12 hours ago
Two new schools get names in St. Johns County
The new schools are Trout Creek Academy and Lakeside Academy. Seven more schools are planned in the next five years.…
14 hours ago
Florida Legislature continues to reduce local authority
The 2024 Florida Legislature passed a number of “preemption bills” on issues ranging from local wages to vacation rentals and…
14 hours ago
PolitiFact FL: DeSantis said Citizens Insurance ‘is not solvent.’ That’s misleading.
Insolvency means a company cannot pay its bills today. That’s not so with Citizens, which has a $5 billion surplus.…
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15 hours ago
Migrant worker released in deputy’s death
Virgilio Aguilar-Mendez was released from custody after charges against him were dropped in the death of St. Johns County Sgt.…
16 hours ago
Duval resumes search for school superintendent
The district hopes to interview finalists for the position in mid-May with a decision made during a special board meeting…
March 15, 2024
Jacksonville panel urges DeSantis to veto ethics bill
The Jacksonville Ethics Commission says a bill passed in the Legislature would gut its ability to root out wrongdoing in…
March 15, 2024
Zahn guilty in JEA trial; Wannemacher acquitted
Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn was found guilty Friday of attempting to defraud the city-owned utility. Former CFO Ryan Wannemacher…
March 15, 2024
UNF faculty say school violated rules on post-tenure review
The faculty union says the administration violated an agreement by using peer comparisons in the review process.…
March 15, 2024
Jacksonville Jazz Fest announces lineup at new site
The 2024 Jacksonville Jazz Festival will return to Metropolitan Park with headliners like Joss Stone and Keiki Matsui.…
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March 15, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | Who makes the colorful critters at the Beaches?
A reader asks who’s putting little works of animal art with big expressive eyes on trees and lawns at the…
March 15, 2024
Tips for getting to the Players Championship this weekend
Parking is sold out for Friday and Saturday, but passes could still be available on the Players’ resale site. Or…
March 15, 2024
First residents move into new LaVilla townhomes
The arrival of homeowners to Johnson Commons at LaVilla marks a milestone in the revitalization of the historic neighborhood.…
March 15, 2024
What to know with hurricane season a few months away
The countdown to hurricane season has begun, and Florida emergency management offices are sharing safety tips.…
March 14, 2024
One jury reaches verdict in JEA conspiracy trial
The jury deciding the case of former CEO Aaron Zahn reached a verdict, but it will remain secret until the…
March 14, 2024
Nassau deputy’s killer argues he can’t get fair sentence
Patrick Rene McDowell, who admitted shooting Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers, wants his sentencing moved outside Northeast Florida.…
March 14, 2024
Mickler’s Landing closure starts Monday
Closures start Monday at Mickler’s Landing as part of St. Johns County’s $40 million beach renourishment project.…
March 14, 2024
‘Beyond Monet’ show brings paintings to life
The immersive experience showcases the work of impressionist painter Claude Monet in a whole new way. The exhibit opens Friday at…
March 14, 2024
M Shack closing at Town Center; Shake Shack to come
M Shack is scheduled to close at St. Johns Town Center at end of business Sunday. Shake Shack will take…
March 14, 2024
Survey shows manufacturing expanding in Jacksonville
The University of North Florida’s Local Economic Indicators Project suggests a brighter outlook for Jacksonville than the rest of the…
March 14, 2024
Former Public Defender Matt Shirk disbarred
Shirk, the subject of repeated ethics investigations, was disbarred for praticing law after his license had been suspended.…
March 13, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | Why vote in the Florida primary?
Jacksonville Today reader Ellen H. wants to know how much Florida Republicans’ votes matter in the presidential primary.…
March 13, 2024
Jaguars’ stadium timeline could be released by May
The team and city are negotiating how long renovations will take and whether the team will stay in Jacksonville during…
March 13, 2024
World Golf Village IMAX to remain open
Despite concerns that it would close, St. Johns County confirmed the IMAX theater at World Golf Village will remain open…
March 13, 2024
Community invests in Westside students with new football field
A new football field and track at KIPP Jacksonville could help students reach for their dreams.…
March 13, 2024
Jacksonville History Center gets $2.02 million from city
The money will be used to transform the Florida Casket Co. into a music and general history museum with archive…
March 13, 2024
Volunteers needed for St. Johns River Celebration
Volunteers are needed Saturday to clean up Jacksonville’s parks, boat ramps, waterways and neighborhoods.…
March 13, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | Will Jax Beach explain its ‘cybersecurity event’?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether Jacksonville Beach is still experiencing the effects of an possible cyberattack in late January.…
March 13, 2024
ARTS PICKS | March 15-17
Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…
March 12, 2024
No knives, no guns, no shock absorbers: TSA warns travelers
Spring break and the Players Championship are packing flyers into Jacksonville International Airport. People with prohibited items can slow security…
March 12, 2024
Former Jaguars employee gets 6½ years for embezzlement
Amit Patel admitted to stealing more than $22 milllion from the team over three years. Prosecutors say he spent the…
March 12, 2024
Settlement reached over Florida’s parental rights law
The state settled a lawsuit over a law that critics call “Don’t Say Gay.” The settlement allows LGBTQ+ references in…
March 12, 2024
Ethics officials worry new law will tie their hands
The Jacksonville Ethics Commission says new restrictions on ethics complaints could foster misconduct by public officials.…
March 12, 2024
JEA fraud trial could go to jury soon
Federal prosecutors rested their case Monday in the criminal trial of former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher…
March 12, 2024
Emerald Trail project to receive $147 million in federal money
U.S. Reps. Aaron Bean and John Rutherford say the trail has the potential to be a catalyst for economic development.…
March 11, 2024
Randy White appears a lock for council president as Carrico, Boylan vie for VP
Randy White appears set to take the reins as the president of the government body this summer. The race for…
March 11, 2024
Berkman II property to be auctioned March 25
A court ordered the auction if debts aren’t paid on the riverfront property where a condo tower was imploded in…
March 11, 2024
Artwork coming to busy St. Augustine traffic circle
The city is on the hunt for an artist or a team of artists to create an outdoor installation at…
March 11, 2024
Karma opens ‘ultra-luxury’ EV dealership in Jacksonville
Karma Automotive picked Jacksonville for its fourth location in Florida. It is the second all-electric vehicle dealership in town.…
March 11, 2024
Downtown’s time has come, developers say
Some of Jacksonville’s biggest developers say Downtown is nearing a tipping point and you won’t recognize it in a few…
March 11, 2024
Stranded sperm whale dies off Venice Beach
Marine experts say the death of a sperm whale off the Venice coast will help them learn about an endangered…
March 11, 2024
Homebuying heats up in Northeast Florida
Increased activity in February is more typical of the spring buying season, according to the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors.…
March 11, 2024
Protesters call on DeSantis to veto vaping regulations
Opponents say a bill prohibiting the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would be damaging for businesses.…