August 19, 2024
Last week, several media outlets, reported that a large employer is moving out of Downtown due to safety concerns.…
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August 19, 2024
Nocatee residents fight Jacksonville cell tower
Residents have collected nearly 1,500 signatures opposing the tower, which they consider an eyesore and health hazard.…
August 19, 2024
New public artwork offers peace to grieving families
“On Allison’s Wings” was dedicated to 15-year-old Allison Brundick Haramis and Angels for Allison, the nonprofit formed in her memory.…
August 19, 2024
Patients wait as Baptist Health and Florida Blue battle over costs
If the two do not come to an agreement, as many as 50,000 people will be forced to find new…
August 19, 2024
Decision due on St. Johns County’s trash troubles
St. Johns County may toss its new trash collector this week after a meeting with the company Monday.…
August 18, 2024
SPORTS | What we learned from the Jaguars’ win over the Buccaneers
The Jaguars’ preseason record is now 2-0. Here’s what we learned from the Jaguars’ 20-7 victory over the Tampa Bay…
August 16, 2024
Two lead in fundraising for Duval judge’s seat
Four candidates are competing for one open judge’s seat in Duval County. They’ve raised tens of thousands of dollars among…
August 16, 2024
More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters opposes Amendment 3. He says he will consider increasing DUI patrols if voters approve it.…
August 16, 2024
Want a fire truck? St. Johns County is auctioning one
The truck is among 80-plus pieces of surplus property the county will auction Saturday in St. Augustine.…
August 15, 2024
OPINION | Deegan’s affordable housing loans should be restored in city budget
The Jacksonville City Council needs to get on board and restore affordable housing funding proposed by Mayor Deegan.…
August 15, 2024
Cleaveland vs. Cox: Campaign finances in race for 4th Circuit judge
Campaign finance reports indicate where candidates Nancy Cleaveland and Ashley Wells Cox are getting their money — and where they’re…
August 14, 2024
Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting
A ceremony is scheduled Sunday to unveil the marker and other tributes.…
August 14, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | What is a Republican Party committeeman or committeewoman?
A Jacksonville Today reader wants to know more about candidates for state committeewoman and state committeeman.…
August 14, 2024
Court fight colors St. Johns County election
With the election in full swing, a court fight playing out in the background involves some key players.…
August 14, 2024
ARTS PICKS | Aug. 16-18
A new art exhibit at MOCA, an art show opening in San Marco, a secret concert, and a show in…
August 14, 2024
THE JAXSON | The Gilded Era hotels of Henry Flagler
Railroad giant Henry Flagler was also known for his chain of Gilded Era luxury resort hotels, some of which remain…
August 13, 2024
Jacksonville City Council rejects hate-crime legislation
With only seven of the council’s 19 members voting yes, the bill — named after Johnnie Mae Chappel, who was…
August 13, 2024
OPINION | Social-cultural issues are the classroom
School officials shouldn’t act like differences don’t exist and aren’t being discussed by students themselves in the classroom. …
August 13, 2024
Fernandina names skate park after Poe Pinson
The city’s skateboard park will be renamed Friday to honor the 19-year-old Olympian from Fernandina Beach.…
August 13, 2024
Landlords are offering more perks in Jacksonville
Nearly half of the landlords in Jacksonville are offering concessions to renters, one of the highest rates in the country,…
August 13, 2024
Bucking some businesses, St. Augustine puts pedestrians first
Segments of a downtown St. Augustine street are now closed to vehicles. Some residents celebrate it, but some business owners…
August 13, 2024
Winn-Dixie in Fleming Island will become an Aldi store
Clay County is considering Aldi’s request for a permit to remodel the Winn-Dixie at 1545 County Road 220.…
August 12, 2024
Laura Street Trio developer to city: ‘Buy me out’
Steve Atkins has been trying to work out a public-private partnership with the city to overhaul the three buildings at…
August 12, 2024
Jacksonville Housing Authority picks another interim CEO
Roslyn Mixon-Phillips, a former Housing Authority commissioner, was selected as interim CEO during a search for a permanent CEO.…