April 22, 2025
Protests have continued since JU announced it will eliminate music and theater programs and cut 40 faculty jobs.…
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April 22, 2025
UF Health reaches agreement with UnitedHealthcare
UF Health announces people with employer-sponsored commercial plans as well as Medicaid are in network under the agreement with UnitedHealthcare.…
April 22, 2025
RESTORE gives women a 2nd chance after prison
The nonprofit has helped more than 100 women transition back into society after prison.…
April 22, 2025
St. Augustine police chief suspended over email use
Police Chief Jennifer Michaux was suspended for one day for discussing official business through a private email account.…
April 22, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Free vaccines for Clay County pets
Clay County is offering free vaccines for pets.…
April 21, 2025
Lake Shore Middle teacher’s assistant, arrested for child abuse, says she acted in self-defense
A teacher’s assistant arrested after punching a student says she was defending herself.…
April 21, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Neighborhoods United Cleanup
More than 100 volunteers cleaned up trash in Northwest Jacksonville Saturday.…
April 21, 2025
Sea turtle season is coming. Here’s how you can help.
Coastal officials are asking the public to follow simple rules as sea turtle nesting season begins May 1.…
April 18, 2025
Proposed law could stymie neighborhood improvements
A law proposed in the Florida Legislature would end Community Redevelopment Agencies.…
April 17, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | How does Jacksonville’s immigration ordinance work?
Jacksonville Today reader Susan A. wants to know whether police can use the new local immigration law to stop anyone…
April 17, 2025
Autonomous vehicles move closer as control center opens
JTA opened a command center for autonomous vehicles that will soon shuttle people around Downtown.…
April 17, 2025
Jax launches campaign to combat human trafficking
Trafficking increases during major sports events, so city officials designated a “no-trafficking” zone around the stadiums.…
April 17, 2025
Ahoy! Friendship Fountain playground set for debut
Friendship Fountain sprang back to life Thursday, and the playground will open Saturday.…
April 17, 2025
Arts center planned in St. Johns County — but where?
An arts coalition has plans for a new performing arts complex in St. Augustine to serve smaller groups.…
April 17, 2025
Art blooms at 57th Mandarin Art Festival
Organizers expect 6,000 to 10,000 people at the art festival on Easter Weekend.…
April 16, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why doesn’t Jacksonville use AI on sheriff’s budget?
A Jacksonville Today reader thinks the city’s test of artificial intelligence should include the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office budget.…
April 16, 2025
UNF police could carry out ICE enforcement on campus
The university joins other local law enforcement agencies that have agreed to help ICE crack down on illegal immigration.…
April 16, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Friendship Fountain reopens
Friendship Fountain reopens Thursday, and the adjacent playground has its grand opening Saturday.…
April 16, 2025
THE JAXSON | From rust to revival: 5 dream adaptive reuse projects
Here are 5 early 20th century buildings that combine architecturally unique features with deep connections to Jacksonville’s history.…
April 15, 2025
4 Duval teachers honored for career excellence
The teachers were surprised Tuesday with the Gladys Prior Award for Career Teaching Excellence.…
April 15, 2025
JTA will reserve 100 self-driving Holon vehicles
The vehicles will be produced at Holon’s new Jacksonville assembly plant for the Ultimate Urban Circulator.…
April 15, 2025
JU cuts 40 faculty and ends music and theater programs
JU’s reorganization is intended to align the university’s courses with the needs of today’s working world.…
April 15, 2025
St. Johns County pays $110K for commissioner’s legal fees
The County Commission agreed to cover Krista Joseph’s legal fees in connection with an investigation into her behavior.…
April 15, 2025
The Magic Beach Motel: An icon or an eyesore?
A developer wants to tear down the 74-year-old motel in Vilano Beach, but a cultural review board isn’t convinced.…