May 3, 2023
The 59th annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival will descend on downtown Fernandina Beach this weekend with food, arts,…
May 2, 2023
DeSantis signs ‘ESG’ ban in Jacksonville
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law that he says will protect consumers from the environmental, social and corporate governance movement.…
May 1, 2023
St. Johns River Ferry is returning to service
The ferry has been closed three months for routine maintenance required by the U.S. Coast Guard.…
May 1, 2023
Help available to fight destructive pine beetle
Private landowners in Northeast Florida can apply for assistance fighting a pine beetle that has destroyed thousands of acres of…
April 28, 2023
Jacksonville joins world’s largest diaper drive
The Diaper Bank for Northeast Florida is joining a national campaign to collect 2 million diapers for people in need.…
April 28, 2023
Dredging planned next week in Salt Run
The monthlong project will remove about 10,000 cubic yards of material from the area for use as landfill, beach replenishment…
April 27, 2023
#AskJAXTDY | Why was a city park’s bathroom closed on Saturday morning?
“Why was a city park’s bathroom closed on Saturday morning?” a Jacksonville Today reader asked. The city says that’s changing.…
April 27, 2023
Former St. Augustine mayor suspended as lawyer
Joseph Lester Boles was suspended for 90 days after he admitted to misconduct and conflict of interest after two complaints…
April 26, 2023
Immigration bill sparks alarm among religious and Hispanic leaders
A bill in the Florida Legislature would make it a felony to transport people who may be in this country…
April 25, 2023
Jacksonville’s first fallen firefighter honored — 130 years later
Members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department discovered that the grave of Henry J. Bradley had no headstone. So…
April 25, 2023
Top cops and staff get awards at Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
Awards included a detective who solved the murder of a Coast Guard officer and a computer expert who protected the…
April 24, 2023
Families share their pain as Jax observes Crime Victims’ Rights Week
City officials and other community leaders kicked off the local observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week on Monday, April…
April 24, 2023
#AskJAXTDY | Why did Jacksonville police kill a man who threatened a police K9 with a knife?
A reader asks: Why did the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office use deadly force on a man who raised a knife at…
April 24, 2023
Clay County wants to spruce up Wells Road
A town meeting focused on beautification, safety and other enhancements is planned from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at the…
April 21, 2023
MAY VOTER GUIDE | Duval Property Appraiser
Jason Fischer and Joyce Morgan are vying for property appraiser, which leads the office that establishes values.…
April 21, 2023
1,600-acre wildfire burns in Nassau County
Smoke in the Bryceville area has made driving more difficult, the Florida Highway Patrol warned.…
April 20, 2023
Special Olympics torch winds through Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office kicked off its 1-mile Law Enforcement Torch Run on Thursday in front of the Police Memorial…
April 20, 2023
Sandlot Jax takes over Metro Park with music, obstacle courses and more
Sandlot JAX is billed as a one-of-a-kind fitness and music festival open to people of all ages and abilities.…
April 20, 2023
VyStar Credit Union merging with 121 Financial
All employees of 121 Financial will be offered jobs with Vystar, the announcement says.…
April 19, 2023
Construction begins on new Southside Estates Elementary School
The new Southside Estates Elementary School will consolidate with nearby Windy Hill Elementary School in 2024.…
April 19, 2023
Another Jacksonville police officer shot
Police shot and killed a gunman after he shot an officer in the face outside Baptist Medical Center South —…
April 18, 2023
Two chances next week to hear from election candidates
A forum with City Council and mayoral candidates is planned Monday at WJCT Studios. Then the mayoral candidates will debate…
April 18, 2023
MotoSurf competition powers into Keystone Heights
Motorized surfboard and skateboard competitions will return to Keystone Heights from Thursday to Sunday.…
April 18, 2023
Clay County’s Art in the Courthouse features the fair’s fine works
Winners from the recent Clay County Agricultural Fair are on display in the Art in the Courthouse gallery in Green…