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Voters kill paid parking in Fernandina Beach with overwhelming ‘yes’
Almost 75% of Fernandina Beach voters voted to ban paid parking in the center of the historic city’s Downtown.…
6 hours ago
Ability Housing completes 92 units of affordable housing in St. Augustine
The Village of New Augustine is Ability Housing’s first project in St. Augustine. It won’t be the last.…
7 hours ago
MUSIC | 6 new albums by Northeast Florida artists out now
Looking for new music recommendations? Try these new albums recently released by Northeast Florida artists.…
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10 hours ago
On St. Johns ballots in November: More funding for conservation?
St. Johns County voters will be asked whether they support a tax increase to help buy conservation land.…
11 hours ago
Why Florida voters shouldn’t overlook today’s primary election
Many nonpartisan local contests, including school boards, are open to all voters.…
1 day ago
Military kids in city-funded Cathedral Arts Project arts programs saw academic gains
With city funding, the Cathedral Arts Project collaborated with the University of North Florida to provide military families arts education.…
1 day ago
New artificial reef sunk off Jacksonville, the first of its kind in years
An artificial reef made of concrete culverts will increase marine habitat and benefit anglers and divers.…
2 days ago
El Niño keeps Atlantic hurricane activity unusually quiet
Strong wind shear and dry air are suppressing hurricane activity across the Atlantic basin.…
2 days ago
Duval School Board candidates take in more money than most in Florida
School board elections in Jacksonville have brought in a lot of money through individual, business and PAC support.…
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August 14, 2026
Sulzbacher and Jacksonville plan 32 shelter beds for unhoused women
The Jacksonville City Council approved $413,900 to help the growing number of unhoused women.…
August 14, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Will my ballot be rejected if my signature doesn’t match?
A Jacksonville Today reader says he’s older and disabled and his signature changes year to year.…
August 14, 2026
Second red tide alert issued near Fort George River in Jacksonville
Red tide, caused by a toxin-producing algae, was detected twice in four days near Heckscher Drive.…
August 14, 2026
Incumbent defends St. Johns School Board seat from newcomer’s challenge
St. Johns County voters will decide whether to retain the longest-serving member on the School Board.…
August 14, 2026
Jaguars adding temporary stadium seating to kick off 2026 season
The city has issued a permit to install temporary seating during the renovation of EverBank Stadium.…
August 13, 2026
City Council panel ties arts and nonprofit funding to property tax vote
Council’s Finance Committee also rejected $4.9 million that Mayor Donna Deegan proposed for affordable housing.…
August 13, 2026
Flock announces changes amid backlash over surveillance cameras
Police in Northeast Florida use hundreds of Flock cameras to track criminals and missing people.…
August 13, 2026
St. Augustine takes steps to protect conservation lands
The City Commission may require a unanimous vote to remove a parcel’s conservation protection. …
August 13, 2026
Eat and drink like a local on St. Augustine’s West King Street
Off the beaten path of St. Augustine’s main commercial hub, West King Street has a for-the-locals vibe.…
August 12, 2026
Kings Trail deal in San Jose shows toll of challenging a big developer
Dream Finders Homes plans to build 110 cottages, townhomes or single-family houses at the Old Kings Road site.…
August 12, 2026
Met Park Marina becomes latest riverfront development to open
The rebuilt marina includes 78 slips, electrical and water hookups, marine fuel and a store.…
August 12, 2026
Florida House candidate says she was attacked at World Golf Village polling place
Diana Jordan-Baldwin says she was attacked by a man who supports her opponent in the election.…
August 12, 2026
When will the next solar eclipse be visible to people in Florida?
Florida will miss out on Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, but residents can see a partial lunar eclipse Aug. 27.…
August 12, 2026
Florida’s surgeon general wanted to repeal vaccine mandates. What’s the status?
Despite a call to end childhood vaccine mandates, nothing has changed on a policy level in Florida.…
August 12, 2026
Florida will actively test ‘flying cars’ by the end of the year, DeSantis says
The technology could be used as air taxis, cargo delivery, medical transportation and emergency response.…
August 11, 2026
St. Augustine Celtic Festival ends after 15 years, citing a host of reasons
Romanza-St. Augustine’s annual celebration of Celtic culture was recognized nationally.…
August 11, 2026
Jacksonville City Council finds its ‘prosecutor.’ Has he gone too far?
The City Council’s in-house lawyer has raised concerns even among his clients.…
August 11, 2026
Clay County Fire Rescue Chief Lorin Mock to retire after 16 years at helm
Lorin Mock has spent more than 40 years as a firefighter, including 27 with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue.…
August 11, 2026
Scorching heat will continue this week across Northeast Florida
Temperatures could reach 98 degrees in the Jacksonville area, with a heat index close to 110 degrees.…
August 10, 2026
Federal authorities bust violent drug trafficking gang in Jacksonville
A dozen gang members have been arrested after a seven-year reign of murder and drug dealing.…
August 10, 2026
Jax mayor taps retired Florida Blue executive to return as chief of staff
Darnell Smith is returning as chief of staff as Mayor Donna Deegan enters the final year of her first term.…
August 10, 2026
Stanton student sues Duval Schools over sexual assault on bus
The federal lawsuit alleges the district failed to prevent rising harassment and assaults on the bus.…
August 10, 2026
How Duval Schools literacy compares to Florida’s largest districts
Duval Schools has historically lagged Florida’s other large urban districts in literacy proficiency.…
August 10, 2026
Hurricane Center monitors 3 disturbances, but none pose a direct threat
Tropical activity appears to have ramped up, but conditions are still unfavorable for development.…
August 10, 2026
Duval and St. Johns schools close budget gaps before new school year
Duval Schools faced a $100 million shortfall, and St. Johns ended last year $23 million in the red.…
August 7, 2026
Riverfront Plaza construction will close portions of Main Street Bridge
The bridge will be reduced to one lane heading south for up to five months, beginning Aug. 24.…
August 7, 2026
St. Johns teens charged with cache of homemade guns and explosives
The boys, ages 13 and 14, made guns from standard hardware and espoused racist philosophies.…
August 7, 2026
Fernandina voters will decide fate of paid parking. Or will they?
Voters are deciding whether a referendum should be required to institute paid parking in Fernandina Beach.…
August 7, 2026
NOAA lowers hurricane forecast even further as El Niño ramps up
NOAA forecasters predict seven to 13 named storms this year, including two to six hurricanes.…
August 7, 2026
Federal appeals court allows Florida to enforce drag show law
The law restricts minors from attending certain “adult live performances,” including some drag shows.…
August 6, 2026
A Duval school reported more fights than any other school in Florida
Chaffee Trail Middle School reported 117 fights in the 2024-25 school year, the highest total at any grade level.…
August 6, 2026
Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville leads new U.S. News hospital rankings
Mayo Clinic Florida joined its campuses in Minnesota and Arizona in the Honor Roll of 20 best hospitals.…
August 6, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Who’s in charge of Flock cameras in Jacksonville?
Flock cameras have created controversy around the country, and a Jacksonville Today reader has questions.…