August 11, 2025
Jacksonville’s biggest port facility will soon have a bigger fire station and a better fire boat dock.…
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August 11, 2025
Reminder: The Main Street Bridge is closed this week
The bridge will close for a mechanical evaluation, ahead of a longer shutdown in two years.…
August 8, 2025
St. Johns airport officials quit to avoid criminal charges
Three members of the Airport Authority Board were accused of violating Florida’s Sunshine Law.…
August 8, 2025
City budget panel outlines cuts to pay for tax reduction
Health care initiatives and some community projects are among expenditures on the chopping block.…
August 8, 2025
Q&A | Duval superintendent lists goals ahead of school year
Superintendent Christopher Bernier met with Jacksonville Today to discuss district finances, literacy efforts and more.…
August 7, 2025
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | COVID still kills
The Jacksonville area is reporting COVID case numbers higher than they’ve been in almost a year.…
August 7, 2025
Florida CFO alleges record tampering before DOGE audits
CFO Blaise Ingoglia did not specify which cities scrubbed records, and he did not mention Jacksonville specifically.…
August 7, 2025
Firehouse Subs to reopen 2 years after fiery crash
The restaurant has been closed since a car crashed into the building and killed two people.…
August 7, 2025
St. Johns, Duval historic preservation projects among 46 that saw grants cut from state budget
Two historic churches in St. Augustine, Hasting Main Street and a Boy Scout troop in Atlantic Beach were left stunned…
August 6, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Pub Sub Scramble scavenger hunt; Queer Onstage Project 1-Acts; Hiroya Tsukamoto
A bike scavenger hunt in St. Augustine; theater that reflects the queer experience; and an afternoon with an acclaimed guitarist…
August 6, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why is one traffic signal always out on Southside Boulevard?
A Jacksonville Today reader says the traffic signal malfunctions about once a week.…
August 6, 2025
Duval property owners will pay more to challenge assessments
The cost to challenge a property assessment in Duval County will increase to $50 from $15.…
August 6, 2025
Bartram Trail teacher accused of lewd behavior near children
The high school teacher is charged with inappropriate behavior in the surf off St. Augustine Beach.…
August 6, 2025
St. Johns County OKs watered-down tree regulations
Two tweaks to the county’s tree preservation rules are a far cry from what was initially proposed.…
August 6, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Jax students awarded scholarships
This week, the International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1408 — representing dock workers at JAXPORT — celebrated the 30th anniversary of…
August 5, 2025
Some Duval students will pay $4.25 for lunch, previously free
Dozens of Jacksonville schools will start charging for lunch again after a five-year break.…
August 5, 2025
THE JAXSON | A tour of McCoys Creek in 1926
Today, McCoys Creek is the focus of an extensive restoration effort. Here are photographs taken by the city of Jacksonville…
August 5, 2025
Magic Beach Motel will be demolished after all
The St. Johns County Commission decided it does not have the legal authority to stop the demolition.…
August 5, 2025
Jacksonville mayor launches data portal to try to reduce politics in policymaking
The City of Jacksonville launched a data analysis portal, State of Jax, to identify and eradicate local discrepancies in life…
August 5, 2025
Trash fees are going up in St. Johns County
Residents can expect to pay $200 more annually over the next five years.…
August 5, 2025
Deegan tries to head off conflict over state DOGE audit
Mayor Donna Deegan responded to criticism by the state CFO, who suggested the city is trying to stifle a DOGE…
August 5, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Free zoo days for kids
This month, the Jacksonville Zoo is offering families a budget-friendly way to meet the city’s wildest residents. Through the end…
August 4, 2025
Next phase of First Coast Expressway due to open soon
The latest segment, from Blanding Boulevard to U.S. 17 in Clay County, could open within two weeks.…
August 4, 2025
Barber bestows his cutting wisdom on a new generation
Imsety Aten-Re wants to give back to the community by sharing his passion for cutting hair.…