February 16, 2024
A sweeping anti-union bill signed last year has destroyed collective bargaining rights across the state — rights protected by the…
February 16, 2024
Jacksonville University honors former Sheriff Nat Glover
Jacksonville University’s Public Policy Institute will name its Master in Public Policy Minority Fellowship Program in honor of former Sheriff…
February 15, 2024
Jury selection begins in JEA conspiracy trial
The trial of JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher is expected to last about four weeks.…
February 15, 2024
Drug verdict overturned after prosecutors overstep
Prosecutors Richard Giglio and Joseph Licandro distored evidence by repeatedly referring to the defendant’s previous arrest, an appellate court ruled.…
February 15, 2024
Investigation into stepbrothers’ murders revived after 12 years
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is trying to solve the murders of John Franklin Ragin Jr. and Eric Dwayne Stubbs in…
February 15, 2024
Why movies set in Florida aren’t filmed here anymore
Jacksonville was once known as the “Winter Film Capital of the World.” Now movies set in Florida are actually filmed…
February 14, 2024
Eastside children open their hearts through podcasting
A new podcast at Richard Lewis Brown Academy has given children a chance to express themselves to a wide audience…
February 14, 2024
Should schools teach the history of communism?
Rep. Robert Charles Brannan III of Maccleny proposes that schools teach the history of communism in grades as low as…
February 14, 2024
City Council gives officeholders power over lawsuits
Legislation approved Tuesday will make it harder for the city of Jacksonville to settle lawsuits without approval of the office…
February 14, 2024
More drink choices coming at Clay County Fairgrounds
County commissioners voted to allow the sale of canned cocktails during events with 500 or more people — including the…
February 14, 2024
UF Health included in plan to boost behavioral health care
UF Health Jacksonville would become a teaching hospital in behavioral health under two bills in the Florida Legislature.…
February 14, 2024
The flamingo may finally take its place as Florida’s state bird
Two bills in the Legislature would dethrone the noisy and occasionally combative mockingbird as the reigning state bird after nearly…
February 14, 2024
Pro basketball will return to Jax on Sunday
The Jacksonville 95ers, the city’s new pro basketball team, will play its first exhibition game Sunday afternoon at Jacksonville University’s…
February 13, 2024
DeSantis wants to ‘drop the hammer’ on retail thieves
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed legislation to increase the penalties on retail thieves and porch pirates.…
February 13, 2024
Nonprofit merger helps fill need for menstrual products
Feeding Northeast Florida has merged with longtime partner Renewing Dignity, which works to eliminate “period poverty.”…
February 13, 2024
Duval hopes to hire schools superintendent by July
The Duval School Board suspended its search for a superintendent in October due to a shortage of qualified applicants. The…
February 13, 2024
Jacksonville International Auto Show rumbles into town
The 38th annual Jacksonville International Auto Show will take place Friday through Sunday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.…
February 13, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | What are road crews doing along Arlington Expressway?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders why a service road along the Arlington Expressway has been closed.…
February 13, 2024
Jacksonville Zoo’s geriatric giraffe has died
Spock was one of two animals to die at the zoo this week of age-related issues. The other was a…
February 12, 2024
Former Jacksonville teacher could lose license over Black Lives Matter flag
Amy Donofrio displayed a Black Lives Matter flag at Riverside High School and anti-Confederacy face masks.…
February 12, 2024
Utility lineworkers will test their skills at Metro Park
The public is invited to set up lawn chairs and munch on food truck fare as lineworkers demonstrate their skill…
February 12, 2024
Nonprofit recognized for sustainable housing efforts
The Northeast Florida Builders Association recognized Ability Housing for its sustainable housing efforts.…
February 12, 2024
Law could make it easier to remove squatters from homes
After hearing horror stories of property being taken over by squatters, the Florida Legislature is taking action.…
February 12, 2024
Advocates worry more public schools could become charters
A legislative bill would allow muncipalities to apply to convert public schools within city boundaries into charters.…