October 2, 2024
Hastings was once a roaring hub for agriculture in Florida. Now, local efforts are underway to get it noticed again.…
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October 2, 2024
Duval School Board clears path toward closing 18 schools
The board approved a five-year plan that suggests closing schools, but more votes and meetings would be required.…
October 2, 2024
AdventHealth plans expansion into St. Johns County
AdventHealth, one of the largest faith-based health systems in the U.S., plans a freestanding emergency room southwest of St. Augustine.…
October 2, 2024
ARTS PICKS | Oct. 5-7
An artist-led tour in St. Augustine, hip-hop festival in LaVilla and Brazilian music at Jacksonville Beach are this weekend’s Arts…
October 1, 2024
Jacksonville Longshoremen demonstrate amid national work stoppage
More than 1,800 people are demonstrating as the International Longshoremen’s Association strikes across the Eastern Seaboard.…
October 1, 2024
THE JAXSON | The ‘malling’ of Baymeadows
A look at the rise, repositioning and survival of Deerwood Village Mall, one of the Southside’s oldest shopping malls.…
October 1, 2024
Duval’s domestic violence homicides hit 8-year low
Advocates say much work remains as they kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Tuesday.…
October 1, 2024
Jacksonville kicks in $50M for new MOSH on Northbank
MOSH will receive the money over three years to move from the Southbank, its home since 1969.…
October 1, 2024
Firefighters aid homeless as anti-camping law takes effect
A new Florida law bars local governments from allowing homeless people to sleep or camp in public.…
October 1, 2024
Thousands of Baptist Health patients will keep coverage under Florida Blue deal
With just hours to spare, Baptist Health and Florida Blue reached an agreement early Tuesday over health care reimbursements.…
September 30, 2024
Garbage changes begin in Clay County. Do you know your pickup day?
Many residents remain confused about their garbage pickup day as FCC Environmental Services takes over.…
September 29, 2024
Duval’s 15-year school closure plan up for a vote Tuesday
Duval Schools’ proposal to close more than schools over the next 15 years is up for a board vote on…
September 29, 2024
SPORTS | Jaguars drop 4th straight game, this time in final seconds
Better, but still not good enough. The Jaguars played their best quarter of football since halftime of the season opener…
September 27, 2024
Mayport naval ship intercepts missiles in Middle East
The USS Indianapolis, based at Naval Station Mayport, was one of three ships involved with Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, CNN reported.…
September 27, 2024
Nonprofits boost homeownership through Ameris redlining settlement
LISC Jacksonville and LIFT Jax are using a settlement with Ameris Bank to help foster homeownership in predominantly Black neighborhoods.…
September 27, 2024
Helene cleanup continues; Jacksonville mayor urges patience
More than 257,000 customers in Northeast Florida had no power Friday after Hurricane Helene came ashore late Thursday.…
September 27, 2024
Jacksonville city offices remain closed after Hurricane Helene
Roads flooded, trees toppled and power lines fell around the city. People were encouraged to stay home as crews cleaned…
September 26, 2024
UPDATE: Hurricane Helene grows to 120 mph winds
Helene is one of the biggest hurricanes on record, with effects spreading hundreds of miles toward Jacksonville.…
September 26, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | Is The Lomax restaurant ever opening in Five Points?
Q: What’s happening with The Lomax restaurant under construction in Five Points? A: The project is behind schedule…
September 26, 2024
Helene strengthens to 100 mph; wind and flooding likely in Jacksonville
Hurricane Helene, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph, is on the verge of becoming a Category 3 hurricane as…
September 25, 2024
Police officer accused of touching woman on traffic stop
Reginald Reynard McKinney became the 14th Jacksonville police officer arrested this year.…
September 25, 2024
Helene’s hurricane winds could reach Duval County
Northeast Florida is under a tropical storm warning, but hurricane-force winds from Helene are possible in western Duval County.…
September 24, 2024
Duval could close 12 elementary schools within 5 years
Six more Duval County schools have been added to a potential closure list for the next five years — adding…
September 24, 2024
City Council approves money for inactive voter outreach
Jacksonville Today was first to report that more than 90,000 Duval voters were inactive, and activists have pressured the elections…