July 16, 2026
Amongst a stirringly pastoral setting, our critic found Congaree and Penn’s new foray into casual dining both subtle and a…
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July 16, 2026
What comes after book bans? Clay County Schools questions traditional libraries
After removing hundreds of books, Clay County is debating the purpose of high school libraries.…
July 15, 2026
WHAT TO DO | ‘Shrek’ Disco; Tidal Journey guided walk; Bicycle mechanic skillshare
A costume dance party in Fernandina Beach, a nature walk in St. Johns County, and a bike maintenance class in…
July 15, 2026
Florida housing officials consider work requirements for most aid programs
Housing authority officials across Florida are learning about restrictions proposed by the Trump administration.…
July 15, 2026
Jacksonville Alphas provide voter information ahead of August primary
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. held a voter education forum to spur turnout ahead of the 2026 election season.…
July 15, 2026
Weather system near Northeast Florida has low chance for tropical development
But the area of low pressure could produce heavy rain and thunderstorms over the next several days.…
July 15, 2026
Jacksonville police officer charged with punching handcuffed suspect
Patrol Officer Shane Saydek faces termination after he was accused of hitting an extremely intoxicated suspect.…
July 15, 2026
Culinary Institute of America picks Jacksonville for Southeast hub
City officials believe the culinary institute will transform Downtown into a destination for tourists and businesses.…
July 14, 2026
Tractor-trailer hits and kills man running from ICE in St. Augustine
The death came amid increased scrutiny of ICE after agents shot and killed two people in other states.…
July 14, 2026
Fire Rescue unit stolen from Main Street fire station in Jacksonville
Someone walked into the fire station, started up the rescue vehicle and drove off. Police stopped him 5 miles away.…
July 14, 2026
BIT OF JOY | Electrical training program to return to Westside High
Through a partnership between United Way of Northeast Florida and Duval County Public Schools, the local Miller Electric and national…
July 14, 2026
Duval School Board election could bring shift in board’s ideology
The election could lead to an ideological shift for a board with a strongly conservative majority.…
July 14, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Why does Overalls Farm get so many citations?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders why Overalls Farms has had so much trouble getting approval to operate.…
July 14, 2026
How Florida’s property tax amendment could reshape funding for public hospitals
Reduced tax revenue could force health systems to make difficult decisions about the services they provide.…
July 13, 2026
Q&A | City Council president talks about spending, property taxes and Cecil Airport
Jacksonville City Council President Nick Howland talked with Jacksonville Today about the next year at City Hall.…
July 13, 2026
Can a prisoner be too old to execute? Average age on death row is rising
The last person executed in Florida was 74 years old, and several on death row are in their 80s.…
July 10, 2026
Sulzbacher begins construction on next phase of Enterprise Village
Sulzbacher is expanding its services in housing, healthcare and job training for people without homes.…
July 10, 2026
St. Johns lawmaker suggests replacement for accused commissioners
State Rep. Kim Kendall has written to the governor in the event he removes the two commissioners from office.…
July 10, 2026
Daily’s gas station in Fruit Cove rejected again as residents protest
The St. Johns County Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to deny the Daily’s proposal.…
July 10, 2026
Q&A | Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters discusses the jail, police shootings and more
Sheriff T.K. Waters sat down with Jacksonville Today to talk about his department halfway through 2026.…
July 10, 2026
Extreme heat: Most of Florida continues under heat advisory and dusty conditions
Saharan dust and a high pressure system will bring dangerous heat throughout the weekend.…
July 9, 2026
EverBank renews lease to keep headquarters in Downtown Jacksonville
EverBank had requested incentives to remain Downtown, saying it was more expensive than a suburban location.…
July 9, 2026
Cold case solved: 70-year-old man arrested in woman’s 1987 death
Melissa Ellison was clubbed to death with a fire log in her Westside home. Her young daughter was uninjured.…
July 9, 2026
Strengthening El Niño could signal early end to Florida’s rainy season
Several forecast models project below-average precipitation during the second half of summer.…