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Surprise move to fire Atlantic Beach city manager fails after debate
The Atlantic Beach City Commission wants a new city manager in place before next year’s budget talks begin.…
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St. Johns County announces nearly 40 arrests for soliciting minors, sex offender non-registration
In one operation, St. Johns deputies posed as children on online platforms and ultimately arrested 15 suspects.…
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WHAT TO DO | Jax Greek Fest; Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair; Fall Record Fair
A Greek Festival on the Southside, the Jax Fair on the Westside, and the Fall Record Fair in the Phoenix…
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22 hours ago
Baldwin principal fired over gun in car as School Board delays gun policy vote
The revised gun policy could come back to the board as soon as January.…
23 hours ago
Compromise incentive deal for Downtown Publix-anchored high-rise passes Jax City Council
On Tuesday, Jacksonville City Council narrowly approved a $50M incentive deal for Gateway Jax’s Publix grocery store and apartment project.…
1 day ago
Plans move forward for Silverleaf high school
The St. Johns County School Board has approved plans for a new high school in the sprawling Silverleaf community.…
1 day ago
State attorney subpoenas JTA for records involving top executives, NAVI
The latest subpoena adds to a string of document demands from the Jacksonville City Council and state law enforcement officials.…
1 day ago
Amendment 3 fallout: St. Johns County puts fire station on hold, plans staff cuts
St Johns County officials say the financial strain from Amendment 3 on government services is “going to be painful.”…
1 day ago
Jax-made silent film ‘The Flying Ace’ to soar with new score performed by Jacksonville Symphony
Six composers wrote the score that the Jacksonville Symphony will play at a Saturday screening of The Flying Ace.…
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2 days ago
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.…
2 days ago
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…
2 days ago
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.…
2 days ago
Sextortion hotline kicks off in Jacksonville with support from Jaguars
As sextortion cases rise, particularly targeting young males, the State Attorney’s Office and a suicide crisis nonprofit are teaming up…
2 days ago
Raines High School principal dies after 30 years with DCPS
Vincent Hall, the Raines alumnus, was named the 2025 DCPS Principal of the Year and was considered “a champion” for…
3 days ago
Amendment 3 loss will touch most city services: Jax chief administrative officer
Jax Chief Administrative Officer Mike Weinstein expects Amendment 3 to mean fewer city jobs, reduced library hours, and more.…
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 $40K to settle lawsuit over guns at visitor 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.”…
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.…