June 23, 2025
State officials say that Florida’s economy doesn’t show “signs of concern” after the state’s unemployment numbers remained unchanged May from…
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June 23, 2025
Gov. DeSantis signs condo relief bills
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills Monday that make changes to the regulation of condos and cooperatives and increase…
June 23, 2025
BIT OF JOY | A happy foster kitten
Jacksonville Today’s What to Do contributor Amy Garrett is fostering one of the kittens from Jacksonville’s animal shelter, and she…
June 20, 2025
A second chance? Jacksonville could invest in affordable housing fund
A City Council bill would set aside $3 million to invest in a Jacksonville Affordable Housing Fund.…
June 20, 2025
How to cut your bills during the coming heat wave
The heat index could surpass 100 degrees over the next week, the National Weather Service says.…
June 20, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Jax pie shop makes national top 10 list
Downtown pie shop Mixed Fillings ranks as one of the country’s best according to USA Today.…
June 18, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Drag Queen-a-Palooza; Duval Comic and Zine Fest; Juneteenth concert
A pride celebration in St. Augustine, small publishers’ fest in Downtown Jax and a Juneteenth chamber music concert at JU…
June 18, 2025
Three more books removed from St. Johns middle schools
After lobbying from two community members, the School Board restricted the books to older students.…
June 18, 2025
Fernandina Beach roils over plan for paid parking
Businesses say they’ll suffer, and residents fear the city’s small-town charm will disappear.…
June 18, 2025
Exotic-car dealership under investigation for fraud
Authorities in Jacksonville and New York are investigating the Karma Automotive dealership on Beach Boulevard.…
June 18, 2025
JU students and volunteers scan the sand for turtle nests
Jacksonville University is launching a Sea Turtle Program in conjunction the turtle patrol program in St. Johns County.…
June 18, 2025
Star students create app to empower teen mental health
Students from the I’m A Star Foundation created Empower Me, which includes daily affirmations and exercises.…
June 18, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Wednesday night happenings
Enjoy your Wednesday night with these three local events.…
June 18, 2025
THE JAXSON | The historic coffee roasters of Jacksonville
Maxwell House was neither the first nor the only company to fill Jacksonville’s air with the fragrance of fresh-roasted beans.…
June 17, 2025
Garbage fees may rise in St. Johns County
The County Commission is considering whether to raise fees by $80 this year plus additional increases over five years.…
June 17, 2025
Feeding Northeast Florida gets $750K grant
The grant is one of 13 awarded by Walmart and the Feeding America network.…
June 17, 2025
Q&A | Why Jax native Kevin Sack wrote about race, resistance and forgiveness
The Jacksonville Public Library will host Jacksonville native and Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Sack on Friday.…
June 17, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Studying sea turtles
Jacksonville University students will study sea turtles through a new partnership with the Mickler’s Landing Turtle Patrol.…
June 16, 2025
St. Johns County may kick in $1M more for Nights of Lights
St. Augustine has asked for more money to help the holiday event run more smoothly this year.…
June 16, 2025
Jax returns July 4th fireworks to single site Downtown
The city will no longer stage fireworks from up to five sites, a practice started during the pandemic.…
June 16, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Shania Twain helps feed local families
Superstar singer Shania Twain is making a big donation to Feeding Northeast Florida.…
June 13, 2025
New law requires bus routes for students near highways
A St. Augustine legislator sponsored a law that lists highways as a dangerous condition for students walking.…
June 13, 2025
Middleburg teacher accused of sexual conduct with child
A teacher at Calvary Christian Academy has been charged with soliciting a child for sex.…
June 13, 2025
First cars moved off burned garage at Jacksonville airport
A crane was used to remove some vehicles from atop the parking garage at Jacksonville International Airport.…