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Families seek answers in dock collapse that killed 4 from Jax
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing the families of Jacksonville residents who died in the dock collapse.…
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CEO of Downtown Investment Authority lists home for $6.75M
DIA CEO Lori Boyer put the historic San Marco home on the market for the second time.…
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Putnam judge accused of abusing authority
An investigative panel accused Judge Anna Maria Gennusa of “improper use” of her power to hold people in contempt.…
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Tourism council ready to promote Black History Museum
Tourism officials are recommending St. Johns County commit $50,000 to marketing and communication for the museum.…
23 hours ago
Campaign aims to keep infants safe while they sleep
Police, doctors and child safety advocates are trying to educate families about practices that put infants at risk.…
1 day ago
UF Health opens 2 new urgent care centers in St. Johns
UF Health converted two existing clinics into its first full urgent care centers in St. Johns County.…
1 day ago
Meet FSCJ’s new mascot: Rayzor Ray
Florida State College at Jacksonville announced that students, faculty and staff have picked the new mascot’s name.…
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Father and daughter open Othello in Springfield
The Othello restaurant serves an eclectic menu inspired by cuisine from Spain, North Africa and the Middle East.…
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Trump leads Harris by 10 points in Florida, UNF poll finds
The poll also found that voters largely support a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana use by adults.…
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October 18, 2024
Sheriff is latest target of racist banners over Downtown
A single-engine plane flew over Downtown on Thursday with a banner directed at Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters.…
October 18, 2024
Here’s when early voting begins on the First Coast
Early voting begins next week across Northeast Florida. Dates and times vary by county.…
October 18, 2024
Jacksonville sheriff releases video of fatal police shooting
Bodycam videos from police show an officer shooting DeJuane Aki Haden after he ran from police.…
October 18, 2024
Deegan stands by comment on ‘concentration camps,’ but regrets causing pain
Mayor Donna Deegan responded to criticism from Republican leaders after she assailed Donald Trump’s immigration plan.…
October 18, 2024
Judge rebukes state for threats over TV abortion ads
A federal judge ruled the state violated the First Amendment when it threatened TV stations over ads supporting the abortion…
October 18, 2024
St. Augustine comes to the aid of family rocked by hurricane
The Bruce family suffered thousands of dollars of damage to their home during Hurricane Milton, but caring neighbors helped them…
October 17, 2024
Jury recommends life sentence for Clay County contractor
Contractor Corey Binderim was convicted of killing Susan Mauldin of Fleming Island in October 2019.…
October 17, 2024
La Niña could bring us a warmer, drier winter
La Niña is slowly developing, and this shift in the pattern is expected to last at least through February 2025.…
October 17, 2024
Lobster roll restaurant set to open at St. Johns Town Center
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is expanding throughout Florida and plans a second opening in the area in November.…
October 17, 2024
Gateway Jax will begin construction this month
Groundbreaking is scheduled Oct. 29 for the first phase of the Gateway Jax development in Downtown Jacksonville.…
October 17, 2024
By the numbers: What made Hurricane Milton so historic?
Milton was the third hurricane to hit Florida this year. No other year on record has more than three hurricane…
October 16, 2024
Republicans slam Deegan for labeling Trump’s immigration plan as ‘concentration camps’
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said Donald Trump wants to create “concentration camps” to deport illegal immigrants.…
October 16, 2024
Dog seriously injures toddler in Putnam County
The dog bit the 2-year-old boy after the child pulled his ear, police said.…
October 16, 2024
ARTS PICKS | Oct. 18-20
Contemporary art Downtown, a play’s opening in San Marco and an innovative organ concert are this week’s Arts Picks.…
October 16, 2024
St. Johns County sued over panhandling restrictions
Civil rights organizations are challenging panhandling bans in cities across the state, including Jacksonville.…
October 16, 2024
Parrotheads can get their Buffett license plates now
As of Oct. 1, Buffett fans in Florida can purchase a “Margaritaville” license plate for an additional $25 a year.…
October 16, 2024
Meteorologists track 2 weather systems, but risks are limited
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor weather systems in the Atlantic and the Caribbean.…
October 16, 2024
Explaining your ballot: Mosquito Control and Beach District in St. Johns
St. Johns County voters will have more than just the big ticket local races for County Commission and School Board…
October 16, 2024
Cold front brings cool, dry weather to Northeast Florida
High temperatures will struggle to reach 75 degrees Wednesday and Thursday as a cold front pushes through Florida.…
October 15, 2024
NFL owners approve Jaguars’ Stadium of the Future renovation deal with Jacksonville
“The NFL believes in Jacksonville. I believe in Jacksonville. I know our fans and the people throughout the community believe…
October 15, 2024
25 homeless people will get a path into housing under Jacksonville program
A pilot program between Ability Housing and the city of Jacksonville will help homeless people get off the streets and…
October 15, 2024
Amelia Island lighthouse is beaming again
The Amelia Island Light, the oldest existing lighthouse in Florida, was inoperative for 18 months.…
October 15, 2024
Blue Angels return to NAS Jax this weekend
The Blue Angels will fly the skies Saturday and Sunday during the Naval Air Station Jacksonville Air Show.…
October 15, 2024
#AskJAXTDY: Why is McCormick Road torn up again?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders why an East Arlington road project is taking so long.…
October 15, 2024
Indoor playground coming in North Jacksonville
The Play Jungle gym and playground will open in the Dunns Creek Crossing shopping center.…
October 15, 2024
Covered pickleball courts planned in Yulee
Nassau Pickleball 365 will have eight courts when it opens Jan. 4 east of the Wildlight master-planned community.…
October 14, 2024
Duval School Board member pushes storm-related conspiracy theories
Tony Ricardo is among the elected officials sharing hurricane-related content that’s misleading or incorrect on social media.…
October 14, 2024
St. Augustine warns of king tides flooding
The city is warning that king tides could cause street flooding until Oct. 23.…
October 14, 2024
Development includes 3,000 homes in St. Johns County
St. Johns County is reviewing plans for Water Lily, a development that includes 3,000 homes and 280,000 square feet of…
October 14, 2024
Seniors struggle to recover from back-to-back hurricanes
The neighborhoods where many seniors live aren’t built to withstand the wrath of a major hurricane.…
October 14, 2024
Off-duty corrections officer killed in Jacksonville
Corrections Officer Bradley McNew was shot to death after intervening in an argument between a man and woman at a…
October 11, 2024
Jacksonville group raises concerns about fatal police shooting
The Jacksonville Community Action Committee is demanding that police immediately release bodycam footage of the shooting.…
October 11, 2024
What to do if you have storm damage in St. Johns County
St. Johns County and St. Augustine officials say it is time to do damage assessments after Hurricane Milton.…