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The curious case of the Hanna Park wax box
At Hanna Park, the wax box has surfers stoked on mutual aid; park officials are letting it slide for now.…
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BOLD SPACES | A former Springfield nightclub is now an eclectically decorated, art-filled home
Multifarious artist Marlon Hubbard turned a commercial space into an art-filled oasis of a home.…
5 hours ago
State board approves Henry Mack as Florida education commissioner
Mack believes in parental rights and school choice. He has been critical of diversity, equity and inclusion programs.…
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22 hours ago
JSO’s new drones get to a crime scene before officers do
The Sheriff’s Office is more than doubling the size of its drone fleet to 61, funded by the state.…
23 hours ago
St. Johns County asks governor to remove commissioners charged with crimes
Three members of the St. Johns County Commission took a no-confidence vote against their peers.…
24 hours ago
Hamburger Mary’s closes in Murray Hill
Hamburger Mary’s closed its only Jacksonville location last week, just over a year after it opened.…
1 day ago
JTA CEO Nat Ford selected as head of Dallas rapid transit system
Nat Ford had planned to retire from JTA in January, but the agency will now need a replacement sooner.…
1 day ago
Kava & Co. brings booze-free bar scene to Jacksonville Beach
Kava & Co. offers alcohol-free drinks with optional infusions of CBD, kava and other boosters.…
2 days ago
Stadium, MOSH and roads top list of most expensive projects in Deegan’s budget
The $587 million capital improvement plan would fund 132 infrastructure projects.…
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St. Johns County eyes $1.46B budget with uncertainty about tax revenue
The county is considering a budget with a flat tax rate, but many people could pay higher taxes anyway.…
2 days ago
Mandarin seeks to preserve its character as growth continues
The Mandarin Area Preservation Project will begin with two public workshops on Wednesday.…
2 days ago
Jacksonville back-to-school giveaways
Duval County organizations will provide school supplies across Jacksonville ahead of the 2026-27 academic year.…
2 days ago
Local real estate firm secures funding for affordable housing portfolio
JWB Real Estate Capital plans three projects — its first foray into affordable housing development.…
2 days ago
In home state, Moms for Liberty shows lackluster influence in school board races
Moms for Liberty Florida has not made any contributions to local school board candidates across Florida.…
2 days ago
Cracker Barrel sells Maple Street Biscuit Co. to Biscuit Belly chain
Sixteen Maple Street locations will close, and Biscuit Belly will convert the others to its own brand.…
2 days ago
Tropical Storm Bertha forms in the Gulf; parts of Florida could feel effects
Wind shear will limit Bertha’s intensification, but strong winds are expected in the northern Gulf Coast region.…
3 days ago
Deegan plans 8 town hall meetings to discuss proposed city budget
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan will meet with residents in August and September to discuss her budget priorities.…
3 days ago
Deegan’s $2B budget: public safety, affordable housing, and roads and bridges
The mayor’s proposed budget is heavy on infrastructure and holds the tax millage rate steady.…
3 days ago
UNF poll finds mixed opinions on ballot issue to cut property taxes
Support was weaker when the poll explained that tax cuts could severely reduce public services.…
July 20, 2026
Democratic Senate race: Jacksonville progressive Angie Nixon vs. ret. Lt. Col. Alex Vindman
Alex Vindman and Angie Nixon face off in the 2026 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Both hope to unseat Republican…
July 20, 2026
Neptune Beach explores impact fees to help fund capital improvement projects
The city would use the fees to help offset its investment in infrastructure needed for growth.…
July 20, 2026
As AI grows, so does its influence on Florida politics
From political spending to data center debates, here’s how AI is shaping politics in this election season.…
July 19, 2026
Cyclosporiasis is in the Jacksonville area. What to know
Cyclosporiasis cases are on the rise, including in Duval and St. Johns counties. Here’s what to know about avoiding (and…
July 17, 2026
Homeowner, 28, draws national attention in legal battle with 55+ community
The woman inherited her father’s home after he died, but the 55+ community says she can’t live there.…
July 17, 2026
City’s first four-year medical school opens at Jacksonville University
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed about 75 students to its new medical school.…
July 17, 2026
$20M home in Ponte Vedra Beach sold to benefit brain cancer research
Aerospace executive Rick Sontag donated the home to the foundation he and his late wife formed.…
July 17, 2026
Monday is deadline to update voter registration for August primary
In addition to new Florida voters, people who want to switch their political party also have until Monday.…
July 17, 2026
Florida’s midsummer report card: Widespread heat, uneven rainfall
Several Florida cities are experiencing an exceptionally warm summer. Rainfall has varied across the state.…
July 16, 2026
Aviation authority board starts 30-day clock on possible city of Jax lawsuit
The potential lawsuit claims City Council is trying to unlawfully divert funds from the Aviation Authority budgets.…
July 16, 2026
Jacksonville write-in candidate accused of threatening to kill Trump
Prosecutors say discharged Marine William L. Upham posted a video calling President Trump “the enemy of God.”…
July 16, 2026
St. Johns County commissioner defends her seat against 2 election challengers
Voters in northeast St. Johns County will decide next month whether to retain Krista Joseph as a commissioner.…
July 16, 2026
What comes after book bans? Clay County Schools questions traditional libraries
After removing hundreds of books, Clay County is debating the purpose of high school libraries.…
July 15, 2026
WHAT TO DO | ‘Shrek’ Disco; Tidal Journey guided walk; Bicycle mechanic skillshare
A costume dance party in Fernandina Beach, a nature walk in St. Johns County, and a bike maintenance class in…
July 15, 2026
Florida housing officials consider work requirements for most aid programs
Housing authority officials across Florida are learning about restrictions proposed by the Trump administration.…
July 15, 2026
Jacksonville Alphas provide voter information ahead of August primary
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. held a voter education forum to spur turnout ahead of the 2026 election season.…
July 15, 2026
Weather system near Northeast Florida has low chance for tropical development
But the area of low pressure could produce heavy rain and thunderstorms over the next several days.…
July 15, 2026
Jacksonville police officer charged with punching handcuffed suspect
Patrol Officer Shane Saydek faces termination after he was accused of hitting an extremely intoxicated suspect.…
July 15, 2026
Culinary Institute of America picks Jacksonville for Southeast hub
City officials believe the culinary institute will transform Downtown into a destination for tourists and businesses.…
July 14, 2026
Tractor-trailer hits and kills man running from ICE in St. Augustine
The death came amid increased scrutiny of ICE after agents shot and killed two people in other states.…
July 14, 2026
Fire Rescue unit stolen from Main Street fire station in Jacksonville
Someone walked into the fire station, started up the rescue vehicle and drove off. Police stopped him 5 miles away.…
July 14, 2026
Duval School Board election could bring shift in board’s ideology
The election could lead to an ideological shift for a board with a strongly conservative majority.…
July 14, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Why does Overalls Farm get so many citations?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders why Overalls Farms has had so much trouble getting approval to operate.…