
2 days ago
Thousands of Duval residents sign up for health insurance
The number of people without health insurance has plummeted nearly 22% in Duval County in a month.…

2 days ago
Spliff’s Gastropub identifies location in Atlantic Beach
Spliff’s appears to have leased space at the Reef Retail Shopping Plaza along Mayport Road in Atlantic Beach.…

3 days ago
Former Jags employee admits he took money for gambling
The attorney for Amit Patel said his client will plead guilty to charges of wire fraud and making illegal transactions.…
Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one.

3 days ago
Fernandina city manager was drinking before bike crash
The crash happened less than two months after Ty Ross was hired as Fernandina Beach city manager.…

December 7, 2023
Sweet creations abound at Gingerbread Extravaganza
It’s sugar and spice and everything nice at the 21st annual Gingerbread Extravaganza at Old St. Andrews Church.…

December 7, 2023
Local veterans reflect on Pearl Harbor 82 years later
Dozens of veterans and active duty service members came together Thursday in Atlantic Beach to remember the lives lost on…

December 7, 2023
Jax airport moves military lounge in time for the holidays
The lounge moved from a dark corner of the baggage claim area to the heavily traveled main concourse entrance.…

December 7, 2023
Weekend business picks up at Maple Street Biscuit Co.
Maple Street used to be closed on Sundays but now opens seven days a week under Cracker Barrel’s ownership.…

December 7, 2023
Mid-century bank building may escape demolition
A group of Arlington residents wants the city to preserve the former Arlington Federal Savings and Loan building.…
Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one.
To reflect on the news of the day, Jacksonville Today seeks to include a diverse set of perspectives. These opinion columnists are independent contractors who are paid for their contributions and are not involved in news decisions.

December 7, 2023
Former Jaguars employee accused of $22 million fraud
Amit Patel is accused of using the team’s virtual credit card to buy a condo, Tesla, sports memorabilitia and a…

December 6, 2023
St. Johns County commissioner censured for comments
County Commissioner Krista Joseph criticized public officials and promoted the next election. Collegues called her comments uncivil and overtly political.…

December 6, 2023
Holiday events could snarl traffic in Clay County
Clay County is preparing for multiple Christmas events on Saturday. The Sheriff’s Office is warning of “heavy, heavy traffic.”…

December 6, 2023
DeSantis seeks $1 million to sue over FSU football snub
DeSantis said the money would allow FSU to sue the college playoff committee, even though the championship will be decided…

December 6, 2023
Chow’s Country Buffet replaces closed Golden Corral
The owners spent $1 million to renovate the buffet, which now offers Asian and Southern cuisines.…

December 6, 2023
Clinics will close at 10 Walgreens in Jacksonville
Village Medical said it will close 60 clinics across the country to concentrate on more profitable locations.…

December 6, 2023
Here are the governor’s priorities in 2024-25 budget
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a variety of tax cuts and spending on such things as teacher salary increases and police…

December 5, 2023
Family sues over fatal shooting by Camden sergeant
Attorney Ben Crump filed the suit in the death of Leonard Allen Cure, who was released from a wrongful prison…

December 5, 2023
Wet winter expected for Southeast; cold is uncertain
A strong El Niño is already in place and is expected to strengthen. Above-average precipitation is predicted, but how cold…

December 5, 2023
Jacksonville man imprisoned for COVID relief fraud
Kenneth Steven Landers fradulently obtained $910,000 in COVID relief funds and used it for personal gain, including a Rolex watch…

December 5, 2023
Bistro X adds sister restaurant: Limoncello Ristorante
Limoncello Ristorante serves lighter, less expensive Italian fare inspired by owner Marcello Villani’s mother.…

December 5, 2023
Jaxport gets link to ports in Middle East, India and Spain
Ocean Network Express will operate a fleet of nine vessels to connect Jaxport with seven overseas ports beginning in May.…

December 5, 2023
ARTS PICKS | Dec. 8-10
Holiday music, a new art gallery opening and a Gingerbread Extravaganza make this week’s list of Arts Picks.…

December 4, 2023
Jags’ cleats put Wounded Warrior Project in spotlight
Jacksonville Jaguars players Walker Little and Seth Jones will wear cleats featuring Wounded Warrior Project during Monday Night Football.…

December 4, 2023
North Florida redistricting fight heads to Supreme Court
Voting rights groups will appeal the elimination of Congressional District 5, a Black-majority district that included parts of Jacksonville.…

December 4, 2023
Hearing delayed in murder of Cherish Perrywinkle
A court hearing for Donald Smith has been postponed until January after one of his attorneys resigned over the weekend.…

December 4, 2023
Closed TGI Fridays will become Banfield and Starbucks
TGI Fridays in Regency Park closed in 2019. Its space is being divided into two businesses.…

December 4, 2023
Expanded Chili’s in review at Jax airport
The city is reviewing a permit application for the restaurant beyond the security checkpoint at Jacksonville International Airport.…

December 1, 2023
Court backs DeSantis on North Florida redistricting
The 1st District Court of Appeal upheld the elimination of a majority-Black district stretching from Jacksonville to Tallahassee.…

December 1, 2023
Alachua school district returns LGBTQ book to shelves
The school district determined that a complaint about the book came from a woman who did not live in the…

December 1, 2023
$5 million gift helps Bolles build Center for Innovation
Dr. Dana Fender and his wife, Hope, have committed to match a $5 million gift from Frank Sanchez.…

December 1, 2023
JEA seeks 100-plus drivers for study on EV charging
The year of research will record how people charge their electric vehicles, when they do it and where.…

December 1, 2023
Goodwill growing with new store and headquarters
Goodwill Industries of North Florida intends to build a 22,000-square-foot St. Augustine store, donation drive-thru and career center next year.…

December 1, 2023
Law enforcement renews push against hate crimes
The FBI Jacksonville and other agencies are encouraging the public to report hate crimes, which are increasing in Florida and…

December 1, 2023
Child killer returns to court to put his attorneys on defense
Donald Smith was sentenced to death for the rape and murder of 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle. He claims his attorneys represented…

December 1, 2023
Marsy’s Law doesn’t shield names, Supreme Court rules
The court said police involved in fatal shootings cannot not withhold their names — nor can crime victims.…

November 30, 2023
Fire department reorganized to increase diversity
The staff of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will be reorganized to make it more diverse and better trained,…

November 30, 2023
Above-normal hurricane season comes to an end
Twenty named storms formed in the Atlantic this season, tied for the fourth-most ever. Seven became hurricanes.…

November 30, 2023
Former Jags star Fred Taylor joins soccer ownership group
Taylor, the Jaguars’ career rushing leader, joins fellow University of Florida alumnus Tim Tebow as an owner for JAXUSL.…

November 30, 2023
College Park contractor bets on Arlington’s renewal
Veteran contractor Dan Manjack was so impressed with the area that he moved from Clearwater to Northeast Florida and invested…

November 30, 2023
UNF poll finds support for legal pot and abortion rights
Florida voters largely support proposed constitutional amendments to legalize recreational marijuana and to protect abortion rights, the poll shows.…

November 29, 2023
Sun-Ray Cinema is expanding to Daytona Beach
Sun-Ray also is hoping for an eventual location at the Beaches or Mandarin.…

November 29, 2023
First Coast counties unite in fight against climate threats
Seven counties are participating in the Resilient First Coast Collaborative, a attempt to jointly battle the effects of climate change.…