July 23, 2025
A study by the Florida Department of Transportation says a crosswalk is justified near Wicked Barley Brewing Co.…
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July 23, 2025
Governor and first lady tout cancer initiative at Wolfson
The Florida Legislature this year appropriated more than $265 million toward cancer research and treatment.…
July 23, 2025
Jax officials promote swim safety to save young lives
Olympian Ryan Murphy joined Jacksonville officials to publicize the city’s summer swim programs.…
July 23, 2025
St. Johns County Commission signals lower property tax rate
Some commissioners want to cut taxes even further, but administrators say services would suffer.…
July 23, 2025
BIT OF JOY | A sea turtle record
Sea turtle nesting season is in full swing, and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute is reporting some promising…
July 22, 2025
City Council keeps property tax rate same while weighing future cut
Some on City Council want to see the rate drop before the budget is finalized in September.…
July 22, 2025
Council OKs $2.5M tax incentive for ‘Project Moana’
An unidentified international wholesaler is proposing a $90 million warehouse and 100 new jobs.…
July 22, 2025
THE JAXSON | 5 restaurants coming to Downtown
A crop of new restaurants under construction have the potential to turn Downtown Jacksonville into the hottest dining destination in…
July 22, 2025
Furyk & Friends leaving Jacksonville for Palm Coast
The Champions golf tournament will take place in Jacksonville for the last time this year.…
July 21, 2025
Civil rights groups condemn violent Jacksonville arrest
The Sheriff’s Office says the department is investigating whether any of the officers violated policies.…
July 21, 2025
Tools for school: Duval County supply giveaways
Jacksonville Today compiled a list of school supply giveaways throughout Duval County ahead of the 2025-26 academic year.…
July 21, 2025
Habijax adopts new name as it expands into Nassau and Baker
The organization, now called First Coast Habitat for Humanity, also has a new interim leader.…
July 21, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Call for mural artists
St. Johns County’s Sing Out Loud Festival returns in September, and artist workshop Make Space is collaborating with the fest…
July 18, 2025
St. Johns fire union warns tax cut could jeopardize service
The union is concerned that county commissioners will cut taxes at a time when the fire department needs to grow.…
July 18, 2025
4 local sites listed among most endangered in Florida
The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation included four sites in Northeast Florida on its “11 to Save” list for 2025.…
July 18, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why are there ‘smokestacks’ on the new Medical Examiner’s Office?
A Jacksonville Today reader asks about what look like smokestacks atop the new Duval County Medical Examiner’s Office.…
July 18, 2025
Parks officials to give details about moving Fort Caroline
The National Park Service wants to move Fort Caroline to higher ground due to flooding from the St. Johns River.…
July 18, 2025
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Jacksonville’s purchasing power
Take a look at the money Jacksonville spends.…
July 17, 2025
St. Augustine mayor bolsters city’s ties with Israel
St. Augustine Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline says the city’s relationship with Israel is stronger than ever after a recent trip there.…
July 17, 2025
Eastside awash in hope and angst over community benefits agreement
Residents, business owners and advocates want to ensure the city fulfills the promises it has made to the Eastside.…
July 17, 2025
Popular Wolf and Cub to reopen in Phoenix arts district
The boutique closed Downtown in February, but it plans to reopen in Springfield late this year.…
July 16, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Lincolnville celebration; ‘War at the Beaches’; ‘The Armory South’ at MOCA
Celebrating 25 years of community redevelopment in St. Augustine; the Beaches Museum’s war exhibit and MOCA’s throwback show are What…
July 16, 2025
Jacksonville lawmakers consider ways to reduce taxes
Some City Council members say they’ll support reducing the city’s millage rate if they can cut the mayor’s budget.…
July 16, 2025
Gate Petroleum donates $1M to mayor’s reading initiative
Gate’s president, former Mayor John Peyton, also is reviving a book club he created as mayor.…