Atlantic Beach City Commission backs effort to keep elementary school open after news of possible closure

ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. – The Atlantic Beach City Commission ruled unanimously in support of a proposal requesting the Duval County School Board to ensure that Atlantic Beach Elementary School will…

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Jacksonville Metal Recycling fire caused Philips Highway closure

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — All lanes of Philips Highway between Emerson Street and University Boulevard have reopened Thursday morning after a fire caused closures for hours, according to the Jacksonville Fire…

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Crash on Commonwealth Avenue in Jacksonville causes lane closure

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A crash on Commonwealth Avenue in Jacksonville Thursday morning has caused a lane closure, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office tells First Coast News. One westbound lane in the…

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Community helps Murray Hill bakery keep employees after electrical fire forces temporary closure

Owner Meredith Corey-Dish says she had to close down for nearly two weeks, and asked the community to help by buying bakery gift cards so she could keep employees. JACKSONVILLE,…

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Revamped Friendship Fountain officially unveiled during ‘Sip & Stroll’ event after years-long closure

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After repairs and delays forced it to remain closed for roughly three years, the new and improved Friendship Fountain is set to officially reopen Thursday night. The…

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After years-long closure, revamped Friendship Fountain reopening Thursday night

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After repairs and delays forced it to remain closed for roughly three years, the new and improved Friendship Fountain is set to officially reopen Thursday night. The…

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Serenata Beach Club reopening after abrupt closure

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A St. Johns County beach club is reopening following an abrupt closure that left members confused — and employees unpaid. The Serenata Beach Club, a…

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Serenata Beach Club members receive ‘bizarre’ email from owner announcing temporary closure

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Members of the Serenata Beach Club in Ponte Vedra Beach are feeling more confused than ever after receiving a note from the owner saying the…

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Current, former employees of Jacksonville substance abuse facility say mismanagement led up to abrupt closure, CEO exit

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville residential substance abuse facility abruptly closed earlier this month, according to current and former employees of River Region Human Services. Sources told News4JAX that years…

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Lemonstreet Brewing Co. closure caps off tough year for breweries

Located at 2100 Dennis St., the brewery’s owners announced the closure earlier this week, driving numerous farewells on social media. It was founded in late 2019. “We’re sad to say…

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