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Kids’ soccer camp offered before Jags game on Oct. 6
The one-day kids’ soccer camp will be held a the Flex Field ahead of the Colts vs. Jaguars game on…
2 days ago
Veteran Jacksonville police officer charged with kidnapping, stalking woman
A veteran Jacksonville police officer remains jailed on $1.25 million bail in Nassau County after his arrest.…
3 days ago
Nassau County school books settlement reached
36 books will be returning to school libraries after being removed last year after children’s book authors and parents sued…
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3 days ago
FSCJ opens Nassau County’s first state college commercial truck training center
Florida State College at Jacksonville has cut the ribbon on its new Commercial Vehicle Driving program in Nassau County.…
3 days ago
Locally owned company buys Serenata Beach Club for $1.5 million
The Serenata Beach Club in Ponte Vedra Beach was sold at auction on Thursday for $1.5 million.…
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Jacksonville congressional district debated in Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments about the constitutionality of a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis championed in…
September 11, 2024
A visitor ‘favorite’ ape dies at Jax Zoo, the 4th from Shigella outbreak
Tuesday, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced the death of 3-year-old Kevin.…
September 11, 2024
Permanent fire station coming to Jacksonville’s Cedar Point
Ground was broken on Fire Station 76, which will replace a temporary station in Northeast Jacksonville.…
September 11, 2024
‘Agrihood’ would bring 3,300 homes to St. Johns County
Boston-based Freehold Communities, the developer of Shearwater in St. Johns County, is working with St. Augustine landowners on a new…
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September 11, 2024
Judge to weigh putting Florida meat law on ice
A federal judge will hear arguments next month about whether he should block a new Florida law that bars the…
September 11, 2024
After 32 years, iconic British pub in St. Augustine to close Sunday
The King’s Head British Pub owner says a drop-off in customers means she can’t cover her costs some days.…
September 10, 2024
Jacksonville City Council approves community benefits agreement with Jaguars
Countywide spending approved in the community benefits agreement will be $40 million over 15 years, with $40 million additionally for…
September 10, 2024
Westside residents steamed over liquor store coming soon near OakLeaf
The planned 11,000-square-foot Shores Liquors would be the third package store within a mile — and within walking distance of…
September 10, 2024
Committee chair: New developer ‘in the driver’s seat’ in Laura Street Trio project
A new player is taking a lead role in the effort to revive the Laura Street Trio in Downtown Jacksonville,…
September 9, 2024
Veterans’ advocate Bill Dudley given St. Augustine’s highest honor
Longtime military veterans’ advocate Bill Dudley was honored Monday with St. Augustine’s most prestigious award.…
September 9, 2024
Jax coding program graduates first class, who created city services dashboard
Twenty-two teens and young adults are now graduates of the city’s new Jax Code 4 Change program, aimed at harnessing…
September 9, 2024
DeSantis defends abortion information posted by state agency: ‘not electioneering’
With Democrats accusing the state Agency for Health Care Administration of improper politicking, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday described as…
September 9, 2024
The Beatles integrated their Jacksonville concert 60 years ago this week. An event gives a look back
On Thursday, Sept. 12, a tribute cover band and two noted historians will revisit what was the first major racially…
September 6, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | When will the city replace Five Points trash cans?
A Jacksonville Today reader says trash cans in the Five Points area are still causing problems.…
September 6, 2024
Nassau County contractor indicted on fraud charges
A contractor from Hilliard has been arrested on a 12-count indictment that alleges he failed to complete homes that customers…
September 6, 2024
Black historical society creates Freedom School to close knowledge gaps in Jacksonville
Freedom School is designed to help school-aged children, and their families, learn about Black history.…
September 6, 2024
Flooded San Marco worries about what’s next
In some ways, residents say, the flooding this week was worse than a hurricane.…
September 6, 2024
Beach renourishment done in St. Augustine Beach
There’s tons of new sand on St. Augustine Beach now that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has finished up…
September 6, 2024
500-year-old map shows first written reference to Florida
If you visit the Touchton Map Library at the Tampa Bay History Center, you’ll see lots of maps depicting Florida’s…
September 6, 2024
Florida looks to add more nuclear power
While utilities continue to build solar facilities, nuclear power could be important in meeting future needs.…
September 5, 2024
More flooding threatens waterlogged First Coast
Bands of heavy rain could bring additional flooding in soggy Jacksonville over the next several days.…
September 5, 2024
Riverfront parks funding trimmed by $20 million
City Council’s Finance Committee objected to cost increases for three riverfront parks.…
September 5, 2024
PolitiFact FL: State parks proposal was further along than DeSantis let on
Statements by Gov. Ron DeSantis about developing state parks like Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine ignore critical facts, PolitiFact…
September 5, 2024
Edward Waters University faces trial over union shutdown
The National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint against Edward Waters University for shutting down its faculty union.…
September 5, 2024
Last piece added at Norman Studios silent film site
Jacksonville has purchased a two-story film stage at the Norman Studios museum, preserving one of the last fully intact silent…
September 5, 2024
Jacksonville lands Florida’s first autonomous vehicle plant
Holon, a German company, will build autonomous vehicles that will be used on Jacksonville’s Ultimate Urban Circulator.…
September 4, 2024
How climate change shapes the home insurance crisis
For more and more people, home insurance is changing their decision about where they should live.…
September 4, 2024
AccuWeather scales back its 2024 hurricane forecast
AccuWeather now calls for 16 to 20 named storms, six to 10 hurricanes, and three to six major hurricanes.…
September 4, 2024
Indian market and restaurant planned in St. Augustine
Chicha’s Cafe and Basic Pantry are planned across four units at the shopping center.…
September 4, 2024
ARTS PICKS | Sept. 6-8
A riverfront bluegrass concert, new art in Riverside and Downtown, and a chamber music concert at the Beaches are this…
September 4, 2024
Bistro X in San Marco will reopen with new concept
San Marco restaurant Bistro X and its adjoining sister restaurant, Limoncello Ristorante, will close Sept. 28 and reopen as a…
September 4, 2024
Court backs FHSAA for blocking pregame prayer
The prayer was not allowed before the 2015 state championship involving University Christian School of Jacksonville.…
September 4, 2024
Labor Day weekend sets hurricane season record
For the first time in almost three decades, there wasn’t a tropical storm in the Atlantic basin between Aug. 21…
September 3, 2024
Duval School Board OKs employee ethics policies aimed at keeping kids safer
The Duval County School Board unanimously and with little discussion Tuesday approved new employee ethics and professional standards policies. Tuesday’s…
September 3, 2024
Eastside Debs Store reopens with credit union and career center
Joe Debs leaned against the counter on Tuesday between a pair of registers and the memories returned. A smile did…
September 3, 2024
Workforce housing project rejected in St. Johns County
Despite arguments on both sides, county commissioners cited concerns about traffic, schools and infrastructure.…
September 3, 2024
St. Augustine Beach pier closed for decayed pillars
The St. Augustine Beach pier will be closed indefinitely until it can be repaired.…