May 8, 2026
Despite the lower water levels, the drought has not affected water for drinking or firefighting.…
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May 7, 2026
No fraud found in Healthlink Jax, but a budget battle could be brewing
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan will include $1.5 million in her next city budget for the Healthlink telehealth program.…
May 7, 2026
Florida launches maternal health initiative From the Start in Jax
From the Start is aimed at improving outcomes for low-income moms-to-be and new moms.…
May 7, 2026
Got a new driver’s license? It could affect how you get a mail-in ballot.
If you recently got a new driver’s license, let the elections office know — or you may not get a…
May 7, 2026
Cafecito: A nearly 100-year-old Riverside building becomes a modern coffee shop
Cafecito’s owners want to create a “third space” for people to frequent outside their homes and workplaces.…
May 6, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Luau Night; Riverside Avondale Garden Tour; Borscht Festival
A luau-themed evening in Downtown Jacksonville, a self-guided garden tour in Riverside and Avondale, and a celebration of Ukrainian cuisine…
May 6, 2026
Duval high schools will start earlier and end later next year
Traditional high schools also will drop block scheduling and move to a seven-period daily schedule.…
May 6, 2026
Free care for uninsured at Medical Mission at Home, hosted by Ascension St. Vincent’s
Medical Mission at Home is a free event that includes medical exams, diabetic education and information on how to connect…
May 6, 2026
Corrections officer rebuilds memorial to victims of Dollar General murders
Mary Malcolm was moved to take action after someone destroyed the original memorial to victims of the racial killings.…
May 6, 2026
Florida teachers union sues state, alleging school vouchers are unconstitutional
The lawsuit says vouchers create a disparity between traditional public schools and private schools.…
May 5, 2026
City lawmakers continue JEA investigation despite business leaders’ objections
Regional business leaders at the Jacksonville Civic Council called on City Council to end its probe of JEA.…
May 5, 2026
St. Johns commissioners worry about the possibility of data centers
Elected officials worry that data centers, the power behind artificial intelligence, could drain the county’s resources.…
May 5, 2026
JTA studies Skyway options and postpones community meetings
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority says it will reschedule a second round of meetings.…
May 5, 2026
Breaking down the changes in Florida’s new congressional districts
A voting rights group has sued over new congressional districts, but here’s how the map looks for now.…
May 4, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Why is Southside Boulevard roadwork taking so long?
A Jacksonville Today reader says she doesn’t see any progress at Southside and Deerwood Park boulevards.…
May 4, 2026
Anastasia State Park expands lodging options with ‘glamping’ cabins
New cabins are part of what the Anastasia State Park’s concessionaire calls its new “glamping” offerings. …
May 4, 2026
Florida law will now require students to learn cursive handwriting
A new law requires cursive instruction for Florida students in grades three through five.…
May 4, 2026
2026 Atlantic hurricane season: Forecast changes, predictions and more
The first named cyclone in the Atlantic basin typically forms around June 20, with the first hurricane by Aug. 11.…
May 4, 2026
Killer scheduled for execution for killing 5-month-old girl in Duval County
Andrew Richard Lukehart was convicted of killing Gabrielle Hanshaw when she wouldn’t lie flat to change her diaper.…
May 1, 2026
Does Downtown Jacksonville need more office space? Some are betting yes.
Office vacancy rates are higher than most cities, but there still might be a need for high-end space.…
May 1, 2026
St. Johns County’s business is booming, and officials want to keep it that way
From new hospitals to the local airport, a lot of money is coming into one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties.…
May 1, 2026
Duval County school buses are now recording drivers who pass illegally
A total of 609 people got warnings for passing a school bus stop sign during a grace period in April.…
May 1, 2026
Proposed seafood restaurant recommended for Riverfront Plaza
A Baltimore restaurant group proposes to operate the restaurant on the park’s southwest corner.…
April 30, 2026
Baseball coach under investigation at St. Augustine High School
Coach Tony Cannaday was removed from his position over “inappropriate activities” in the team’s locker room. …