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The Daily Manna Community Garden at 426 Smith St. in Jacksonville. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
1 hour ago

Jacksonville food study aims to eliminate urban farm barriers

An analysis of the food system could help address affordability and food insecurity, as well as growers’ concerns.…

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A Florida bill would allow licensed drivers to use UTVs on two-lane county and city roads with posted speed limits under 55 mph. | Debra Lawrence, stock.adobe.com
5 hours ago

Florida lawmakers consider making UTVs street-legal

A bill in the Legislature would allow licensed drivers to use UTVs on certain city and county roads.…

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A city-owned restaurant is planned in Riverfront Plaza, the park at the former site of the Jacksonville Landing in Downtown. | Jacksonville Daily Record
6 hours ago

Plans move ahead for restaurant at Riverfront Plaza

The city would own the restaurant at Riverfront Plaza and choose an operator to build out the structure.…

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State Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville, touts her union bonafides during a December 2023 rally by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters at the Anheuser-Busch facility in Jacksonville. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
6 hours ago

State Rep. Angie Nixon plans run for U.S. Senate

Nixon, a Democrat, will seek the seat of Republican Sen. Ashley Moody.…

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The Pearl Street retail corridor planned by Gateway Jax. | Gateway Jax
1 day ago

Gateway Jax begins to transform lighthouse garage

The development will anchor a retail corridor that Gateway Jax plans along Beaver Street in the Pearl Square neighborhood.…

Featured image for “Four Seasons residences go on sale, starting at $4.7M”
The Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences is under construction along the Northbank of the St. John River south of EverBank Stadium. | Four Seasons Hotel and Residences
1 day ago

Four Seasons residences go on sale, starting at $4.7M

The 26 Four Seasons residences range from two to five bedrooms and 1,930 to 7,936 square feet of space.…

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A NAVI autonomous shuttle moves through traffic on East Bay Street in Downtown Jacksonville. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
1 day ago

Autonomous NAVI shuttles could extend to the Beaches

NAVI ultimately could replace JTA’s Beach Buggy ride service in the Beaches, CEO Nat Ford says.…

Featured image for “Clay School Board member fails to explain racial remarks”
Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas speaks about the racial comments of a Clay County School Board member. | News4Jax
1 day ago

Clay School Board member fails to explain racial remarks

Clay board member Robert Alvero did not show up when summoned to a Florida Board of Education meeting.…

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NASA's SLS rocket makes its journey Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B. | Derek Demeter, Central Florida Public Media
1 day ago

NASA’s moon rocket readies for Artemis astronaut mission

The SLS rocket arrived at its launch pad Saturday. Teams are working toward a launch as early as Feb. 6.…

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New regulations are being floated for electric bikes in Florida.
1 day ago

Florida lawmakers take a spin on e-bike regulations

A Senate committee passed a bill that adds regulations for e-bikes — and paves the way for more changes.…

Featured image for “St. Johns County softens growth plan to satisfy state”
A sign welcomes people to St. Johns County, though many residents don't welcome more growth. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
2 days ago

St. Johns County softens growth plan to satisfy state

The state rejected an earlier version of the plan because it was too restrictive of growth and development.…

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An illustration of Junior Achievement's planned Experiential Learning Center at Florida State College at Jacksonville's downtown campus. | JA
2 days ago

Junior Achievement plans workforce training at FSCJ

Junior Achievement’s Experiential Learning Center will allow students to explore careers and learn to run businesses.…

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The Duval County supervisor of elections is trying to preregister students to vote. | File image
2 days ago

Duval seeks next generation of voters at local schools

Supervisor of elections staff will visit schools over the next several weeks to sign up young voters.…

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Officials with the Jacksonville Housing Authority and the city break ground on new affordable housing in Durkeeville. | City of Jacksonville
2 days ago

Introducing the Northeast Florida News Collaborative

A coalition of Northeast Florida news organizations – including Jacksonville Today – plan to tackle the issue of housing costs…

Featured image for “Jacksonville now has a process to legalize dog-friendly patios”
Chad Munsey, co-owner of The Bearded Pig, was caught by surprise when he learned the restaurant's dog-friendly patio was not authorized by the city. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
2 days ago

Jacksonville now has a process to legalize dog-friendly patios

The City Council has set up a permitting process, and signs must be displayed saying dogs are allowed on the…

Featured image for “Country bar — with mechanical bull — opens at Pablo Station”
Kicker’s Country Bar, also called Kicker’s Saloon, features a bedazzled mechanical bull. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
January 16, 2026

Country bar — with mechanical bull — opens at Pablo Station

Kicker’s Country Bar offers entertainment, line dancing and an atmosphere inspired by bars such as Gilley’s.…

Featured image for “Clay Eye to pay $2.14M for alleged kickback scheme”
Clay Eye Holdings operates Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons in Fleming Island. | Google Maps
January 16, 2026

Clay Eye to pay $2.14M for alleged kickback scheme

Clay Eye Holdings billed Medicare and Medicaid for unnecessary procedures, the Justice Department said.…

Featured image for “St. Johns County memorial honors fallen firefighters”
St. Johns County Fire Rescue’s permanent Fallen Firefighter Memorial now sits at Fire Rescue headquarters at 3657 Gaines Road in St. Augustine. | St. Johns County Public Affairs office.
January 16, 2026

St. Johns County memorial honors fallen firefighters

The permanent Fallen Firefighter Memorial now sits at Fire Rescue headquarters on Gaines Road in St. Augustine.…

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Jacksonville minister Brian Carn Jr., speaking in 2016. | Facebook
January 16, 2026

Jacksonville minister pleads guilty to obstructing IRS

Minister Brian Carn Jr. was accused of misstating his income to avoid thousands of dollars in taxes.…

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St. Augustine's new police chief, Jon Marston, is sworn in by his predecessor, Jennifer Michaux. | St. Augustine Police Department
January 16, 2026

Meet Jon Marston, St. Augustine’s new police chief

Marston joined the St. Augustine Police Department in 2008 after moving a few years earlier from Maine.…

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The Rodman Dam near Palatka.
January 16, 2026

DeSantis still opposes removing Rodman dam

Bills in the Florida Legislature could lead to tearing down Rodman dam and restoring the Ocklawaha River.…

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House Speaker Daniel Perez takes questions on the House floor after his chamber approved eight bills on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, the third day of Florida's legislative session.
January 16, 2026

Here are bills the Florida House passed in first week of session

The House passed eight bills Thursday, ranging from fetus deaths to gun purchases by teenagers.…

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Hundreds of demonsrators march through Downtown Jacksonville on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, to protest the death of Minneapolis woman Renee Good at the hand of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official in Minnesota. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 15, 2026

ICE action sparks tension in Jacksonville

Tensions over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement rose: a Jacksonville city official was suspended for an ICE-related social media post;…

Featured image for “Family pleads for tips in 38-year-old cold case murder”
Casie Ellison, daughter of murder victim Melissa Ellison, speaks at a news conference Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, about her mother's slaying 38 years ago. | First Coast Crime Stoppers
January 15, 2026

Family pleads for tips in 38-year-old cold case murder

The family of Melissa Ellison is desperate to solve her cold case killing in her home in West Jacksonville.…