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Duval School Board member’s anti-Islam social media post ignites firestorm of public comment
Commenters expressed both strong support for and strong criticism of Ricardo, who did not publicly respond.…
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Jacksonville lynching victim Benjamin Hart honored with commemorative marker
Lynching victim Benjamin Hart was remembered with a historic marker in Jacksonville’s Grand Park community more than 100 years after…
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NASA astronauts aboard ISS answer SJC students’ burning questions
Students at Freedom Crossing Academy connected live with two NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.…
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November 6, 2026
National Model Cities Initiative awards Jacksonville $73M to fight crime
The Model Cities Initiative will pay for new police officers, more training ad better forensic capabilities.…
November 6, 2026
United Airlines plans nonstop flights from Jax to San Francisco
Flights to San Francisco will depart Jacksonville International Airport about 5:45 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays.…
November 6, 2026
A South Florida air charter company is running Deportation Depot’s ambulances
Tropic Air Rescue made a hefty contribution to Gov.-elect Byron Donalds after launching the Deportation Depot business.…
November 6, 2026
St. Augustine to pay $40,000 in lawsuit over guns at visitors center
The nonprofit Florida Carry sued the city in July for prohibiting guns at the Visitor Information Center.…
November 5, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Why is Springfield Park so neglected?
A Jacksonville Today reader says Springfield Park is suffering from “a complete lack of care.”…
November 5, 2026
Crane crashes into Hart Bridge, closing it for hours, but damage is minor
The crane was being maneuvered on a barge when it hit the bridge. An inspection showed only “cosmetic damage.”…
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November 5, 2026
St. Augustine’s new bike share aims to get more wheels on the road
The bike share program aims to get more people to see the area outside of their cars. …
November 5, 2026
‘The Cummer at 65’ highlights ever-expanding collection, sheds light on the art of acquisition
New exhibition highlighting the Cummer’s latest acquisitions includes nods to its porcelain collection, revered gardens and a couple Picassos.…
November 5, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Hastings Fall Harvest Festival; Jacksonville PorchFest; Right Whale Festival
A two-day celebration of agriculture in Hastings, PorchFest in Springfield, and the Right Whale Festival in Fernandina Beach are What…
November 5, 2026
Jacksonville Fair moves to the Westside: What to know before you go.
The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is scheduled to open Thursday after moving out of Downtown.…
November 4, 2026
Could a Downtown Publix be the first casualty of Amendment 3 in Jacksonville?
A tie vote in a City Council committee left the fate of a Downtown residential tower and Publix in limbo.…
November 4, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Why did JTA cut bus routes the day before Election Day?
A Jacksonville Today reader says JTA’s cuts made it hard for voters to get to the polls.…
November 4, 2026
Atlantic Beach candidates separated by just 2 votes. What now?
Lisa Herrold holds a razor-thin lead over Jennifer Lagner for Seat 4 on the Atlantic Beach City Commission.…
November 4, 2026
Charges refiled in fake voter guide case in St. Johns County
Five people face misdemeanor charges in connection with a phony voter guide designed to look like the real one.…
November 3, 2026
St. Johns voters give resounding yes to land conservation referendum
Voters in St. Johns County overwhelmingly supported a conservation land measure.…
November 3, 2026
Republican Ashley Moody edges Angie Nixon for US Senate seat
The incumbent Moody will keep the seat she has held since 2024, when Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed her.…
November 3, 2026
Voters approve Amendment 3 tax cut but reject other ballot measures
Amendment 3 faced harsh criticism from local officeholders and first responders who said the tax cut was too drastic.…
November 3, 2026
Republican Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race
Gov.-elect Byron Donalds promised to make Florida more affordable. He will take office Jan. 5.…
November 3, 2026
Clay County voters renew school tax, keep commissioner salary cap, elect Edwards
Clay County voters made decisions on two local issues and elected a new member to the five-person Board of County…
November 3, 2026
Duval voters overwhelmingly pass 1-mill renewal; all 3 school board races close
School Board winners were all endorsed by current reps, so the board’s political makeup is unlikely to change.…
November 3, 2026
Full election results for Florida and the First Coast
Jacksonville Today has complete election results for statewide races, local offices and ballot issues.…
November 3, 2026
School Board member urged to resign over anti-Islam social media post
Tony Ricardo shared a social media post calling Islam a “political cult masquerading as a faith.”…
November 3, 2026
St. Johns County bans data centers for at least a year
The county became the third in Northeast Florida to impose a moratorium on large-scale data centers.…
November 3, 2026
European Street Cafe owner prepares to open Downtown
The new European Street at Riverfront Plaza will mark the next phase of a decades-long story in Jacksonville.…
November 3, 2026
Why are Republicans listed first on Florida’s ballots?
Florida law gives the top ballot position to candidates from the party that won the last governor’s race.…
November 2, 2026
Former JTA CEO Nat Ford to testify before City Council in January
JTA’s finances were “a disaster” by July 2025, a past CFO told a council committee Monday.…
November 2, 2026
Florida Supreme Court suspends attorney Chuck Farah for 90 days
The court said Farah took on far more cases against tobacco companies than he could handle.…
October 30, 2026
Businesses suffer as Georgia-Florida game moves to Atlanta
Business usually amps up for the Georgia-Florida game, but the game has moved while EverBank Stadium is renovated.…
October 30, 2026
Family sues apartment complex after teen is shot to death in home invasion
The lawsuit claims The Marley at Trout River Apartments failed to provide security despite hundreds of crimes.…
October 30, 2026
MOSH hits $100M fundraising mark; $50M still sought
MOSH said it could break ground on its new Northbank museum even before the full amount is raised.…
October 30, 2026
Who will win Duval’s Hispanic voters? Both parties have tried.
Hispanic voters are now 7% of Duval’s electorate, and they could play a role in determining who wins.…
October 29, 2026
JTA interim chief says ‘buck stopped with CEO’ in agency’s financial crisis
JTA Interim CEO Cleveland Ferguson also announced Wednesday that he would not seek the permanent position.…
October 29, 2026
Jacksonville icon Johnnetta Betsch Cole celebrates 90th with A.L. Lewis gala
Johnnetta Betsch Cole will celebrate her 90th birthday with a gala raising money to close health and education gaps in…
October 29, 2026
Tony Moore appointed inaugural CEO of Jax Riverfront Alliance
The Jax Riverfront Alliance works with the city and other groups to enhance Jacksonville’s riverfront.…
October 29, 2026
Joseph DiSalvo reappointed to JEA board after months of deferrals
DiSalvo had defended former CEO Vickie Cavey amind allegations that she created a hostile work environment.…
October 29, 2026
WHAT TO DO | ‘Phantom of the Opera’; ‘Nosferatu’;’Feeding Beatrice’; Persimmon Festival
Two silent classic horror films with live musical scores, a “spine-chilling gothic tale” on stage, and Eat Your Yard’s Persimmon…
October 28, 2026
Allison DeFoor, president of North Florida Land Trust, dies at age 72
Allison DeFoor was a lifelong public servant, a former sheriff and a dedicated conservationist.…
October 28, 2026
City Council blocks effort to tap new housing trust fund for developer loan
Jacksonville lawmakers said the trust fund should be used to help people acquire affordable housing.…
October 28, 2026
Matanzas Innlet restaurant to rebuild, 10 years after Hurricane Matthew
Matanzas Innlet was razed in 2017 after sustaining heavy damage from Hurricane Matthew.…