The St. Augustine PZB meeting on April 30 will address city development issues, sustainability, and water supply plans, with options for public attendance and live streaming.

The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office and Fire Rescue were honored for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week during a County Commissioners Meeting.

Jacksonville University is restructuring to focus on high-demand fields, eliminating some majors, and laying off 40 faculty members as it prepares for anticipated enrollment declines.

Jacksonville launches a citywide educational Minecraft challenge, engaging students in urban planning through a collaborative and competitive virtual environment, partnering with Minecraft Education, C40 Cities, and local schools.

Atlantic Coast High School is recognized by the College Board for increasing access to AP Precalculus, especially benefiting ESE and ELL students, with significant enrollment growth and successful exam scores.

Nat Ford, CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, received the Transportation and Innovation Leadership Award at the Think Bold Honors 2025.

Jacksonville approves $3M for UNF's new esports arena, The Flight Deck, to enhance its educational offerings and tap into the burgeoning esports industry.

Kaegan Mckenna Roberts was awarded the 2025 STEM Scholarship by the Florida Sheriff’s Association for her academic achievements and potential in STEM, recognized by the Baker County Sheriff's Office.

The Jacksonville City Council passed a bill banning food trucks at gas stations to reduce fire risks, though some council members questioned the evidence behind the decision.

St. Johns County announced a public meeting on April 10 to discuss a new Fire Station 22 and Sheriff’s Operation Center, seeking community input on the project slated to start in Spring 2025.

Jacksonville Councilman Freeman calls for a state audit of city finances, citing the need for fiscal efficiency. Mayor Deegan criticizes the move as redundant. The state's DOGE team may review city spending while local efforts are ongoing.

Jacksonville veterans can now access free legal advice through a monthly "Ask-A-Lawyer" event by the city and Three Rivers Legal Aid, held at City Hall.

Patrol Squadron VP-16 returned to NAS Jacksonville after a six-month deployment, where they conducted over 400 sorties supporting the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleets with surveillance and intelligence.