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.…By Dan Scanlan
February 28, 2025Proposed amendment would eliminate lieutenant governorVoters would be asked to replace the lieutenant governor with a “commissioner of government efficiency.”…By News Service of Florida
February 28, 2025JTA board member questions ridership numbersMegan Hayward pointed out discrepancies shortly after Mayor Donna Deegan sought to remove her from the board.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 28, 2025FPL proposes rate increase to keep up with growthFPL’s typical bill in Northeast Florida would rise from $134.14 currently to $151.99 in 2029.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
February 28, 2025After years of work, Mill Creek Park will open SaturdayThe new park in St. Augustine is the first in St. Johns County in more than a decade.…By Aaron Farrar - News4Jax
February 27, 2025Teacher-student communication, parent volunteer policies could change in DuvalDuval County’s school board will vote soon on how employees can communicate with students and whether some volunteers need additional…By Megan Mallicoat
February 27, 2025UF Health and United Healthcare remain at oddsNearly 75,000 people are paying more for medical care because UF Health and United Healthcare have not reached an agreement.…By Will Brown
February 27, 2025St. Augustine gives residents a look inside governmentThe city is launching a Citizens Academy program to help people learn the ins and outs of the city’s operations.…By Noah Hertz
February 27, 2025Distressed pilot lands with help from St. Johns police helicopterA Sheriff’s Office helicopter lit up a landing strip in the dark so a private pilot could land.…By Dan Scanlan
February 27, 2025BIT OF JOY | Bongo baby born at Jacksonville ZooThe unnamed calf was born Feb. 19 to first-time mom Cayenne…By Heather Henderson
February 26, 2025New Longshoremen’s contract is good news for JaxThe Longshoremen estimate the contract will bring at least $25 million of additional wages into the local economy.…By Will Brown
February 26, 2025Group rallies against possibility of new Duval jailThe Jacksonville Community Action Committee says money should be spent on community needs instead of a new jail.…By Michelle Corum
February 26, 2025Jacksonville lawmaker seeks more religion in schoolsState Rep. Kimberly Daniels filed a bill that would allow school staff to engage in religious activities with students.…By Jacksonville Today
February 26, 2025St. Augustine moves to reduce Lake Maria Sanchez floodingA plan adopted this week will allow the city to build a seawall to limit flooding from the lake.…By Noah Hertz
February 26, 2025City Council gives final approval for Surf ParkCouncil granted a rezoning request for a mixed-use development and surf park in eTown.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 25, 2025City Council OKs Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office move to BrooklynJSO will move from the nearly 48-year-old Police Memorial Building Downtown to the Florida Blue tower. …By Mike Mendenhall
February 25, 2025Camden County cop won’t be charged in fatal shootingA Georgia prosecutor says Sgt. Buck Aldridge was justified when he shot Leonard Cure during a traffic stop.…By Dan Scanlan
February 25, 2025Pollo Tropical closes last 3 restaurants in JacksonvilleThe Miami-based restaurant chain said it planned to focus on “higher growth markets in Florida.”…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 25, 2025Costs increase for raising Jaxport power linesJEA has agreed to contribute $32.5 million toward raising power lines to allow larger cargo ships to and from Jaxport. …By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 25, 2025Monopoly, Jax style: Want to buy Friendship Fountain?The new Jacksonville version of Monopoly includes 22 cultural and historical landmarks.…By Dan Scanlan
February 25, 2025Atlantic Beach park puts youth baseball on the sidelinesBaseball players were asked Sunday to leave Jack Russell Park to make way for the farmers market.…By Michelle Corum
February 25, 202510 issues to watch during Florida’s legislative sessionLawmakers will consider hundreds of bills during a session that begins next week.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
February 24, 2025DeSantis announces state DOGE to root out wasteGov. Ron DeSantis is creating a panel to review about 900 state positions, university spending and local government.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
February 24, 2025Work is underway to convert Adams and Forsyth streetsDowntown drivers can expect months of delays as crews begin to convert Adams and Forsyth streets back to two-way traffic.…By Dan Scanlan