Jacksonville labor leaders speak about issues facing workers, future of organized labor
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Union members, labor leaders and local elected officials gathered at City Hall on Labor Day to press lawmakers on rising costs, workers’ rights and the future of organized labor. The press conference was organized by the North Florida Central Labor Council and the North Florida...
As DTU fights decertification, Duval parent warns of impact on schools
With just hours left before a key deadline, Duval Teachers United is still roughly 250 members short of the threshold needed to avoid a recertification vote, according to union leaders.
Bought a home in 2023? New analysis finds it was Florida’s worst year to...
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Home prices may be cooling in parts of Florida, but a new analysis shows many recent homebuyers face the risk of losing money when they sell. More than half of homeowners in several Northeast Florida counties who bought homes in 2022 or 2023 and have since sold them did not recoup what they pai
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office begins its move out of downtown
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office begins moving its headquarters from downtown to the Florida Blue building this week.
Lil Duval to premiere independent horror-comedy film in Jacksonville on Sept. 10
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Comedian Lil Duval is bypassing the traditional Hollywood distribution model for his new horror-comedy, “Camp Duval: Ain’t Nobody Dying Today!” announcing a six-city interactive premiere tour beginning in Jacksonville on Thursday and a global VOD release timed for Halloween. The film, from Rich...
Duval Teachers United Races to Sign 900 Members Before Losing Bargaining Rights
Duval Teachers United is scrambling to enroll roughly 900 more members by Tuesday, a deadline that will determine whether Jacksonville's largest teachers union keeps its right to bargain on behalf of educators and school staff. If the union falls short of Florida's 60% dues-paying membership threshold, state law trigge
‘It’s an all-time shortage of beef in general’: Rise in beef prices leaves Floridians...
As people fire up the grill this Labor Day, the price of beef has surprised and even annoyed some people.
First Alert Weather: More areas of rain for Labor Day
Highs will not be as warm today—mainly in the 80s—thanks to additional clouds and more rounds of rain.
‘They just move the goal line’: DTU faces possible decertification due to new membership...
A local teachers union has a warning this Labor Day weekend: It’s at risk of losing its certification. This is the first year Duval Teachers United has had to hit 60% membership or else face a recertification vote - and it’s currently about 900 members short two days ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.
Jacksonville educator seeks community support after nonprofit Hart House declared total loss
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville educator and nonprofit founder is asking for community support after a housing program she created for young adults was declared a total loss following what she described as a failed roofing job. Stephanie J. Hart said Hart House opened in December 2025 to provide...
