Business
Toll Brothers Announces New 55+ Community in Jacksonville, Florida
Regency at EverRange offers luxury single-family homes and resort-style amenities.
Northeast Florida Realtors Forecast 2026 Market Trends
NEFAR predicts shifts in housing demand, inventory, and prices for the coming year
Caitlin Brunell Hired as Ascension St. Vincent's Foundation President
Brunell brings decade of nonprofit leadership experience to new role
Lifestyle
New York nonprofit plans to convert Ramada hotel into affordable housing for veterans
The Ramada by Wyndham on Baymeadows Road in Jacksonville, Florida will be transformed into low-cost housing for U.S. military veterans.
FDOT Seeks Public Input on Beach Blvd Median Changes
The Florida Department of Transportation will host virtual and in-person meetings to discuss proposed traffic modifications.
Diners Rank the 10 'Dirtiest' States for Restaurants
New Jersey tops the list with the most complaints about dirty dining conditions, pests, and hair in food.
Weather
Massive Fire Breaks Out at Smurfit's Jacksonville Recycling Plant
No injuries reported as wind and dry conditions fueled the blaze at the paper products facility
Mostly Sunny Days Ahead for Jacksonville
Potential for weekend showers, but otherwise clear skies and mild temperatures expected
Restoration work underway to stem McCoys Creek flooding
The project will restore McCoys Creek's western headwaters to keep water from rising out of the creek.
Health
Hormone Therapy and Weight Loss Drugs Show Promising Results
Mayo Clinic study finds postmenopausal women on hormone therapy lost 35% more weight with tirzepatide
Breast Cancer Survivor Completes Donna Marathon
Sabeen Perwaiz runs 26.2 miles while undergoing treatment, honoring Donna Deegan's legacy.
Tips and Recipes for Healthy Eating on a Budget
Registered nurse shares affordable ways to build lasting healthy habits
Politics
Florida Lawmakers Approve Bill To Punish Medical Marijuana Patients For Having Open Containers In Cars
The bill would ban medical marijuana patients from possessing open containers of cannabis while driving or as passengers, with penalties including the loss of their medical marijuana card.
Lawsuit challenges Florida governor's special session on redistricting
Voting rights advocates say Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't have the authority to call a special session on redistricting.
Florida Bill Aims to Ban Open Cannabis Containers in Vehicles
Legislation would treat medical marijuana like open alcohol containers, raising concerns from patients and advocates.
