New fairgrounds on Westside takes shape and is on track to open in 2026 after bouncing back from storm damage jacksonville.com/story/news/loc… via Florida Times-Union

Tim Deegan is retiring, but he'll still be looking at the clouds, forecasting weather. Mark Woods with a cool profile about how a childhood interest became a career. jacksonville.com/story/news/col… via Florida Times-Union

Traffic cam captures tornado in St. Johns County. Here's what we know jacksonville.com/story/weather/… via Florida Times-Union

Our families, and all of Clay County are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend, John Thrasher. The people of Florida knew John as Speaker of the House, Senator and President of Florida State University. To us, he was a mentor, a friend, and a proud and influential champion

Tallahassee mourns retired FSU president John Thrasher, recalls him as listener, unifier jacksonville.com/story/news/loc… via Florida Times-Union, james call

Yard work, outdoor stuff that needs doing... get that done with today and tomorrow... trough will great some nor'easter-like conditions by Wednesday.

Where will Jacksonville build new jail? City will seek firm to help answer that question. One site on Northside cited by unsolicited proposal for building the jail. jacksonville.com/story/news/loc… via Florida Times-Union

JAX Chamber, Riverfront Parks Now and former DIA board chairman takes sides on tower vote coming up before City Council on Riverfront Plaza site. jacksonville.com/story/news/loc… via Florida Times-Union

Engagement letter shows city's cost for hiring father-in-law of city's general counsel. Hank Coxe is partner in Jacksonville firm that city Office of General Counsel retained jacksonville.com/story/news/loc… via Florida Times-Union

Florida prevents Pride Month bridge lighting so Jacksonville LGTBQ+ community does it again jacksonville.com/story/news/loc… via Florida Times-Union

Three finalists in running for next Downtown Investment Authority CEO replacing Lori Boyer. City Council backs off move for council being able to have firing power over DIA CEO jacksonville.com/story/news/loc… via Florida Times-Union

Jacksonville nonprofit names new leader to shepherd homelessness prevention efforts jacksonville.com/story/news/loc… via Florida Times-Union

Florida Board of Governors rejects Santa Ono as University of Florida president jacksonville.com/story/news/edu… via Florida Times-Union and Alan Festo of GainesvilleSun

Councilman contends legal advice on Jacksonville law sides with 'open-border politics' jacksonville.com/story/news/loc… via Florida Times-Union

'Difficult decision': After 18 years, Hooters abruptly closes Jacksonville restaurant jacksonville.com/story/entertai… via Florida Times-Union, Gary T. Mills

🚧📸 Big things are happening on Jacksonville's Westside! Our new Jacksonville Fairgrounds located at 13611 Normandy Blvd is taking shape, with Scherer Construction hard at work on the expo hall. Despite a stormy setback earlier this year, we're back on track for a 2026 opening. Get

LIFT JAX names Jacksonville native and Eastsider Travis Williams as president and CEO jacksonville.com/story/news/loc… via Florida Times-Union

City Council will vote on excluding children illegally in U.S. from after-school programs jacksonville.com/story/news/loc…

Just another reason to love sunrise runs. Discovered a new turtle nest in Hanna. She made it all the way to the dune line. Hopefully babies will be hatching in early August. #grateful

Look for UNF Athletics surfing coverage in Monday's Florida Times-Union as the surf team gears up for nationals.