Hastings High is being restored into a First Coast Technical College campus, pairing historic preservation with new workforce training and childcare. The phased project aims to reopen the landmark for learners of all ages.

Dense fog will slow Thursday morning commutes in Jacksonville; dangerous rip currents threaten area beaches into tonight.

Genetic testing of 44 shrimp dishes in Jacksonville found most Mayport‑branded plates were imported and often priced higher than the real thing.

A 33‑year‑old Jacksonville man was arrested after police say he fired a shot at his brother in the Oakleaf Town Center McDonald’s. The suspect faces attempted murder and felon‑in‑possession charges.

St. Augustine will close the King Street Bridge on April 13 for a roughly seven‑month rehabilitation. Traffic will be detoured via U.S. 1 and Malaga Street.

Foley & Lardner will move its Jacksonville office into One Tower Court, taking the entire fifth floor and relocating about 44 attorneys and 60 staff into roughly 25,000 sq ft.

Madison Capital and Madison Communities broke ground on Madison Seagrass in St. Augustine; developers say roughly 40% of units will be designated under Florida’s Live Local Act. The project marks another push for attainable units in northeast Florida.

A 23-year-old man died after his sedan left SR 26, struck a sign and trees and overturned near SR 21 in Putnam County. The Florida Highway Patrol says the crash is under investigation.

Councilman Rory Diamond filed Bill 2026-186 to install 14 Safe Haven baby boxes at fire stations across Jacksonville; the council vote is scheduled for April 14. The proposal carries an estimated $600K upfront price tag.

One Riverside converted the former Times‑Union campus into a $250M riverfront hub with 271 apartments, Whole Foods and restored McCoys Creek.

A 1913 Jacksonville warehouse was converted into 228 apartments and mixed‑use spaces and has won a 2026 CoStar Impact Award, highlighting preservation‑led development on the Eastside.

Jacksonville authorities named 23‑year‑old Alexander Rivera‑Russo in connection with a Jan. 2 University Blvd hit‑and‑run that killed a woman and injured two others. Authorities are asking for tips and dash‑cam video.

High surf and a high rip‑current risk make Jacksonville beaches dangerous today; expect gusty northeast winds and a brief window for storms this afternoon.