May 9, 2024
Homeowners in the Pecan Park area will get better protection and save possibly 50% or more on insurance with a…
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May 9, 2024
First-ever JaxReady Fest will set stage for hurricane season
The free festival includes informational sessions and interactive events. It runs Friday and Saturday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.…
May 9, 2024
St. Johns County to sell off surplus property this weekend
Items for sale include a number of pickup trucks and other vehicles as well as office equipment.…
May 8, 2024
Wanted: Bus drivers for Duval Schools
Duval Schools needs about 50 new bus drivers and some mechanics this fall.…
May 8, 2024
Shipyards West Park: Here’s what’s planned
The plans, 60% complete, include a cafe, open lawn for events, boardwalk, sports courts, kayak and boat rental, and more.…
May 8, 2024
Sports foundation launched to bring events to Jax
The Jacksonville Sports Foundation will try to lure major sporting events to town. Meanwhile, the ASUN Conference is moving its…
May 8, 2024
Roundabout nearly done at Edgewood and Roosevelt
State transportation officials say the project should improve traffic flow for drivers entering or exiting Roosevelt Boulevard.…
May 8, 2024
Jaguars stadium deal to be revealed Tuesday
A long-awaited agreement on the Jaguars’ “Stadium of the Future” is ready to go to the City Council for review.…
May 8, 2024
Home2 Suites hotel opens in Brooklyn area
The Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Downtown is an all-suites property at 600 Park St. Players Grille will open there…
May 8, 2024
ARTS PICKS | May 10-12
Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…
May 8, 2024
THE JAXSON | The year of the Downtown public space
At long last, several high-profile parks in Downtown Jacksonville have opened this year, with more on the way in the…
May 7, 2024
2 Duval superintendent candidates advance as finalists
The Duval County School Board selected two candidates Tuesday as the finalists in its search for a new superintendent.…
May 7, 2024
Affordable housing plan denied near World Golf Village
Citing traffic concerns, the St. Johns County Commission voted against a 288-unit affordable housing proposal called The Preserve at Ward’s…
May 7, 2024
Service dogs help law enforcement carry the load
First responders from around the First Coast gathered Tuesday to honor their station dogs as part of Mental Health Awareness…
May 6, 2024
Baptist Health agrees to $1.5 million settlement
Baptist settled allegations from the federal government involving discounts offered to some Medicare beneficiaries.…
May 6, 2024
Amelia recognized as ‘best island’ in US
Amelia Island was selected in a survey by Global Traveler Magazine. It topped destinations like Maui and Hilton Head.…
May 6, 2024
Jacksonville aims to curb its mental health issues
Mayor Donna Deegan announced three new programs to address Jacksonville’s higher-than-average mental health problems.…
May 6, 2024
LaVilla Link goes green as first stretch of Emerald Trail opens
The first link in the 30-mile biking and walking trail opened Monday, the first step to connect parts of Downtown…
May 5, 2024
OPINION | Remedial education: It’s time for an elected superintendent
It’s time for Jacksonville to consider a strong, elected superintendent model such as most counties in the state have. …
May 3, 2024
30 sailors and Marines injured off Jacksonville coast
A training incident involving two landing craft air cushions occurred about 100 nautical miles off the coast.…
May 3, 2024
UNF explains arrests of pro-Palestinian protesters
Sixteen pro-Palestine supporters were arrested late Thursday after ignoring school demands to leave before a 10 p.m. deadline.…
May 3, 2024
#AskJAXTDY l Does beach renourishment disturb sea turtles?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders if sea turtles are at risk when beaches are renourished during nesting season.…
May 2, 2024
OPINION | Don’t stop believing, even after Southbank storage approval
The public engagement on this issue by San Marco residents is something of a victory. And a chance to affect…
May 2, 2024
DeSantis signs credit union bill in Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s financial services industry could benefit from a bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Thursday at VyStar Credit Union headquarters.…