July 12, 2024
Northeast Florida is about half way through sea turtle nesting season, and volunteers are working hard to keep track of…
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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.…
July 11, 2024
Two local islands rated the best in continental US
The Golden Isles in Georgia and Amelia Island topped a survey by Travel + Leisure magazine.…
July 10, 2024
Affordable housing begins leasing at San Marco East
The Lofts at San Marco East is a 172-unit affordable housing complex at Philips Highway and St. Augustine Road. …
July 10, 2024
Big changes in store for Clay County garbage collection
Curbside recycling will end, and residents are getting new garbage cans as FCC Environmental Services takes over collections.…
July 10, 2024
Clay County Sheriff’s Office takes over school police
The move will provide for quicker response in the event of an emergency, Sheriff Michelle Cook says.…
July 10, 2024
ARTS PICKS | July 12-14
Opening weekend for one-act plays in San Marco, pottery making Downtown and local authors reading in Riverside are this week’s…
July 10, 2024
THE JAXSON | 6 major urban core infrastructure projects
Jacksonville’s urban core continues to grow. Here are six major infrastructure projects currently under construction in or near Downtown.…
July 9, 2024
These St. Johns County elections will likely be decided in August
The general election isn’t until November, but a handful of races in St. Johns County will be as good as…
July 9, 2024
Cultural Council to award $600K to individual artists
The Artist Grant Program was developed in collaboration with Mayor Donna Deegan’s arts and culture transition committee.…
July 9, 2024
Artists sought for new entryways to Cathedral Hill
The Cathedral District-Jax, a local nonprofit, is seeking artists to beautify two intersections in Downtown Jacksonville.…
July 9, 2024
At tea time, everybody’s aggrieved (by the price)
Jacksonville diners are experiencing sticker shock when they order a sweet tea.…
July 9, 2024
UF Health opens new patient tower in North Jacksonville
The expansion includes six floors and 124 patient rooms to help patients recover from acute care.…
July 9, 2024
Tickets now available for Jaguars training camp
The Jaguars announced 16 open practice dates for fans, including one at EverBank Stadium. Tickets are free, but you must reserve…
July 8, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | Are funds still set aside for Confederate monument removal?
A Jacksonville Today reader asks what’s happening with the money set aside for Confederate monument removal…
July 8, 2024
St. Johns County finishes beach restoration early
Crews have been shoring up 9 miles of beach since March to fortify it against future storms.…
July 8, 2024
OPINION | Sorry, sheriff, Duval is Florida’s murder capital
Jaguars fans like to chant “Duuuval” for their pro football team. But when it comes to the murder rate, sheriffs…