Jacksonville's school district is considering merging several schools to streamline operations and reduce costs by 2025, with meetings underway to discuss the impact on students and the community.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan's comparison of Trump's deportation plan to "concentration camps" sparked controversy, drawing criticism from some Jewish leaders and Republicans.

Duval County is mailing out Sample Ballots to all 490,351 registered voters and providing electronic versions to further engage citizens before the General Election. Early Voting sites will open with specified hours for voter convenience.

Jacksonville launched a pilot program with Ability Housing to house 25 homeless people, providing affordable housing and support services after a ban on public sleeping.

NFL team owners unanimously approve Jacksonville's Stadium of the Future proposal, signaling a major downtown revitalization effort, with construction set for 2025 and expected completion by 2028.

A lawsuit challenges St. Johns County's panhandling ordinance as a First Amendment violation, claiming it unfairly targets the homeless and restricts free speech.

Duval County begins early voting on October 21, offering residents two weeks to vote before Election Day. Multiple sites are available for voter convenience.

President Biden approves a Major Disaster Declaration for Florida, allowing federal aid for areas impacted by Hurricane Milton, including grants, loans, and support for recovery efforts.

Duval County's voting equipment passed a mandatory accuracy test before the November 5 General Election, validating the reliability of vote counting machines.

St. Johns County officials assure Anastasia Island residents of no water service interruptions following a sewer main break during Hurricane Milton, while encouraging avoidance of water activities near the affected area.

Waste Pro has increased its cleanup efforts post-Hurricane Milton, using claw trucks in Neptune. Collection services are paused Thursday with a shifted schedule for the week.

Jacksonville deploys Tiger Dams against Hurricane Milton, with seals in low-barrier and flood-prone areas, as the city prepares for storm surges and high tides.

St. Augustine takes action ahead of Hurricane Milton with office closures, marina shutdown, and an evacuation order, while advising residents on post-storm debris sorting and flood safety measures.