8 hours ago
Potbelly sandwich shop coming to Jacksonville in May
Potbelly will open its first Northeast Florida location in the Deerwood Village shopping center.…
11 hours ago
Wildfire destroys 47 homes in Southeast Georgia
Some families were evacuated with minutes to spare after the Brantley County wildfire exploded to 5,000 acres..…
11 hours ago
Attorney general investigates ChatGPT in FSU shooting
Prosecutors believe the chatbot advised the gunman about how to carry out the FSU shooting last April.…
Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one.
12 hours ago
Florida prepares for the day when taxicabs can fly
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill providing funding for vertiports, the hubs for small aerial taxicabs.…
1 day ago
Wildfire risks could grow over next 10 weeks, officials warn
The danger of wildfires will persist as long as the drought continues, and little rain is forecast, fire officials say.…
1 day ago
How Duval Schools remains mindful of minority mental health
The district’s 2026 Student Mental Health Conference enabled students to get specific about their needs.…
1 day ago
Property tax cuts not on the agenda for state lawmakers
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez is frustrated the governor has not made a property tax proposal.…
1 day ago
Fire danger expands across much of the Florida Peninsula
Dry air, high winds and a severe drought have put much of the state under a red flag warning.…
2 days ago
Wildfires scorch Northeast Florida as drought continues
A wildfire in Clay County grew to over 2,000 acres, and a 1,000-acre fire was burning in adjacent Putnam County.…
Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one.
Perspectives is home to opinion writing that adds context and unique viewpoints on local issues. These columns are separate from our newsroom reporting but contribute to the civic conversation in Jacksonville. We welcome ideas and submissions from community members who want to share their voices. Want to submit your own column on a matter of public interest? Email pitches to jessica@jaxtoday.org.
A quick visual illustrating one key data point that explains something about life in Northeast Florida.
2 days ago
FBI Jacksonville warns about scammers posing as agents
Scammers have duped people out of money by impersonating FBI agents, law enforcement and government officials.…
2 days ago
How Florida’s SAVE Act could affect voter registration
A new election law will dramatically change voter registration, but it won’t take effect until after November’s elections.…
3 days ago
Dry air increases fire danger in North Florida and Panhandle
A cold front is bringing dry and windy conditions to drought-stricken areas, a recipe for wildfires.…
April 17, 2026
County pathologist back on the job after social media lapse
An investigation concluded the deputy’s social media post could support Donald Trump’s death.…
April 17, 2026
Florida may bar undocumented immigrants from colleges
The Florida Department of Education could require all state colleges to ensure students are in the U.S. legally.…
April 17, 2026
Jacksonville teacher charged with child sexual material
Johnny Robinson III, a math teacher at Temple Christian Academy, faces 50 counts. He has been fired.…
April 17, 2026
Record heat possible for next several days
Parts of North Florida are forecast to reach 90 degrees or more by week’s end, breaking heat records.…
April 16, 2026
WHAT TO DO | The CookOut: Unity on the Block; Sea Turtle Fest; Historic Timeline Saunter
A block party celebrating Jacksonville’s Urban Core, Sea Turtle Fest in Fernandina Beach, and a stroll through history in St.…
April 16, 2026
DeSantis’ office devotes millions to Northwest Jax job training programs, Boys & Girls Clubs
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office devoted $3 million to Northwest Jacksonville training programs that will provide skills for trades and medical…
April 16, 2026
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan files for reelection
Deegan hopes to become the first Democrat since 1983 to be reelected as Jacksonville mayor.…
April 16, 2026
City Council protester convicted of resisting arrest
A jury convicted Leah Grady in connection with protests last year at a Jacksonville City Council meeting.…
April 16, 2026
Archaeologists to discuss relics from segregated schools
St. Augustine will have a community meeting to highlight artifacts unearthed from the sites of former segregated schools.…
April 16, 2026
Becoming Collegiate Academy announces moving plans
Becoming Collegiate Academy will move into a former Duval County Public Schools property.…
April 16, 2026
Clay County bans burning during extreme drought
Nassau, Baker and Putnam counties are also under a burn ban, and dry conditions are expected for weeks.…
April 16, 2026
Strong El Niño could reshape hurricane season and winter
A developing El Niño could mean fewer Atlantic hurricanes, followed by a wetter, stormier winter.…
April 15, 2026
Jacksonville City Council renames Confederate Street
City lawmakers voted 11-8 to rename Confederate Street to Rose Arbor Way at the request of a local nonprofit.…
April 15, 2026
Teacher accused of romantic relationship with student
Jackson Jordan Hull, a 25-year-old teacher at River City Science Academy, is no longer affiliated with the school.…
April 15, 2026
Former school site will become affordable housing
The Villages at Lake Forest will reserve a fourth of the affordable housing units for Duval Schools staff.…
April 15, 2026
Baker County wrestles with housing shortage
The county has a housing shortage of 178 units, reversing a surplus from two decades ago, a new report shows.…
April 15, 2026
Fruit Cove residents fight proposed Daily’s gas station
St. Johns County commissioners denied a similar gas station proposal in 2019, partly because of traffic.…
April 15, 2026
Permit issued for another phase of Pearl Square
This portion of the Pearl Square downtown development will include apartments, retail, restaurants, a gym and more.…
April 15, 2026
Nassau County considers moratorium on data centers
County commissioners are pursuing an ordinance to block data center development for a year.…
April 15, 2026
Election results for Orange Park and Green Cove Springs
The election included council members in both municipalities and charter amendments in Green Cove Springs.…
April 14, 2026
Deegan revives plan for affordable housing trust fund
Representatives at the ICARE Nehemiah Assembly pressed the mayor to earmark $10 million for the trust fund in her city…
April 14, 2026
Gasoline prices expected to rise across Florida
Gasoline averaged $4.04 per gallon in Duval County on Monday, but the price had risen to $4.12 by Tuesday.…
April 14, 2026
Five-star hotel approved in downtown St. Augustine
City commissioners unanimously approved plans for a hotel in downtown’s tallest building.…
April 14, 2026
Attorney John Morgan says he won’t run for Florida governor
Morgan, an advocate of recreational marijuana, ended speculation about whether he’d be a candidate.…
April 14, 2026
How the 2026 hurricane season could play out
Forecasters expect that tropical cyclone activity could resemble hurricane seasons in 2006, 2009, 2015 and 2023.…
April 13, 2026
City considering up to $12M in tax incentives for Winn-Dixie
The Jacksonville-based Winn-Dixie is asking the city for tax incentives to make investments in its headquarters building.…
April 13, 2026
State attorney subpoenas JEA about ex-mayor’s lobbying firm
Prosecutors are demanding records related to numerous controversies that have swirled around JEA and the City Council.…
April 10, 2026
Unemployment in Jacksonville is highest since pandemic
Unemployment in the Jacksonville metro area rose from 4.7% in December to 5.2% in January.…
April 10, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Why don’t all bridges have name plaques?
Many bridges in Jacksonville have plaques showing their names, but many do not. Why not?…
April 10, 2026
Safety concerns raised after school bus crashes
City Councilman Mike Gay wants FDOT to analyze whether conditions on Zoo Parkway lead to crashes.…