May 6, 2024Amelia recognized as ‘best island’ in US Amelia Island was selected in a survey by Global Traveler Magazine. It topped destinations like Maui and Hilton Head.…By Noah Hertz
May 6, 2024Jacksonville aims to curb its mental health issuesMayor Donna Deegan announced three new programs to address Jacksonville’s higher-than-average mental health problems.…By Dan Scanlan
May 6, 2024Bento restaurants close in Riverside and Jax BeachThe Bento location at the Markets at St. Johns Town Center remains open.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 6, 2024LaVilla Link goes green as first stretch of Emerald Trail opensThe first link in the 30-mile biking and walking trail opened Monday, the first step to connect parts of Downtown…By Dan Scanlan
May 6, 2024Boathouse restaurant opens in Ponte Vedra BeachThe restaurant, which is in Merchants Plaza shopping center, serves upscale food in a casual setting.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 6, 2024Related Group high-rise resurfaces on SouthbankThe plan calls for a 25-story tower with no fewer than 390 luxury units, a river-facing restaurant, a ship store…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 6, 2024Hurricane Preparedness Week begins as 2024 season nearsThe start of the 2024 hurricane season is less than a month away, and there are early indicators of an…By William Maxham - Storm Center
May 3, 2024House with MLK link is on the move in St. AugustineThe Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was photographed in the house after segregationists firebombed it and shot at it.…By Aaron Farrar - News4Jax and Travis Gibson - News4Jax
May 3, 202430 sailors and Marines injured off Jacksonville coastA training incident involving two landing craft air cushions occurred about 100 nautical miles off the coast.…By Steven Ponson
May 3, 2024UNF explains arrests of pro-Palestinian protestersSixteen pro-Palestine supporters were arrested late Thursday after ignoring school demands to leave before a 10 p.m. deadline.…By Dan Scanlan
May 3, 2024Florida’s finest: College grads share their inspiring storiesGraduates from Northeast Florida and around the state tell about overcoming challenges to achieve their dreams.…By Jared Teitel - Fresh Take Florida, Valentina Sandoval - Fresh Take Florida and Lauren Brensel - Fresh Take Florida
May 3, 2024#AskJAXTDY l Does beach renourishment disturb sea turtles?A Jacksonville Today reader wonders if sea turtles are at risk when beaches are renourished during nesting season.…By Steven Ponson
May 3, 2024STDs hit record high rates in FloridaDuval County recorded the highest rate of sexually transmitted diseases in Northeast Florida.…By Kayla Kissel - WUSF
May 3, 2024Pinstripes and Putshack may come to Town CenterThe two national operators would offer bowling, tech-infused miniature golf, and food and drink.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 2, 2024DeSantis signs credit union bill in JacksonvilleJacksonville’s financial services industry could benefit from a bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Thursday at VyStar Credit Union headquarters.…By Will Brown
May 2, 2024Carousel might soon return in St. AugustineOne man’s journey to restore a carousel to “Carousel Park” got a step closer to reality Thursday.…By Noah Hertz
May 2, 2024Fried crustaceans will lure thousands to FernandinaSome 150,000 people are expected to attend the 59th annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival this weekend in Fernandina…By Dan Scanlan
May 2, 2024State Road 16 to close for work in St. AugustineThe road will be closed Saturday through Tuesday between Lewis Speedway and Ponce De Leon Boulevard.…By Dan Scanlan
May 2, 2024St. Johns County to host public budget workshopsThe county aims to make its budget-setting process more transparent this year by making public workshops more accessible.…By Noah Hertz
May 2, 2024State defends North Florida congressional mapAttorneys say a previous plan, creating a majority Black district, was illegally based on race.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
May 1, 2024Kamala Harris assails Florida abortion law in JacksonvilleThe vice president said the Heatbeat Protection Act, which took effect Wednesday, stripped 4 million women of reproductive freedom.…By Will Brown
May 1, 2024Florida’s ‘pro-corruption’ ethics bill sits in gubernatorial limboFor eight weeks, Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken no action on a bill that would make it harder to file…By Casmira Harrison
May 1, 2024Walmart is closing all 6 health centers on First CoastOverall, Walmart will close 51 health centers in five states that have not made money.…By Steven Ponson
May 1, 2024St. Johns charity raises money to buy healthy food for seniorsPie in the Sky is auctioning off artistic birdhouses in its annual For the Birds fundraiser.…By Noah Hertz