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Gateway Jax begins to transform lighthouse garage
The development will anchor a retail corridor that Gateway Jax plans along Beaver Street in the Pearl Square neighborhood.…
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Four Seasons begins to sell residences, starting at $4.7M
The Four Seasons, under construction near EverBank Stadium, is scheduled for completion in June 2027.…
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NASA’s moon rocket readies for Artemis astronaut mission
The SLS rocket arrived at its launch pad Saturday. Teams are working toward a launch as early as Feb. 6.…
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Florida lawmakers take a spin on e-bike regulations
A Senate committee passed a bill that adds regulations for e-bikes — and paves the way for more changes.…
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St. Johns County softens growth plan to satisfy state
The state rejected an earlier version of the plan because it was too restrictive of growth and development.…
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Junior Achievement plans workforce training at FSCJ
Junior Achievement’s Experiential Learning Center will allow students to explore careers and learn to run businesses.…
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Duval seeks next generation of voters at local schools
Supervisor of elections staff will visit schools over the next several weeks to sign up young voters.…
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Introducing the Northeast Florida News Collaborative
A coalition of Northeast Florida news organizations – including Jacksonville Today – plan to tackle the issue of housing costs…
January 16, 2026
Country bar — with mechanical bull — opens at Pablo Station
Kicker’s Country Bar offers entertainment, line dancing and an atmosphere inspired by bars such as Gilley’s.…
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January 16, 2026
Clay Eye to pay $2.14M for alleged kickback scheme
Clay Eye Holdings billed Medicare and Medicaid for unnecessary procedures, the Justice Department said.…
January 16, 2026
St. Johns County memorial honors fallen firefighters
The permanent Fallen Firefighter Memorial now sits at Fire Rescue headquarters on Gaines Road in St. Augustine.…
January 16, 2026
Jacksonville minister pleads guilty to obstructing IRS
Minister Brian Carn Jr. was accused of misstating his income to avoid thousands of dollars in taxes.…
January 16, 2026
Meet Jon Marston, St. Augustine’s new police chief
Marston joined the St. Augustine Police Department in 2008 after moving a few years earlier from Maine.…
January 16, 2026
DeSantis still opposes removing Rodman dam
Bills in the Florida Legislature could lead to tearing down Rodman dam and restoring the Ocklawaha River.…
January 16, 2026
Here are bills the Florida House passed in first week of session
The House passed eight bills Thursday, ranging from fetus deaths to gun purchases by teenagers.…
January 15, 2026
ICE action sparks tension in Jacksonville
Tensions over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement rose: a Jacksonville city official was suspended for an ICE-related social media post;…
January 15, 2026
Family pleads for tips in 38-year-old cold case murder
The family of Melissa Ellison is desperate to solve her cold case killing in her home in West Jacksonville.…
January 15, 2026
Dun & Bradstreet to pay $5.7M in fines and refunds
The federal government accused Jacksonville-based Dun & Bradstreet of “unfair or deceptive practices.”…
January 15, 2026
Florida Senate passes overhaul of private school vouchers
The voucher legislation passed unanimously after an audit of the program found a “myriad of accountability challenges.”…
January 14, 2026
Lawsuit over Murray Hill odors will proceed as class action
A judge has granted class action status to residents’ lawsuit against International Flavors and Fragrances.…
January 14, 2026
Contagious horse disease reported in St. Augustine
Archie, a horse owned by Country Carriages, was diagnosed last week with a case of strangles.…
January 14, 2026
Duval Schools students earn another graduation record
The graduation rate for Duval Schools in 2025 set a district record for the second consecutive year.…
January 14, 2026
City seeks to demolish MOSH building on the Southbank
MOSH closed its museum on the Southbank in September while planning a move across the river.…
January 13, 2026
Here are Jacksonville area lawmakers’ legislative priorities for 2026
Local lawmakers are pushing a slate of bills in Tallahassee.…
January 13, 2026
JTA proposes continuing Connexion Plus disability ride service with higher fare, ride caps
JTA reverses a decision to cancel the Connexion Plus paratransit program, opting for a 6-month trial with higher fares.…
January 13, 2026
West Augustine residents celebrate withdrawal of opioid clinic proposal
A representative for clinic operator New Season says plans for the opioid treatment clinic in West Augustine are off the…
January 12, 2026
Baptist Health plans 15-story hotel on Southbank
The $110 million, four-star hotel would serve patients’ families, but it would be open to the public as well.…
January 12, 2026
Jacksonville police involved in 3rd shooting in a week
A man was treated for multiple gunshot wounds after a shootout with police in the Brentwood area.…
January 12, 2026
New Dunkin’ coffee shop brings more growth to Hastings
The Dunkin franchise in Hastings is part of a concerted effort to revitalize the once-bustling community.…
January 12, 2026
Southbank residential tower in review for permits
The Related Group plans the tower next to Friendship Fountain, where the River City Brewery once operated.…
January 12, 2026
High pollen levels persist across Northeast Florida
Pollen activity depends heavily on the weather. A lack of rainfall has left the atmosphere uncleansed.…
January 9, 2026
Officer cleared of excessive force after punching driver
Jacksonville Officer Donald Bowers was reprimanded, however, for failing to report that he punched Will McNeil Jr.…
January 9, 2026
Mayors Deegan and Peyton empower Garden City preschoolers with books
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and former Mayor John Peyton provided books at Kreative Minds Academy on Friday.…
January 9, 2026
Rep. Garrison predicts AI debate as legislative session begins
Florida House Speaker-designate Sam Garrison says AI could be one of the biggest areas of tension during the session.…
January 9, 2026
Bear hunt bares emotions of activists and hunters
Hunters killed 52 bears during the hunt last month, but a debate continues about whether the hunt was appropriate.…
January 9, 2026
Despite rising costs, ‘Stadium of the Future’ is on schedule
The $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium is about 10% complete, Jaguars officials say.…
January 9, 2026
Warm days will soon give way to a cooldown
Temperatures will still be in the low 60s on Sunday morning, but a cooldown will move across the state.…
January 8, 2026
MOSH CEO resigns; plan for Northbank museum continues
MOSH CEO Alistair Dove is leaving voluntarily to “pursue new opportunities,” museum leaders say.…
January 8, 2026
Jaguars’ playoff game may draw $10M in local impact
The Jaguars will take on the Buffalo Bills, whose fans tend to travel in large numbers to away games.…
January 8, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Old-school fishing; Friendship Fountain jazz; Crochet-a-Long
A family fishing adventure in Ponte Vedra Beach; jazz at Downtown Jacksonville’s Friendship Fountain; and a kickoff to mastering crochet…
January 8, 2026
Former St. Augustine teacher sentenced for enticing child
Prosecutors said former teacher Matthew Christopher Yates tried to arrange a sexual meeting with a 14-year-old.…
January 8, 2026
CSX cuts 166 management jobs to reduce costs
CSX said it eliminated 5% of its management workforce after evaluating the company’s market and costs.…