Caitlin Clark headlines Florida Forum Speaker Series in Jacksonville
The Florida Forum Speaker Series lineup features Caitlin Clark, Vladimir Kara-Murza, and José Andrés.
By Rich Jones
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Morning News Spotlight: Florida lawmakers approve leaner state budget
Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a leaner state budget totaling $115.1 billion. The new budget lacks some of the top priorities of legislative leaders and Governor Ron DeSantis, coming in $500 million less than the governor’s proposed budget, and $3.5 billion less than last year’s adjusted total.
By Rich Jones
SPOTLIGHT: Summer festivals, markets, and Ringo Starr
The summer solstice marks the start of summer on Friday. Northeast Florida has a series of markets, festivals and music for just about any taste, including Sunday's Ringo Starr concert at The Amp!
By Rich Jones
Construction headaches in Beachwalk, Deerwood Village
Welcome to the Monday edition of Jacksonville’s Morning News for June 9, 2025. A construction traffic shift on County Road 210 has been delayed, while small business owners in the Deerwood Plaza area can’t wait for construction of a new Publix to end.
By Rich Jones
SPOTLIGHT: Dance season culminates with multiple performances, Nikki Glaser returns to NE Florida
Northeast Florida’s dance season culminates with a week full of performances at multiple venues. Comedian Nikki Glaser returns to town with a Saturday show at The Amp.
By Rich Jones
Ugly breakup between Trump, Musk elicits breakup memories
The world’s most powerful man and its wealthiest began attacking each other in a spectacle from inside the White House to social media. The feud began with Musk’s criticism of Trump’s legislative agenda, which would increase the deficit while eliminating tax incentives that have helped his electric automaker Tesla.
By Rich Jones
Board of Governor delivers historic rejection of UF presidential candidate
The Wednesday edition of Jacksonville’s Morning News for June 4, 2025 is tracking scattered, heavy downpours.
By Rich Jones
Housing costs top list of problems facing Jacksonville, UNF poll finds
Top stories on the Tuesday edition of Jacksonville's Morning News for June 3, 2025: UNF Public Opinion Research Lab survey found 25% said housing costs are most important problem facing Jacksonville, followed by 12% who cited crime.
By Rich Jones
SPOTLIGHT: Dance, rock, Sharks and Jumbo Shrimp this week
The first full week of June is full of events for any age including several days of dance, rock music, the Jumbo Shrimp and Sharks football.
By Rich Jones
LISTEN: First Alert Weather - Preparing for the Storm
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh joins the Jacksonville’s Morning News team to prepare for 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
By Rich Jones
