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Long before Jacksonville’s Westside became synonymous with warehouses and distribution centers, a single developer saw opportunity in an overlooked stretch…
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3 hours ago
Fernandina Beach passes new rules to rein in reckless e-bikes
The ordinance allows only human power on sidewalks and limits e-bikes to 10 mph on paths and trails.…
5 hours ago
Jacksonville under heat advisory as dangerous temperatures return
The heat index in Northeast Florida could reach as high as 112 degrees, and heat advisories are possible all week.…
22 hours ago
Former gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum faces drug charges in Alabama
Police said they found marijuana cigarettes and suspected methamphetamine in Gillum’s car.…
22 hours ago
Federal court halts Florida law banning ‘woke’ instruction in universities
The court said the state’s “Stop WOKE Act” sought to ban unpopular ideas from public discourse.…
24 hours ago
St. Johns County officeholders charged in connection with fake voter guide
Three elected officials are accused of circulating a fake Republican voter guide ahead of the 2024 election.…
1 day ago
Jake Gordon to step down as CEO of Downtown Vision Inc.
Gordon is concluding 11 years of leadership at Downtown Vision, a nonprofit that aims to revitalize Downtown.…
1 day ago
Chick-fil-A opens lunch counter to test market in Downtown Jacksonville
Chick-fil-A is exploring an expansion at Jax Tower at 50 North., the former Bank of America Tower.…
1 day ago
Saharan dust is floating toward Florida, which can be good and bad
A plume of Saharan dust will arrive this week, causing storm chances to drop and temperatures to soar.…
2 days ago
Legal changes will ease prosecution of people who fail to report child abuse
The law changes the statute of limitations for people like teachers who are required to report any abuse they suspect.…
2 days ago
European Street Café to open 4th site at Riverfront Plaza in Downtown
The restaurant will open in the second phase of Riverfront Plaza, which is under construction.…
2 days ago
From Einstein to Captain Kirk: Manuscript museum opens in St. Augustine
The new Karpeles Manuscript Museum is the home base for more than 1 million historical documents.…
2 days ago
#AskJAXTDY | Can you still join Jacksonville’s Park Safety Council?
The Park Safety Council has struggled to reach a quorum in recent years. A Jacksonville Today reader wants to help.…
2 days ago
Nat Ford stepping down as CEO of Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Ford, JTA’s CEO for 13 years, will remain with the authority through Jan. 8 as the board seeks a replacement.…
3 days ago
OPINION | Children are the future of representative government
Opinion columnist A.G. Gancarski argues that Gov. Ron DeSantis should not have vetoed a bill that would have allowed teens…
July 2, 2026
Libertarian can remain on City Council ballot; judge dismisses Duval GOP lawsuit
The dismissal clears the way for a three-way race for the Jacksonville City Council special election in August.…
July 2, 2026
Holon still plans to build autonomous vehicles in Jacksonville
Holon intends to break ground on a plant this year and must create 100 jobs by the end of 2028.…
July 2, 2026
Duval Schools retains its A grade; St. Johns County still tops in the state
Florida gave A grades to Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns County schools. Nassau finished second in the state.…
July 2, 2026
Publix reopens in Fernandina Beach after a year of renovations
Residents had fewer grocery options with the Publix and Winn-Dixie both closed since 2025.…
July 2, 2026
St. Augustine’s mayor-elect reflects on career, plans and making history
Cynthia Garris will make history when she is sworn in Dec. 7 as the city’s first Black mayor.…
July 1, 2026
Housing aid recipients would have 3 months to find work under new regulation
Some Jacksonville Housing Authority residents are concerned they wouldn’t have enough time.…
July 1, 2026
Here’s a rundown of fireworks on the First Coast for America’s 250th
Fireworks will fly up and down the St. Johns River from Jacksonville to Palatka — and along the Atlantic beaches.…
July 1, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Freedom Fest; America’s Weirdest Block Party; Jax Beach 4th of July Fireworks
Freedom Fest at Friendship Fountain, America’s Weirdest Block Party at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, and the Jax Beach 4th…
July 1, 2026
140 Florida laws go into effect July 1. Here are some you’ll want to know
New laws taking effect today cover safety, the environment, healthcare, education and more.…