September 12, 2024 OPINION | Much ado about historic Downtown Jacksonville and its Northbank riverfrontPublic financing to help restore a trio of historic Downtown buildings and develop three Northbank public parks came under specific…By Sherry Magill
September 12, 2024 Douglas Anderson hired teacher after state said he was drunk at previous school — now he’s removed for alleged misconductState records show that at the time the arts school hired him, he was facing state discipline for having been…By Megan Mallicoat
September 12, 2024 Nassau County school books settlement reached36 books will be returning to school libraries after being removed last year after children’s book authors and parents sued…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
September 12, 2024 FSCJ opens Nassau County’s first state college commercial truck training centerFlorida State College at Jacksonville has cut the ribbon on its new Commercial Vehicle Driving program in Nassau County.…By Dan Scanlan
September 11, 2024 A visitor ‘favorite’ ape dies at Jax Zoo, the 4th from Shigella outbreakTuesday, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced the death of 3-year-old Kevin.…By Steven Ponson
September 11, 2024 5 Duval students arrested for threatening schools, the youngest 11 years oldThe sheriff and school superintendent jointly announced the arrests of five young students on charges of making threats against their…By Dan Scanlan
September 11, 2024 Permanent fire station coming to Jacksonville’s Cedar PointGround was broken on Fire Station 76, which will replace a temporary station in Northeast Jacksonville.…By Dan Scanlan
September 11, 2024 Judge to weigh putting Florida meat law on iceA federal judge will hear arguments next month about whether he should block a new Florida law that bars the…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
September 11, 2024 After 32 years, iconic British pub in St. Augustine to close SundayThe King’s Head British Pub owner says a drop-off in customers means she can’t cover her costs some days.…By Dan Scanlan
September 11, 2024 ARTS PICKS | Sept. 13-15Parrotheads, this is your weekend to catch the Jacksonville Symphony. Also, Florida Fin Fest returns to Jax Beach, and MOCA…By Matthew Shaw
September 10, 2024 Jacksonville City Council approves community benefits agreement with Jaguars Countywide spending approved in the community benefits agreement will be $40 million over 15 years, with $40 million additionally for…By Casmira Harrison
September 10, 2024 THE JAXSON | Florida’s 5 largest cities in 1900Even in 1900, when Florida was the 32nd largest state in the country, Jacksonville was by far its largest city.…By Ennis Davis
September 10, 2024 OPINION | The Mathews Bridge needs a name that reflects all of JacksonvilleThe bridge’s namesake, John E. Mathews, was quoted in 1920 as saying: “This is a white man’s country and government.”…By Mike Clark
September 10, 2024 Westside residents steamed over liquor store coming soon near OakLeafThe planned 11,000-square-foot Shores Liquors would be the third package store within a mile — and within walking distance of…By Casmira Harrison
September 9, 2024 Veterans’ advocate Bill Dudley given St. Augustine’s highest honorLongtime military veterans’ advocate Bill Dudley was honored Monday with St. Augustine’s most prestigious award.…By Noah Hertz
September 9, 2024 Jax coding program graduates first class, who created city services dashboardTwenty-two teens and young adults are now graduates of the city’s new Jax Code 4 Change program, aimed at harnessing…By Dan Scanlan
September 9, 2024 DeSantis defends abortion information posted by state agency: ‘not electioneering’With Democrats accusing the state Agency for Health Care Administration of improper politicking, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday described as…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida and Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
September 9, 2024 OPINION | Democrats need to decide on Florida playThe Harris campaign has an opportunity to make a statement in the Sunshine State and they could do it in…By A.G. Gancarski
September 9, 2024 The Beatles integrated their Jacksonville concert 60 years ago this week. An event gives a look backOn Thursday, Sept. 12, a tribute cover band and two noted historians will revisit what was the first major racially…By Jacksonville Today
September 8, 2024 SPORTS | Jaguars squander second-half lead, lose opener in MiamiThe takeaway from the Jags’ loss to the Dolphins: There is much to be fixed as the Jaguars look ahead…By Cole Pepper
September 6, 2024 #AskJAXTDY | When will the city replace Five Points trash cans?A Jacksonville Today reader says trash cans in the Five Points area are still causing problems.…By Dan Scanlan
September 6, 2024 Nassau County contractor indicted on fraud chargesA contractor from Hilliard has been arrested on a 12-count indictment that alleges he failed to complete homes that customers…By Dan Scanlan
September 6, 2024 Black historical society creates Freedom School to close knowledge gaps in JacksonvilleFreedom School is designed to help school-aged children, and their families, learn about Black history.…By Will Brown
September 6, 2024 Flooded San Marco worries about what’s nextIn some ways, residents say, the flooding this week was worse than a hurricane.…By Dan Scanlan