October 27, 2024
Some parents, community members and activists are watching school closures warily and demanding the district consider equity — and not…
October 25, 2024
Amendment 3 marijuana issue fires up people on both sides
Ron and Casey DeSantis are agressively fighting Amendment 3. Critics say they shouldn’t use tax money to fight the marijuana…
October 25, 2024
Beached baby whale had swallowed plastic bag
A beachgoer on Butler Beach found the 4-foot emaciated dwarf sperm whale calf last month.…
October 25, 2024
Tired of election text messages? Here’s a solution
Election campaigns say they’ll stop texting and emailing you as soon as you vote. So vote early.…
October 25, 2024
Hurricane season isn’t over: What to expect in November
Notable hurricanes and tropical storms have developed in November, the last month of hurricane season.…
October 24, 2024
Jacksonville Symphony receives record $5M gift
The Jacksonville Symphony has received its largest gift ever, a $5 million donation from longtime supporters Preston and Joan Haskell.…
October 24, 2024
Clay County installing 500 defibrillators in public places
The county is installing defibrillators at parks, sports complexes, senior centers and other public venues.…
October 24, 2024
Members-only club leases Federal Reserve Building
The June Club would include dining, entertainment and culture as part of the Gateway Jax project.…
October 24, 2024
Hurricanes delay Aaron Zahn’s prison term
Hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged Zahn’s home in Tampa. A judge allowed the former JEA CEO to report to prison…
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 24, 2024
2 weeks after Hurricane Milton, communities remain flooded
Compounding the flooding, the St. Johns River is rising again.…
October 24, 2024
Rep. Aaron Bean leads Democrat Holloway by 7 points
A poll by the University of North Florida shows Bean with a much smaller lead than his winning margin in…
October 23, 2024
Council member claims no part in special tax district he sponsored. How is that possible?
How does a $4,500 annual tax hike get enacted by the City Council with zero support from the member who…
October 23, 2024
Matanzas Riverkeeper joins call to protect native turtle species
The Matanzas Riverkeeper is joining a national effort to protect the diamondback terrapin, a small, spotted turtle found in Northeast…
October 23, 2024
Jacksonville’s resiliency strategy nets national award
A national planning association honored Jacksonville for taking steps to enhance resiliency.…
October 23, 2024
LaVilla buildings could be protected as landmarks
City Council is considering historic landmark status for two buildings purchased by late folk artist Walter Whetstone.…
October 23, 2024
Riverside residents fed up with motorcycle noise
Homeowners say they believe motorcycles are racing on Roosevelt Boulevard near the Interstate 10 entrance ramp.…
October 23, 2024
‘Farm-to-fire’ restaurant planned in Julington Creek
Pecan Craft Kitchen will be a fast casual restaurant using local ingredients and fire grilling.…
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 22, 2024
DeSantis assails Amendment 4 at Jacksonville church
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appearance in Jacksonville was part of his public campaign against the Amendment 4 abortion issue.…
October 22, 2024
UNF Coggin School of Business launches $26.3M expansion
The business school expansion will provide more space for classrooms, labs and fintech programs to meet the region’s need for…
October 22, 2024
Families seek answers in dock collapse that killed 4 from Jax
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing the families of Jacksonville residents who died in the dock collapse.…
October 22, 2024
CEO of Downtown Investment Authority lists home for $6.75M
DIA CEO Lori Boyer put the historic San Marco home on the market for the second time.…
October 22, 2024
Putnam judge accused of abusing authority
An investigative panel accused Judge Anna Maria Gennusa of “improper use” of her power to hold people in contempt.…