16 hours ago
Baptist Health agrees to $1.5 million settlement
Baptist settled allegations from the federal government involving discounts offered to some Medicare beneficiaries.…
17 hours ago
Amelia recognized as ‘best island’ in US
Amelia Island was selected in a survey by Global Traveler Magazine. It topped destinations like Maui and Hilton Head.…
17 hours ago
Jacksonville aims to curb its mental health issues
Mayor Donna Deegan announced three new programs to address Jacksonville’s higher-than-average mental health problems.…
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18 hours ago
Bento restaurants close in Riverside and Jax Beach
The Bento location at the Markets at St. Johns Town Center remains open.…
19 hours ago
LaVilla Link goes green as first stretch of Emerald Trail opens
The first link in the 30-mile biking and walking trail opened Monday, the first step to connect parts of Downtown…
22 hours ago
Boathouse restaurant opens in Ponte Vedra Beach
The restaurant, which is in Merchants Plaza shopping center, serves upscale food in a casual setting.…
22 hours ago
Related Group high-rise resurfaces on Southbank
The plan calls for a 25-story tower with no fewer than 390 luxury units, a river-facing restaurant, a ship store…
24 hours ago
Hurricane Preparedness Week begins as 2024 season nears
The start of the 2024 hurricane season is less than a month away, and there are early indicators of an…
May 3, 2024
House with MLK link is on the move in St. Augustine
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was photographed in the house after segregationists firebombed it and shot at it.…
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May 3, 2024
30 sailors and Marines injured off Jacksonville coast
A training incident involving two landing craft air cushions occurred about 100 nautical miles off the coast.…
May 3, 2024
UNF explains arrests of pro-Palestinian protesters
Sixteen pro-Palestine supporters were arrested late Thursday after ignoring school demands to leave before a 10 p.m. deadline.…
May 3, 2024
Florida’s finest: College grads share their inspiring stories
Graduates from Northeast Florida and around the state tell about overcoming challenges to achieve their dreams.…
May 3, 2024
#AskJAXTDY l Does beach renourishment disturb sea turtles?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders if sea turtles are at risk when beaches are renourished during nesting season.…
May 3, 2024
STDs hit record high rates in Florida
Duval County recorded the highest rate of sexually transmitted diseases in Northeast Florida.…
May 3, 2024
Pinstripes and Putshack may come to Town Center
The two national operators would offer bowling, tech-infused miniature golf, and food and drink.…
May 2, 2024
DeSantis signs credit union bill in Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s financial services industry could benefit from a bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Thursday at VyStar Credit Union headquarters.…
May 2, 2024
Carousel might soon return in St. Augustine
One man’s journey to restore a carousel to “Carousel Park” got a step closer to reality Thursday.…
May 2, 2024
Fried crustaceans will lure thousands to Fernandina
Some 150,000 people are expected to attend the 59th annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival this weekend in Fernandina…
May 2, 2024
State Road 16 to close for work in St. Augustine
The road will be closed Saturday through Tuesday between Lewis Speedway and Ponce De Leon Boulevard.…
May 2, 2024
St. Johns County to host public budget workshops
The county aims to make its budget-setting process more transparent this year by making public workshops more accessible.…
May 2, 2024
State defends North Florida congressional map
Attorneys say a previous plan, creating a majority Black district, was illegally based on race.…
May 1, 2024
Kamala Harris assails Florida abortion law in Jacksonville
The vice president said the Heatbeat Protection Act, which took effect Wednesday, stripped 4 million women of reproductive freedom.…
May 1, 2024
Florida’s ‘pro-corruption’ ethics bill sits in gubernatorial limbo
For eight weeks, Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken no action on a bill that would make it harder to file…
May 1, 2024
Walmart is closing all 6 health centers on First Coast
Overall, Walmart will close 51 health centers in five states that have not made money.…
May 1, 2024
St. Johns charity raises money to buy healthy food for seniors
Pie in the Sky is auctioning off artistic birdhouses in its annual For the Birds fundraiser.…
May 1, 2024
7 things to know about Florida’s 6-week abortion law
Florida’s new law took effect Wednesday, banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.…
May 1, 2024
ARTS PICKS | May 3-5
Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Saturday The Art of…
April 30, 2024
New Town residents question Duval Schools on proposed closures and teacher cuts
The Duval School District may need to eliminate up to 700 staff positions.…
April 30, 2024
St. Augustine civil rights landmark wins $750,000 grant
Wade-ins at the St. Augustine Beach Hotel contributed to the passage of the national Civil Rights Act.…
April 30, 2024
Corrections officer among 17 charged in Duval jail drug ring
Sheriff T.K. Waters said investigators got a tip that corrections officer Kobe Collett was smuggling drugs into the jail.…
April 30, 2024
Jacksonville welcomes 40 new US citizens
More than 700 people watched as 40 people became American citizens during a naturalization ceremony at First Coast High School.…
April 30, 2024
Rise plans to start rebuilding Doro apartments this summer
The CEO of Rise: A Real Estate Company said the goal is to start construction about Aug. 1 with an…
April 30, 2024
Students, sculpture and fun come together at the Cummer
The Arts for All camp provides exceptional hands-on art experiences for students with differing abilities.…
April 30, 2024
UNF announces new fintech programs
The fintech programs will position students in one of Jacksonville’s most prominent economic sectors.…
April 30, 2024
NAACP sets town hall meeting to discuss school closures
The interim superintendent and School Board president will be at the town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the…
April 30, 2024
Duval school district rebuffs pressure to end relationship with Jacksonville Public Library
Amid the national “book ban” conversation, Duval school officials defended a longstanding connection with the Jacksonville Public Library.…
April 30, 2024
Wells Fargo Center is now called 1 Independent
New owners are talking with two financial institutions about the name atop the building.…
April 30, 2024
Duval Schools could cut 700 teachers and staff
The Duval Teachers Union will try to find positions for employees whose jobs are eliminated.…
April 30, 2024
2 from Jax among protesters arrested at UF
Nine pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested late Monday after occupying a campus plaza for days.…
April 30, 2024
Voter registration groups scale back after new restrictions
A state law that took effect last July increased fines for voter registration groups, and some elections offices say they’ve…
April 30, 2024
Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect Wednesday
Until the law changes, abortions are allowed in Florida up to 15 weeks. The change has people on both sides…
April 29, 2024
New committee seeks answers on Downtown development
Jacksonville City Council President Ron Salem is creating a special committee to examine the work of the Downtown Investment Authority.…