June 25, 2025
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June 25, 2025
THE JAXSON | Jacksonville’s wholesale baking legacy
While Jacksonville is associated with pungent paper mills and roasted coffee, much of the city was once defined by a…
June 24, 2025
Mayor Deegan vetoes bill tracking spending on undocumented immigrants
A City Council effort to override the mayor’s veto fell short, allowing it to stand.…
June 24, 2025
More than 90 unmarked graves ID’d in St. Augustine cemeteries, thanks to state grant
The West Augustine Improvement Association is using state funds to locate unmarked graves in the historic San Sebastian and Pinehurst…
June 24, 2025
Northside fire station opens in Pumpkin Hill Creek area
Jacksonville’s growing Northeast corner gained the city’s news fire station after Tuesday’s ribbon cutting.…
June 24, 2025
JEA board approves one-time $40M bump in contribution to city coffers
JEA’s budget next year will include a $178 million contribution to the city’s general fund.…
June 24, 2025
Orsay’s beef Wellington: The $130 IRL showstopper that’s rarely grid-worthy
Snaps of the vaunted beef Wellington at Restaurant Orsay tend to flop. Here are some tips for beefing up your…
June 24, 2025
BIT OF JOY | 2025 Arts Awards winners
The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville announced the winners of its 2025 Arts Awards.…
June 24, 2025
Give blood, get a free A1c test this summer
The nonprofit community blood center LifeSouth is offering free A1c test this summer to entice more people to give blood.…
June 23, 2025
St. Augustine’s new noise ordinance is louder and clearer about enforcement
New rules in St. Augustine will make it easier for police to crack down on loud and disruptive noises at…
June 23, 2025
JAXPORT CEO receives 5-year contract extension with $550K base pay
Eric Green, who has served as JaxPort’s CEO for eight years, will have another five years at the helm with…
June 23, 2025
Florida jobless rate stays at 3.7%
State officials say that Florida’s economy doesn’t show “signs of concern” after the state’s unemployment numbers remained unchanged May from…
June 23, 2025
Gov. DeSantis signs condo relief bills
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills Monday that make changes to the regulation of condos and cooperatives and increase…
June 23, 2025
BIT OF JOY | A happy foster kitten
Jacksonville Today’s What to Do contributor Amy Garrett is fostering one of the kittens from Jacksonville’s animal shelter, and she…
June 20, 2025
A second chance? Jacksonville could invest in affordable housing fund
A City Council bill would set aside $3 million to invest in a Jacksonville Affordable Housing Fund.…
June 20, 2025
How to cut your bills during the coming heat wave
The heat index could surpass 100 degrees over the next week, the National Weather Service says.…
June 20, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Jax pie shop makes national top 10 list
Downtown pie shop Mixed Fillings ranks as one of the country’s best according to USA Today.…
June 18, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Drag Queen-a-Palooza; Duval Comic and Zine Fest; Juneteenth concert
A pride celebration in St. Augustine, small publishers’ fest in Downtown Jax and a Juneteenth chamber music concert at JU…
June 18, 2025
Three more books removed from St. Johns middle schools
After lobbying from two community members, the School Board restricted the books to older students.…
June 18, 2025
Fernandina Beach roils over plan for paid parking
Businesses say they’ll suffer, and residents fear the city’s small-town charm will disappear.…
June 18, 2025
Exotic-car dealership under investigation for fraud
Authorities in Jacksonville and New York are investigating the Karma Automotive dealership on Beach Boulevard.…
June 18, 2025
JU students and volunteers scan the sand for turtle nests
Jacksonville University is launching a Sea Turtle Program in conjunction the turtle patrol program in St. Johns County.…
June 18, 2025
Star students create app to empower teen mental health
Students from the I’m A Star Foundation created Empower Me, which includes daily affirmations and exercises.…
June 18, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Wednesday night happenings
Enjoy your Wednesday night with these three local events.…