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The drought has left low water levels across North Florida. | File photo, Jacksonville Today
3 hours ago

Low pressure: Some JEA customers could feel the drought — literally

Utility officials are warning customers about possible intermittent water pressure as the drought pushes demand.…

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Over 100,000 may attend the 40th Clay County Agricultural Fair between now and April 12. | Clay County Agricultural Fair
4 hours ago

Bring patience and sunscreen: It’s fair time in Clay County

An estimated 100,000 people are possible at the 40th Clay County Agricultural Fair. Traffic is often a challenge.…

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A Duval County school bus with the new camera installed behind its extendable flashing stop sign. The camera will record cars that pass a stopped school bus. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
5 hours ago

New school bus cameras will catch drivers running stop signs

Cameras on all Duval County school buses will record drivers who pass illegally. Violators will be fined $225.…

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6 hours ago

REVIEW | PopUp Bagels

PopUp Bagels’ most significant contribution to bagel culture is that it’s poised to reshape the nation’s relationship with cream cheese.…

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These Bolles students were among thousands who registered to vote during a recent Duval County competition. | Duval County Supervisor of Elections
1 day ago

BIT OF JOY | Voter registration competition

Thousands of Duval students registered to vote during a voter registration competition hosted by the Supervisor of Elections.…

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Ryan May learns on Match Day 2026 on Friday, March 20, 2026, that he will have an otolaryngology residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 27, 2026

Mayo Clinic medical student beats odds to honor brothers

Ryan May details how he overcame tough odds and personal tragedies to earn his medical degree.…

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March 27, 2026

Jax Today readers’ favorite local restaurants | HOW TO JAX

Your favorite local restaurants! Here are Jacksonville Today newsletter readers’ recommendations for where to eat.…

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Duval Schools' headquarters building, pictured here in March 2026, was going to be sold to Chase Properties, but the deal collapsed. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
March 26, 2026

Collapsed HQ sale now a ‘legal matter’ for Duval Schools

The HQ sale that fell through last month could now be a legal headache for Duval Schools.…

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A triangular yellow sign marks this Jacksonville fire station as a safe haven for parents to surrender newborn babies anonymously. | Eric Prosswimmer, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department
March 26, 2026

‘Baby boxes’ proposed to help moms give up newborns safely

City Council member Rory Diamond has filed legislation to spend $315,000 on 14 baby boxes around the city.…

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March 26, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Family bird walk; Collective Con; ‘Every Brilliant Thing’

A family bird walk in St. Augustine, a pop culture convention in Downtown Jax, and a unique theatrical experience in…

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have opened their headquarters at One Tower Court, across from Everbank Stadium. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
March 25, 2026

Jaguars settle into new offices at One Tower Court

The Jaguars occupy the second through fourth floors of the new building across from EverBank Stadium.…

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March 25, 2026

THE JAXSON | Forged in fire: The rise and fall of Jacksonville’s CI Capps Co.

Long before advanced manufacturing defined Jacksonville’s economy, one company helped lay its foundation, one casting at a time. The C.I.…

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The Duval County's Supervisor of Elections is urging people to register if they want vote-by-mail ballots.
March 25, 2026

It’s time to renew your request for mail ballots

All previous vote‑by‑mail requests expired in December 2024, the Duval elections office says.…

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The Florida Legislature passed a development bill that St. Johns County argues would take away some of their local decision-making power. | Gary McCullough, AP
March 24, 2026

St. Johns County asks DeSantis to veto development bill

County commissioners say the bill would take away their authority over some development issues.…

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Sporting Jax majority owner Ricky Caplan, left, and club president Steve Livingstone flank the club's director of soccer, Mark Warburton, during an announcement March 20, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 24, 2026

Sporting Jax names new team president

Sporting Jax announced Tuesday that’s its inaugural team president has departed the club.…

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Former JEA Chief of Staff Kurt Wilson testifies in front of the Jacksonville City Council's Special Investigatory Committee on JEA on March 23, 2026. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
March 23, 2026

Former JEA exec: Water fees have been an issue for years

Some city officials see the City Council’s probe into JEA’s capacity fee and personnel issues as political overreach.…

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Randy Britt, one of the regulars at James Weldon Johnson Park. He is one of the people featured in a new photo and storytelling exhibit. | Photo by Toni Smailagic
March 23, 2026

Meet the regulars at James Weldon Johnson Park

A photographer and a storyteller have created an exhibit introducing the people who make the park what it is.…

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MOSH has released renderings of three of 10 galleries at its planned Northbank museum. This one is called Nature & Culture. | MOSH, Ralph Appelbaum Associates
March 23, 2026

MOSH offers first look at 3 of its planned galleries

MOSH released illustrations of three galleries as it continues to raise money for a new Northbank museum.…

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An illustration shows the planned Fire Station 22 in St. Johns County, with the Sheriff's Office Operations Center. | St. Johns County
March 20, 2026

Public safety complex planned in St. Johns County

The complex will combine a fire station with an operations center for the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville commits $2M to help low-income homebuyers”
LIFT Jax purchased and renovated this home on Spearing Street on the Eastside in 2025 in order to sell it as an affordable housing property. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 19, 2026

Jacksonville commits $2M to help low-income homebuyers

The program will use construction loans and down payment assistance to help low-income homebuyers.…

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A Jacksonville firefighter was arrested on a charge of battery after a fight at this fire station on Jones Road. | Google
March 19, 2026

Jacksonville firefighter arrested after fight at station

Joshua Jordan was charged with battery after confronting another firefighter over “some issues they were having.”…

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A historical display stands at the future site of the Florida Museum of Black History in West Augustine. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
March 19, 2026

State Black history museum is still a long ways off

For the second time, a bill regarding the Black history museum in St. Johns County failed to pass the Legislature.…

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The regular 2026 Florida legislative session ended March 13.
March 18, 2026

How did Duval Schools’ 7 legislative priorities fare?

Most of the district’s legislative priorities went unanswered this session.…

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City Council member Ron Salem speaks to news reporters after a meeting Feb. 3, 2026. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
March 18, 2026

City Council panel seeks testimony from ex-JEA lawyer

JEA says it will conduct its own independent investigation of workplace culture and alleged racism.…