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William M. Raines High School opened on Jan.y 25, 1965. It was named in honor of longtime local educator who was principal of segregated high schools before his death in 1950. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Raines High School could be rebuilt earlier than expected, school district says

District officials have talked for years about the need to give Raines High School a new building.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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St. Johns County's key public transit offering is the Sunshine Bus, operated in partnership with the area Council on Aging. | St. Johns County Council on Aging

St. Johns County seeks residents’ opinions about public transit

The survey is required by the Florida Department of Transportation to help develop a transit plan.…

By Noah Hertz

Featured image for “City seals $12M deal to keep Winn-Dixie HQ — and a Brentwood store open”

Winn-Dixie Co's headquarters is on Jacksonville's Westside. | Jacksonville Daily Record

City seals $12M deal to keep Winn-Dixie HQ — and a Brentwood store open

Winn-Dixie’s $12 million deal with the city is expected to bring 200 new jobs to its Jacksonville corporate headquarters.…

By Mike Mendenhall

Featured image for “WHAT TO DO | Wild Amelia photo show; Beach cleanup; Emancipation Day celebration”

The city's Emancipation Day celebration is returning to Lift Ev'Ry Voice and Sing Park this Sunday.

WHAT TO DO | Wild Amelia photo show; Beach cleanup; Emancipation Day celebration

A nature photography exhibit in Fernandina Beach, a beach cleanup in St. Johns County and a celebration of Florida’s Emancipation…

By Amy Garrett

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Runners cross the finish line at a recent Ironman competition. | Ironman

Inaugural Ironman competition will hit Jacksonville’s streets on Saturday

More than 1,900 athletes will swim, bike and run all day Saturday across Jacksonville and St. Johns County.…

By Dan Scanlan

Featured image for “Shands Bridge will close this weekend, but Buckman will remain open”

The Shands Bridge, which will be closed from Friday to Sunday for maintenance. | Florida Department of Transportation

Shands Bridge will close this weekend, but Buckman will remain open

The Shands Bridge between Clay and St. Johns counties will close from Friday evening to Sunday morning.…

By Dan Scanlan

Featured image for “City Council grants $143K for restoration of historic Stanton school”

Work to stabilize the historic Edwin M. Stanton High School in LaVilla could soon resume after an $143,710 appropriation from the Jacksonville City Council. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today

City Council grants $143K for restoration of historic Stanton school

The grant for Historic Stanton Inc.’s restoration work will stabilize the aging school for a future cultural facility.…

By Mike Mendenhall

Featured image for “Riverfront Music Garden debuts along reimagined Northbank Riverwalk”

The new Riverfront Music Garden features walkways shaped like musical notes, plus a large clef-shaped central Riverwalk section. | City of Jacksonville

Riverfront Music Garden debuts along reimagined Northbank Riverwalk

The interactive music garden pays tribute to the many famous musicians who hail from Jacksonville.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Ribault High alumna Rennia Davis will play a pivotal role for the Jacksonville Waves during their inaugural season in the Upshot League. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Waves ride crest of women’s sports investment

The Jacksonville Waves will play in the UPSHOT League’s inaugural basketball game on May 15 in Downtown Jacksonville.…

By Will Brown

Featured image for “Jacksonville native Alex Monteagudo fathoms his bright college years”

Alex Monteagudo will graduate with a double degree in economics and political science from Yale on Monday, May 18, 2026. Monteagudo is a Jacksonville native who will become a naval submarine officer after graduation. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville native Alex Monteagudo fathoms his bright college years

Alex Monteagudo will earn a degree in economics and political science from Yale during its 325th Commencement on Monday.…

By Will Brown

Featured image for “St. Augustine Beach pier will be closed for repairs until November”

The pillars on the St. Augustine Beach pier have seen better days. | St. Johns County

St. Augustine Beach pier will be closed for repairs until November

Swimmers and surfers are asked to stay 500 feet from the pier as decay on the pillars is repaired.…

By Heather Henderson

Featured image for “City Councilman Rory Diamond pledges study of Hogpen Creek sediment”

Seven Pines Island homeowner William "Jake" Jacobs stands on his dock off Hogpen Creek on Monday, May 11, 2026, near the Intracoastal Waterway. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today.

City Councilman Rory Diamond pledges study of Hogpen Creek sediment

Diamond told residents at a Beaches Watch town hall that he’ll push for the city to pay for the Hogpen…

By Mike Mendenhall

Featured image for “Jacksonville seeks feedback on creating business district along 103rd Street”

This view of 103rd Street shows heavy traffic at a stop light at Firestone Road. | Google Maps

Jacksonville seeks feedback on creating business district along 103rd Street

The business district could make small assessments for improving “the Wonderland Corridor.”…

By Dan Scanlan

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A Clay County Fire Rescue unit battles the Railroad Fire at the Clay/Putnam County line on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. | Clay County

Burn bans continue in Northeast Florida despite this week’s rain

St. Johns County has extended its burn ban for another week as wildfires remain a risk during the drought.…

By Heather Henderson and Dan Scanlan

Featured image for “City Council investigative committee moves to subpoena top JEA executives”

JEA CEO Vickie Cavey and Board Chair MG Orender preside over a board workshop April 14, 2026. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today

City Council investigative committee moves to subpoena top JEA executives

Testimony from the JEA executives could cause the City Council’s investigation to go past its June 30 deadline.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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More homeowners put their houses on the market; median price declines

New listings in Northeast Florida increased 1.7% in April, and the median price declined slightly to $390,000.…

By Randy Roguski

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | What is St. Johns County planning for World Golf Village?”

This aerial view shows the World Golf Hall of Fame at World Golf Village in St. Augustine. | Visit St. Augustine

#AskJAXTDY | What is St. Johns County planning for World Golf Village?

After discussing ideas to develop parts of World Golf Village, St. Johns County has been quiet for months. What’s the…

By Noah Hertz

Featured image for “Mayport-based USS Mason repels another Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz”

The USS Mason, based at Naval Station Mayport, is patrolling the Strait of Hormuz with other U.S. Navy ships in Operation Freedom. | U.S. Central Command

Mayport-based USS Mason repels another Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz

The USS Mason faced its second attack in a week but was not hit, U.S. Central Command says.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Data provided by Jacksonville Public Library | Chart by Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Top 10 Jax Public Library holds, checkouts

Ready to sit down with a good book? The Jacksonville Public Library has thousands to choose from — specifically: 1,790,733 physical…

By Megan Mallicoat

Featured image for “No fraud found in Healthlink Jax, but a budget battle could be brewing”

Jacksonville City Council member Rory Diamond at the Duval DOGE Committee hearing on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today

No fraud found in Healthlink Jax, but a budget battle could be brewing

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan will include $1.5 million in her next city budget for the Healthlink telehealth program.…

By Mike Mendenhall

Featured image for “Florida launches maternal health initiative From the Start in Jax”

The From the Start program aims to standardize care like early pregnancy detection to improve outcomes for low-income patients. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today

Florida launches maternal health initiative From the Start in Jax

From the Start is aimed at improving outcomes for low-income moms-to-be and new moms.…

By Dan Scanlan

Featured image for “Got a new driver’s license? It could affect how you get a mail-in ballot.”

A mock-up of Florida driver's license shows the changes front and rear. | Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Got a new driver’s license? It could affect how you get a mail-in ballot.

If you recently got a new driver’s license, let the elections office know — or you may not get a…

By Dan Scanlan

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WHAT TO DO | Luau Night; Riverside Avondale Garden Tour; Borscht Festival

A luau-themed evening in Downtown Jacksonville, a self-guided garden tour in Riverside and Avondale, and a celebration of Ukrainian cuisine…

By Amy Garrett

Featured image for “Duval high schools will start earlier and end later next year”

Students arrive to catch an early morning school bus, Oct. 9, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. | Eric Gay, AP

Duval high schools will start earlier and end later next year

Traditional high schools also will drop block scheduling and move to a seven-period daily schedule.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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