1 day ago
Criticism grows over racial remarks by Clay School Board member
Community leaders spoke out Wednesday against racial comments by School Board member Robert Alvero.…
1 day ago
Former Duval teachers union president pays back $1.3M
Teresa Brady, former president of Duval Teachers United, transferred $1.3 million to a government account in December.…
1 day ago
8,000 pregnant women get disabled parking permits
Disabled advocates are suing over a Florida law that allows pregnant women to use disabled parking spaces.…
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2 days ago
These 5 Florida laws will take effect on New Year’s Day
The new laws cover animal cruelty, breast cancer and condo regulation, among other issues.…
2 days ago
52 black bears killed in Florida’s controversial hunt
The number of bears killed was fewer than expected, partly because the hunt’s opponents bought up permits.…
2 days ago
Sheriff’s lieutenant won’t be charged for firing at trucker
Prosecutors said they could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the lieutenant was unjustified.…
2 days ago
Jacksonville police officer kills man during struggle
The Sheriff’s Office said Officer Zackery Jennings shot a suspect who pulled a gun on him during an arrest.…
2 days ago
The Hub Brooklyn expected to open within weeks
The Hub, housing three restaurants, is tenatively scheduled to open Jan. 19 at Riverside Avenue and Forest Street.…
2 days ago
Proposed Florida law widens vaccination debate
A bill in the Legislature would prevent discrimination based on a person’s vaccination status.…
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3 days ago
What exactly is a freeze watch? Here’s a guide to winter alerts
During the colder months of winter, the National Weather Service can issue a range of alerts across Florida.…
December 29, 2025
10 legal issues to watch in Florida in 2026
A long list of legal issues remain unresolved in Florida: immigration, guns, marijuana, transgender laws and more.…
December 29, 2025
Starbucks gets permit to build in Bank of America Tower
The city issued a permit for Starbucks to build on the ground floor of the building’s southeast corner.…
December 29, 2025
Sandalwood grad Antonio Clary caps off collegiate career with Gator Bowl win
The Jacksonville native helped the University of Virginia win the 2025 Gator Bowl in his final collegiate game.…
December 29, 2025
Winter will slap Florida with a cold goodbye to 2025
Many people, including those in North Florida, will wake up to one of the coldest air masses of the season…
December 24, 2025
Fleming senator files bill to regulate drinking straws
The legislation from Sen. Jennifer Bradley would set rules for the materials used in straws and stirrers.…
December 24, 2025
BIT OF JOY | 2026 YoungArts honorees
Six students from Jacksonville’s Douglas Anderson School of the Arts are 2026 YoungArts honorees.…
December 24, 2025
AI ‘Bill of Rights’ proposed in Florida Senate
The AI proposal comes as President Trump tries to limit state regulation of artificial intelligence.…
December 24, 2025
Bestbet sues to stop poker room in Hamilton County
Bestbet argues that Hamilton Downs should not be allowed to operate a card room on adjacent land.…
December 24, 2025
Are any stores open on Christmas Day?
Most stores are closed on Christmas, but a handful of businesses will be open during the holiday.…
December 24, 2025
Christmas weather in Florida: A bit of everything in recent years
We’re going to have a typically warm Christmas this year, but a cool-down is coming for New Year’s.…
December 23, 2025
Only Merrill Road Elementary, Fort Caroline Middle eyed as Schools of Hope
Mater Academy has narrowed its list of 25 buildings to two intended for Schools of Hope in Duval.…
December 23, 2025
Former UF President Ben Sasse has pancreatic cancer
Sasse posted on social media that he has been diagnosed with metastasized, Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.…
December 23, 2025
Florida Legislature may eliminate license plate stickers
Motorists would still need to register their cars, but the yellow stickers would no longer be required.…
December 23, 2025
The ‘hanging judge’: Jim Crow legacy looms over Jacksonville death row case
The late Judge R. Hudson Olliff was known for a harsh approach to crime and questionable remarks about Black people.…
December 23, 2025
White House rebuffs Florida bishops on immigration
Catholic bishops appealed to President Trump to pause immigration enforcement during the holidays.…
December 23, 2025
BIT OF JOY | St. Johns Reads
The “One Book, One Community” celebration, part of the St. Johns County Library’s St. Johns Reads program, begins in January.…
December 23, 2025
Thieves steal $200K in technology from private school
Minds of the Future Academy is turning to the community for help replacing the lost technology.…
December 23, 2025
JTA wants to know what’s on your mind
JTA will have a series of meetings next month to explain plans and solicit feedback from the community.…
December 22, 2025
Jacksonville government and you | JAX TODAY GUIDE
Here’s how to get involved in Jacksonville government, whether making your voice heard in City Council, joining a Citizens Planning…
December 22, 2025
PHOTO ESSAY | Will Brown’s favorite images of 2025
Jacksonville Today’s Will Brown shares his favorite photos from Jacksonville in 2025.…
December 22, 2025
Clay School Board member takes heat for racial comments
The state education commissioner wants Robert Alvero to explain a racial post on social media.…
December 22, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Edible St. Augustine Lighthouse
A replica of the St. Augustine Lighthouse made of canned food won a big prize for charity.…
December 22, 2025
Proposed miniature golf course hits hurdle in St. Johns County
The zoning agency recommended against a miniature golf course called Nothing Putt Fun & Games.…
December 22, 2025
Rip currents and rough seas threaten Florida’s coast
The winds will be constant and intense along the Atlantic coast during the first half of Christmas week.…
December 20, 2025
PHOTO ESSAY | Raines football celebrated in Northwest Jacksonville
The Raines Vikings marched down Moncrief Road with their hard-fought state championship trophy during a community parade on Saturday.…
December 19, 2025
You may not know Picolata, but a couple is trying to preserve it
Picolata was once a river crossing and the site of a Spanish fort, but much of the settlement is gone.…
December 19, 2025
Dad gets 30 years for running over baby and killing him
Justin Golden admitted he put his 8-month-old baby on the road but said he did not intend to kill him.…
December 19, 2025
Raines football champions celebrated with pep rally and parade
A parade to honor the William M. Raines football program will begin at Lonnie Miller Park at 9 a.m. Saturday.…
December 19, 2025
Drag strip starts construction, the first track since 2017
Racing could begin in May or June at the new drag strip at Callahan Speedway, next to a go-kart complex.…
December 19, 2025
Florida Supreme Court upholds death penalty law
Florida allows the death penalty without a unanimous jury recommendation — one of the nation’s lowest standards.…
December 19, 2025
Recreational marijuana issue sent to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court must decide whether a proposed constitutional amendment meets legal requirements.…
December 19, 2025
Another cold front pushes through North Florida
A cold front brings welcomed showers and storms to North Florida, but it will fizzle as it crosses the state.…