October 18, 2024
Voters will decide whether to increase taxes by 0.2 mills to go toward land conservation efforts.…
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October 18, 2024
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Florida voter registration
See how Florida voter party affiliation has changed each election since 2008.…
October 18, 2024
Deegan stands by comment on ‘concentration camps,’ but regrets causing pain
Mayor Donna Deegan responded to criticism from Republican leaders after she assailed Donald Trump’s immigration plan.…
October 18, 2024
Judge rebukes state for threats over TV abortion ads
A federal judge ruled the state violated the First Amendment when it threatened TV stations over ads supporting the abortion…
October 18, 2024
Atlantic Beach, Jax Beach voters to weigh charter questions in November
Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach ballot questions, explained. Here’s what a yes does for each of the 8 questions.…
October 18, 2024
St. Augustine comes to the aid of family rocked by hurricane
The Bruce family suffered thousands of dollars of damage to their home during Hurricane Milton, but caring neighbors helped them…
October 17, 2024
Jury recommends life sentence for Clay County contractor
Contractor Corey Binderim was convicted of killing Susan Mauldin of Fleming Island in October 2019.…
October 17, 2024
La Niña could bring us a warmer, drier winter
La Niña is slowly developing, and this shift in the pattern is expected to last at least through February 2025.…
October 17, 2024
Lobster roll restaurant set to open at St. Johns Town Center
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is expanding throughout Florida and plans a second opening in the area in November.…
October 17, 2024
Gateway Jax will begin construction this month
Groundbreaking is scheduled Oct. 29 for the first phase of the Gateway Jax development in Downtown Jacksonville.…
October 17, 2024
By the numbers: What made Hurricane Milton so historic?
Milton was the third hurricane to hit Florida this year. No other year on record has more than three hurricane…
October 16, 2024
Republicans slam Deegan for labeling Trump’s immigration plan as ‘concentration camps’
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said Donald Trump wants to create “concentration camps” to deport illegal immigrants.…
October 16, 2024
Dog seriously injures toddler in Putnam County
The dog bit the 2-year-old boy after the child pulled his ear, police said.…
October 16, 2024
St. Johns County sued over panhandling restrictions
Civil rights organizations are challenging panhandling bans in cities across the state, including Jacksonville.…
October 16, 2024
Parrotheads can get their Buffett license plates now
As of Oct. 1, Buffett fans in Florida can purchase a “Margaritaville” license plate for an additional $25 a year.…
October 16, 2024
Meteorologists track 2 weather systems, but risks are limited
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor weather systems in the Atlantic and the Caribbean.…
October 16, 2024
Explaining your ballot: Mosquito Control and Beach District in St. Johns
St. Johns County voters will have more than just the big ticket local races for County Commission and School Board…
October 16, 2024
Cold front brings cool, dry weather to Northeast Florida
High temperatures will struggle to reach 75 degrees Wednesday and Thursday as a cold front pushes through Florida.…
October 15, 2024
NFL owners approve Jaguars’ Stadium of the Future renovation deal with Jacksonville
“The NFL believes in Jacksonville. I believe in Jacksonville. I know our fans and the people throughout the community believe…
October 15, 2024
25 homeless people will get a path into housing under Jacksonville program
A pilot program between Ability Housing and the city of Jacksonville will help homeless people get off the streets and…
October 15, 2024
Amelia Island lighthouse is beaming again
The Amelia Island Light, the oldest existing lighthouse in Florida, was inoperative for 18 months.…
October 15, 2024
Blue Angels return to NAS Jax this weekend
The Blue Angels will fly the skies Saturday and Sunday during the Naval Air Station Jacksonville Air Show.…
October 15, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | Why is McCormick Road torn up again?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders why an East Arlington road project is taking so long.…
October 15, 2024
Indoor playground coming in North Jacksonville
The Play Jungle gym and playground will open in the Dunns Creek Crossing shopping center.…