April 23, 2025 Peace Memorial Park upgrades proposed under public-private partnership with Weaver familyContributions to the park revamp have risen with $735,000 from the family of J. Wayne Weaver and Ronald Morris Weaver.…By Mike Mendenhall
April 23, 2025 Orange County commits $11M to lure Jaguars for 1 yearCounty commissioners hope to attract the Jaguars (and other events) while EverBank Stadium is under renovation.…By Dan Scanlan
April 23, 2025 Hurricane season is near; Jax Ready Fest will get you readyJax Ready Fest offers demonstrations, hands-on learning and interactive exhibits to prepare for any emergency.…By Dan Scanlan
April 23, 2025 THE JAXSON | Emanuel Fortune: A legacy of resilience in Reconstruction-era FloridaEmanuel Fortune was warned that his political prominence as a Black leader made him a target in post-Civil War Jacksonville.…By Lynn Humphrey
April 23, 2025 BIT OF JOY | Volunteer opportunitiesA volunteer expo Wednesday showcases opportunities to volunteer in Jacksonville.…By Heather Henderson
April 22, 2025 JU students protest cuts as financial details emergeProtests have continued since JU announced it will eliminate music and theater programs and cut 40 faculty jobs.…By Dan Scanlan
April 22, 2025 UF Health reaches agreement with UnitedHealthcareUF Health announces people with employer-sponsored commercial plans as well as Medicaid are in network under the agreement with UnitedHealthcare.…By Will Brown
April 22, 2025 RESTORE gives women a 2nd chance after prison The nonprofit has helped more than 100 women transition back into society after prison.…By Michelle Corum
April 22, 2025 St. Augustine police chief suspended over email usePolice Chief Jennifer Michaux was suspended for one day for discussing official business through a private email account.…By Noah Hertz
April 22, 2025 BIT OF JOY | Free vaccines for Clay County petsClay County is offering free vaccines for pets.…By Heather Henderson
April 21, 2025 Lake Shore Middle teacher’s assistant, arrested for child abuse, says she acted in self-defenseA teacher’s assistant arrested after punching a student says she was defending herself.…By Megan Mallicoat
April 21, 2025 BIT OF JOY | Neighborhoods United CleanupMore than 100 volunteers cleaned up trash in Northwest Jacksonville Saturday.…By Heather Henderson
April 21, 2025 Sea turtle season is coming. Here’s how you can help.Coastal officials are asking the public to follow simple rules as sea turtle nesting season begins May 1.…By Dan Scanlan
April 18, 2025 Proposed law could stymie neighborhood improvementsA law proposed in the Florida Legislature would end Community Redevelopment Agencies.…By Mike Mendenhall
April 17, 2025 #AskJAXTDY | How does Jacksonville’s immigration ordinance work?Jacksonville Today reader Susan A. wants to know whether police can use the new local immigration law to stop anyone…By Will Brown
April 17, 2025 Autonomous vehicles move closer as control center opensJTA opened a command center for autonomous vehicles that will soon shuttle people around Downtown.…By Dan Scanlan
April 17, 2025 Jax launches campaign to combat human traffickingTrafficking increases during major sports events, so city officials designated a “no-trafficking” zone around the stadiums.…By Michelle Corum
April 17, 2025 Ahoy! Friendship Fountain playground set for debutFriendship Fountain sprang back to life Thursday, and the playground will open Saturday.…By Heather Henderson
April 17, 2025 Arts center planned in St. Johns County — but where?An arts coalition has plans for a new performing arts complex in St. Augustine to serve smaller groups.…By Noah Hertz
April 17, 2025 Art blooms at 57th Mandarin Art FestivalOrganizers expect 6,000 to 10,000 people at the art festival on Easter Weekend.…By Dan Scanlan
April 16, 2025 #AskJAXTDY | Why doesn’t Jacksonville use AI on sheriff’s budget?A Jacksonville Today reader thinks the city’s test of artificial intelligence should include the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office budget.…By Mike Mendenhall
April 16, 2025 UNF police could carry out ICE enforcement on campusThe university joins other local law enforcement agencies that have agreed to help ICE crack down on illegal immigration.…By Dan Scanlan
April 16, 2025 BIT OF JOY | Friendship Fountain reopensFriendship Fountain reopens Thursday, and the adjacent playground has its grand opening Saturday.…By Heather Henderson
April 16, 2025 THE JAXSON | From rust to revival: 5 dream adaptive reuse projectsHere are 5 early 20th century buildings that combine architecturally unique features with deep connections to Jacksonville’s history.…By Ennis Davis