February 23, 2026
People who won elected office and left a legacy of community engagement and improvement…
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February 23, 2026
BLACKSONVILLE 100 | Culture and Uplift
People who left Jacksonville, and the world, a better place than they found it. …
February 23, 2026
BLACKSONVILLE 100 | Judiciary
People who moved Jacksonville and Florida’s legal community forward through their service and legal victories. …
February 23, 2026
JTA seeks comments on next phase of driverless shuttles
Public meetings will start this week to share information about the shuttles, known as the Ultimate Urban Circulator.…
February 22, 2026
Florida private schools sue Step Up for Students over voucher payout problems
Private school owners filed suit against Step Up for Students, the Jacksonville company in charge of handling half a million…
February 20, 2026
Mayor alleges ‘smear campaign’ against JEA chief
Mayor Donna Deegan says CEO Vickie Cavey is under attack after ending a JEA contract with a politically connected firm.…
February 20, 2026
Families cling to hope for loved ones who are still missing
Families and friends shared their sorrows Friday during Missing Adults Day at Jacksonville City Hall.…
February 20, 2026
BLACKSONVILLE 100 | Education
Educators who pursued scholarship, expected excellence from their students, as well as advocates who opened doors for others to be…
February 20, 2026
Counties fear law would tie their hands on development
The “Blue Ribbon Projects” bill could allow developers to circumvent some local regulations.…
February 19, 2026
Questions arise after 12-year-old’s death on minibike
The child was hit near Patriot Oaks Academy in St. Johns County, although minibikes are banned on public roads.…
February 19, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Augusta Savage Children’s Festival; The Cookout: Black History Game Day; ‘Lend Me a Soprano’
An art and music fest in Green Cove Springs; a family-friendly Black history celebration in LaVilla; and a comedy romp…
February 18, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | How did the Brooklyn neighborhood get its name?
A Jacksonville Today reader asks why Brooklyn has the same name as a New York city borough.…
February 18, 2026
THE JAXSON | Harry T. Moore’s time in Jacksonville
Harry T. Moore’s contributions to the civil rights movement were significantly shaped by his time in Jacksonville, especially at these…
February 18, 2026
BIT OF JOY | Field of Dreams expansion
St. Johns County leaders cut the ribbon on the newly expanded Field of Dreams baseball field.…
February 18, 2026
Money from stadium deal could flow to Eastside soon
It could be only months before a new board awards money in five Eastside neighborhoods.…
February 17, 2026
Registration opening for St. Johns County summer camps
The county’s lottery system for its popular summer camps will open Monday and continue to March 6.…
February 17, 2026
Peace Poles installed at the Beaches to foster harmony
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville-Oceanside will dedicate three 4-foot peace poles on Saturday.…
February 17, 2026
BIT OF JOY | Support for Girl Scouts
HCA Healthcare donated $25,000 to the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council…
February 16, 2026
Q&A | How Blue Zones Jacksonville fosters community amid financial pessimism
Blue Zones Jacksonville released it 2026 Well-Being Index after studying five Jacksonville ZIP codes.…
February 16, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | What happened to Tonca, the giant turtle at MOSH?
Tonca was the unofficial mascot of the Museum of Science & History. Many wonder where he went when MOSH closed.…
February 16, 2026
Intuition Ale Works auctions its brewing equipment
An online auction will begin Wednesday as Intuition Ale Works goes out of business after 15 years.…
February 13, 2026
Buyer backs out of deal for Duval Schools headquarters
Chase Properties said it learned of undisclosed financial obligations on the Duval Schools agreement.…
February 13, 2026
Swisher partners with Lift Jax on Eastside jobs
The Jacksonville-based tobacco company has agreed to reserve 60 jobs for Eastside residents in its $135 million expansion.…
February 13, 2026
Jacksonville officials warn about serious wildfire risks
A severe drought and extensive freezes make this a particularly dangerous year for wildfires.…