First Coast

The National Commission on Correctional Health Care warned the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office three months ago that the jail's medical care was deficient.

The new owner is Jim Franks, who also owns Flying Fish Taphouse. Reconstruction will take over a year, he says.

The Jacksonville Beach institution plans to open in early 2024 in Concourse A, beyond the security checkpoint.

One mother from Arlington is frustrated by the conditions and the repeated cancellation of swim lessons. "It's disgusting, and I am just really humiliated," she said.

The nature center gives visitors an up-close experience with live snakes, frogs, turtles, lizards and other wildlife native to Florida.

Mayor Donna Deegan has scheduled a series of public meetings to hear what's on people's minds. One meeting will take place in each City Council district.

St. Johns County is seeking input from residents on what to do with the properties when the hall of fame moves to Pinehurst.

City Council accepted a flat tax rate proposed by Mayor Donna Deegan, but your tax bill still could increase because of rising property values.

Diana Greene is the new CEO of Children's Literacy Initiative, a nonprofit aimed at equity in education through "anti-racist early literacy instruction, support and advocacy."

The Jacksonville City Council voted to contract with Michael Huyghue & Associates LLC, a sports and entertainment consulting firm based in Jacksonville.