10 hours ago
Two very different accounts of the arrest of Le’Keian Woods
The young man’s family is seeking a federal investigation of his violent arrest. The sheriff says the use of force…
12 hours ago
Canadian wildfires send dangerous smoke to Florida
A smoky haze can be seen over much of Florida, including the First Coast. Air quality in some areas has reached…
16 hours ago
Your voting site may be changing
Proposed changes to voting precincts in Duval County could affect more than half of the county’s voters.…
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16 hours ago
Cinco de Mayo returns Downtown with 9th location
Cinco de Mayo opened its first locaion in the Jacksonville Landing in 2007.…
16 hours ago
$150,000 in grants considered for The Hub Brooklyn
The three buildings include Alder & Oak restaurant and bar; a rooftop bar; loft space for CD+urban; and a Southern…
1 day ago
Domestic abuse kills 19 for second straight year
The numbers were included in a report released Monday as police and Hubbard House officials recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month.…
2 days ago
Regency Square Mall owners say they’re selling
Regency Realty LLC did not identify the buyer or explain how the mall might be used under new ownership.…
2 days ago
A new name for A1A? Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway
A state legislator has filed a proposal to rename State Road A1A from Monroe County to Nassau County.…
2 days ago
What to know about Florida’s minimum wage increase
An increase in the minimum wage might not be enough to cover living expenses in the Sunshine State.…
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2 days ago
Video of Le’Keian Woods’ arrest by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office sparks outrage
Community members are protesting the beating of a man in Jacksonville police custody.…
September 29, 2023
In Downtown Jax: Developers wait out rising costs
Downtown Investment Authority CEO Lori Boyer says the pace of development is “terrific” but the pipeline of future projects is…
September 29, 2023
Amid surge in violence, MAD DADS prepares to ‘Ride for Life’
The group’s 16th annual Motorcycle Ride for Life will cover 13 miles from Baymeadows Road to Edgewood Avenue South.…
September 29, 2023
Government shutdown worries Jacksonville military families
Lawmakers have until the end of the day Saturday to pass a spending deal to avert a shutdown.…
September 29, 2023
Sheriff’s Office drops unreliable cocaine testing kit
After more than a decade, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has stopped using a field testing kit for cocaine because it…
September 29, 2023
Multiple ethics violations await DeSantis’ signature
As Gov. Ron DeSantis campaigns for president, more than 40 ethics violations have not yet been finalized, according to the…
September 29, 2023
Sports betting in Florida still paused despite court ruling
As legal challenges grind through state and federal courts, gamblers in Florida shouldn’t plan on placing sports bets from their…
September 29, 2023
Hurricane Ian, 1 year later: A story of resiliency and hope
Floridians are still picking up what was lost a year ago during Hurricane Ian, the third-costliest natural disaster to hit…
September 28, 2023
People have plenty of ideas to replace Golf Hall of Fame
The public came out in force to suggest uses for the departing World Golf Hall of Fame and nearby properties.…
September 28, 2023
UNF settles dispute over post-tenure reviews for professors
The University of North Florida and the faculty union have reached agreement on a review process required by the state.…
September 28, 2023
ARTS PICKS | Sept. 29–Oct. 1
Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday & Saturday Beethoven,…
September 28, 2023
Palatka teen dies after lightning strike
Sixteen-year-old Baylee Holbrook was hit by lighting while hunting with her father on Tuesday afternoon.…
September 28, 2023
1928 Cuban Bistro adding 6th location
The Cuban restaurant hopes to open in Fleming Island by the end of the year.…
September 28, 2023
Historic Federal Reserve Building leased Downtown
The 19,420-square-foot building at 424 N. Hogan St. is fully leased, but the tenant has not been announced.…
September 28, 2023
North Florida lawmaker calls for bear hunt
An estimated 2,500 bears inhabit four regions of the state, including Northeast Florida. Interactions between bears and humans have increased.…
September 27, 2023
Childrens’ slayings leave Jacksonville stunned
Six slayings since last Friday — including a 3-year-old girl on Saturday and a 6-year-old on Wednesday — have left…
September 27, 2023
Legislative priorities take shape in Northeast Florida
The legislative delegation from Northeast Florida is sounding out the public for priorities heading into the 2024 session.…
September 27, 2023
Strong El Niño could bring warm, wet weather by winter
NOAA’s updated weather outlook indicates a slightly increased confidence of a strong El Niño event.…
September 27, 2023
Rent increases are back to normal, but prices are still high
The average rent in Jacksonville increased just over 1% in the past year, one of the smallest increases in Florida.…
September 27, 2023
Putnam teen critical after lightning strike while hunting
Lightning hit a father and daughter as they were hunting near Bostwick. Police warned that lightning strikes have increased in…
September 27, 2023
Ex-Jacksonville cop gets 11 years for trying to entice teen
Prosecutors said Alejandro Carmona-Fonseca sent explicit photos to a teenage boy he met at a gym.…
September 27, 2023
American Flamingo may ride ‘pink wave’ back to Florida
Researchers are tracking whether breeding populations may return to Florida for the first time since they went locally extinct in…
September 27, 2023
Florida sports betting faces a new challenge
Two parimutuel companies are challenging a multibillion-dollar gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe.…
September 26, 2023
Nightlife ordinance off the table in St. Augustine
The proposed ordinance would have required businesses to get a permit to sell alcohol between midnight and 2 a.m.…
September 26, 2023
Fire scorches St. Augustine beach club
A fire early Tuesday destroyed part of a 32-year-old Atlantic Beach & Tennis Club on Ocean Trace Road.…
September 26, 2023
Piccadilly closes its last Jacksonville cafeteria
The cafeteria, known for Southern comfort food, has operated in Jacksonville for more than 50 years.…
September 26, 2023
Building permits at a high for single-family homes
A total of 1,358 building permits were issued for single-family homes in Northeast Florida in August, the best month so…
September 26, 2023
How meteorologists are trying to explain weather risks better
Many people didn’t heed evacuation warnings during Hurricane Ian. How can meteorologists help them understand?…
September 26, 2023
New COVID vaccines are free, but check with your insurance
A small percentage of people have received a bill due to a billing mishap. Those affected can contact the company…
September 26, 2023
Federal trial underway on Florida’s congressional map
Several civil rights groups argue that the map intentionally discriminated against Black voters.…
September 25, 2023
Conference brings Black resistance to Jacksonville
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History read from the works of Black authors whose writings…
September 25, 2023
New concourse delayed at Jacksonville airport
A six-gate addition at Jacksonville International Airport is now scheduled to begin early next year with completion in 2026.…
September 25, 2023
City plans to buy proposed Brentwood liquor store
City Council Member Ju’Coby Pittman has told residents the city will buy the property, which sits less than 200 feet…