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Trash hauling agreement would avoid lawsuit, mayor says
City Hall and Meridian Waste have reached a tentative agreement on its garbage hauling contract for Arlington after months of…
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St. Augustine to consider shortening Nights of Lights
St. Augustine may pare back the length of its blockbuster holiday lights event.…
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JSO lieutenant fires at truck after ‘contact’ on I-95, police said
The investigation continues into what led up to a Jacksonville police lieutenant firing multiple shots into a truck after reported…
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‘Granny flats’ would be allowed everywhere under Florida housing proposal
As Florida continues to struggle with a lack of affordable housing, lawmakers are looking at “granny flats” to help address…
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REVIEW | 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce
Alfa Romeo’s Italian “jewel” Giulia Veloce is an almost practical sports sedan with enough power, great handling and a bit…
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Stroke treatment ambulance could come to Jacksonville under UF Health-JFRD partnership
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Italian curves and British racer lead awards at 30th Amelia Concours
Thousand turned out for The Amelia Concours d’Elegance, held a day early due to rain on Sunday.…
March 7, 2025
Two Downtown businesses are on the move
Haskell is moving to the Southbank, and Citizens Insurance will leave Downtown for South Jacksonville.…
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March 7, 2025
Documents contradict prosecutor’s statements in Bridegan murder case
A witness’s claims of innocence were never disclosed to defendants, new documents show.…
March 7, 2025
Army Corps in Jacksonville fears DOGE shutdown
The Trump administration aims to terminate the lease for the Army Corps of Engineers headquarters in Jacksonville.…
March 7, 2025
Brett’s Waterway Café to be demolished in Fernandina
The riverfront building in Fernandina Beach is expected to be torn down next year.…
March 7, 2025
Update: Amelia concours d’elegance moved to Saturday
The Amelia concours d’elegance, Florida’s largest classic car event, celebrates its 30th anniversary this weekend.…
March 6, 2025
Union Terminal Warehouse opens to fanfare on Jacksonville’s Eastside
The 112-year-old warehouse has been reborn as a mixed-use space combining businesses and mixed-income residences.…
March 6, 2025
CSX lights up skyline with new digital signs
The programmable CSX signs can display moving images for holidays and Jags games, among others.…
March 6, 2025
Some lawmakers hesitant to wipe out property taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis has been pushing the idea of eliminating property taxes altogether.…
March 6, 2025
Gateway Jax plans to rehab historic Ambassador Hotel
Gateway bought the block containing the vacant Ambassador Hotel and Central National Bank building for $17 million.…
March 6, 2025
Roller rink aims to open this year in St. Augustine
Local skaters won’t have to go all the way to Jacksonville once the roller rink opens on Anastasia Island.…
March 6, 2025
Florida lawmakers say they have plan to fix condo crisis
Sen. Tom Leek of St. Augustine wants to increase home improvement grants offered through a state condo program.…
March 6, 2025
Spencer’s bringing its novelties to St. Johns Town Center
The retailer, with stores at The Avenues and Orange Park Mall, will open near Target at Town Center.…
March 6, 2025
WHAT TO DO | ‘Ride the Cyclone,’ Caroline Rose, 7 Creeks Fest
Our picks for weekend events in the Jacksonville area: Community theater, indie music and a nature fest for the whole…
March 5, 2025
ASUN college basketball tournaments move to Jacksonville
The ASUN conference’s Jacksonville games will begin in 2026, with the announcement coming after the ASUN moved its headquarters from…
March 5, 2025
Sloths get a new home at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
The zoo will introduce sloths Baby Ruth and Chata to the public when the new Sloth Crossing opens Saturday.…
March 5, 2025
Aldi cleared to convert Winn-Dixie in Arlington
The city issued a permit Tuesday allowing Aldi to convert the Winn-Dixie in the Fort Caroline Trading Post.…
March 5, 2025
St. Johns deputy investigated over comment about homeless
Cpl. Gregory Suchy posted a comment on social media saying: “We need like a 3 day open season on the…
March 5, 2025
REVIEW | 2025 Nissan Murano Platinum AWD
New body, interior and tech match its new attitude – comfortable, roomy, stable, fairly efficient and quick – but it…
March 5, 2025
Fact-checking DeSantis on insurance, education and guns
PolitiFact reviews Gov. Ron DeSantis’ assertions in his annual State of the State address.…
March 5, 2025
JTA tests self-driving vans along Bay Street
The tests are a step toward creating a fleet of autonomous vehicles that will serve Downtown Jacksonville and nearby areas.…
March 4, 2025
Lawmakers may repeal later school start times
A bill sponsored by Sen. Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming Island, would reverse a law approved in 2023.…
March 4, 2025
St. Johns County seeks more input from farmers
A new advisory board would consider how development and other projects affect the county’s large number of farmers.…
March 4, 2025
Lazy Manatee taproom plans spring opening in Arlington
The Lazy Manatee will have 20 taps and serve craft beer from around the country.…
March 4, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why aren’t streetlights working on San Pablo Road?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders when new streetlights will start working on San Pablo Road.…
March 3, 2025
What Jax-area lawmakers are proposing, facing as 2025 Florida legislative session starts
Northeast Florida lawmakers have filed more than 100 bills before the 2025 legislative session officially gavels in at 9:30 a.m.…
March 3, 2025
Driver waving gun crashes during police chase on I-95
The crash closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 for hours in St. Johns County.…
March 3, 2025
Judge allows schoolbook lawsuit to continue
Major publishing companies sued over a 2023 Florida law that allows certain schoolbooks to be removed from libraries.…
March 3, 2025
Former Mayport sailor accused of trying to buy Navy ID cards
The Navy reservist bought two ID cards for $3,500, federal officials said. He was charged with bribery.…
March 3, 2025
Pizza restaurant nears opening in old San Marco Theatre
Electric Dough Pizza Co. will bring a unique blend of pizza to Jacksonville in the late spring.…
March 3, 2025
Rutherford rejects calls for town hall meetings
U.S. Rep. John Rutherford said town hall meetings are not productive. He offered to meet with anyone at his office.…
February 28, 2025
#AskJAXTDY: Why can’t I report a dog bite directly to Animal Control?
A Jacksonville Today reader says she couldn’t get answers from Animal Control after a dog bit her.…
February 28, 2025
Proposed amendment would eliminate lieutenant governor
Voters would be asked to replace the lieutenant governor with a “commissioner of government efficiency.”…
February 28, 2025
JTA board member questions ridership numbers
Megan Hayward pointed out discrepancies shortly after Mayor Donna Deegan sought to remove her from the board.…
February 28, 2025
FPL proposes rate increase to keep up with growth
FPL’s typical bill in Northeast Florida would rise from $134.14 currently to $151.99 in 2029.…