The many faces of Northeast Florida courts
The justice system sometimes has the reputation of moving at a snail's pace. But there's nothing subtle about the changes taking place this week at courthouses in Duval, Clay and Nassau counties.
Family facing incest charges
A Flagler County father and daughter have been charged with incest in a case already focused on as an investigation of child pornography and prostitution.
Speeding-fines hike could ease court cuts
TALLAHASSEE - Separate but similar plans by House and Senate budget-writers to offset some court budget cuts with increased speeding fines moved forward Tuesday.
Florida refuses to cancel classes despite bowl game
The University of Florida plays for its second football national title in three years on Thursday. And, like many students, sophomore Anna Steiger plans to party all night in Gainesville if the Gators win.
Lawmakers hear tourism warning
TALLAHASSEE - State budget cuts could cripple Florida's tourism marketing arm, supporters warned Tuesday as lawmakers scrutinized the operations of Visit Florida.
City Council postpones vote on cruise terminal
The Jacksonville City Council has postponed a vote on the Mayport cruise terminal project to give the Jacksonville Port Authority's board time to weigh in.
Schools list ways to cut $133 million
Drastically reducing the number of arts teachers, freezing salaries and restructuring health care benefits are part of a $133 million list of cuts that Duval County Public Schools could make in the next fiscal year.
Endodontist was Florida's first
Jesse Alvin Mitchell Jr., Florida's first endodontist, died unexpectedly Saturday at his Jacksonville home. He was 88.
