The Morning Report: UF Health Workers Protest For Change

Hospital workers demonstrated outside UF Health Jacksonville’s downtown campus, accusing the health care system of unfair labor practices. UF Health says it remains committed to competitive compensation and benefits and to honoring its collective bargaining agreement. Get more on this story and oth…

The Morning Report: JTA’s Budget Shortfall Solution and New Name Enters The 2027 City Council Race

The Jacksonville City Council has approved a no-interest loan of up to $30 million to help the Jacksonville Transportation Authority address a $39 million budget shortfall, following recent layoffs and service cuts. Also basketball legend Artis Gilmore is running for an at-large City Council seat a…

The Morning Report: Conservation Bonds Question in St. Johns and No Debates in the FL Governor's Race

St. Johns County voters will decide in November whether to authorize up to $100 million in bonds to purchase and preserve environmentally sensitive land, with repayment coming from property taxes. Plus, Democrat David Jolly is standing by his decision not to debate Republican Byron Donalds in Flori…

The Morning Report: Edward Waters Expansion and Hurricane Isaias Recovery

Edward Waters University plans a $33 million campus expansion, including a new dormitory, renovated laboratories and a track and field facility that will also serve the surrounding community. Plus, cleanup continues after Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida’s western Panhandle as a Category 2…

The Morning Report: Book Removals in Duval County and Local Impacts from Isaias

Four more books will be removed from Duval County Public Schools libraries following a school board vote. Plus, Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the northern Gulf Coast tonight, bringing risks of flooding, tornadoes and storm surge. Northeast Florida can also expect increased rai…

The Morning Report: Duval School Suspension Appeal & Hurricane Isaias Forms

Jacksonville City Council member and Duval County teacher Tyrona Clark-Murray plans to appeal a 10-day unpaid suspension from the school district. Also Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, continues to move toward the Gulf Coast and could bring rain, gusty winds and fl…

The Morning Report: Duval Schools HQ Sale, Again, and Downtown Publix Incentives Uncertainty

The Duval County School Board approves the sale of its Southbank headquarters to a local developer for more than $15 million, giving the district three years to find a new location. Also, a nearly $50 million incentive package for Gateway Jax’s downtown Publix project is on hold as Jacksonville Cit…

The Morning Report: Rainy Days and Data Center Moratorium Proposal in St. Johns County

A wet day is ahead for Northeast Florida, with heavy rain, coastal flooding and possible flash flooding prompting a flood watch through this evening. Also, the St. Johns County Commission is considering a one-year moratorium on new data center construction while officials study potential impacts on…

The Morning Report: Jacksonville Mayor’s Race Taking Shape

The race for Jacksonville mayor is growing, with state Rep. Wyman Duggan becoming the latest candidate to enter the contest. Today is also the find day for residents to register to vote ahead of next month’s general election, which includes statewide, congressional, legislative and local races.

The Morning Report: Domestic Violence Deaths Up in Duval and Florida’s Early Bear Hunt Begins

A new report finds domestic violence-related homicides in Duval County increased in 2025, as local agencies mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month and encourage survivors to seek help. Plus, a new program allows some Florida landowners to begin a bear hunt ahead of the statewide season.