24 mins ago
Jacksonville man sentenced for hate crimes on Black women
Frederick Pierallini III pleaded guilty to accosting two Black women with a shotgun in separate hate crimes.…
55 mins ago
St. Johns invites residents to learn about local government
The county is starting SJC 101, a citizen’s academy to educate people about how their government works.…
3 hours ago
Kamala Harris headed to Jacksonville in abortion push
The vice president will campaign here Wednesday as Democrats try to make abortion a key issue in the 2024 elections.…
Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one.
4 hours ago
Jaxport gets federal grant to reduce truck emissions
The Talleyrand Marine Terminal is one of two port facilities in Florida that will share more than $8 million to…
5 hours ago
Groups seek new review of North Florida redistricting
Voting rights groups say a plan pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis was racially motivated.…
5 hours ago
Wells Fargo Center sold to New York company
The tower, one of Jacksonville’s signature buildings, was sold with two parking garages for a combined $46.35 million.…
5 hours ago
In Florida, an exodus from anti-immigrant sentiment
Florida’s tough immigration law has led many immgrants to flee the state. Those who remain live in fear.…
23 hours ago
Windows smashed at 10 San Marco businesses
The smash-and-grab incidents caused about $29,000 in damage plus some stolen merchandise, police said.…
1 day ago
Roger Bansemer and Lynyrd Skynyrd join Florida Artists Hall of Fame
Bansemer is renowned for his public television series “Painting and Travel with Roger and Sarah Bansemer.” Skynyrd is known as…
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 that add context or unique insight.
Regular opinion columnists are independent contractors who are paid for their contribution and are not involved in news decisions.
We also welcome guest contributors to submit on matters of public interest. Email column pitches to Editor Jessica Palombo at jessica@jaxtoday.org.
1 day ago
Former Douglas Anderson teacher pleads guilty
Jeffrey Clayton admitted to touching a teenage student and uttering romantic feelings about her.…
1 day ago
Stadium deal could be ready by mid-May
City Council President Ron Salem says a series of public meeting then will be held to gather input on the…
1 day ago
Newfangled roundabout planned in Murray Hill
The Florida Department of Transportation plans an unusual bean-shaped roundabout with train tracks running through the middle of it.…
1 day ago
Fans urge Jacksonville council to preserve Sun-Ray Cinema
Sun-Ray is a tenant of the Five Points Theatre building, which is in line to be sold.…
1 day ago
Qualifying period begins for Florida congressional races
A lawsuit over a North Florida congressional district continues to work its way through the courts.…
1 day ago
Controversial San Marco storage project gets City Council OK
The 10-story building will include affordable housing, retail and a self-storage element, much to the frustration of many residents.…
2 days ago
Torch Run raises $3,300 for Special Olympics
The annual law enforcement run raised money for Special Olympics athletes who will compete at the state Summer Games in…
2 days ago
St. Augustine breathes life into neglected West City
The City of St. Augustine agreed April 22 to give some TLC to West City, a part of town that…
2 days ago
Jacksonville cop accused of crashing cruiser and fleeing
Officer John Burr was charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving injuries. He has resigned from the Jacksonville…
2 days ago
Battling hate crime: City leaders aim to triple penalties
New legislation in Jacksonville could triple fines and jail time for people who commit hate crimes.…
2 days ago
Jax dog shelter is desperate for foster homes
Animal Care and Protective Services needs foster homes for 60 dogs by Wednesday as repairs are made to the shelter’s…
2 days ago
Nonprofit may hold key to Duval literacy gaps
Students have improved their reading accuracy and comprehension after tutoring from READ USA, a literacy group based in Jacksonville.…
2 days ago
Six semifinalists picked for Duval Schools superintendent
Five men and one woman are semifinalists for superintendent of Duval County Public Schools.…
3 days ago
Video games could become a high school sport in Florida
The Florida High School Athletic Association is considering whether to sanction competitive video gaming, or esports, as an official sport.…
April 22, 2024
Mom’s emotional plea opens Victims’ Rights Week
Rose DeVoe spoke about her son’s slaying as Jacksonville kicked off events for Crime Victims’ Rights Week.…
April 22, 2024
That call you got from the IRS may be a scam
The number of impersonation scams reported in Florida has increased 84% per capita in five years, FBI data shows.…
April 22, 2024
One-way Downtown streets returning to two-way traffic
Construction has begun to reconfigure Forsyth and Adams streets as they were decades ago.…
April 22, 2024
Why some retired Floridians are returning to work
Many seniors are finding they must work to keep up with inflation, house prices, insurance rates and home maintenance costs.…
April 21, 2024
One benefit of ‘attainable housing’ in St. Johns? Less traffic
High home prices are forcing St. Johns County workers to live further from where they work. That inflates traffic, experts…
April 19, 2024
St. Augustine in driver’s seat for Florida Museum of Black History
The Florida Museum of Black History Task Force named St. Augustine as one of its top three locations to house…
April 19, 2024
St. Augustine man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial
The 37-year-old man scattered leaflets promulgating anti-government theories and then doused himself with an accelerant.…
April 19, 2024
Florida kids may qualify for free swimming lessons
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill creating a swimming lesson voucher program. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Travis Hutson…
April 19, 2024
Ex-cop in sex case now faces federal charge
Josue Garriga III, a former officer at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, is accused of using a cellphone to coerce a…
April 19, 2024
Black history museum backers escape bus fire on I-10
No one was seriously hurt as the group headed to Tallahassee to lobby for a Florida Museum of Black History…
April 19, 2024
Plans for animal processing plant withdrawn
Prestige Properties withdrew the application after dozens of residents in Northwest Jacksonville voiced opposition to the project.…
April 19, 2024
Costco wants to add fuel pumps at Town Center store
The members-only club is proposing 12 fuel pumps with 24 fueling stations at 4901 Gate Parkway.…
April 19, 2024
Publix redoing stores around Jacksonville
Publix Super Markets Inc. regularly renovates and rebuilds its stores. Here are two projects in the works in Jacksonville.…
April 19, 2024
Photography couple earns Miss Aggie award in Mandarin
The award, named after one-time Postmistress Agnes Grace Jones, will honor photographers Olis and Jo Garber for their contributions to…
April 19, 2024
Politifact FL: Migrants were not secretly flown to Florida with taxpayer money
A parole program for migrants from Latin American countries has been the target of misinformation online.…
April 18, 2024
Northside fuel depot a no, but search for new Jacksonville site raises explosive questions
The search for a new fuel farm site could have countywide ramifications after a Northside proposal was withdrawn this week.…
April 18, 2024
Soccer group considers Sears site at Regency for stadium
Sporting Club Jacksonville wants to acquire the closed Sears property for a new professional soccer operation.…
April 18, 2024
Hundreds of kittens land at Jax Humane Society
The Jacksonville Humane Society is asking for the public’s help after an influx of kittens in the past month.…
April 18, 2024
DeSantis signs bill allowing chaplains in public schools
Parental pemission will be required for children to participate in counseling by volunteer chaplains.…