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Second red tide alert issued near Fort George River in Jacksonville
Red tide, caused by a toxin-producing algae, was detected twice in four days near Heckscher Drive.…
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Incumbent defends St. Johns School Board seat from newcomer’s challenge
St. Johns County voters will decide whether to retain the longest-serving member on the School Board.…
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Jaguars adding temporary stadium seating to kick off 2026 season
The city has issued a permit to install temporary seating during the renovation of EverBank Stadium.…
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Flock announces changes amid backlash over surveillance cameras
Police in Northeast Florida use hundreds of Flock cameras to track criminals and missing people.…
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St. Augustine takes steps to protect conservation lands
The City Commission may require a unanimous vote to remove a parcel’s conservation protection. …
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Eat and drink like a local on St. Augustine’s West King Street
Off the beaten path of St. Augustine’s main commercial hub, West King Street has a for-the-locals vibe.…
2 days ago
Kings Trail deal in San Jose shows toll of challenging a big developer
Dream Finders Homes plans to build 110 cottages, townhomes or single-family houses at the Old Kings Road site.…
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Met Park Marina becomes latest riverfront development to open
The rebuilt marina includes 78 slips, electrical and water hookups, marine fuel and a store.…
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Florida House candidate says she was attacked at World Golf Village polling place
Diana Jordan-Baldwin says she was attacked by a man who supports her opponent in the election.…
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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
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3 days ago
St. Augustine Celtic Festival ends after 15 years, citing a host of reasons
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August 11, 2026
Jacksonville City Council finds its ‘prosecutor.’ Has he gone too far?
The City Council’s in-house lawyer has raised concerns even among his clients.…
August 11, 2026
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.…
August 11, 2026
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.…
August 10, 2026
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.…
August 10, 2026
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.…
August 10, 2026
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.…
August 10, 2026
How Duval Schools literacy compares to Florida’s largest districts
Duval Schools has historically lagged Florida’s other large urban districts in literacy proficiency.…
August 10, 2026
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.…
August 10, 2026
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.…