April 18, 2025
A law proposed in the Florida Legislature would end Community Redevelopment Agencies.…
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April 17, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | How does Jacksonville’s immigration ordinance work?
Jacksonville Today reader Susan A. wants to know whether police can use the new local immigration law to stop anyone…
April 17, 2025
Autonomous vehicles move closer as control center opens
JTA opened a command center for autonomous vehicles that will soon shuttle people around Downtown.…
April 17, 2025
Jax launches campaign to combat human trafficking
Trafficking increases during major sports events, so city officials designated a “no-trafficking” zone around the stadiums.…
April 17, 2025
Ahoy! Friendship Fountain playground set for debut
Friendship Fountain sprang back to life Thursday, and the playground will open Saturday.…
April 17, 2025
Arts center planned in St. Johns County — but where?
An arts coalition has plans for a new performing arts complex in St. Augustine to serve smaller groups.…
April 17, 2025
Art blooms at 57th Mandarin Art Festival
Organizers expect 6,000 to 10,000 people at the art festival on Easter Weekend.…
April 16, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why doesn’t Jacksonville use AI on sheriff’s budget?
A Jacksonville Today reader thinks the city’s test of artificial intelligence should include the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office budget.…
April 16, 2025
UNF police could carry out ICE enforcement on campus
The university joins other local law enforcement agencies that have agreed to help ICE crack down on illegal immigration.…
April 16, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Friendship Fountain reopens
Friendship Fountain reopens Thursday, and the adjacent playground has its grand opening Saturday.…
April 16, 2025
THE JAXSON | From rust to revival: 5 dream adaptive reuse projects
Here are 5 early 20th century buildings that combine architecturally unique features with deep connections to Jacksonville’s history.…
April 15, 2025
4 Duval teachers honored for career excellence
The teachers were surprised Tuesday with the Gladys Prior Award for Career Teaching Excellence.…
April 15, 2025
JTA will reserve 100 self-driving Holon vehicles
The vehicles will be produced at Holon’s new Jacksonville assembly plant for the Ultimate Urban Circulator.…
April 15, 2025
JU cuts 40 faculty and ends music and theater programs
JU’s reorganization is intended to align the university’s courses with the needs of today’s working world.…
April 15, 2025
St. Johns County pays $110K for commissioner’s legal fees
The County Commission agreed to cover Krista Joseph’s legal fees in connection with an investigation into her behavior.…
April 15, 2025
The Magic Beach Motel: An icon or an eyesore?
A developer wants to tear down the 74-year-old motel in Vilano Beach, but a cultural review board isn’t convinced.…
April 15, 2025
How Jax Journey Forward strives to reduce crime
Some Jaxsons think the Jacksonville Journey Forward will lower crime and eradicate long-standing disparties.…
April 15, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Extra time to file taxes
Floridians have an extra two weeks to file taxes this year.…
April 14, 2025
City launches kids’ Minecraft challenge to help plan Jacksonville’s riverfront
The three-week New Jax City challenge invites second-graders through college sophomores to design Jacksonville’s riverfront in Minecraft.…
April 14, 2025
More details released on what led to Duval inmate’s death
A report details a struggle and medical emergency that ultimately led to the death of inmate Charles Faggart.…
April 14, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Spoonbill spotting
This one’s for the bird enthusiasts. Audubon’s Everglades Science Center team is asking for help identifying banded Roseate Spoonbills that…
April 13, 2025
OPINION | In defense of Jacksonville City Council leadership elections
A counterpoint to City Council member Michael Boylan’s proposal to have at-large members rotate into council leadership.…
April 11, 2025
Jacksonville tests artificial intelligence in city budget process
Jacksonville is one of the first cities in the country to use artificial intelligence to help draft a budget.…
April 11, 2025
St. Johns Schools narrows superintendent search to 10
The school district received 26 applications for the superintendent’s job and narrowed the field to 10 semifinalists.…