4 hours ago
Baptist Health plans 15-story hotel on Southbank
The $110 million, four-star hotel would serve patients’ families, but it would be open to the public as well.…
6 hours ago
Jacksonville police involved in 3rd shooting in a week
A man was treated for multiple gunshot wounds after a shootout with police in the Brentwood area.…
8 hours ago
Southbank residential tower in review for permits
The Related Group plans the tower next to Friendship Fountain, where the River City Brewery once operated.…
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January 9, 2026
Officer cleared of excessive force after punching driver
Jacksonville Officer Donald Bowers was reprimanded, however, for failing to report that he punched Will McNeil Jr.…
January 9, 2026
Mayors Deegan and Peyton empower Garden City preschoolers with books
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and former Mayor John Peyton provided books at Kreative Minds Academy on Friday.…
January 9, 2026
Bear hunt bares emotions of activists and hunters
Hunters killed 52 bears during the hunt last month, but a debate continues about whether the hunt was appropriate.…
January 9, 2026
Despite rising costs, ‘Stadium of the Future’ is on schedule
The $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium is about 10% complete, Jaguars officials say.…
January 9, 2026
Warm days will soon give way to a cooldown
Temperatures will still be in the low 60s on Sunday morning, but a cooldown will move across the state.…
January 8, 2026
MOSH CEO resigns; plan for Northbank museum continues
MOSH CEO Alistair Dove is leaving voluntarily to “pursue new opportunities,” museum leaders say.…
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January 8, 2026
Jaguars’ playoff game may draw $10M in local impact
The Jaguars will take on the Buffalo Bills, whose fans tend to travel in large numbers to away games.…
January 8, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Old-school fishing; Friendship Fountain jazz; Crochet-a-Long
A family fishing adventure in Ponte Vedra Beach; jazz at Downtown Jacksonville’s Friendship Fountain; and a kickoff to mastering crochet…
January 8, 2026
Former St. Augustine teacher sentenced for enticing child
Prosecutors said former teacher Matthew Christopher Yates tried to arrange a sexual meeting with a 14-year-old.…
January 8, 2026
CSX cuts 166 management jobs to reduce costs
CSX said it eliminated 5% of its management workforce after evaluating the company’s market and costs.…
January 8, 2026
Baby right whale and mother spotted off St. Marys
Researchers have spotted a right whale off the coast of Northeast Florida with a brand new baby calf.…
January 7, 2026
Duval School Board officially opposes Schools of Hope charter expansion
In a 4-3 vote, board members decided to include an item in their legislative platform that asks for changes to…
January 7, 2026
City manager suddenly resigns in Atlantic Beach
City Manager Bill Killingsworth stepped down voluntarily after a meeting with the mayor.…
January 7, 2026
DeSantis wants to redraw Florida’s congressional districts
Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to call a special legislative session to redraw districts before midterm elections.…
January 7, 2026
Neptune Beach backs off $5 hourly parking rate
City Council lowered the parking rate after hearing that an earlier increase hurt parking use and merchants’ business.…
January 7, 2026
‘Respect the Stop’: Bus safety campaign urges drivers to stop
A new bus safety program in Duval County raises concerns about people who don’t stop for school buses.…
January 7, 2026
Paid parking is a go in Fernandina Beach — for now
City commissioners approved paid parking starting this spring, but voters could end it in August.…
January 7, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | A caller claimed I missed jury duty. Was it a scam?
A Jacksonville Today reader wants to warn people about a jury duty scam she encountered.…
January 6, 2026
Grouper Shack restaurant is now open in Jax Beach
Grouper Shack, a fast-casual restaurant, bar and market, is the group’s second site in Northeast Florida.…
January 6, 2026
Jacksonville lawmaker files bill to remove Rodman dam
State Rep. Wyman Duggan has filed legislation to tear down Rodman dam and restore the Ocklawaha River.…
January 6, 2026
Shands Bridge will close all weekend for maintenance
The state will close the Shands Bridge from Friday to Monday — and possibly next weekend too.…
January 6, 2026
Anheuser-Busch invests $30M in Jacksonville brewery
The investment will upgrade equipment to produce more Michelob Ultra, Anheuser-Busch said. …
January 6, 2026
‘Super flu’ spreads across First Coast, especially among children
A severe strain of the flu, especially among children, has crushed local emergency rooms.…
January 6, 2026
Jacksonville police involved in two shootings
Police killed one man and wounded another in separate shootings within minutes of each other.…
January 6, 2026
Historic Armory sale marches forward with higher sale price
Reva Development Corp. has been working with the city to retrofit the Armory since 2020.…
January 5, 2026
2,926 deported from detention center in Baker County
Gov. Ron DeSantis said undocumented immigrants have been deported on 93 flights over four months.…
January 5, 2026
Utility work could snarl traffic on A1A on Anastasia Island
Crews will spend three to four weeks moving a water main on State Road A1A near the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.…
January 5, 2026
Former FBI office in Arlington renovated into apartments
The six-story FBI field office was renovated into 95 apartments called Interra Apartment Homes.…
January 5, 2026
Amazon delivers same-day groceries in Jacksonville
The Amazon delivery station in West Jacksonville is now operating and employs more than 100 people.…
January 5, 2026
January could be warmer and drier than usual
As the new year begins, weather patterns look strikingly similar to the second half of 2025.…
January 4, 2026
In Jacksonville, mixed reaction after US removes Maduro
Jacksonville witnessed demonstrations and political support following the U.S. military’s removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.…
January 2, 2026
Judge dismisses lawsuit over paid parking in Fernandina
The City Commission will vote Tuesday on whether to institute paid parking in the downtown area.…
January 2, 2026
Tourism inches up in Florida even as Canadians stay away
Tourism in the third quarter was the highest since 2022, when Florida was trying to attract visitors during the pandemic.…
January 2, 2026
Prosecutors see no criminal intent in City Hall gun registry
The person behind the idea did not know it was illegal to keep a list of gun owners, an investigation…
December 31, 2025
Clay School Board member assailed over racial remarks
More community leaders spoke out Wednesday against racial comments by School Board member Robert Alvero.…
December 31, 2025
Former Duval teachers union president pays back $1.3M
Teresa Brady, former president of Duval Teachers United, transferred $1.3 million to a government account in December.…
December 31, 2025
8,000 pregnant women get disabled parking permits
Disabled advocates are suing over a Florida law that allows pregnant women to use disabled parking spaces.…
December 31, 2025
These 5 Florida laws will take effect on New Year’s Day
The new laws cover animal cruelty, breast cancer and condo regulation, among other issues.…
December 31, 2025
52 black bears killed in Florida’s controversial hunt
The number of bears killed was fewer than expected, partly because the hunt’s opponents bought up permits.…