April 25, 2025Scientists say NOAA cutbacks undermine hurricane forecastsHundreds of employees at NOAA have been fired, and the Trump administration wants to cut funding for climate work.…By Greg Allen - NPR
April 25, 2025NUMBER OF THE WEEK | #AskJAXTDY: Florida Lottery $ for schoolsJacksonville Today reader Mark L. wonders if the Florida Lottery is contributing to public education like proponents promised.…By Megan Mallicoat
April 25, 2025Budget differences will push Legislature into overtimeLawmakers will not finish a state budget in time to end the legislative session as scheduled next week.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida and Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
April 25, 2025Plans brewing for old Sears building at Orange Park MallThe store could be demolished and replaced with a new shopping center called Orange Park Plaza.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 24, 2025Jaguars trade up in draft to snag 2-way star Travis HunterThe Jaguars traded up three spots to select the Heisman Trophy winner with the No. 2 pick in the draft.…By Mark Long
April 24, 2025UF seeks final agreement on graduate campus by JuneThe University of Florida’s plan to redevelop nearly 24 acres in LaVilla will head to City Council in May.…By Mike Mendenhall
April 24, 2025House votes to ease financial strain on condo ownersLawmakers are trying to refine condo-safety laws enacted after the building collapse in Surfside.…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
April 24, 2025Dorothy’s Downtown restaurant aims to open May 1Dorothy’s Downtown will feature Creole-inspired cuisine in the former Burrito Gallery space at 21 E. Adams St.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 24, 2025DeSantis defends Hope Florida in St. Augustine appearanceGov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis touted the program despite questions about its finances.…By Noah Hertz
April 24, 2025Jacksonville’s stripper age limit upheld by appeals courtA panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the ordinance does not violate the First Amendment.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
April 23, 2025Mandarin farmhouse can’t be saved, but parts may surviveWindows and possibly doors and floors might be retrieved from the 145-year-old farmhouse before it is razed.…By Dan Scanlan
April 23, 2025Homelessness is down, but the situation is complicatedThe annual Point-in-Time census found a 49% decrease in unsheltered homeless people sleeping in cars and on the streets.…By Michelle Corum
April 23, 2025Historic Scout Hut campaigns for desperately needed repairsLocal leaders are raising money to restore the Scout Hut, which has hosted scout meetings for 87 years.…By Dan Scanlan
April 23, 2025Peace Memorial Park upgrades proposed under public-private partnership with Weaver familyContributions to the park revamp have risen with $735,000 from the family of J. Wayne Weaver and Ronald Morris Weaver.…By Mike Mendenhall
April 23, 2025Orange County commits $11M to lure Jaguars for 1 yearCounty commissioners hope to attract the Jaguars (and other events) while EverBank Stadium is under renovation.…By Dan Scanlan
April 23, 2025Students fume at City Council over AP program cutsCity Council refused Tuesday to support state funding for education acceleration programs like AP and IB.…By Ariel Schiller - News4Jax, Brianna Andrews - News4Jax, Will Sandidge - News4Jax and Steven Ponson
April 23, 2025Corner Lot considers adding hotel in RiversideAn appplication submitted to JEA refers to a 115-room hotel and 30 restaurant seats near the Corner Lot Tower.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 23, 2025Solar recycling company plans $90M expansion in Green CoveOnePlanet Solar Recycling, a Jacksonville company, will open its second plant in Green Cove Springs.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 23, 2025Hurricane season is near; Jax Ready Fest will get you readyJax Ready Fest offers demonstrations, hands-on learning and interactive exhibits to prepare for any emergency.…By Dan Scanlan
April 22, 2025JU students protest cuts as financial details emergeProtests have continued since JU announced it will eliminate music and theater programs and cut 40 faculty jobs.…By Dan Scanlan
April 22, 2025UF Health reaches agreement with UnitedHealthcareUF Health announces people with employer-sponsored commercial plans as well as Medicaid are in network under the agreement with UnitedHealthcare.…By Will Brown
April 22, 2025RESTORE gives women a 2nd chance after prison The nonprofit has helped more than 100 women transition back into society after prison.…By Michelle Corum
April 22, 2025St. Augustine police chief suspended over email usePolice Chief Jennifer Michaux was suspended for one day for discussing official business through a private email account.…By Noah Hertz
April 22, 2025Oceanfront restaurant soon to open in Jax BeachThe restaurant, Sizemore’s Coastal Kitchen, will take the space of Salt Jax Beach, which closed last year.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record