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Duval DOGE Committee Chair and City Council member Ron Salem speaks to news reporters after a meeting Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
31 minutes ago

Florida DOGE report raises more questions than answers for City Council

An analysis by the Jacksonville City Council auditor noted several instances of missing context in the state DOGE report.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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The Rev. Korey O’Neal, left, is greeted by Assistant Special Agent in Charge Daniel Dunn. | FBI Jacksonville
4 hours ago

FBI recognizes Jacksonville pastor for crime fighting

The Rev. Korey O’Neal, Project RISE program director, gets FBI Jacksonville Director’s Community Leadership Award…

By Dan Scanlan

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Air Canada nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Toronto will be on Airbus A330-300 jets. | Jacksonville Daily Record
7 hours ago

Nonstop flights to Toronto are returning to Jacksonville

Air Canada will fly between Jacksonville and Toronto beginning May 27, with one-way fares starting at $320.…

By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record

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A farmer checks marijuana or cannabis in a greenhouse. | iStockphoto
1 day ago

Proposed constitutional amendments fail to make ballot

But proponents of an amendment legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida have not given up.…

By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida

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1 day ago

State of Florida to cover Duval Schools’ legal defense in free-speech suits by teachers

Jacksonville and Clay County teachers are bringing lawsuits alleging free speech violations.…

By Megan Mallicoat

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Atlantic Beach puts up notices of tree removal on properties being developed. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
1 day ago

Old stately trees weigh heavy in Atlantic Beach

Residents are imploring city administrators to do more to protect legacy trees from development.…

By Michelle Corum

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Federal officials are considering the sale of the Charles E. Bennett Federal Building due to low occupancy and high maintenance costs. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
1 day ago

Jacksonville’s 60-year-old federal building could be sold

A federal panel is considering whether to sell the Charles E. Bennett Federal Building in Downtown Jacksonville.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Businesses like Blue Hen Cafe and Graet Goods vintage dot West King Street, the main commercial thoroughfare of the West City neighborhood in St. Augustine. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
1 day ago

St. Augustine seeks to redevelop West City area

A new program aims to help West City homeowners with costly repairs in the underserved area.…

By Noah Hertz

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Mayor Donna Deegan hosted a community conversation at the Legends Center in the Sherwood neighborhood on Aug. 24, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
1 day ago

Deegan plans another round of town hall meetings

The first of eight town halls is scheduled for Tuesday at William Raines Senior High School.…

By Jacksonville Today

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The virus that causes measles is highly contagious. | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
January 30, 2026

3 measles cases in Northeast Florida feed vaccination debate

Doctors are encouraging people to get accurate information about measles and immunization.…

By Noah Hertz

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1 mill property tax spending by Duval Schools
January 30, 2026

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | #AskJAXTDY: Property tax spending on schools?

This Number of the Week is also an #AskJAXTDY. Jacksonville Today reader Jane G. wonders what happens to the money…

By Megan Mallicoat

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The fence and towers are shown at the Baker Correctional Institution in Sanderson on Aug. 14, 2025. | Gary McCullough, AP file
January 30, 2026

Detainees pepper-sprayed at Deportation Depot

Authorities pepper-sprayed detainees at least twice at the Deportation Depot immigration detention center in Baker County.…

By David Fischer - Associated Press

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The city's permitting process that makes it legal for restaurants to allow dogs in outdoor dining patios is now live. | Hanna Raskin
January 29, 2026

#AskJAXTDY l Who is liable for dogs on restaurant patios?

If a dog bites someone on a patio, who’s liable — the restaurant, the dog owner or the other patron?…

By Mike Mendenhall

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The new entrance at the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens shades the new manatee exhibit. Both are set to officially open March 6. | Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens
January 29, 2026

Jacksonville Zoo to debut new entrance and manatee exhibit

The improvements are part of a $52 million renovation plan at the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens.…

By Dan Scanlan

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January 29, 2026

Housing nonprofit expands to Jax to repair veterans’ homes

Rebuilding Together Greater Florida has helped families across Florida with urgent home repairs.…

By Leah Foreman - Jacksonville Business Journal

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Thousands of runners launch from the start line for last year's annual Donna Marathon through Jacksonville's Beaches. | Donna Marathon
January 29, 2026

DONNA marathoners prepare for extreme cold

Roads will closed Sunday as thousands of marathoners race through the three Beaches communities.…

By Dan Scanlan

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January 29, 2026

Even colder air is on the way. Will it snow?

This could be the coldest air mass in over a decade in some parts of Florida. Snow flurries are possible.…

By Irene Sans - Storm Center

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Mayor Donna Deegan speaks Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, during the Ramallah Club of Jacksonville's officer induction ceremony. | City of Jacksonville
January 28, 2026

Deegan responds to criticism of Ramallah Club post

The Jewish Federation said posting Ramallah Club photos on Holocaust Rembrance Day was insensitive.…

By Mike Mendenhall

Featured image for “Disputed Shore Drive trail reemerges in St. Johns County”
The trail may still be built along the curvy two-lane Shore Drive, near the Matanzas River south of St. Augustine. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
January 28, 2026

Disputed Shore Drive trail reemerges in St. Johns County

A public meeting and online survey will seek comments about the paved path planned along Shore Drive.…

By Noah Hertz

Featured image for “Intuition Ale Works closing after ‘right buyer never came’”
Intuition Ale Works will close April 24 after an attempt to sell the business failed. | Intuition Ale Works
January 28, 2026

Intuition Ale Works closing after ‘right buyer never came’

Craft Breweries like Intuition Ale Works are finding it difficult to remain in business as costs mount and competition grows.…

By Dan Scanlan

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This is one of dozens of caged birds police found at a Northside rooster fighting ring. | Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
January 28, 2026

11 men accused of rooster fighting at Jacksonville home

A total of 130 roosters had to be destroyed due to their aggressive training and risk of disease.…

By Dan Scanlan

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The Museum of Science & History plans a new, larger museum on the Northbank. | MOSH
January 28, 2026

MOSH construction on Northbank might start later

MOSH leaders now have until Sept. 1 to start construction of their new Northbank facility.…

By Mike Mendenhall

Featured image for “Students spay and neuter pets to fill gaps in animal care”
EveryPet employees do surgical procedures to include spay and neuter services for pets. | EveryPet
January 27, 2026

Students spay and neuter pets to fill gaps in animal care

With veterinarians in short supply, veterinary students are providing pet care at EveryPet’s training center in Jacksonville.…

By Michelle Corum

Featured image for “Fernandina’s plan for paid parking winds up in court again”
Centre Street, one of the areas affected by paid parking in Fernandina Beach. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
January 27, 2026

Fernandina’s plan for paid parking winds up in court again

Opponents have filed a second request for an injunction against paid parking in downtown Fernandina Beach.…

By Dan Scanlan

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