July 17, 2024
Political action committees and parties can spend unlimited money to support candidates — even in school board races, which have…
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July 17, 2024
Summer at the Cummer returns this week
Summer at the Cummer offers free admission to the museum and gardens with live music, games and art-making activities.…
July 17, 2024
ARTS PICKS | July 19-21
Summer at the Cummer, quilts, intelligent theater in San Marco and jazz in Riverside are this week’s Arts Picks.…
July 17, 2024
Neighbors tire of humming generators at Downtown Hyatt
The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hotel has been using generators since a fire five months ago.…
July 17, 2024
THE JAXSON | 10 restaurants and bars coming to Downtown Jax
Several new restaurants and bars are in the works for Downtown Jacksonville.…
July 17, 2024
Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl
Josue Garriga III was accused of pursuing a relationship with a Clay County girl he had met in church.…
July 16, 2024
Higher taxes likely for St. Johns County residents
The county plans to keep its tax rate the same, but rising property values mean homeowners would pay more.…
July 16, 2024
Yulee man charged in Jan. 6 Capitol breach
Garth Walton is one of at least seven people from the Jacksonville area charged in connection with the breach of…
July 16, 2024
Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days
Joseph Lawson, 43, was arrested after scuffling with police and firefighters. He died at the hospital.…
July 16, 2024
St. Johns County to pay $6.3M for deputy’s crash
Motorcylist Julia Perez was severely injured when Deputy Brandon Hetzler ran into her while answering his phone.…
July 15, 2024
Calling for unity, Deegan unveils $1.95B budget
Mayor Donna Deegan proposed a budget that calls for drawing on financial reserves and reevaluating capital improvement projects.…
July 15, 2024
Lane closures extended on San Jose Boulevard
JEA says it hit a snag as it repairs a broken water main. Two lanes will be closed in each…
July 15, 2024
Wells Fargo name removed from Downtown tower
Wells Fargo decided to end its naming rights as it downsizes its leased space. A helicopter removed the name letter…
July 15, 2024
Police reopen 34-year-old case of skeleton found in woods
Cold case detectives say the man was never identified and there was no evidence of who killed him,.…
July 12, 2024
OPINION | What Jacksonville City Council Republicans expect from Mayor Deegan’s budget
Mayor Donna Deegan is set to present her second year’s budget proposal on Monday.…
July 12, 2024
Volunteer researchers unlock secrets of nesting sea turtles
Northeast Florida is about half way through sea turtle nesting season, and volunteers are working hard to keep track of…
July 12, 2024
Fewer guns confiscated at Jacksonville’s airport
The number of guns seized at Jacksonville International Airport has declined by 25% from last year.…
July 12, 2024
Interest rates chill home sales in Northeast Florida
Sales normally rise in June, but they’re down this year, and there are more homes for sale than anytime since…
July 12, 2024
St. Johns County commissioner cleared of meeting violation
A federal judge ruled that Krista Joseph did nothing wrong when, during a meeting, she encouraged people to vote against…
July 11, 2024
OPINION | Summer in the city: Hotter than a match head in Downtown Jax
Jacksonville’s Downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods are in the nations top 2% for heat.…
July 11, 2024
Edward Waters University officially joins NCAA Division ll
The move to the NCAA means stronger competition for student-athletes and more money for the athletics department.…
July 11, 2024
Region remains abnormally dry despite recent rain
JEA and the St. Johns River Water Management District are asking residents to conserve water until regular rainfall returns.…
July 11, 2024
#AskJAXTDY l Why prevent stronger local heat protections for workers?
A Jacksonville Today reader says she’s baffled why the governor and legislators want to put workers at risk.…
July 11, 2024
Salvation Army offers rent and utility assistance
The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida is offering rent and utility assistance for low income residents in Duval County.…