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ARTS PICKS | Sept. 20-22
There’s a festival for everyone this weekend! Choose from books Downtown, photography in LaVilla or music in St. Augustine.…
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Council member Joe Carlucci: Developer has abandoned plan for San Jose YMCA campus
A contested plan to replace the duPont YMCA Youth Development Campus in San Jose with an affordable housing development is…
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Fix on the way for St. Johns County Ocean Pier
St. Johns County OK’d spending $3 million to fix up its oceanfront pier.…
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376-home neighborhood axed near St. Augustine Lakes over overcrowding, flooding fears
The St. Johns County Commission denied a proposal to build 376 homes near St. Augustine Lakes.…
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What’s in store for the I-95/Emerson Street interchange
FDOT has started a project to widen I-95 north of Emerson Street. The plan also adds a Median U-Turn interchange…
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Help name FSCJ’s new manta ray mascot
FSCJ just unveiled its new mascot, a blue manta ray. Submit name suggestions through Sept. 27.…
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Hispanic Heritage Month celebration highlights Jacksonville’s increased outreach efforts
Maria Kellermann is executive director of the Venezuela Marka Foundation, a nonprofit that celebrates Venezuelan heritage and provides vocational training…
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JTA wins grant to buy second St. Johns River Ferry boat
A federal grant means the JTA can purchase a second ship to augment service on the St. Johns River Ferry.…
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Jax area rainfall already above average before September deluge
Even before the extremely wet beginning of September, August in North Florida had marked a return to above-average rainfall across…
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Where do bikes fit into St. Augustine’s pedestrian-friendly Downtown plan?
St. Augustine wants to turn a major historic Downtown thoroughfare into “the best mile in Florida,” but some cyclists are…
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New medical center on the way in West Augustine, thanks to county, state funding
St. Johns County has broken ground on a new medical center in a historically underserved community. …
September 15, 2024
Florida Blue, Baptist negotiations stall as deadline approaches
With two weeks left before their current contract expires, the two appear no closer to reaching an agreement.…
September 15, 2024
15% of registered Duval voters are inactive, a huge rise since state law changed
The number of voters who are one missed election away from being removed from the rolls has risen sharply since…
September 13, 2024
Kids’ soccer camp offered before Jags game on Oct. 6
The one-day kids’ soccer camp will be held a the Flex Field ahead of the Colts vs. Jaguars game on…
September 13, 2024
Veteran Jacksonville police officer charged with kidnapping, stalking woman
A veteran Jacksonville police officer remains jailed on $1.25 million bail in Nassau County after his arrest.…
September 12, 2024
Douglas Anderson hired teacher after state said he was drunk at previous school — now he’s removed for alleged misconduct
State records show that at the time the arts school hired him, he was facing state discipline for having been…
September 12, 2024
Nassau County school books settlement reached
36 books will be returning to school libraries after being removed last year after children’s book authors and parents sued…
September 12, 2024
FSCJ opens Nassau County’s first state college commercial truck training center
Florida State College at Jacksonville has cut the ribbon on its new Commercial Vehicle Driving program in Nassau County.…
September 12, 2024
Locally owned company buys Serenata Beach Club for $1.5 million
The Serenata Beach Club in Ponte Vedra Beach was sold at auction on Thursday for $1.5 million.…
September 12, 2024
Jacksonville congressional district debated in Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments about the constitutionality of a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis championed in…
September 11, 2024
A visitor ‘favorite’ ape dies at Jax Zoo, the 4th from Shigella outbreak
Tuesday, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced the death of 3-year-old Kevin.…
September 11, 2024
5 Duval students arrested for threatening schools, the youngest 11 years old
The sheriff and school superintendent jointly announced the arrests of five young students on charges of making threats against their…
September 11, 2024
Permanent fire station coming to Jacksonville’s Cedar Point
Ground was broken on Fire Station 76, which will replace a temporary station in Northeast Jacksonville.…
September 11, 2024
‘Agrihood’ would bring 3,300 homes to St. Johns County
Boston-based Freehold Communities, the developer of Shearwater in St. Johns County, is working with St. Augustine landowners on a new…
September 11, 2024
Judge to weigh putting Florida meat law on ice
A federal judge will hear arguments next month about whether he should block a new Florida law that bars the…
September 11, 2024
After 32 years, iconic British pub in St. Augustine to close Sunday
The King’s Head British Pub owner says a drop-off in customers means she can’t cover her costs some days.…
September 11, 2024
ARTS PICKS | Sept. 13-15
Parrotheads, this is your weekend to catch the Jacksonville Symphony. Also, Florida Fin Fest returns to Jax Beach, and MOCA…
September 10, 2024
Jacksonville City Council approves community benefits agreement with Jaguars
Countywide spending approved in the community benefits agreement will be $40 million over 15 years, with $40 million additionally for…
September 10, 2024
Westside residents steamed over liquor store coming soon near OakLeaf
The planned 11,000-square-foot Shores Liquors would be the third package store within a mile — and within walking distance of…
September 10, 2024
Committee chair: New developer ‘in the driver’s seat’ in Laura Street Trio project
A new player is taking a lead role in the effort to revive the Laura Street Trio in Downtown Jacksonville,…
September 9, 2024
Veterans’ advocate Bill Dudley given St. Augustine’s highest honor
Longtime military veterans’ advocate Bill Dudley was honored Monday with St. Augustine’s most prestigious award.…
September 9, 2024
Jax coding program graduates first class, who created city services dashboard
Twenty-two teens and young adults are now graduates of the city’s new Jax Code 4 Change program, aimed at harnessing…
September 9, 2024
DeSantis defends abortion information posted by state agency: ‘not electioneering’
With Democrats accusing the state Agency for Health Care Administration of improper politicking, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday described as…
September 9, 2024
The Beatles integrated their Jacksonville concert 60 years ago this week. An event gives a look back
On Thursday, Sept. 12, a tribute cover band and two noted historians will revisit what was the first major racially…
September 6, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | When will the city replace Five Points trash cans?
A Jacksonville Today reader says trash cans in the Five Points area are still causing problems.…
September 6, 2024
Nassau County contractor indicted on fraud charges
A contractor from Hilliard has been arrested on a 12-count indictment that alleges he failed to complete homes that customers…
September 6, 2024
Black historical society creates Freedom School to close knowledge gaps in Jacksonville
Freedom School is designed to help school-aged children, and their families, learn about Black history.…
September 6, 2024
Flooded San Marco worries about what’s next
In some ways, residents say, the flooding this week was worse than a hurricane.…
September 6, 2024
Beach renourishment done in St. Augustine Beach
There’s tons of new sand on St. Augustine Beach now that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has finished up…
September 6, 2024
500-year-old map shows first written reference to Florida
If you visit the Touchton Map Library at the Tampa Bay History Center, you’ll see lots of maps depicting Florida’s…
September 6, 2024
Florida looks to add more nuclear power
While utilities continue to build solar facilities, nuclear power could be important in meeting future needs.…
September 5, 2024
More flooding threatens waterlogged First Coast
Bands of heavy rain could bring additional flooding in soggy Jacksonville over the next several days.…