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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The City of Jacksonville has confirmed a timeline for the demolition of the former Museum of Science and History building, marking a major step toward the site’s future redevelopment. City officials told First Coast News an active demolition permit is in place, with work expected...

A new Jacksonville Fairgrounds is rising among the pines off Normandy Boulevard, and its centerpiece Duval Hall is already up and running. Duval Hall is a huge multipurpose venue that has already played host to concerts and a plant show. A few hundred rock fans were there last week for one of the first ticketed concerts, with Jacksonville band Allele. By the time the...

In Jacksonville, architecture has always told a story of resilience. From the devastation of the Great Fire of 1901 to the steady momentum of today’s redevelopment surge, the city has repeatedly reimagined itself through the built environment. Now, as cranes punctuate the skyline and long-envisioned projects rise along the St. Johns River and throughout the city, Jacksonville appears to be entering another defining...

In preparation to resurrect the historic Ambassador Hotel in Downtown Jacksonville as a Marriott brand hotel, developer Gateway Jax has requested a permit for selective interior demolition of the North Core property. Avant Construction Group is the contractor for the estimated $221,000 project to remove unusable interior construction materials. No...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida State Representative Angie Nixon is officially running for the U.S. Senate. Nixon (D-Jacksonville) officially filed paperwork to put her name on the ballot on Monday. First elected to the House in 2020, Nixon is a native Floridian, born and raised in Jacksonville. Nixon serves as...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus crashed into a fence on the side of Talleyrand Avenue on Monday afternoon. It happened near the intersection of 8th Street on the city’s Eastside. Video from the scene showed the bus stopped next to a row of parked semi-trucks....

Emergency crews responded Sunday to a deadly crash on the southbound on-ramp from St. Johns Bluff Road onto I-295 East in Jacksonville’s Sandalwood neighborhood, authorities said. The wreck shut down the ramp completely and backed up traffic on nearby streets for hours as first responders worked the scene. Officials have not released how many vehicles were involved or the identity of the...

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — A routine traffic stop early Saturday morning led to the arrest of two individuals after officers discovered marijuana and related items inside a vehicle. According to the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, officers conducted a stop around 2:50 a.m. April 25, 2026, on a vehicle leaving the The post Two Arrested After Traffic Stop in Jacksonville Beach Leads to Drug Discovery...

What makes a seafood meal truly unforgettable: fresh catch, coastal views, or a place that has perfected its craft over decades?. In Florida, the ocean isn’t just nearby, it shapes everything on the plate and defines the entire dining experience. Seafood is served straight from the source with unmistakable...

The Ambush Unfolds in Hotel Chaos (Image Credits: Pixabay) Tampa, Fla. – A Tampa courtroom has become the stage for a high-stakes murder trial as four Jacksonville men face charges in the death of rising rapper Charles Jones, known as Julio Foolio. The 26-year-old was gunned down in a hotel parking lot during his birthday ... Read more