February 20, 2025
Jaxport and JEA are raising power lines to accommodate bigger ships. Is that the best alternative?…
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February 20, 2025
Proposed ordinance bans illegal immigrants in Jax
The legislation also gives the Sheriff’s Office more resources to remove illegal immigrants.…
February 20, 2025
Jacksonville police and fire pension debt tops $3 billion
The pension debt will require taxpayers to cover a record $201 million payment later this year.…
February 19, 2025
Land swap paving way for UF campus, riverfront tower wins DIA approval
Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority board on Wednesday approved a land swap deal to ensure the University of Florida can open…
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 19, 2025
146 arrested since new homeless law took effect
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office also has issued 631 warnings about homeless people sleeping in public.…
February 19, 2025
Female lawmakers seek to reverse Florida’s abortion law
State Sen. Tracie Davis, D-Jacksonville, has introduced a bill to repeal Florida’s six-week abortion ban.…
February 19, 2025
What would it cost to eliminate property taxes?
A state senator has filed a proposal to study the possibility of eliminating property taxes in Florida.…
February 19, 2025
JEA considers boosting CEO’s salary to $700,000
The JEA Compensation Committee has recommended a 25% increase in the salary of CEO Vickie Cavey.…
February 19, 2025
Storm system brings more cold to North Florida
The storm system that brought heavy snow to the Central Plains will drag a cold front across North Florida by…
February 18, 2025
Top Jax area federal prosecutor announces departure
U.S. Attorney Roger Handberg is leaving the top prosecutor’s post in Florida’s Middle District, which includes Jacksonville.…
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.…
February 18, 2025
Preservationists fight to save 145-year-old Mandarin farmhouse
The Henry C. Arpen farmhouse is on the National Register of Historic Places, but the owner wants to demolish it.…
February 18, 2025
Sheriff T.K. Waters appointed to immigration council
Waters and other sheriffs will offer advice about combating illegal immigration in Florida.…
February 18, 2025
UNF poll finds support for Casey DeSantis as governor
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis had a 30% favorable rating in a new poll from the University of North Florida.…
February 17, 2025
Developer stands to benefit from land swap for UF
The proposal to trade riverfront land for the Interline building near the proposed UF campus has raised concerns on City…
February 17, 2025
Police union accuses St. Johns sheriff of anti-union activity
Sheriff Rob Hardwick has required deputies to attend informational meetings to discuss the efforts to unionize.…
February 17, 2025
Lily’s Asian-American Food reinvents Downtown restaurant
Lily Grabb bought and closed Super Food & Brew last year to chase her own vision.…
February 17, 2025
Fashion show gives a runway to petite models
A fashion show Feb. 22 in Jacksonville is geared to models 5 feet 4 or shorter.…
February 14, 2025
DeSantis seeks pay raises for state police and firefighters
Speaking in Ponte Vedra Beach, Gov. Ron Desantis said he will push for 20% to 25% pay raises.…
February 14, 2025
Jacksonville auto show opens with tariffs looming
Jacksonville’s annual auto show takes place this weekend at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.…
February 14, 2025
Toasty Florida cools off as cold, rainy Florida returns
Several fronts are on the horizon. Could winter be back soon?…
February 14, 2025
Florida lawmakers crack down on illegal immigration
Here’s how Northeast Florida legislators voted on the immigration measures.…
February 13, 2025
Law enforcement warns about ‘Senior Assassin’ game
Teens around the area play the game with water guns, but police say the guns can be mistaken for the…