Builders in Northeast Florida say 2026 looks calmer after a cooling market; NEFBA is prioritizing workforce training to help get homes built.

A WIRED investigation and local reporting show ICE may be eyeing One Enterprise Center at 225 Water St for a downtown legal office; property managers say no lease is confirmed.

The University of Florida's IPPD program transforms student projects into real-world technological solutions, such as assistive apps, AI simulators, and lightning protection for solar panels.

St. Johns County celebrated the opening of a $1.5 million ADA-accessible expansion at their Field of Dreams Baseball complex, with new concessions and parking.

Jacksonville City Council approved ordinances to fund thermal imaging for JFRD, address blight, and invest in a reserve fund, while also establishing a CBA Board for Eastside neighborhood benefits.

Cafe San Marco opened in the former Bistro AIX at 1440 San Marco Blvd, pairing a Cuban-style breakfast cafe with an evening tapas bar and late-night pizza.

The Florida Senate advanced SB 1516 to force carriers to block calls and texts with manipulated caller ID, mandate STIR/SHAKEN and levy six‑figure fines for violations.

A 2025 feasibility study and preservation groups say the St. Johns River Lighthouse could be moved off Naval Station Mayport and restored on the Mayport Village waterfront.

Neptune Beach police say a plate reader picked up a car stolen out of West Virginia, leading to a recovery and an arrest.

Surveillance images show suspects accused of multiple thefts at an Oldfield Crossing home‑improvement store; JSO is asking for tips.

A Jacksonville man says he was shot after following a hit-and-run on St. Johns Bluff; investigators are asking for tips as the shooter remains at large.

A Jacksonville homeowner says neighborhood fiber work ruptured a sewer line, flooding his house and leaving a roughly $75,000 repair gap after insurance payouts.

Birdie Coffee opened a downtown walk-up at 1 Independent Drive, offering quick specialty coffee and locally sourced pastries for morning commuters.