9 hours ago OPINION | What does the Florida House get out of the special session?After two years of adversarial positioning, does Florida House Speaker Perez simply fold? Or does the House push back against…By A.G. Gancarski
1 day ago Florida’s special session: Redistricting, vaccines and AI rightsFlorida’s GOP lawmakers will bring new congressional maps into a nationwide redistricting battle next week.…By Mike Mendenhall
2 days ago State education commissioner berates St. Johns County superintendentSuperintendent Brennan Asplen was upbraided for criticizing Florida’s private school voucher program.…By Noah Hertz and Megan Mallicoat
April 23, 2026 WHAT TO DO | ‘The Pillowman,’ Wild Wonders critter show; Celebrate Trails DayA play in Downtown Jacksonville, a critter encounter in Atlantic Beach and a celebration of trails in LaVilla are What…By Amy Garrett
April 8, 2026 WHAT TO DO | PoetFest; Soraia show at The Walrus; Yoga with TigersA poetry fest in St. Augustine, an indie rock show in Murray Hill, and yoga with big cats are What…By Amy Garrett
March 26, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Family bird walk; Collective Con; ‘Every Brilliant Thing’A family bird walk in St. Augustine, a pop culture convention in Downtown Jax, and a unique theatrical experience in…By Amy Garrett
March 19, 2026 Jacksonville commits $2M to help low-income homebuyersThe program will use construction loans and down payment assistance to help low-income homebuyers.…By Mike Mendenhall
March 11, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Crimes & Chaos tour, Elena Øhlander art show, Menorcan heritage festA walking tour through Downtown Jacksonville, an art show in Avondale, and a celebration of Menorcan heritage in St. Augustine…By Amy Garrett
February 25, 2026 WHAT TO DO | ‘Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing’ concert; World of Nations, Flight to Freedom reenactmentDowntown Jacksonville’s annual World of Nations festival, a performance of the “Black National Anthem,” and an immersive Underground Railroad reenactment…By Amy Garrett
February 24, 2026 Breeze Airways adds flights from Jax to Fort LauderdaleBreeze is offering a promotional fare of $49 one way for travel through Sept. 15.…By Randy Roguski
January 29, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Forever Motown; ‘Dear Evan Hansen’; ‘Touring the Landscape’Groovin’ to Motown hits in Ponte Vedra Beach, a Jacksonville Beach production of a hit musical and a new Cummer…By Amy Garrett
January 21, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Urban Book Fest; Chi Fest; Stories on Stage: Best Laid PlansA celebration of authors, readers and writers in Downtown Jacksonville; a healthy living festival in Neptune Beach; and a night…By Amy Garrett
January 15, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Mapping Our Past; Swing Dance Sunday; MLK Holiday Grand ParadeA talk on maps at the Jacksonville Public Library; swing music night at The Volstead Downtown; and the city’s annual…By Amy Garrett
December 3, 2025 WHAT TO DO | Tea and Tales; Deck the Chairs; Gullah Geechee Heritage FestivalA cozy Christmas tale read aloud in Fernandina Beach, a beloved holiday tradition at Jacksonville Beach and the 12th annual…By Amy Garrett
November 6, 2025 WHAT TO DO | Lincolnville Festival; Jacksonville PorchFest; Super Girl Surf FestivalThe Lincolnville Festival in St. Augustine, PorchFest in Springfield and the Super Girl Surf Festival at Jacksonville Beach are What…By Amy Garrett