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The new Riverfront Music Garden features walkways shaped like musical notes, plus a large clef-shaped central Riverwalk section. | City of Jacksonville
May 13, 2026

Riverfront Music Garden debuts along reimagined Northbank Riverwalk

The interactive music garden pays tribute to the many famous musicians who hail from Jacksonville.…

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Ribault High alumna Rennia Davis will play a pivotal role for the Jacksonville Waves during their inaugural season in the Upshot League. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 13, 2026

Jacksonville Waves ride crest of women’s sports investment

The Jacksonville Waves will play in the UPSHOT League’s inaugural basketball game on May 15 in Downtown Jacksonville.…

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Alex Monteagudo will graduate with a double degree in economics and political science from Yale on Monday, May 18, 2026. Monteagudo is a Jacksonville native who will become a naval submarine officer after graduation. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 13, 2026

Jacksonville native Alex Monteagudo fathoms his bright college years

Alex Monteagudo will earn a degree in economics and political science from Yale during its 325th Commencement on Monday.…

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The pillars on the St. Augustine Beach pier have seen better days. | St. Johns County
May 13, 2026

St. Augustine Beach pier will be closed for repairs until November

Swimmers and surfers are asked to stay 500 feet from the pier as decay on the pillars is repaired.…

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Seven Pines Island homeowner William "Jake" Jacobs stands on his dock off Hogpen Creek on Monday, May 11, 2026, near the Intracoastal Waterway. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today.
May 12, 2026

City Councilman Rory Diamond pledges study of Hogpen Creek sediment

Diamond told residents at a Beaches Watch town hall that he’ll push for the city to pay for the Hogpen…

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This view of 103rd Street shows heavy traffic at a stop light at Firestone Road. | Google Maps
May 12, 2026

Jacksonville seeks feedback on creating business district along 103rd Street

The business district could make small assessments for improving “the Wonderland Corridor.”…

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A Clay County Fire Rescue unit battles the Railroad Fire at the Clay/Putnam County line on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. | Clay County
May 12, 2026

Burn bans continue in Northeast Florida despite this week’s rain

St. Johns County has extended its burn ban for another week as wildfires remain a risk during the drought.…

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JEA CEO Vickie Cavey and Board Chair MG Orender preside over a board workshop April 14, 2026. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
May 11, 2026

City Council investigative committee moves to subpoena top JEA executives

Testimony from the JEA executives could cause the City Council’s investigation to go past its June 30 deadline.…

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May 11, 2026

More homeowners put their houses on the market; median price declines

New listings in Northeast Florida increased 1.7% in April, and the median price declined slightly to $390,000.…

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | What is St. Johns County planning for World Golf Village?”
This aerial view shows the World Golf Hall of Fame at World Golf Village in St. Augustine. | Visit St. Augustine
May 8, 2026

#AskJAXTDY | What is St. Johns County planning for World Golf Village?

After discussing ideas to develop parts of World Golf Village, St. Johns County has been quiet for months. What’s the…

Featured image for “Mayport-based USS Mason repels another Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz”
The USS Mason, based at Naval Station Mayport, is patrolling the Strait of Hormuz with other U.S. Navy ships in Operation Freedom. | U.S. Central Command
May 8, 2026

Mayport-based USS Mason repels another Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz

The USS Mason faced its second attack in a week but was not hit, U.S. Central Command says.…

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Data provided by Jacksonville Public Library | Chart by Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
May 8, 2026

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Top 10 Jax Public Library holds, checkouts

Ready to sit down with a good book? The Jacksonville Public Library has thousands to choose from — specifically: 1,790,733 physical…

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Jacksonville City Council member Rory Diamond at the Duval DOGE Committee hearing on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
May 7, 2026

No fraud found in Healthlink Jax, but a budget battle could be brewing

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan will include $1.5 million in her next city budget for the Healthlink telehealth program.…

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The From the Start program aims to standardize care like early pregnancy detection to improve outcomes for low-income patients. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
May 7, 2026

Florida launches maternal health initiative From the Start in Jax

From the Start is aimed at improving outcomes for low-income moms-to-be and new moms.…

Featured image for “Got a new driver’s license? It could affect how you get a mail-in ballot.”
A mock-up of Florida driver's license shows the changes front and rear. | Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
May 7, 2026

Got a new driver’s license? It could affect how you get a mail-in ballot.

If you recently got a new driver’s license, let the elections office know — or you may not get a…

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May 6, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Luau Night; Riverside Avondale Garden Tour; Borscht Festival

A luau-themed evening in Downtown Jacksonville, a self-guided garden tour in Riverside and Avondale, and a celebration of Ukrainian cuisine…

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Students arrive to catch an early morning school bus, Oct. 9, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. | Eric Gay, AP
May 6, 2026

Duval high schools will start earlier and end later next year

Traditional high schools also will drop block scheduling and move to a seven-period daily schedule.…

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The Prime Osborn Convention Center hosts Saturday's Medical Mission at Home | Prime Osborn via Facebook
May 6, 2026

Free care for uninsured at Medical Mission at Home, hosted by Ascension St. Vincent’s

Medical Mission at Home is a free event that includes medical exams, diabetic education and information on how to connect…

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Jacksonville corrections officer Mary Malcolm tends to the memorial she and her family rebuilt that commemorates the three people gunned down in a racially motivated shooting at the Dollar General store on Kings Road. The first memorial was destroyed in late April of 2026. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
May 6, 2026

Corrections officer rebuilds memorial to victims of Dollar General murders

Mary Malcolm was moved to take action after someone destroyed the original memorial to victims of the racial killings.…

Featured image for “City lawmakers continue JEA investigation despite business leaders’ objections”
Jacksonville City Council member Ron Salem after a Duval DOGE Committee meeting on May 5, 2026. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
May 5, 2026

City lawmakers continue JEA investigation despite business leaders’ objections

Regional business leaders at the Jacksonville Civic Council called on City Council to end its probe of JEA.…

Featured image for “JTA studies Skyway options and postpones community meetings”
Skyway cars move into the LaVilla station of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
May 5, 2026

JTA studies Skyway options and postpones community meetings

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority says it will reschedule a second round of meetings.…

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | Why is Southside Boulevard roadwork taking so long?”
Construction continues at Deerwood Park and Southside Boulevard. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
May 4, 2026

#AskJAXTDY | Why is Southside Boulevard roadwork taking so long?

A Jacksonville Today reader says she doesn’t see any progress at Southside and Deerwood Park boulevards.…

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Gateway Jax Inc. wants to build 100,000 square feet of office space in its $750 million Pearl Square development Downtown. | Gateway Jax Inc.
May 1, 2026

Does Downtown Jacksonville need more office space? Some are betting yes.

Office vacancy rates are higher than most cities, but there still might be a need for high-end space.…

Featured image for “St. Johns County’s business is booming, and officials want to keep it that way”
Manufacturing — like HVAC company Q-PAC in Elkton — are one area where St. Johns County is seeing businesses grow. | St. Johns County
May 1, 2026

St. Johns County’s business is booming, and officials want to keep it that way

From new hospitals to the local airport, a lot of money is coming into one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties.…