October 29, 2024
A vote is coming Monday on whether to close six elementary schools and discontinue the Young Men’s and Women’s Leadership…
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October 29, 2024
Infant mortality rises sharply on First Coast
Infant deaths rose almost 19% from 2022 to 2023, a new report shows.…
October 29, 2024
Florida-Georgia game could reveal its future soon
The historic football game will take over EverBank Stadium on Saturday, but the future is in question after next year.…
October 29, 2024
Police kill man threatening family with butter knife
Officers said the man pulled a knife and appeared to make stabbing motions.…
October 29, 2024
130 abandoned chihuahuas are finding homes
Animal Services says its confident all the abandoned chihuahuas will find homes, but the shelter has hundreds of other dogs…
October 28, 2024
Councilman questions Deegan’s expenses on London trip
City Councilman Terrence Freeman claims Mayor Donna Deegan skipped out on her duties while in London.…
October 28, 2024
One School Board seat still up for grabs in St. Johns County
Linda Thomson and Bethany Hilbert are competing for the School Board seat in District 5.…
October 28, 2024
JEA begins the process of raising rates
JEA officials are expected to recommend a 7% increase in residential rates as soon as next spring.…
October 27, 2024
SPORTS | Jags drop to 2-6 with loss to Green Bay Packers
As has happened so often this season, the Jaguars could not close the deal.…
October 27, 2024
Duval Schools asked to consider equity, community impact of school closures
Some parents, community members and activists are watching school closures warily and demanding the district consider equity — and not…
October 25, 2024
Amendment 3 marijuana issue fires up people on both sides
Ron and Casey DeSantis are agressively fighting Amendment 3. Critics say they shouldn’t use tax money to fight the marijuana…
October 25, 2024
Beached baby whale had swallowed plastic bag
A beachgoer on Butler Beach found the 4-foot emaciated dwarf sperm whale calf last month.…
October 24, 2024
Jacksonville Symphony receives record $5M gift
The Jacksonville Symphony has received its largest gift ever, a $5 million donation from longtime supporters Preston and Joan Haskell.…
October 24, 2024
NOV. 5 VOTER GUIDE | Florida Amendments
Background and more info on the six Florida constitutional amendments on the ballot in 2024.…
October 24, 2024
Clay County installing 500 defibrillators in public places
The county is installing defibrillators at parks, sports complexes, senior centers and other public venues.…
October 24, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | We answer your questions about early voting
Jacksonville Today readers ask about paper ballots and campaign signs at voting sites. Here are the answers.…
October 24, 2024
Rep. Aaron Bean leads Democrat Holloway by 7 points
A poll by the University of North Florida shows Bean with a much smaller lead than his winning margin in…
October 23, 2024
Council member claims no part in special tax district he sponsored. How is that possible?
How does a $4,500 annual tax hike get enacted by the City Council with zero support from the member who…
October 23, 2024
Matanzas Riverkeeper joins call to protect native turtle species
The Matanzas Riverkeeper is joining a national effort to protect the diamondback terrapin, a small, spotted turtle found in Northeast…
October 23, 2024
Jacksonville’s resiliency strategy nets national award
A national planning association honored Jacksonville for taking steps to enhance resiliency.…
October 23, 2024
ARTS PICKS | Oct. 25-27
Parties at Skyway stops, a piano prodigy, a Civil Rights story on the stage and a live painting party in…
October 23, 2024
THE JAXSON | Jaxlore: Annie Lytle Elementary, ‘The Devil’s School’
The former Annie Lytle Elementary School by I-95 between Riverside and Brooklyn has long had a reputation as the “most…
October 22, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | How did DeSantis get so much public funding for his campaigns?
Public funding is available to level the playing field in statewide elections. So why do well-funded candidates get so much?…
October 22, 2024
DeSantis assails Amendment 4 at Jacksonville church
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appearance in Jacksonville was part of his public campaign against the Amendment 4 abortion issue.…