February 21, 2025
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February 20, 2025
Panel allows demolition of historic Mandarin farmhouse
A City Council committee said the 145-year-old farmhouse is too deteriorated to save.…
February 20, 2025
St. Augustine seeks quicker solutions for flooding
The city is seeking flooding solutions that can be put into place relatively quickly.…
February 20, 2025
Weekend options: World of Nations, Black history and more
This weekend includes a plethora of events, from international culture to bounce houses to food and wine.…
February 20, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why not put power lines under the river at Jaxport?
Jaxport and JEA are raising power lines to accommodate bigger ships. Is that the best alternative?…
February 20, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Jumbo Shrimp rebrand
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are changing their name! But don’t worry, Shrimp lovers, it’s only temporary. The minor league baseball…
February 20, 2025
ARTS PICKS | Feb. 21-23
Classical guitar at Jax Beach, indie-pop music Downtown and contemporary ballet performances are this weekend’s things to do in Jacksonville.…
February 19, 2025
Land swap paving way for UF campus, riverfront tower wins DIA approval
Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority board on Wednesday approved a land swap deal to ensure the University of Florida can open…
February 19, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Can I get relief from both stormwater and trash fees?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether she can get exemptions on trash and solid waste fees at the same time.…
February 19, 2025
146 arrested since new homeless law took effect
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office also has issued 631 warnings about homeless people sleeping in public.…
February 19, 2025
Female lawmakers seek to reverse Florida’s abortion law
State Sen. Tracie Davis, D-Jacksonville, has introduced a bill to repeal Florida’s six-week abortion ban.…
February 19, 2025
THE JAXSON | 5 forgotten Black-owned businesses in Jacksonville
Here are five early 20th century African-American-owned businesses associated with Jacksonville.…
February 19, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Valentine’s Day wedding
Twelve local couples celebrated Valentine’s Day in a memorable way by getting married in a group ceremony in St. Augustine.…
February 18, 2025
Top Jax area federal prosecutor announces departure
U.S. Attorney Roger Handberg is leaving the top prosecutor’s post in Florida’s Middle District, which includes Jacksonville.…
February 18, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Who is responsible for municipal decision-making?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders which decisions fall to the mayor and which to City Council.…
February 18, 2025
Preservationists fight to save 145-year-old Mandarin farmhouse
The Henry C. Arpen farmhouse is on the National Register of Historic Places, but the owner wants to demolish it.…
February 18, 2025
Fruit Time brings flavor of Syria to Jacksonville’s Southside
Fruit Time, a newish Southside business owned by a family from Damascus, makes elaborate fruit displays for Eid and beyond.…
February 18, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Martin Luther King Day parade
Hundreds of people participated and scores more watched along the route of the city’s 44th Martin Luther King Jr. Grand…
February 18, 2025
UNF poll finds support for Casey DeSantis as governor
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis had a 30% favorable rating in a new poll from the University of North Florida.…
February 17, 2025
Police union accuses St. Johns sheriff of anti-union activity
Sheriff Rob Hardwick has required deputies to attend informational meetings to discuss the efforts to unionize.…
February 17, 2025
Fashion show gives a runway to petite models
A fashion show Feb. 22 in Jacksonville is geared to models 5 feet 4 or shorter.…
February 16, 2025
OPINION | The Jacksonville City Council’s lawyer problem
Multiple City Council members wish General Council Michael Fackler would resign. But they aren’t blameless in why he’s there in…
February 14, 2025
DeSantis seeks pay raises for state police and firefighters
Speaking in Ponte Vedra Beach, Gov. Ron Desantis said he will push for 20% to 25% pay raises.…
February 13, 2025
Law enforcement warns about ‘Senior Assassin’ game
Teens around the area play the game with water guns, but police say the guns can be mistaken for the…