This category is used to mark original articles created by Jacksonville Today that is distributed to NewsBreak and other platforms. Do not put aggregated news in this category.
Featured image for “Hotelier has big plans for St. Augustine high-rise”
An illustration shows Cathedral Place as it may look if a luxury hotel is approved at the property. | City of St. Augustine.
May 10, 2024

Hotelier has big plans for St. Augustine high-rise

Jalaram Hotels of St. Augustine wants to turn the historic Cathedral Place into a luxury hotel with a parking garage.…

Featured image for “Welcome FSCJ’s new mascot: the Manta Ray”
FSCJ's new mascot is the manta ray.
May 10, 2024

Welcome FSCJ’s new mascot: the Manta Ray

The Manta Ray was chosen in a public vote among three potential mascots. The others were the kraken and the…

Featured image for “OPINION | Riverfront Plaza’s false choice”
Riverfront Plaza, as seen from the top of the VyStar Credit Union headquarters on May 2, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 9, 2024

OPINION | Riverfront Plaza’s false choice

If we want Riverfront Plaza finished any time soon, we need to free Park East from the insanity of “Pad…

Featured image for “Public pools in Duval, Clay, St. Johns set to open Memorial Day weekend”
Children in the Durkeeville neighborhood wade into the waters at the Emmett Reed Swimming Pool on Friday, July 14, 2023.
May 9, 2024

Public pools in Duval, Clay, St. Johns set to open Memorial Day weekend

The unofficial start to summer will jump off with a splash as community pools in Jacksonville, Green Cove Springs and…

Featured image for “Here’s the schedule of ‘community huddles’ on stadium deal”
Jacksonville Jaguars President Mark Lamping outlines the proposed renovation of EverBank Stadium during a "community huddle" on June 12, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 9, 2024

Here’s the schedule of ‘community huddles’ on stadium deal

The city of Jacksonville has scheduled five public meetings to explain a long-awaited agreement with the Jacksonville Jaguars to renovate…

Featured image for “Ascension heath system hit with ‘cyber security event’”
Ascension health care reported that it's dealing with a "cyber security event" across the country. l Shahadat Rahman via Unsplash.
May 9, 2024

Ascension heath system hit with ‘cyber security event’

The situation is disrupting some systems and clinical operations across the country, Ascension said.…

Featured image for “Crescent Beach body finally identified after 39 years”
A family photo of Mary Alice Pultz, whose remains were discovered in 1985 in a shallow grave on Crescent Beach. | St. Johns County Sheriff's office
May 9, 2024

Crescent Beach body finally identified after 39 years

The body of Mary Alice Pultz was discovered in a sand dune in 1985, but her identity was unknown until…

Featured image for “New Northside fire station could lower insurance costs”
A fire engine, tanker and rescue unit sit in front of the new Fire Station 47, which officially opened Thursday, May 9, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
May 9, 2024

New Northside fire station could lower insurance costs

Homeowners in the Pecan Park area will get better protection and save possibly 50% or more on insurance with a…

Featured image for “First-ever JaxReady Fest will set stage for hurricane season”
May 9, 2024

First-ever JaxReady Fest will set stage for hurricane season

The free festival includes informational sessions and interactive events. It runs Friday and Saturday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.…

Featured image for “St. Johns County to sell off surplus property this weekend”
St. Johns County is selling off surplus property. | Frederick Warren, Unsplash.
May 9, 2024

St. Johns County to sell off surplus property this weekend

Items for sale include a number of pickup trucks and other vehicles as well as office equipment.…

Featured image for “Wanted: Bus drivers for Duval Schools”
May 8, 2024

Wanted: Bus drivers for Duval Schools

Duval Schools needs about 50 new bus drivers and some mechanics this fall.…

Featured image for “Shipyards West Park: Here’s what’s planned”
Senior volunteers from the USS Orleck maritime museum, on the west side of the planned Shipyards West Park, look at design drawings for the site. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
May 8, 2024

Shipyards West Park: Here’s what’s planned

The plans, 60% complete, include a cafe, open lawn for events, boardwalk, sports courts, kayak and boat rental, and more.…

Featured image for “Sports foundation launched to bring events to Jax”
Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida compete Sept. 23, 2023, at Southern Oak Stadium. | Official Florida FC
May 8, 2024

Sports foundation launched to bring events to Jax

The Jacksonville Sports Foundation will try to lure major sporting events to town. Meanwhile, the ASUN Conference is moving its…

Featured image for “Roundabout nearly done at Edgewood and Roosevelt”
The new Edgewood Avenue roundabout and medians are under construction. The Roosevelt Boulevard overpass is shown in the background. | Florida Department of Transportation
May 8, 2024

Roundabout nearly done at Edgewood and Roosevelt

State transportation officials say the project should improve traffic flow for drivers entering or exiting Roosevelt Boulevard.…

Featured image for “Jaguars stadium deal to be revealed Tuesday”
The Jacksonville Jaguars have proposed the team and city share the cost of renovating EverBank Stadium. | Jacksonville Jaguars
May 8, 2024

Jaguars stadium deal to be revealed Tuesday

A long-awaited agreement on the Jaguars’ “Stadium of the Future” is ready to go to the City Council for review.…

Featured image for “Home2 Suites hotel opens in Brooklyn area”
Home2 Suites by Hilton Downtown Jacksonville is an all-suites property at 600 Park St. in Brooklyn. | Corner Lot
May 8, 2024

Home2 Suites hotel opens in Brooklyn area

The Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Downtown is an all-suites property at 600 Park St. Players Grille will open there…

Featured image for “ARTS PICKS | May 10-12”
Credit: Photo by Toni Smailagic, courtesy of @cre8jax
May 8, 2024

ARTS PICKS | May 10-12

Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…

Featured image for “THE JAXSON | The year of the Downtown public space”
City officials cut the ribbon on the LaVilla Link of the Emerald Trail this week
May 8, 2024

THE JAXSON | The year of the Downtown public space

At long last, several high-profile parks in Downtown Jacksonville have opened this year, with more on the way in the…

Featured image for “2 Duval superintendent candidates advance as finalists ”
A crowd gathers before the School Board meeting on Tuesday, many to protest the potential closure of some schools. | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
May 7, 2024

2 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.…

Featured image for “Affordable housing plan denied near World Golf Village”
An affordable housing complex was proposed on this land near County Road 16 and Silverleaf Parkway in St. Johns County. | Google
May 7, 2024

Affordable housing plan denied near World Golf Village

Citing traffic concerns, the St. Johns County Commission voted against a 288-unit affordable housing proposal called The Preserve at Ward’s…

Featured image for “Service dogs help law enforcement carry the load”
Buster, one of four Jacksonville Sheriff's Office service dogs, sits during a news conference Tuesday, May 7, 2024. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
May 7, 2024

Service dogs help law enforcement carry the load

First responders from around the First Coast gathered Tuesday to honor their station dogs as part of Mental Health Awareness…

Featured image for “Baptist Health agrees to $1.5 million settlement”
Baptist Medical Center. | Sky Lebron, Jacksonville Today
May 6, 2024

Baptist Health agrees to $1.5 million settlement

Baptist settled allegations from the federal government involving discounts offered to some Medicare beneficiaries.…

Featured image for “Amelia recognized as ‘best island’ in US ”
Sailboats are moored on the Amelia River in Fernandina Beach's historic waterfront district. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
May 6, 2024

Amelia 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.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville aims to curb its mental health issues”
Mayor Donna Deegan announces the city's new mental health initiatives on Monday, May 6, 2024. | News4Jax
May 6, 2024

Jacksonville aims to curb its mental health issues

Mayor Donna Deegan announced three new programs to address Jacksonville’s higher-than-average mental health problems.…