Duval School Board approved a delayed school consolidation plan, merging Long Branch with R.L. Brown in 2027–28 and Anchor with Mayport in 2028–29, exploring funding and community feedback.

The Fernandina Beach Police Department hosted a 40-hour speed enforcement course to train officers in using radar and laser equipment for traffic safety.

The Team Duval school lottery for the 2026-27 year is open, with a Jan. 31 deadline, and results due in mid-March. Webinars are available to aid in the application process.

The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is recruiting law enforcement and youth resource deputies, offering an Equivalency of Training program for out-of-state applicants.

Jacksonville announces Thanksgiving closures for city government offices, including City Hall and the Duval County Courthouse, impacting various local services.

Krista Joseph was re-elected as Chair and Ann Taylor as Vice Chair of St. Johns County Commissioners for 2025, focusing on conservation, veterans, fiscal responsibility, tourism, and youth development.

The School Board discussed high school boundary reassignments and the transformation of certain schools into magnet programs, with decisions pending for a December 1 meeting.

Mayor Donna Deegan and 230 other mayors sign the Oklahoma City Declaration, promoting nonviolence, bipartisanship, civility, and truth in politics to counter rising hostility.

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights and the new Dining with Dignity pavilion reflect the city's focus on community uplift and service, with updates including a dedicated app and infrastructural improvements.

St. Johns County Board of Commissioners proclaimed November 11 as Veterans Day, honoring servicemembers and their sacrifices, led by Commissioner Taylor.

St. Johns County Commissioners voted against rezoning for a 205-home project, Tocoi River Estates, after community concerns about traffic and the project's fit with the local agricultural setting.

The Clay County Board of Commissioners discussed public safety, fiscal goals, and environmental conservation at their recent meeting, with important updates reported by local news.

The Duval County Public Schools board voted to move its headquarters to a new location, citing financial and strategic benefits, despite some concerns over accessibility and community impact.