Education

Anti-Muslim remarks halt Duval school board meeting

Far-right activist Jake Lang's derogatory comments about the Muslim community during public comment at Monday's Duval County School Board meeting forced Board Chair Charlotte Joyce to clear the chambers and call a recess, as 101 speakers lined up to weigh in on board member Tony Ricardo's anti-Islam Facebook post.

November 12, 2026 · 3 min read

Rows of people seated in chairs watching a school board meeting on overhead monitors.

Business

Circa 26 steakhouse plans December opening on Beach Boulevard

Tom and Jenne Corsano, who started the Two Dudes Seafood Restaurants chain, expect to open Circa 26, a 36-seat steakhouse at 1067 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach in December, featuring house-cut Florida-ranched steaks starting at $28.

November 12, 2026 · 2 min read

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Education

Duval board fires principal after loaded gun found on campus

November 12, 2026 · 3 min read

Utility worker in hard hat and safety vest standing beside a power pole with electrical lines.

Local Government

Beaches Energy earns statewide community service award

November 11, 2026 · 3 min read

THREE CITIES

Four arrested in Jacksonville Beach Halloween night assault FDA warns Once Upon a Farm bars pose choking risk Former JBPD employee faces charges in JSO park sex sting Baby Brezza recalls 29,000 sterilizer dryers over burn risk United Airlines adds nonstop JAX-to-San Francisco flights

Health

Illuminated hospital entrance canopy at night flanked by palm trees.

Health

Baptist Health acquires Jacksonville Beach pediatric clinic

November 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Aerial view of a large hospital campus with multiple buildings along a river.

Health

Baptist Health expands Hospital at Home program to second facility

October 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Local Government

Utility worker in hard hat and safety vest standing beside a power pole with electrical lines.

Local Government

Beaches Energy earns statewide community service award

November 11, 2026 · 3 min read

Runners on a rain-wet road lined with autumn trees and a blue banner during a road race.

Local Government

Donna Marathon wins $54,400 tourism grant on split TDC vote

November 4, 2026 · 3 min read

Downtown Jacksonville skyline at night reflected in the St. Johns River.

Local Government

DIA says most Fleet Landing tower uses would be taxable

October 30, 2026 · 2 min read

One-story municipal building with palm trees and cars parked in front on a sunny day.

Local Government

Neptune Beach seeks applicants for three city boards

October 30, 2026 · 2 min read

Large cylindrical water storage tank beside a metal utility building at a treatment facility.

Local Government

Atlantic Beach starts water tank rehab at Treatment Plant #1

October 29, 2026 · 1 min read

Single-story tan stucco building with palm trees and Neptune Beach City Hall sign above entrance.

Local Government

Neptune Beach budget cuts seven positions, reshapes workforce

October 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Education

Rows of people seated in chairs watching a school board meeting on overhead monitors.

Education

Anti-Muslim remarks halt Duval school board meeting

November 12, 2026 · 3 min read

Exterior entrance of a tan and purple brick school building with palm trees.

Education

Duval board fires principal after loaded gun found on campus

November 12, 2026 · 3 min read

Gated security checkpoint entrance to a naval station with a blue overhead canopy and palm trees.

Education

Naval Station Mayport CO visits Beaches school for Veterans Day

November 11, 2026 · 2 min read

Bronze sculpture of two children seated on a bench sharing an open book.

Education

Two DCPS educators win state teaching honors

November 6, 2026 · 1 min read

Single-story brick school building with palm trees and two flags out front.

Education

DCPS pilots in-house custodians, projects $3M in savings

October 27, 2026 · 1 min read

A handler leads a detection dog on a leash through an outdoor training course.

Education

DCPS brings weapons detectors to Duval elementary schools

October 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Public Safety

Two Baby Brezza bottle sterilizer dryers, one with a white base and one with a black-and-white base, shown side by side with bottles and accessories inside.

Public Safety

Baby Brezza recalls 29,000 sterilizer dryers over burn risk

November 9, 2026 · 2 min read

Sandy beach with a long fishing pier extending into the ocean under a clear blue sky.

Public Safety

Four arrested in Jacksonville Beach Halloween night assault

November 6, 2026 · 1 min read

A box of Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars in strawberry, pumpkin and beet flavor.

Public Safety

FDA warns Once Upon a Farm bars pose choking risk

November 5, 2026 · 2 min read

Close-up of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office badge on a white patrol car door.

Public Safety

Jacksonville selected for DOJ's nearly $300 million crime initiative

November 2, 2026 · 2 min read

Community

Holiday-themed event flyer with a sled and books graphic advertising a library book sale.

Community

Neptune Beach library hosts $2-or-less holiday book sale

November 11, 2026 · 1 min read

Manicured grounds with palm trees, a curved concrete wall, and a stone wheel sculpture.

Community

Beach Bash 2027 planning begins Nov. 13 at Episcopal School

November 10, 2026 · 1 min read

A man holding papers speaks at the front of a wood-paneled chapel with pews and a cross on the wall.

Community

BEAM gathers Beaches faith leaders to boost family support

November 9, 2026 · 2 min read

A red donation box filled with canned goods sits before a food drive sign.

Community

Episcopal School Beaches Campus collects food for BEAM

November 6, 2026 · 1 min read

Sports

White soccer ball on green grass near a goal net in bright sunlight.

Sports

Fletcher girls soccer routs Englewood 8-0 behind Mai hat trick

November 6, 2026 · 1 min read

Football players lined up at the line of scrimmage under stadium lights at night.

Sports

Fletcher shuts out Atlantic Coast 43-0 in regular-season finale

November 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Packed indoor basketball arena with fans on the court and a scoreboard visible overhead.

Sports

Jacksonville TDC eyes tourism grants for 2027 FHSAA championships

October 29, 2026 · 2 min read

A woman in a purple bikini surfs a breaking wave on a white surfboard.

Sports

Super Girl Surf Festival brings 1,500 athletes to Jax Beach

October 7, 2026 · 3 min read

The Town Center

Circa 26 steakhouse plans December opening on Beach Boulevard

Tom and Jenne Corsano, who started the Two Dudes Seafood Restaurants chain, expect to open Circa 26, a 36-seat steakhouse at 1067 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach in December, featuring house-cut Florida-ranched steaks starting at $28.

November 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Megan O'Neill

Megan O'Neill

Editor

Megan published her first poem in the Sun Sentinel at the age of 11 and has been locked in ever since. She attended UF and FIU and has a degree in Communication Arts. Her professional background includes photography, editing, writing, translation, and graphic design. Megan enjoys learning language, art and vegan foods.

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