October 27, 2024
As has happened so often this season, the Jaguars could not close the deal.…
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October 27, 2024
Duval Schools asked to consider equity, community impact of school closures
Some parents, community members and activists are watching school closures warily and demanding the district consider equity — and not…
October 25, 2024
Amendment 3 marijuana issue fires up people on both sides
Ron and Casey DeSantis are agressively fighting Amendment 3. Critics say they shouldn’t use tax money to fight the marijuana…
October 25, 2024
Beached baby whale had swallowed plastic bag
A beachgoer on Butler Beach found the 4-foot emaciated dwarf sperm whale calf last month.…
October 24, 2024
Jacksonville Symphony receives record $5M gift
The Jacksonville Symphony has received its largest gift ever, a $5 million donation from longtime supporters Preston and Joan Haskell.…
October 24, 2024
NOV. 5 VOTER GUIDE | Florida Amendments
Background and more info on the six Florida constitutional amendments on the ballot in 2024.…
October 24, 2024
Clay County installing 500 defibrillators in public places
The county is installing defibrillators at parks, sports complexes, senior centers and other public venues.…
October 24, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | We answer your questions about early voting
Jacksonville Today readers ask about paper ballots and campaign signs at voting sites. Here are the answers.…
October 24, 2024
Rep. Aaron Bean leads Democrat Holloway by 7 points
A poll by the University of North Florida shows Bean with a much smaller lead than his winning margin in…
October 23, 2024
Council member claims no part in special tax district he sponsored. How is that possible?
How does a $4,500 annual tax hike get enacted by the City Council with zero support from the member who…
October 23, 2024
Matanzas Riverkeeper joins call to protect native turtle species
The Matanzas Riverkeeper is joining a national effort to protect the diamondback terrapin, a small, spotted turtle found in Northeast…
October 23, 2024
Jacksonville’s resiliency strategy nets national award
A national planning association honored Jacksonville for taking steps to enhance resiliency.…
October 23, 2024
ARTS PICKS | Oct. 25-27
Parties at Skyway stops, a piano prodigy, a Civil Rights story on the stage and a live painting party in…
October 23, 2024
THE JAXSON | Jaxlore: Annie Lytle Elementary, ‘The Devil’s School’
The former Annie Lytle Elementary School by I-95 between Riverside and Brooklyn has long had a reputation as the “most…
October 22, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | How did DeSantis get so much public funding for his campaigns?
Public funding is available to level the playing field in statewide elections. So why do well-funded candidates get so much?…
October 22, 2024
DeSantis assails Amendment 4 at Jacksonville church
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appearance in Jacksonville was part of his public campaign against the Amendment 4 abortion issue.…
October 22, 2024
UNF Coggin School of Business launches $26.3M expansion
The business school expansion will provide more space for classrooms, labs and fintech programs to meet the region’s need for…
October 22, 2024
Families seek answers in dock collapse that killed 4 from Jax
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing the families of Jacksonville residents who died in the dock collapse.…
October 21, 2024
Tourism council ready to promote Black History Museum
Tourism officials are recommending St. Johns County commit $50,000 to marketing and communication for the museum.…
October 21, 2024
OPINION | We haven’t heard the last of Deegan’s ‘concentration camp’ gaffe
A.G. Gancarski predicts the blowback over Mayor Donna Deegan’s remarks will continue to dog her, both with imminent City Council…
October 21, 2024
Campaign aims to keep infants safe while they sleep
Police, doctors and child safety advocates are trying to educate families about practices that put infants at risk.…
October 21, 2024
UF Health opens 2 new urgent care centers in St. Johns
UF Health converted two existing clinics into its first full urgent care centers in St. Johns County.…
October 21, 2024
Meet FSCJ’s new mascot: Rayzor Ray
Florida State College at Jacksonville announced that students, faculty and staff have picked the new mascot’s name.…
October 21, 2024
Trump leads Harris by 10 points in Florida, UNF poll finds
The poll also found that voters largely support a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana use by adults.…