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Autonomous vehicles could expand around Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is considering a pilot program to retrofit buses with autonomous technology.…
56 minutes ago
Overseas flights: Where might you go from Jax?
A consultant has identified five cities where Jacksonville should consider international flights.…
3 hours ago
Florida can fund religious schools, attorney general says
The move raises the possibility of religious charter schools and state-funded scholarships for religious universities.…
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20 hours ago
BestBet sued over treatment of pregnant employees
The EEOC sued BestBet Jacksonville, claiming the business forced two pregnant employees to quit their jobs.…
20 hours ago
State approves conservation deal in Putnam County
The Putnam deal will prevent development on cattle and timber land near Etoniah Creek State Forest.…
21 hours ago
4 kindergarteners hurt when truck hits school bus
The school bus was taking students from San Pablo Elementary School to the Jacksonville zoo.…
1 day ago
58th Mandarin Art Festival returns for Easter weekend
More than 100 artists will vie for awards at Jacksonville’s longest-running art festival.…
1 day ago
More Buckman Bridge closures planned this weekend
Two of four lanes will close starting Friday night, but in the opposite direction of past weeks.…
1 day ago
Hotel and convention center proposed at Ford on Bay
Corner Lot and Aspect Holdings propose a hotel, convention center and office space at the former Duval courthouse site.…
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2 days ago
Duval included in challenge to new Florida voting law
The ACLU is suing the state over a law requiring proof of citizenship to cast a ballot.…
2 days ago
Matthew Gilbert Middle dedicates track to Bob Hayes
Bob Hayes’ incomparable athletic achievements have elevated Jacksonville for more than 60 years.…
2 days ago
Activists fight for cat colonies in St. Johns County
Activists want the county to create a policy to neuter or spay unowned cats and return them to their surroundings.…
2 days ago
Some Duval students spend time learning outdoors
Three schools are part of a pilot program to balance computer-heavy days with outdoors lessons.…
2 days ago
Countdown is on for Artemis II launch to the moon
A two-hour launch window will open at 6:24 p.m. Wednesday for the manned Artemis II mission.…
2 days ago
Jaguars will play home games in Orlando in 2027
NFL owners agreed for the Jaguars to play at Camping World Stadium while EverBank Stadium is renovated.…
3 days ago
Low water pressure: The drought’s effects trickle on
JEA officials are warning customers about possible intermittent water pressure as the drought pushes demand.…
3 days ago
Bring patience and sunscreen: It’s fair time in Clay County
An estimated 100,000 people are possible at the 40th Clay County Agricultural Fair. Traffic could be a challenge.…
3 days ago
New school bus cameras will nab drivers running stop signs
Cameras on all Duval County school buses will record drivers who pass illegally. Violators will be fined $225.…
March 31, 2026
Aldi set to open converted Winn-Dixie in Fernandina
Aldi will open its newest store Thursday, giving the company at least 24 supermarkets in Northeast Florida.…
March 31, 2026
Palm Beach airport will be renamed for Donald Trump
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that also prevents local governments from renaming several airports, including Jacksonville’s.…
March 30, 2026
Duval school police officer accused of student relationship
Police officer Alexander Capasso resigned while under investigation. He had worked at several schools.…
March 30, 2026
80 years later, sailor’s family found in Clay County
DNA testing identified the family of sailor John Campbell, who was a prisoner of war during World War II.…
March 30, 2026
Winn-Dixie will close 2 Harveys stores in Jacksonville
Harveys will close at 201 W. 48th St. and 49 Arlington Rd. S. Two other stores will convert to Winn-Dixie.…
March 27, 2026
Mayo Clinic medical student beats odds to honor brothers
Ryan May details how he overcame tough odds and personal tragedies to earn his medical degree.…
March 27, 2026
Elections coming up for Orange Park and Green Cove Springs
Municipal elections are scheduled April 14 in Orange Park and Green Cove Springs.…
March 27, 2026
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Your favorite local restaurants! Here are Jacksonville Today newsletter readers’ recommendations for where to eat.…
March 27, 2026
Lane closures return this weekend on Buckman Bridge
Maintenance work will close two southbound lanes of the Buckman from Friday to Monday.…
March 27, 2026
ROTC instructor investigated at Sandalwood High
The instructor is accused of directing Sandalwood students to perform “demeaning activities” as a form of discipline.…
March 26, 2026
Collapsed HQ sale now a ‘legal matter’ for Duval Schools
The HQ sale that fell through last month could now be a legal headache for Duval Schools.…
March 26, 2026
‘Baby boxes’ proposed to help moms give up newborns safely
City Council member Rory Diamond has filed legislation to spend $315,000 on 14 baby boxes around the city.…
March 26, 2026
Florida attorney general warns NFL to scrap ‘Rooney Rule’
The Rooney Rule encourages teams to hire nonwhite coaches. Attorney General James Uthmeier says it’s discriminatory.…
March 26, 2026
Accuweather’s hurricane forecast predicts quieter year
The season’s first hurricane forecast predicts 11 to 16 named storms, fewer than average in recent years.…
March 26, 2026
Another ship deploys from Naval Station Mayport
The USS Donald Cook departed Mayport on what officials described as a scheduled deployment.…
March 26, 2026
See changes in store for 2026 hurricane forecasts
The National Hurricane Center is rolling out upgraded products, including a redesigned cone graphic.…
March 25, 2026
Jaguars settle into new offices at One Tower Court
The Jaguars occupy the second through fourth floors of the new building across from EverBank Stadium.…
March 25, 2026
It’s time to renew your request for mail ballots
All previous vote‑by‑mail requests expired in December 2024, the Duval elections office says.…
March 25, 2026
Will DeSantis run for president again? He says ‘we’ll see’
After his loss in 2024, Gov. Ron DeSantis is leaving the door open for another White House bid.…
March 25, 2026
Florida’s AIDS drug program gets stopgap funding
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to mitigate cuts to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program.…
March 25, 2026
Cold front splits Florida, bringing a chill to Jacksonville
The cold front stationed just north of Lake Okeechobee is leaving unsettled weather in North and Central Florida.…
March 24, 2026
St. Johns County asks DeSantis to veto development bill
County commissioners say the bill would take away their authority over some development issues.…
March 24, 2026
Sporting Jax names new team president
Sporting Jax announced Tuesday that’s its inaugural team president has departed the club.…
March 24, 2026
USS Mason deploys from Naval Station Mayport
Families bid farewell to the USS Mason as the war with Iran leaves global tensions high.…