May 7, 20242 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.…By Megan Mallicoat
May 7, 2024Affordable housing plan denied near World Golf VillageCiting traffic concerns, the St. Johns County Commission voted against a 288-unit affordable housing proposal called The Preserve at Ward’s…By Noah Hertz
May 7, 2024Service dogs help law enforcement carry the loadFirst responders from around the First Coast gathered Tuesday to honor their station dogs as part of Mental Health Awareness…By Dan Scanlan
May 6, 2024Baptist Health agrees to $1.5 million settlementBaptist settled allegations from the federal government involving discounts offered to some Medicare beneficiaries.…By Dan Scanlan
May 6, 2024Amelia 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.…By Noah Hertz
May 6, 2024Jacksonville aims to curb its mental health issuesMayor Donna Deegan announced three new programs to address Jacksonville’s higher-than-average mental health problems.…By Dan Scanlan
May 6, 2024LaVilla Link goes green as first stretch of Emerald Trail opensThe first link in the 30-mile biking and walking trail opened Monday, the first step to connect parts of Downtown…By Dan Scanlan
May 5, 2024OPINION | Remedial education: It’s time for an elected superintendentIt’s time for Jacksonville to consider a strong, elected superintendent model such as most counties in the state have. …By A.G. Gancarski
May 3, 202430 sailors and Marines injured off Jacksonville coastA training incident involving two landing craft air cushions occurred about 100 nautical miles off the coast.…By Steven Ponson
May 3, 2024UNF explains arrests of pro-Palestinian protestersSixteen pro-Palestine supporters were arrested late Thursday after ignoring school demands to leave before a 10 p.m. deadline.…By Dan Scanlan
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.…By Steven Ponson
May 2, 2024OPINION | Don’t stop believing, even after Southbank storage approvalThe public engagement on this issue by San Marco residents is something of a victory. And a chance to affect…By Sherry Magill
May 2, 2024DeSantis signs credit union bill in JacksonvilleJacksonville’s financial services industry could benefit from a bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Thursday at VyStar Credit Union headquarters.…By Will Brown
May 2, 2024Carousel might soon return in St. AugustineOne man’s journey to restore a carousel to “Carousel Park” got a step closer to reality Thursday.…By Noah Hertz
May 2, 2024Fried crustaceans will lure thousands to FernandinaSome 150,000 people are expected to attend the 59th annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival this weekend in Fernandina…By Dan Scanlan
May 2, 2024State Road 16 to close for work in St. AugustineThe road will be closed Saturday through Tuesday between Lewis Speedway and Ponce De Leon Boulevard.…By Dan Scanlan
May 2, 2024St. Johns County to host public budget workshopsThe county aims to make its budget-setting process more transparent this year by making public workshops more accessible.…By Noah Hertz
May 1, 2024Kamala Harris assails Florida abortion law in JacksonvilleThe vice president said the Heatbeat Protection Act, which took effect Wednesday, stripped 4 million women of reproductive freedom.…By Will Brown
May 1, 2024Florida’s ‘pro-corruption’ ethics bill sits in gubernatorial limboFor eight weeks, Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken no action on a bill that would make it harder to file…By Casmira Harrison
May 1, 2024Walmart is closing all 6 health centers on First CoastOverall, Walmart will close 51 health centers in five states that have not made money.…By Steven Ponson
May 1, 2024St. Johns charity raises money to buy healthy food for seniorsPie in the Sky is auctioning off artistic birdhouses in its annual For the Birds fundraiser.…By Noah Hertz
May 1, 2024ARTS PICKS | May 3-5Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Saturday The Art of…By Matthew Shaw
April 30, 2024New Town residents question Duval Schools on proposed closures and teacher cutsThe Duval School District may need to eliminate up to 700 staff positions.…By Will Brown
April 30, 2024THE JAXSON | A ride on BrightlineOperating between Miami and Orlando with a goal of potentially expanding to Tampa and Jacksonville, Brightline is the first privately…By Ennis Davis and Daniel Herbin - The Jaxson