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Florida Supreme Court allows new election maps to remain in place
The decision was a victory for the national GOP as it seeks to retain its slim House majority in midterm…
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El Niño officially emerges, shaping weather patterns for rest of 2026
Since reliable records began in the 1950s, Earth’s warmest years have occurred during El Niño events.…
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Florida immigration arrests surge; state and local agencies at the forefront
The surge has largely remained under the radar, with many immigration arrests starting as police traffic stops.…
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21 hours ago
Faulty facial recognition leads to lawsuit after Jacksonville Beach arrest
A Fort Myers man says facial recognition wrongly identified him as the person who tried to lure a child.…
21 hours ago
St. Johns County announces new program for young professionals
The county and chamber of commerce hope to increase networking and educational opportunities for young professionals.…
23 hours ago
WHAT TO DO | ‘Violet’; GOALS 2.0 World Cup watch party; St. Augustine Pride
A musical in Jacksonville Beach, a World Cup watch party in the Rail Yard District, and St. Augustine’s LGBTQ pride…
1 day ago
Former JEA headquarters sold for $1M; 180 residences planned
Live Oak Contracting will convert the JEA building into residences, rooftop amenities and retail space.…
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Trout Creek Academy principal gets delay over yearbook controversy
Principal Katie O’Connell says she’s not responsible for a Fetty Wap rap lyric that appeared in the school’s yearbook.…
1 day ago
DeSantis and Cabinet greenlight $90M for immigration enforcement
Fifty-six city county police departments will receive money for radios, body cameras and other gear.…
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City Council votes to put school tax extension on the ballot
Duval County voters will decide whether to renew a property tax levied by the Duval school district that, in part,…
2 days ago
Public records delay: City releases council prez’s subpoena response after more than 100 days
Jacksonville Today first requested copies of records Carrico gathered to comply with the subpoena more than 100 days ago, on…
2 days ago
Incoming City Council president questions grant for Downtown Publix
Incoming Jacksonville City Council President Nick Howland supports a Downtown Publix, but he questioned a cash incentive.…
2 days ago
Demolition begins at MOSH as museum continues move to Northbank
MOSH’s walls have been partly demolished, windows removed and portions of the interior gutted.…
2 days ago
More people are homeless in Northeast Florida since last year
The annual Point in Time Count found 1,146 people experiencing homelessness, 14% more than last year.…
3 days ago
Earthquake off Cuba shakes people across Northeast Florida
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near western Cuba on Monday, shaking buildings in Havana and rattling people across the Sunshine State, from…
3 days ago
Smoke ’em: New Callahan drag strip inaugurated with burnouts
Hundreds of people came out to christen Hicken Power Dragstrip, the region’s first drag strip since 2017.…
3 days ago
State CFO attacks Jacksonville spending; city calls the criticism politics
Appearing in Jacksonville Beach, CFO Blaise Ingoglia said Jacksonville wasted $275.7 million in its current budget…
June 8, 2026
Pecan Park Flea Market will close in September after 40 years in business
The Pecan Park property has been sold and will be redeveloped as an automotile dealership.…
June 8, 2026
How far does Florida’s property tax proposal go? There are some questions
The legislation and ballot language are unclear about what would happen with property taxes after 2028.…
June 5, 2026
Demings announces prostate cancer diagnosis and suspends campaign for governor
The Orange County mayor made the announcement after his final State of the County address Friday morning.…
June 5, 2026
Drivers rack up $719K in fines for passing Duval school buses illegally
Duval school police issued 3,197 tickets in the first month that school bus cameras recorded drivers.…
June 5, 2026
Rise Doro apartments reopen, more than 2 years after massive fire
About 20% of the Rise Doro’s 247 apartments have been filled since the building was rebuilt.…
June 5, 2026
Human remains found buried in yard of home in North Jacksonville
The remains were discovered after someone found a human bone lying on Lincrest Drive.…
June 5, 2026
How Jacksonville’s skilled trades pros identify workforce solutions
The Jacksonville General Apprenticeship Association is among organizations filling Florida’s growing skilled trades shortage.…
June 4, 2026
Aldi sets opening dates for 3 stores in East Arlington and Downtown
The new stores — converted from Winn-Dixie and Harveys — will give Aldi 17 stores in the Jacksonville area.…
June 4, 2026
Councilman withdraws zoning proposal that would have reduced public input
Councilman Rory Diamond said he wanted to streamline zoning to create more affordable housing.…
June 4, 2026
Jacksonville makes City Council legislation more accessible to the disabled
The city restored online access to City Council bills after complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.…
June 4, 2026
Duval Schools adding weapons-detection system at elementary schools
The district will equip about 30 schools each year with the same weapons-detection systems installed at middle schools.…
June 4, 2026
St. Augustine Beach police mobilize to thwart planned teen takeover
Posts on social media indicated that a teen takeover was planned at the St. Augustine Beach pier.…
June 3, 2026
St. Johns County leaders warn property tax cuts could decrease service
Property tax cuts are headed to Floridians’ ballots in November, and St. Johns County’s leaders are concerned.…
June 3, 2026
Hundreds expected to pack Bayard Point for Boater Skip Day in Clay County
Police from several agencies will be present Friday to make sure boaters are following safety laws.…
June 3, 2026
City Year Jacksonville invests 100k service hours to support Duval students
City Year Jacksonville cultivates communication skills, empathy and leadership among young adults.…
June 3, 2026
Orange Park substitute teacher accused of possessing child sexual abuse material
Tyrone Julius Ferguson taught at elementary and middle schools and also was a youth basketball coach.…
June 3, 2026
St. Johns County sheriff seeks budget increase to raise deputies’ pay
Sheriff Rob Hardwick said it is becoming harder to compete with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to attract deputies.…
June 2, 2026
City Council delays bill to put 1-mill school tax renewal on November ballot
The Finance Committee voted 4-3 to consider the 1-mill levy again in two weeks.…
June 2, 2026
Property tax overhaul headed to ballot; see how your legislators voted
Voters will consider whether to increase the homestead exemption, which would eliminate property taxes for many homeowners.…
June 2, 2026
Supra Revolving Sushi Bar prepares to replace Hooters in Tinseltown
In the all-you-can-eat concept, sushi dishes come to tables on a conveyor belt. Or you can order off the menu.…
June 2, 2026
Jax Beach bars and restaurants can expand capacity on Jaguars game days
With capacaity limited for Jaguars games, city officials thought businesses might get bigger crowds.…
June 2, 2026
Artists sought for sculptures at new Fishweir Crossing roundabouts
Riverside Avondale Preservation says the art will become a landmark for an important neighborhood gateway.…
June 2, 2026
Jacksonville man to be executed Tuesday for killing girlfriend’s baby
Andrew Richard Lukehart admitted to killing the 5-month-old child and throwing her body into a pond.…
June 2, 2026
Lawmakers tweak DeSantis’ property tax cut ahead of floor votes
House and Senate committees eliminated school districts from the effect of any tax cuts.…
June 1, 2026
Jacksonville officials stare down $300M hit from DeSantis’ property tax plan
Mayor Donna Deegan says the tax proposal unfairly punishes cities like Jacksonville that have low tax rates.…