December 20, 2023
The number of Floridians who travel this holiday could increase from last year, which was already the busiest year on…
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December 20, 2023
Avoid holiday overdrinking: Try these Florida-grown ‘mocktails’
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences recommends mocktails with Florida-grown produce as an alternative to alcohol.…
December 20, 2023
Housing Authority probe finds waste of utility assistance
The city’s inspector general found that most money intended to help with tenants’ utility expenses was used for other purposes.…
December 20, 2023
Abortion rights groups claim enough signatures for ballot
Groups behind the push to put abortion rights on the Florida ballot next year have reached a major milestone: They…
December 20, 2023
Mandatory school recess won’t be scrubbed after all
Florida legislators nixed part of a larger education bill that would have taken away the mandatory recess period.…
December 19, 2023
Lemonstreet Brewing Co. serves its last pint
Lemonstreet owner Joe Baez warns that a “wave of closures” could hit the local brewery market if customers don’t support…
December 19, 2023
St. Johns County residents will have a new trash hauler
St. Johns County is contracting with FCC Environmental Services after 20 years with the same two waste management companies.…
December 19, 2023
Florida Blue exec named as mayor’s new chief of staff
Darnell Smith will replace Pat McCollough, who left her position after less than six months on the job.…
December 19, 2023
First V Steakhouse will join Sidecar Jax next to V Pizza
The location in The Palms at Gate Parkway is central to seven V Pizza locations.…
December 19, 2023
Gemma Fish + Oyster opens Friday in San Marco
The restaurant at the East San Marco shopping center will include a 12-foot raw bar and a rooftop bar with…
December 18, 2023
Jacksonville civil rights patriarch Lloyd Pearson dies at 102
Lloyd Pearson Jr., the grand old man of Jacksonville’s civil rights struggle, died Sunday afternoon. He was 102.…
December 18, 2023
Housing Authority CEO gets $25,000 bonus; investigation still pending
An investigation into the Jacksonville Housing Authority won’t become public for a while longer, but the agency is extending the…
December 18, 2023
#AskJAXTDY | Is there a train schedule we can check to avoid crossings?
A Jacksonville Today reader says Florida East Coast trains are a frustrating time-waster as they block crossings in San Marco.…
December 18, 2023
Mayor’s chief of staff leaves City Hall job
City officials did not say why Pat McCollough left her position. Information about a replacement could come soon.…
December 18, 2023
Flood risk continues after weekend storms
Storms beginning Saturday evening brought heavy rain and high winds around the region. Many areas were still recovering Monday.…
December 18, 2023
Cereal Box Live: Restaurant by day, music hall at night
Cereal Bar would be open until 3 p.m. for breakfast and lunch and then reopen from 5 p.m. to 3…
December 15, 2023
Affordable housing isn’t as simple as it sounds. Let us explain.
The terms “affordable” and “workforce” housing come down to how much money a family makes compared with the median income…
December 15, 2023
Jacksonville lawmaker files bill to extend Safe Haven law
Sen. Clay Yarborough would allow mothers to turn over a newborn up to 30 days after giving birth, an increase…
December 15, 2023
#AskJAXTDY | Is there a petition to remove St. Johns County’s elections supervisor?
A Jacksonville Today reader says she was asked to sign a petition regarding Elections Supervisor Vicky Oakes.…
December 15, 2023
North Core development gets design approval
The Pearl Street District is the first phase of apartments, retail, restaurants and outdoor space that Gateway Jax plans to…
December 15, 2023
Ex-Jags employee pleads guilty and agrees to repay $22 million
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ former financial manager pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and making illegal transactions, and agreed to…
December 15, 2023
St. Johns coastal residents concerned about erosion
Residents are not happy about a stalled dune restoration project as another storm approaches on the weekend.…
December 15, 2023
Could Arlington become the next Riverside Avondale?
Efforts to revitalize Arlington’s unique architecture echo efforts in Riverside, Avondale and Springfield.…
December 15, 2023
Nor’easter will bring heavy rain and winds this weekend
Heavy rainfall and wind gusts in excess of 35 mph are expected across portions of Florida from Saturday evening through…