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When will the next solar eclipse be visible to people in Florida?
Florida will miss out on Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, but residents can see a partial lunar eclipse Aug. 27.…
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Florida’s surgeon general wanted to repeal vaccine mandates. What’s the status?
Despite a call to end childhood vaccine mandates, nothing has changed on a policy level in Florida.…
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Florida will actively test ‘flying cars’ by the end of the year, DeSantis says
The technology could be used as air taxis, cargo delivery, medical transportation and emergency response.…
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Clay County Fire Rescue Chief Lorin Mock to retire after 16 years at helm
Lorin Mock has spent more than 40 years as a firefighter, including 27 with Jacksonville Fire and Rescue.…
1 day ago
Scorching heat will continue this week across Northeast Florida
Temperatures could reach 98 degrees in the Jacksonville area, with a heat index close to 110 degrees.…
2 days ago
Federal authorities bust violent drug trafficking gang in Jacksonville
A dozen gang members have been arrested after a seven-year reign of murder and drug dealing.…
2 days ago
Jax mayor taps retired Florida Blue executive to return as chief of staff
Darnell Smith is returning as chief of staff as Mayor Donna Deegan enters the final year of her first term.…
2 days ago
Stanton student sues Duval Schools over sexual assault on bus
The federal lawsuit alleges the district failed to prevent rising harassment and assaults on the bus.…
2 days ago
Hurricane Center monitors 3 disturbances, but none pose a direct threat
Tropical activity appears to have ramped up, but conditions are still unfavorable for development.…
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Duval and St. Johns schools close budget gaps before new school year
Duval Schools faced a $100 million shortfall, and St. Johns ended last year $23 million in the red.…
August 7, 2026
Riverfront Plaza construction will close portions of Main Street Bridge
The bridge will be reduced to one lane heading south for up to five months, beginning Aug. 24.…
August 7, 2026
St. Johns teens charged with cache of homemade guns and explosives
The boys, ages 13 and 14, made guns from standard hardware and espoused racist philosophies.…
August 7, 2026
Fernandina voters will decide fate of paid parking. Or will they?
Voters are deciding whether a referendum should be required to institute paid parking in Fernandina Beach.…
August 7, 2026
NOAA lowers hurricane forecast even further as El Niño ramps up
NOAA forecasters predict seven to 13 named storms this year, including two to six hurricanes.…
August 7, 2026
Federal appeals court allows Florida to enforce drag show law
The law restricts minors from attending certain “adult live performances,” including some drag shows.…
August 6, 2026
A Duval school reported more fights than any other school in Florida
Chaffee Trail Middle School reported 117 fights in the 2024-25 school year, the highest total at any grade level.…
August 6, 2026
Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville leads new U.S. News hospital rankings
Mayo Clinic Florida joined its campuses in Minnesota and Arizona in the Honor Roll of 20 best hospitals.…
August 6, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Who’s in charge of Flock cameras in Jacksonville?
Flock cameras have created controversy around the country, and a Jacksonville Today reader has questions.…
August 6, 2026
Book bans and budget hurdles: Clay County’s District 4 School Board race weighs incumbent’s record against challenger’s plan
The two candidates have differing views about Clay County’s book bans, the most widespread in the state.…
August 6, 2026
Historic Laura Street Trio auctioned to Indiana developer for $125K
Becovic Management Group obtained the long-vacant Laura Street Trio in a foreclosure auction.…
August 6, 2026
Forecasters expect least active hurricane season in more than a decade
A strengthening El Niño is expected to persist in August and September, the busiest hurricane months.…
August 6, 2026
Backstage at The Amp with St. Augustine photographer Dustin Miller
Miller’s portraits capture pre-show jitters and post-show elation backstage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.…
August 5, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Jax Beach Summer Fest; Native plant walk; CatVideoFest
A weekend of music and family hangouts at Jacksonville Beach, a guided native plant walk, and CatVideoFest Downtown are What…
August 5, 2026
Why Jacksonville may revise incentives for Downtown Publix project
Developer Gateway Jax and city officials are renegotiating a nearly $50 million incentives deal for the Downtown Publix project.…
August 5, 2026
Duval school bus drivers threaten strike, but more meetings planned
Durham School Services will meet with bus drivers this week in an attempt to avert a strike.…
August 5, 2026
St. Augustine Beach bans smoking and vaping at beaches and parks
The action this week brings St. Augustine Beach into line with the county’s rules on smoking and vaping.…
August 5, 2026
Florida state parks grapple with maintenance backlog and not enough money
Park advocates say the current state budget falls far short of all of the maintenance and repairs needed.…
August 5, 2026
Clay County School Board challengers make their case on pay and spending
Three current School Board members have competition in the election, but none attended a recent forum.…
August 5, 2026
The ‘perfect storm’ most people miss after a hurricane
Landfall is not the only threat from a hurricane. The recovery time is often more dangerous.…
August 4, 2026
Duval raises school lunch prices again
Students will need a little more lunch money when school starts in Duval County next week.…
August 4, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | How can I donate supplies to Duval schools?
Community members can call their local school to ask how to donate school supplies…
August 4, 2026
St. Johns County considers challenge to agricultural development law
County commissioners want to know if it would be worth the time and money to challenge the law in court.…
August 4, 2026
Judge orders Florida to rewrite ballot language for property tax amendment
A Leon County judge ruled that the ballot language on the property tax issue was not fair or neutral.…
August 4, 2026
Four Democrats face off in Duval School Board District 4 race. Who are they?
Alfreda Denson Butler, Rhodesia Butler, James Jacobs and Gracie Bell Kearse-McCastler have a competitive race ahead.…
August 4, 2026
More than 5,200 drivers caught passing Duval school buses illegally
See where the most school bus violations occurred over two months — and what the drivers did wrong.…
August 4, 2026
Public safety groups sound alarm over property tax ballot issue
The Florida Sheriffs Association says it is “significantly concerned” about Amendment 3, which would cut property taxes.…
August 3, 2026
Meet the 3 candidates vying for Duval County School Board District 2 seat
Donovan Bradley, Terence Myers and Donna Westrich say they want to keep politics out of the classroom.…
August 3, 2026
Q&A | Rep. Byron Donalds takes questions on ‘First Coast Connect’
The Republican gubernatorial candidate discusses campaign finance, data centers, the environment and more.…
August 3, 2026
Bellwether restaurant will reopen Downtown with new owners
Pearl Hospitality Group plans to add sushi and Asian dining to a refreshed Bellwether menu.…
August 3, 2026
Hurricane season enters peak months under growing El Niño influence
A strengthening El Niño is expected to suppress hurricane activity from August through October.…
August 3, 2026
Jacksonville Aviation Authority drops lawsuit threat against city
Airport and city officials signed a memorandum of understanding to work together and end lawsuit tensions.…
August 2, 2026
5 Westside candidates compete for District 6 Duval School Board seat
School board candidates run non-partisan races, so the race could be decided in the primary election.…