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April 17, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | How does Jacksonville’s immigration ordinance work?
Jacksonville Today reader Susan A. wants to know whether police can use the new local immigration law to stop anyone…
April 16, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why doesn’t Jacksonville use AI on sheriff’s budget?
A Jacksonville Today reader thinks the city’s test of artificial intelligence should include the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office budget.…
April 7, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | When will I-10 widening finally be done?
FDOT has been working on the I-10 widening for almost five years. Why is it taking so long?…
March 18, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Is development threatening the Baldwin Rail Trail?
Signs have appeared saying “Protect the Trail.” A Jacksonville Today reader wonders what’s going on.…
March 4, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why aren’t streetlights working on San Pablo Road?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders when new streetlights will start working on San Pablo Road.…
February 28, 2025
#AskJAXTDY: Why can’t I report a dog bite directly to Animal Control?
A Jacksonville Today reader says she couldn’t get answers from Animal Control after a dog bit her.…
February 20, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why not put power lines under the river at Jaxport?
Jaxport and JEA are raising power lines to accommodate bigger ships. Is that the best alternative?…
February 19, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Can I get relief from both stormwater and trash fees?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether she can get exemptions on trash and solid waste fees at the same time.…
February 18, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Who is responsible for municipal decision-making?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders which decisions fall to the mayor and which to City Council.…
January 28, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why is Florida refusing federal food aid for children?
Florida says the USDA’s SUN Bucks food program has too many strings attached. But what are they?…
January 7, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Will lights ever shine again on Fuller Warren Bridge?
A Jacksonville Today reader remembers when the Fuller Warren Bridge used to light up the Downtown skyline.…
December 26, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | When will Rise Doro apartments rise again after fire?
The developer of the Rise Doro apartment building says reconsruction is “imminent.”…
December 23, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | How does city win by giving incentives to ICE?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders how the city benefits by giving a company $21 million in incentives.…
December 21, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | Will stalled Lomax restaurant be fined in Five Points?
Will the The Lomax suffer any penalties for stalled construction in Five Points? The short answer is no. but its…
October 24, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | We answer your questions about early voting
Jacksonville Today readers ask about paper ballots and campaign signs at voting sites. Here are the answers.…
October 22, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | How did DeSantis get so much public funding for his campaigns?
Public funding is available to level the playing field in statewide elections. So why do well-funded candidates get so much?…
October 15, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | Why is McCormick Road torn up again?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders why an East Arlington road project is taking so long.…
October 8, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | Does the hefty mail-in ballot require extra postage?
The November ballot is packed with candidates and issues. Who pays to mail it back?…
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 23, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | Why does Sans Pareil neighborhood still have dirt roads?
The dirt roads in the Sans Pareil community often flood during heavy rains. Here’s why the city doesn’t fix them.…
September 6, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | When will the city replace Five Points trash cans?
A Jacksonville Today reader says trash cans in the Five Points area are still causing problems.…
August 28, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | Is the city fixing the smashed fence at Memorial Park?
A Jacksonville Today reader asks about repairs she saw at Memorial Park – now underway by the city.…
August 21, 2024
#AskJAXTDY l Can people hand out political fliers near polling locations?
A Jacksonville Today reader wants to know whether political groups can pass out pamphlets near polling sites.…