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Early voting begins this week across Northeast Florida as counties prepare for the November 3 General Election. We’ll look at when voting starts in Duval, St. Johns, Nassau, Clay and Putnam counties, and the...

City auditors say inaccurate revenue projections and a failure to build reserves contributed to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s $39 million budget shortfall. Hear more on that story and other top...

Hospital workers demonstrated outside UF Health Jacksonville’s downtown campus, accusing the health care system of unfair labor practices. UF Health says it remains committed to competitive compensation and...

The Duval County School Board approves the sale of its Southbank headquarters to a local developer for more than $15 million, giving the district three years to find a new location. Also, a nearly $50 million incentive...

A wet day is ahead for Northeast Florida, with heavy rain, coastal flooding and possible flash flooding prompting a flood watch through this evening. Also, the St. Johns County Commission is considering a one-year...

The race for Jacksonville mayor is growing, with state Rep. Wyman Duggan becoming the latest candidate to enter the contest. Today is also the find day for residents to register to vote ahead of next month’s...

A new report finds domestic violence-related homicides in Duval County increased in 2025, as local agencies mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month and encourage survivors to seek help. Plus, a new program allows some...

The Duval County School Board is set to discuss a proposed policy allowing adults to keep guns locked in vehicles on school property, including during school-sponsored events. The discussion comes weeks after the arrest...

The Florida Attorney General’s Office is investigating the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, seeking records related to its tuition reimbursement policy and communications. Also, St. Augustine City Manager...

Jacksonville City Councilman Kevin Carrico says he will not seek a third term as he turns his focus to a new advisory firm with his wife. And St. Johns County commissioners have reversed approvals for two large...

Jacksonville is adding new rules for e-bike riders, including a 15-mile-per-hour speed limit on sidewalks and requirements to follow traffic laws. Also, new Florida laws take effect on October 1, including restrictions...

A sharp increase in reported dog bites in Jacksonville is raising questions about how the city’s no-kill shelter policy handles dogs with aggressive behavior. We’ll also have the latest local news and...

Florida anglers will get another chance to catch some red snapper when the state reopens waters next month. Also: following controversy over a proposed board appointment earlier this year, Jacksonville City Councilman...

After hours of debate, the Jacksonville City Council has OK’d the city’s $2 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and a controversial proposal to allow for homebuilding on Cumberland Island is roiling...

Hear from a 14-year-old St. Augustine High School student is headed to Portugal next year to represent the USA and Florida at the Dance World Cup. Also: will November’s elections arrive without any debates for...