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The subpoena, part of an inquiry into JTA spending, seeks records related to travel and communications with the city.…
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City Council approves $30M gas tax loan to stop JTA ‘death spiral’
The emergency legislation approves a no-interest loan to stabilize JTA financially amid a $39 million budget shortfall.…
October 6, 2026
Mayor Donna Deegan subpoenaed in state attorney general’s JTA investigation
In addition to documents linked to a former JTA board member, the state subpoena asks the mayor to appear in…
October 6, 2026
LaSalle Street drainage project completed to ease flooding in San Marco
A new pump station and larger stormwater pipes have been installed in a neighborhood that floods routinely.…
October 2, 2026
Jacksonville’s animal control response worries councilman and inspector general
The systems people use to report dangerous dogs and other animal control issues is under scrutiny.…
September 30, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | How will JEA’s new electric and water rates affect me?
JEA says average electric bills are expected to get lower, despite an Oct. 1 rate increase, while water bills will…
September 29, 2026
State attorney general subpoenas JTA amid transit agency’s budget woes
The subpoena demands JTA provide contracts and communications linked to vendors, services, and former CEO Nat Ford.…
September 29, 2026
Jacksonville Housing Authority board member sues agency over loss of her own housing aid
A member of the Jacksonville Housing Authority is suing the agency she oversees for terminating her housing assistance.…
September 28, 2026
OPINION | The JTA board owes Jacksonville an explanation for the wreckage
Jacksonville is entitled to ask whether JTA’s directors understood the difference between supporting a CEO and supervising one.…
September 25, 2026
Free shuttle service to expand to Anastasia Island, St. Augustine Beach
St. Augustine will expand its free STAR Circulator shuttle service to stops on Anastasia Island and in St. Augustine Beach.…
September 24, 2026
Recently released from prison, Aaron Zahn could be entitled to damages from JEA, arbitrator rules
JEA might owe ex-CEO Aaron Zahn damages and attorneys fees for what an arbitrator deemed a breach of his original…
September 24, 2026
Clay County ends JTA transportation contract, seeks scaled-back agreement
Clay County officials drop a JTA contract for three transit services as a new agreement is under discussion.…
September 17, 2026
St. Augustine builds its first green stormwater system
An area called a bioswale uses native plants to filter pollutants from stormwater before it drains into the Matanzas River.…
September 16, 2026
St. Johns County Clerk’s Office enhances access to services
It’s now a little easier to get your marriage license, passport application and public records sorted out.…
September 9, 2026
OPINION | Kill NAVI: We deserve an honest conversation about the Skyway
Before Jacksonville commits hundreds of millions of additional dollars to the Skyway or its replacement, a close look at what’s…
September 3, 2026
New parking garage just months away at Jacksonville International Airport
The airport expects to open 2,000 new parking spaces before the busy Thanksgiving travel period.…
August 28, 2026
JTA: ‘Everything is on the table’ regarding autonomous vehicles and gas tax plans
JTA’s interim CEO Cleveland Ferguson says he’s open to redirecting gas tax dollars planned for its autonomous vehicle program amid…
August 27, 2026
Cleveland Ferguson III named interim JTA CEO
JTA’s second-in-command assumes the interim CEO spot as search kicks off to replace departing head Nat Ford.…
August 25, 2026
Local food banks see more need amid federal-assistance restrictions, rising prices
Feeding Northeast Florida expects to surpass its 2025 record of 38.1 million pounds of food distributed from its food banks.…
August 25, 2026
Fernandina Beach paid parking to end Nov. 18
Fernandina Beach’s paid parking will end on Nov. 18.…
August 25, 2026
Atlantic Beach wants you to take a FlashVote survey instead of ranting on Facebook
The FlashVote platform is aimed at residents who can’t attend city meetings, with quick, anonymous surveys. Jacksonville and Atlantic Beaches…
August 20, 2026
JTA’s budget deficit ballooned over 3 months, city auditors report
The transportation authority’s projected deficit grew from $2.25 million in March to $31.8 million in June.…
August 19, 2026
New fire station replaces 46-year-old firehouse at Blount Island
The new, larger Fire Station 48 will protect JAXPORT and Northside neighborhoods on Heckscher Drive.…
July 31, 2026
Florida Fresh Access Bucks program pauses amid funding shortage
Fresh Access Bucks allowed SNAP users to extend their benefits at Florida-based farmers markets and retailers.…