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Marine Fire Station 68 in Mandarin. | News4Jax
April 3, 2024

#AskJAXTDY l Was it cheaper to open a fire station in a renovated home?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders how much it would have cost to build a new marine fire station instead of…

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March 22, 2024

#AskJAXTDY l Why can’t I vote at any polling place on Election Day?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders why voters can’t cast their ballots at any polling location, the same as they can…

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One of Scotie Cousin's creations hangs in its natural habitat. | Scotie Cousin, Facebook
March 15, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | Who makes the colorful critters at the Beaches?

A reader asks who’s putting little works of animal art with big expressive eyes on trees and lawns at the…

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The Duval County Supervisor of Elections office provides signs in English and Spanish outside the Duval County Public Library Mandarin Branch location to notify voters where they can cast their ballot. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 13, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | Why vote in the Florida primary? 

Jacksonville Today reader Ellen H. wants to know how much Florida Republicans’ votes matter in the presidential primary.…

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Jacksonville Beach City Hall | Google Maps
March 13, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | Will Jax Beach explain its ‘cybersecurity event’?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether Jacksonville Beach is still experiencing the effects of an possible cyberattack in late January.…

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An empty truck parked on 3rd Street in Jacksonville Beach. | Google Maps
February 21, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | Why are trucks making Jacksonville Beach’s 3rd Street into a truck stop?

A reader wonders why so many semis park along 3rd Street in Jacksonville Beach. Police and a former trucker respond.…

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The Arlington Expressway service road east of Arlington Road, is closed for FDOT road and bridge repair. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
February 13, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | What are road crews doing along Arlington Expressway?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders why a service road along the Arlington Expressway has been closed.…

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A JTA electric bus.
February 2, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | Does it matter that an FDOT secretary doesn’t attend JTA meetings?

An FDOT secretary sits on the JTA board but has not attended JTA meetings since 2018. A Jacksonville Today reader…

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY l Why are firetrucks dispatched when there’s no apparent fire risk?”
A Jacksonville Fire & Rescue truck parks at a recent city event on Jacksonville's Northside l Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
February 1, 2024

#AskJAXTDY l Why are firetrucks dispatched when there’s no apparent fire risk?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether it’s a waste of resources to send firetrucks when there’s no fire.…

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Statues that decorated the monument to the Women of the Confederacy were removed from Springfield Park in Jacksonville and placed in storage in December.
January 26, 2024

#AskJAXTDY l What happens with the money set aside to remove Confederate monuments?

There was already money in the budget for the removal of the Confederate statues at Springfield Park. A reader asked…

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This is the city of Jacksonville's new website, at jacksonville.gov. | City of Jacksonville
December 22, 2023

#AskJAXTDY l Why can’t I access jacksonville.gov while overseas?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether the city is blocking website users in Israel.…

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A Florida East Coast Railway locomotive is shown in Jacksonville. | Florida East Coast Railway, Facebook
December 18, 2023

#AskJAXTDY | Is there a train schedule we can check to avoid crossings?

A Jacksonville Today reader says Florida East Coast trains are a frustrating time-waster as they block crossings in San Marco.…

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St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes, right, speaks to staff in 2022. | St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections
December 15, 2023

#AskJAXTDY | Is there a petition to remove St. Johns County’s elections supervisor?

A Jacksonville Today reader says she was asked to sign a petition regarding Elections Supervisor Vicky Oakes.…

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Barrels line the Town Center Parkway exit off I-295, part of a project by the Florida Department of Transportation. | Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
November 28, 2023

#AskJAXTDY | Why is there a major bottleneck on I-295 on the Southside?

A Jacksonville Today reader says orange barrels in the area are creating a traffic hazard.…

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The St. Johns River Water Management District lays out rules for watering landscaping.
November 22, 2023

#AskJAXTDY | Do lawn watering rules include backyard gardens and soaker hoses?

A reader says she confused about the “landscape irrigation” rules of the St. Johns River Water Management District.…

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Jaxport’s cruise terminal as an agreement was signed to boost trade between Florida and England. | News4Jax
November 17, 2023

#AskJAXTDY l What does the Florida-UK trade pact actually do?

A reader asked us to better explain what states can and can’t do when it comes to a trade deal…

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Cars travel on the East Beltway express lanes in Jacksonville l Dan Scanlan, WJCT News 89.9
November 14, 2023

#AskJAXTDY | Are tolls being collected on the I-295 express lanes?

A Jacksonville Today reader asks whether tolls were being collected on the I-295 express lanes in Jacksonville.…

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Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., takes the oath to be the new House speaker l Alex Brandon/AP
October 31, 2023

#AskJAXTDY l How did Northeast Florida’s reps vote for House speaker?

A reader asked us which Northeast Florida Representatives voted for new House Speaker Mike Johnson.…

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Jacksonville's credit rating has improved. l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
October 20, 2023

#AskJAXTDY l Is Jacksonville the largest city in the contiguous US?

A reader asked us to set the record straight about Jacksonville’s size compared to other cities in the U.S.…

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A July 15 image of Councilman Rory Diamond after he arrived at his U.S. Army deployment, tagged with the words "Made it! And, it’s very hot." | Rory Diamond on X (formerly Twitter)
October 17, 2023

#AskJAXTDY | Who’s listening to the Beaches while Councilman Rory Diamond is deployed?

Jacksonville City Council member Rory Diamond has been on deployment and training with the Florida Army National Guard.…

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Two natural gas tanks await installation at the Fincantieri Marine Systems repair operation at Commodores Point. Dan Scanlan WJCT News 89.9
September 11, 2023

#AskJAXTDY | What are those natural gas tanks doing at Commodore Point?

Reader Steve C. asks why there’s been waterfront construction and the placing of liquified natural gas tanks at Commodores Point.…

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September 5, 2023

#ASKJAXTDY | Why are the lights off on half of the Hart Bridge?

Q: Why did the Hart Bridge go dark? A: Light repairs are coming.…

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August 23, 2023

#AskJAXTDY | Why are gas prices all over the place in Jacksonville?

Why is there a difference of 20 to 30 cents in the price of gas depending on your location within…

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August 20, 2023

#AskJAXTDY | What’s being developed in Jax Beach, the Westside?

Questions about pending developments in the Jacksonville area are answered in this #AskJAXTDY.…