19 hours ago
Jacksonville City Council member removed from classroom position
Tyrona Clark-Murray was removed from a Duval Schools classroom during a human resources investigation.…
23 hours ago
Mayport-based USS Mason repels another Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz
The USS Mason faced its second attack in a week but was not hit, U.S. Central Command says.…
1 day ago
Drought continues to affect water quality and river levels across Florida
Despite the lower water levels, the drought has not affected water for drinking or firefighting.…
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2 days ago
No fraud found in Healthlink Jax, but a budget battle could be brewing
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan will include $1.5 million in her next city budget for the Healthlink telehealth program.…
2 days ago
Florida launches maternal health initiative From the Start in Jax
From the Start is aimed at improving outcomes for low-income moms-to-be and new moms.…
2 days ago
Got a new driver’s license? It could affect how you get a mail-in ballot.
If you recently got a new driver’s license, let the elections office know — or you may not get a…
2 days ago
Cafecito: A nearly 100-year-old Riverside building becomes a modern coffee shop
Cafecito’s owners want to create a “third space” for people to frequent outside their homes and workplaces.…
3 days ago
Duval high schools will start earlier and end later next year
Traditional high schools also will drop block scheduling and move to a seven-period daily schedule.…
3 days ago
Free care for uninsured at Medical Mission at Home, hosted by Ascension St. Vincent’s
Medical Mission at Home is a free event that includes medical exams, diabetic education and information on how to connect…
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3 days ago
Florida teachers union sues state, alleging school vouchers are unconstitutional
The lawsuit says vouchers create a disparity between traditional public schools and private schools.…
May 5, 2026
City lawmakers continue JEA investigation despite business leaders’ objections
Regional business leaders at the Jacksonville Civic Council called on City Council to end its probe of JEA.…
May 5, 2026
JTA studies Skyway options and postpones community meetings
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority says it will reschedule a second round of meetings.…
May 5, 2026
Breaking down the changes in Florida’s new congressional districts
A voting rights group has sued over new congressional districts, but here’s how the map looks for now.…
May 4, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Why is Southside Boulevard roadwork taking so long?
A Jacksonville Today reader says she doesn’t see any progress at Southside and Deerwood Park boulevards.…
May 4, 2026
Anastasia State Park expands lodging options with ‘glamping’ cabins
New cabins are part of what the Anastasia State Park’s concessionaire calls its new “glamping” offerings. …
May 4, 2026
Florida law will now require students to learn cursive handwriting
A new law requires cursive instruction for Florida students in grades three through five.…
May 4, 2026
2026 Atlantic hurricane season: Forecast changes, predictions and more
The first named cyclone in the Atlantic basin typically forms around June 20, with the first hurricane by Aug. 11.…
May 4, 2026
Killer scheduled for execution for killing 5-month-old girl in Duval County
Andrew Richard Lukehart was convicted of killing Gabrielle Hanshaw when she wouldn’t lie flat to change her diaper.…
May 1, 2026
Does Downtown Jacksonville need more office space? Some are betting yes.
Office vacancy rates are higher than most cities, but there still might be a need for high-end space.…
May 1, 2026
St. Johns County’s business is booming, and officials want to keep it that way
From new hospitals to the local airport, a lot of money is coming into one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties.…
May 1, 2026
Duval County school buses are now recording drivers who pass illegally
A total of 609 people got warnings for passing a school bus stop sign during a grace period in April.…
May 1, 2026
Proposed seafood restaurant recommended for Riverfront Plaza
A Baltimore restaurant group proposes to operate the restaurant on the park’s southwest corner.…
April 30, 2026
Baseball coach under investigation at St. Augustine High School
Coach Tony Cannaday was removed from his position over “inappropriate activities” in the team’s locker room. …
April 30, 2026
Suicide prevention program seeks $300K to continue in Northeast Florida
Talkable Communities says it has lost state funding after training 12,000 people in suicide prevention.…
April 30, 2026
More people are living Downtown, but office vacancies remain high
The number of residents in Downtown Jacksonville reached 9,228 in 2025, according to a new report.…
April 30, 2026
Record heat is on the way to Florida; then much-needed rain will follow
A cold front will enter the Panhandle on Saturday and bring showers across North Florida.…
April 29, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Nature print workshop; Singalong Brunch; Bartram Living History Festival
An art lesson out in nature in Arlington, a festive brunch in Springfield and a history festival in St. Johns…
April 29, 2026
Jacksonville keeps dishing out incentives — but will that change?
City lawmakers are growing uncomfortable with the amount of incentives awarded for development.…
April 29, 2026
Legislature approves congressional map to boost Republicans in midterms
The new congressional map could increase Florida’s Republican House delegation by four seats.…
April 29, 2026
How to see more Jacksonville Today stories in your Google Search results
How to use Google Preferred Sources to see more stories from Jacksonville Today in your search results…
April 29, 2026
Brooklyn bars approved to sell alcohol until 3 a.m., an hour later than past
Jacksonville City Council approved later hours in Brooklyn to match other Downtown areas.…
April 29, 2026
A drone show and crustacean creations – it’s time for Shrimp Fest
The 61st annual shrimp festival comes to Fernandina Beach this weekend — with a few changes.…
April 28, 2026
Jacksonville groups decry Florida’s proposed congressional redistricting
Voting rights advocates say politics are behind a redistricting map proposed this week by Gov. Ron DeSantis.…
April 28, 2026
Florida House again rejects vaccine and AI proposals
House Speaker Daniel Perez said the chamber would not take up the bills, both priorities of Gov. Ron DeSantis.…
April 28, 2026
Construction starts on Hogan-Spring Glen Elementary School
The new school, part of Duval County’s school consolidation plan, is scheduled to open in August 2027.…
April 28, 2026
Former youth pastor charged with sexual battery on teen
The girl said Joshua Allen Trent abused her for about five years beginning when she was 15.…
April 28, 2026
He died in a Northeast Florida jail. The company in charge should have sent him to the hospital, experts say.
Inmate Brian Tracey died in the St. Johns County jail after Armor Health failed to take him to a hospital.…
April 27, 2026
DeSantis unveils voting map that could help Republicans
Legislators will consider a new congressional map that could flip four districts from Democratic to Republican.…
April 27, 2026
Georgia fire grows; Glynn County homes evacuated
The Highway 82 fire remains 6% contained a week after it began. The fire has destroyed at least 87 homes.…
April 27, 2026
Phoenix Arts & Innovation District prepares for housing
The Phoenix project in North Springfield plans to break ground soon on its first new construction.…
April 27, 2026
How much rainfall is needed to end Florida’s drought?
Even a hurricane might not bring enough rain to end the drought in Jacksonville and other parts of North Florida.…
April 27, 2026
State Rep. Angie Nixon qualifies for U.S. Senate run
Nixon, a Democrat, will run for the seat held by Republican Ashley Moody, who was appointed last year.…