apply to the property appraiser by March 1 for the 2027 tax roll appeared first on The Money Overview .

Jacksonville Scrambles to Fix Gas-Tax Spending as Pedestrian Deaths Mount

Jacksonville's proposed FY 2024/25 budget paperwork says the city met—on paper—the ordinance requiring a share of local gas-tax revenue to fund bicycle and pedestrian safety. That accounting does not resolve a dispute over whether the funded work has delivered dedicated safety infrastructure: city officials say they are identifying specific projects for next year's capital improvement plan after an advocate questioned how the money was used.

Donalds, Jolly get a little help from their political peers on Wednesday

FLORIDA — Republican Byron Donalds traveled Wednesday to Florida’s Gulf Coast as part of his final campaign push ahead of Election Day, while Democrat David Jolly went to Jacksonville and Gainesville. Donalds visited Hernando County with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a fellow Republican. The appearance was the first...

Hey Vets! Get a free burger at Ford’s Garage on November 11

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — This Veterans Day, Ford’s Garage is honoring the brave men and women who have served our country with a free burger or up to $16 off an entree. On Wednesday, November 11, U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members are invited to enjoy a complimentary American Standard Burger entree or up to $16 off any other entree.

Jacksonville Beach schedules holiday office closures and waste delays

Jacksonville Beach municipal offices will close on select dates in November for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, prompting schedule adjustments for local waste collection.

Silverleaf's New Fire Station and Sheriff's Hub Break Ground in St. Johns County

A groundbreaking for a shared fire station and sheriff's operations center in Silverleaf was held in March 2026. The roughly 20,000-square-foot facility at 7885 Saint Johns Parkway is designed to house both St. Johns County Fire Rescue and criminal investigators from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office under one roof.

Uniting local readers, an independent bookstore, and a Ponte Vedra resident

As we wind down this semiquincentennial year, Brian Kilmeade returns to the literary world with a new book. Jacksonville bookstore San Marco Books and More has been designated as the official bookseller for a highly anticipated, private event in Ponte Vedra Beach. The exclusive gathering features the FOX News broadcaster...

Jacksonville-area events to check out Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Halloween events, live music and family festivals are on the calendar around Jacksonville this weekend. Here’s a day-by-day look at what’s happening. Friday, Oct. 30. BOOOval Trunk or Treat — 5-8:30 p.m. in Lot Z at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Details. Not-So-Spooky Haunts...

4 Our Veterans – The Superior Fence Giveaway

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Know a local hero who could use a brand-new fence? — Maybe it’s you!. News4JAX is partnering with Superior Fence & Rail to award one local veteran a new fence and installation valued at up to $10,000. If you—or a local veteran you know—could...

St. Johns County plans ahead of Amendment 3 vote

On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the link hosted an Amendment 3 Town Hall. County Administrator Joy Andrews was in attendance as well as several other members of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners. The purpose of the meeting was to inform the community about how Amendment 3 could impact...

Florida-Georgia traded the Cocktail Party for a name only a boardroom could love

Florida-Georgia’s new corporate name misses everything that makes the rivalry special

How Brown’s Dump and decades of redlining shaped Jacksonville’s Moncrief neighborhood

A boarded-up elementary school, a history of toxic contamination, and decades of neighborhood disinvestment have left their mark on Jacksonville’s Moncrief community.

North Shore couple cleans up after tidal flooding damages home

A couple in Jacksonville’s North Shore neighborhood is cleaning up after tidal flooding damaged part of their home following days of nor’easter conditions and gusty winds.

Clay County cut may result in a library fee