5 hours ago
City Councilman Rory Diamond pledges study of Hogpen Creek sediment
Diamond told residents at a Beaches Watch town hall that he’ll push for the city to pay for the Hogpen…
6 hours ago
Jacksonville seeks feedback on creating business district along 103rd Street
The business district could make small assessments for improving “the Wonderland Corridor.”…
11 hours ago
Burn bans continue in Northeast Florida despite this week’s rain
St. Johns County has extended its burn ban for another week as wildfires remain a risk during the drought.…
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1 day ago
City Council investigative committee moves to subpoena top JEA executives
Testimony from the JEA executives could cause the City Council’s investigation to go past its June 30 deadline.…
1 day ago
Winn-Dixie agrees to keep Brentwood-area store until at least 2029
Residents and City Council members said the area would have no grocer if Winn-Dixie closed the store as planned.…
1 day ago
More homeowners put their houses on the market; median price declines
New listings in Northeast Florida increased 1.7% in April, and the median price declined slightly to $390,000.…
1 day ago
Can Downtown Jax developers deliver homes people can actually afford?
Developers plan thousands of new homes across Downtown, but much of it centers on market-rate housing.…
2 days ago
Florida is starting its budget-focused special session. What to know.
For the second year in a row, lawmakers didn’t pass a budget during the regular legislative session.…
May 8, 2026
Jacksonville City Council member removed from classroom position
Tyrona Clark-Murray was removed from a Duval Schools classroom during a human resources investigation.…
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May 8, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | What is St. Johns County planning for World Golf Village?
After discussing ideas to develop parts of World Golf Village, St. Johns County has been quiet for months. What’s the…
May 8, 2026
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.…
May 8, 2026
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Top 10 Jax Public Library holds, checkouts
Ready to sit down with a good book? The Jacksonville Public Library has thousands to choose from — specifically: 1,790,733 physical…
May 8, 2026
Jacksonville has $13 million in unspent affordable housing funding
The city acknowledges difficulties in using all of the affordable housing money allocated through the state’s SHIP program.…
May 8, 2026
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.…
May 7, 2026
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.…
May 7, 2026
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.…
May 7, 2026
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…
May 7, 2026
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.…
May 6, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Luau Night; Riverside Avondale Garden Tour; Borscht Festival
A luau-themed evening in Downtown Jacksonville, a self-guided garden tour in Riverside and Avondale, and a celebration of Ukrainian cuisine…
May 6, 2026
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.…
May 6, 2026
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…
May 6, 2026
Corrections officer rebuilds memorial to victims of Dollar General murders
Mary Malcolm was moved to take action after someone destroyed the original memorial to victims of the racial killings.…
May 6, 2026
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 6, 2026
THE JAXSON | Built by hand: Gullah Geechee labor and the making of Jacksonville
13 historic photographs tell the story of Gullah Geechee workers whose contributions often went unrecognized yet remain embedded in Jacksonville’s…
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
St. Johns commissioners worry about the possibility of data centers
Elected officials worry that data centers, the power behind artificial intelligence, could drain the county’s resources.…
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…