The St. Johns Marina boat ramp in downtown Jacksonville will close Aug. 1 for construction related to the adjacent South Bank Residences project, the City of Jacksonville said Tuesday.

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority board voted Thursday to approve a resolution that could lead to a lawsuit against the City of Jacksonville — but before anything is filed in court, board members agreed to a 30-day mediation window to see if the dispute can be resolved without litigation.

Trade Up aims to highlight those opportunities by showcasing local success stories, providing information about training programs and apprenticeships, and connecting job seekers with employers who are actively hiring.

The City of Jacksonville said it has been awarded about $12.5 million in federal and philanthropic grants to modernize its Mayport working waterfront, advance multimodal transportation projects downtown, expand emergency shelter services, and invest in urban trees and youth-led sustainability efforts.

Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., chief executive officer of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, told the JTA Board of Directors Friday that he will resign effective Jan. 8, 2027, concluding more than 13 years with the agency.

A Jacksonville man says he’s been without power for several days in the heat after an issue with the electricity at his duplex.

Jacksonville’s music heritage runs deeper than many people realize. The city’s newest tribute to that legacy can be found at the Riverfront Music Garden and Walk of Fame in downtown Jacksonville.

A Jacksonville man is facing federal wire fraud charges after being indicted on allegations that he submitted fraudulent documents to collect thousands of dollars in COVID-19 emergency rental assistance.

An award-winning mural that has become a point of pride on Jacksonville’s Northside was partially damaged after a wall at Boobie Clark Park was hit, residents said.

The City of Jacksonville failed to meet key grant requirements and lost a $1,000,000 state reimbursement for improvements to James Weldon Johnson Park, the Office of Inspector General said in a report released June 23.

A proposed $7.5 million sidewalk project along Art Museum Drive has become the latest target of criticism from state and local officials questioning government spending.

Community event at Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park

Two years, five months and seven days after fire ripped through Downtown Jacksonville’s Rise Doro apartment complex, city and development leaders celebrated its opening on the rooftop of a completed structure that already had residents inside.

Duval County has a year-round burn ban that remains in place, so what was the emergency ban that was just lifted, and what does that mean?

As Jacksonville struggles with an estimated shortage of 50,000 affordable housing units, city leaders are turning to artificial intelligence to help accelerate one of the most time-consuming parts of the development process: permitting.

Two Northwest Jacksonville business owners closed their doors, saying a challenging economy, changing consumer spending habits, and financial pressures have made it difficult to continue operating.

San Marco residents in a flood-prone area are watching a rainy week closely as hurricane season begins, hoping drainage improvements help prevent streets from flooding like last year’s high water.

Jacksonville’s Animal Control and Protective Services division brought kitten season to the heart of downtown Wednesday, hosting a pop-up adoption event called “Kitty Hall” at James Weldon Johnson Park.

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns to downtown Jacksonville for Memorial Day weekend, May 21-24, bringing a star-studded, free lineup to Ford on Bay.

IRONMAN athletes will race through city streets over the course of 17 hours on Saturday. The city is urging residents to review planned street closures, be patient and plan their travel accordingly.

The City of Jacksonville will unveil the Riverfront Music Garden and formally reopen the Northbank Riverwalk at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 11 a.m. at 300 Water Street, city officials said.

On Tuesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office was taking legal action against the City of Jacksonville, alleging that the city knowingly and willfully maintained an illegal gun registry in violation of state law.

Commemorative celebration of Black History at LEVS Park with Ritz Theatre & Museum

As a Jacksonville City Council investigative committee expands its review of JEA’s workplace culture and other allegations, the Jacksonville Civic Council is urging council members to drop the probe altogether.

Jacksonville officials have enacted an emergency burn ban across all of Duval County in response to dangerous wildfire conditions threatening the area.

While no fires are burning in Duval County, step outside and you can smell the smoke, which can be a problem for people who have asthma or other breathing conditions.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue has issued an immediate burn ban for all of Duval County as dangerous wildfire conditions grip the area.

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Along with workplace culture concerns, the Jacksonville City Council’s Special Investigatory Committee is looking into whether JEA failed to collect millions in “capacity” fees that help pay for water and sewer infrastructure over several years.

Some downtown Jacksonville parking meters are showing their age — and for drivers trying to pay for a spot, that could mean more confusion than convenience.

Jacksonville Aviation Authority leaders and local officials met Wednesday to discuss plans aimed at turning Cecil Airport into an aerospace hub, a pitch they say could bring hundreds of high-tech jobs and new investment to the region.

Yanira Cardona, the first Hispanic Outreach Coordinator for the City of Jacksonville, is leaving her post after two years of service to become General Manager of the Phoenix Arts District.

The Jaguars will relocate to Orlando for the 2027 season as work on their stadium continues, with NFL owners voting unanimously to approve the move on Tuesday afternoon. The vote was the final step in signing off on a relocation plan that has been known for months.

The City of Jacksonville is developing its first-ever Food Plan, a sweeping look at how food moves through the city today and a roadmap for where it goes tomorrow.

As housing costs continue to strain household budgets, a Jacksonville program aimed at preventing evictions is offering a lifeline to families facing short-term financial hardship.

More than 20-thousand fans packed UNF Arena over two-and-a-half weeks, as teams from across Florida competed for state titles. The event featured 48 high school games and was part of a busy stretch that saw the University of North Florida host 74 total basketball games in just 19 days.

Jacksonville’s rapid growth is putting new pressure on an old bottleneck: permitting. On this episode of This Week in Jacksonville Business Edition, Kent Justice talks with Sabrina Dugan, managing partner of SwiftBuild.ai, about how artificial intelligence is being used to speed up plan review—without removing human oversight.

The City of Jacksonville on Thursday launched the SHIP Single-Family Development Program to build 10 affordable single-family homes and pair eligible buyers with downpayment assistance, officials said.

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The Historic Stanton non-profit organization aims to restore an important piece of local and African American history in Jacksonville.

Two well-known restaurants in downtown Jacksonville are preparing to close, renewing concerns about vacancies and foot traffic in the city’s urban core as local leaders push for more downtown development.

Victor Chrispin, a former CEO of a dance company in Jacksonville, is now facing a sexual battery charge related to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a teen, according to court records.

LIFT JAX announced a partnership with Swisher that ties inclusive economic development to the company’s $135 million Jacksonville manufacturing expansion, the organizations said.

The 7 Creeks Recreation Area park partners invite the community to join them on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the 5th Annual 7 Creeks Fest

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday announced that he sent a “criminal subpoena” to the administration of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, questioning the city’s immigration enforcement.

The City of Jacksonville confirmed a 5th measles case in Duval County in 2026.

EverBank, a large employer in downtown Jacksonville, is planning to possibly move out of downtown less than a year after Citizens Property Insurance bailed on downtown for a building on the city’s Southside.

Tickets for Jacksonville’s 34th World of Nations Celebration are now available for purchase.

A nonprofit organization focused on home repairs and rehabilitation services is expanding its presence to Jacksonville, with a particular emphasis on serving veterans and low-income homeowners.

A troubled apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Westside is now under new management following months of complaints from residents about unsafe and unsanitary living conditions, according to court records and city officials.

The City of Jacksonville Chief Health Officer, Dr. Sunil Joshi, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show on Thursday. Dr. Joshi said that because of declining vaccination rates, there is a concern that the very contagious measles virus may continue to spread.

Jacksonville officials are marking a major milestone in a long-running effort to eliminate failing septic tanks in neighborhoods near waterways.

The Jacksonville City Council approved on Tuesday a multi-million dollar pedestrian safety project near EverBank Stadium.

A Jacksonville health center is expanding its reach to treat more people, especially those who do not have insurance.

Jacksonville City Council votes Tuesday on a multi-million pedestrian safety project near EverBank Stadium. The plan would add raised crosswalks, creating safer connections between the stadium and upcoming Four Seasons.

Residents of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are in for several cold starts this week, which is why plant experts say it’s important to protect plants before the cold arrives.

The City of Jacksonville has activated its Warming Center Contingency Plan as a cold front is expected to push through Sunday night, causing temperatures to drop sharply.

The City of Jacksonville said one of its employees has been placed on administrative leave after she posted a video on Wednesday talking about recent reports of increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across the area.

The city of Jacksonville will launch its “State of Food” initiative on Tuesday.

On Friday, Ellis’ attorney, Stephen Kelly, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against multiple officers, Sheriff T.K. Waters, and the City of Jacksonville. The lawsuit alleges violations of Ellis’ Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights, excessive force, failure to intervene, fabrication of evidence, false reporting, and municipal liability under Monell.

The State Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida has revealed new details involving the arrest of a Jacksonville woman who was recently arrested following an encounter between her, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE).

Jacksonville will officially kick off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend on Friday with a long-standing tradition that brings the community together—the Dr. MLK Jr. Breakfast.

The City of Jacksonville said one of its employees has been placed on administrative leave after she posted a video on Wednesday talking about recent reports of increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across the area.

The City of Jacksonville will host Playoffs in the Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Riverfront Plaza to get fans ready for the Jacksonville Jaguars playoff game Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.

The CEO of a Jacksonville dance company is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old boy for months, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

A 24-year-old man charged in connection with a crash that killed a teacher and his 1-year-old son on Baymeadows Road is set to appear in court on Wednesday morning.

The CEO of a Jacksonville dance company is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old boy for months, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

An investigation into a registry of people legally carrying firearms into Jacksonville’s City Hall and the Yates Building has found no evidence of criminal intent, the state attorney’s office said.

Say goodbye to 2025 and ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Johns River.

From festive Christmas trees to cozy space heaters, common holiday fixtures can quickly become fire hazards if proper precautions aren’t taken, Jacksonville fire officials warned.

It’s almost Christmas, and residents of Grassy Pond Apartments on California Avenue are still dealing with a bit of a mess.

The University of Florida’s lead liaison for the university’s planned Downtown Jacksonville graduate campus said Dec. 19 that property transactions for the project have closed, as reported by the Jacksonville Daily Record.

Resident complaints and unpaid fines have continued to pile up at a troubled apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Westside despite the complex getting new property management in October, according to recent data provided by the City of Jacksonville.

Sequenya “Queen” Akins and her two young children are still homeless after losing their apartment at the Desert Winds complex off Atlantic Boulevard to a fire.

The City of Jacksonville’s newly formed DOGE Committee created to review government efficiency met for just nine minutes Tuesday as members continued examining allegations of illegal conduct involving the city’s Telescope Health telehealth contracts.

Ability Housing and partners on Tuesday opened the Village at Cedar Hills, a Jacksonville affordable housing community where 90 families will move in just in time for the holidays.

The City of Jacksonville held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning to celebrate the official opening of the new Riverfront Plaza Park.

A 24-year-old man charged in connection with a crash that killed a teacher and his 1-year-old son on Baymeadows Road was set to appear in court Thursday morning.

Jacksonville University (JU), University of North Florida (UNF), and Penn State Berks published the 18th State of the River Report, which overviews the conditions in the Lower St. Johns River Basin.

News4JAX is on the hunt for the wildest, wackiest, and most wonderfully hideous holiday sweaters in Jacksonville.

Connecting Resources to Those in Need - This resource fair connects local seniors to community partner resources.

The 24-year-old man who turned himself in on Sunday for his role in a fatal crash that took place on Baymeadows Road six months ago has found himself in legal trouble due to his driving before, court records show.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a man charged with DUI manslaughter after a crash that killed a teacher and his 1-year-old son on Baymeadows Road.

Jacksonville’s telehealth contractor responded on Wednesday to fraud allegations regarding its management of the city’s telehealth program, which provides health care access for Duval County residents.

The City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful will host a beach cleanup Saturday in Jacksonville Beach.

A Jacksonville councilman will hold a meeting Friday morning at City Hall to address the disruption of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid the federal government shutdown.

During a joint meeting on Thursday between the Jacksonville City Council and the Duval County School Board, leaders discussed both the district’s academic turnaround and a troubling increase in accidents involving students walking to and from school.

The Clara White Mission is hosting a cleanup at Pinehurst Cemetery and celebrating the birthday of Dr. Eartha M.M. White on Saturday.

The City of Jacksonville and other community partners launched the Duval Care Coalition in response to the government shutdown and SNAP benefit delays.

The City of Jacksonville released data showing the economic impact on local businesses and households caused by SNAP benefit delays.

The News4JAX I-TEAM has been investigating ongoing problems at Arbor Oaks Apartments on the west side since September, after a resident reported going days without running water.

Whether you have tickets to Saturday’s annual Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville or you just plan to head downtown for some tailgating tradition, we have some important information you need to know.

The City of Jacksonville is looking to join the fight against hunger by supporting the “Peanut Butter Challenge,” and is asking residents to spread the word.

The City of Jacksonville is investigating one of its employees after a resident claimed a city worker told her family to stop filing complaints about problem properties in her neighborhood.

The City of Jacksonville debuted a music video featuring Mayor Donna Deegan, a local rapper and students for the “Keep Jax Cute, Don’t Pollute” anti-littering campaign.

The Sea and Sky Air Show will return to Jacksonville Beach on Saturday, but the U.S. Navy Blue Angels still haven’t announced whether they are performing at the event.

Memorial Park, one of Jacksonville’s most beloved public spaces, is preparing for a new chapter as the city works to preserve its beauty and history in the face of increasingly damaging storms.

The City of Jacksonville introduced its latest affordable housing transparency dashboard on Tuesday.

Some Murray Hill Residents are fed up with what they’re calling unsafe homes in their area.

Jacksonville is planning to install a monument to honor the victims of the Sapelo Island gangway collapse, also known as the Sapelo 7.