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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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.…

Featured image for “Union Terminal Warehouse opens to fanfare on Jacksonville’s Eastside”
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.…

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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.…

Featured image for “Some lawmakers hesitant to wipe out property taxes”
March 6, 2025

Some lawmakers hesitant to wipe out property taxes

Gov. Ron DeSantis has been pushing the idea of eliminating property taxes altogether.…

Featured image for “Gateway Jax plans to rehab historic Ambassador Hotel”
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.…

Featured image for “Roller rink aims to open this year in St. Augustine”
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.…

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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.…

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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.…

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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…

Featured image for “ASUN college basketball tournaments move to Jacksonville”
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…

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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.…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

Featured image for “Fact-checking DeSantis on insurance, education and guns”
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.…

Featured image for “JTA tests self-driving vans along Bay Street”
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.…

Featured image for “Lawmakers may repeal later school start times”
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.…

Featured image for “St. Johns County seeks more input from farmers”
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.…

Featured image for “Lazy Manatee taproom plans spring opening in Arlington”
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.…

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | Why aren’t streetlights working on San Pablo Road?”
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.…

Featured image for “What Jax-area lawmakers are proposing, facing as 2025 Florida legislative session starts”
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.…

Featured image for “Driver waving gun crashes during police chase on I-95”
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.…

Featured image for “Judge allows schoolbook lawsuit to continue”
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.…

Featured image for “Former Mayport sailor accused of trying to buy Navy ID cards”
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.…

Featured image for “Pizza restaurant nears opening in old San Marco Theatre”
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.…

Featured image for “Rutherford rejects calls for town hall meetings”
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.…

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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.…

Featured image for “Proposed amendment would eliminate lieutenant governor”
February 28, 2025

Proposed amendment would eliminate lieutenant governor

Voters would be asked to replace the lieutenant governor with a “commissioner of government efficiency.”…

Featured image for “JTA board member questions ridership numbers”
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.…

Featured image for “FPL proposes rate increase to keep up with growth”
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.…