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St. Augustine lawmaker aims to curb last-minute land swaps
A St. Augustine representative is aiming to increase transparency surrounding land swaps like a controversial trade that nearly occurred earlier…
1 hour ago
Mandarin Food Bank’s 35th Thanksgiving giveaway helps 450 families
The annual drive saw more need this year as the pause in SNAP benefits from the government shutdown ends.…
4 hours ago
Disputed Chick-fil-A project in North Jacksonville lands permit
The Chick-fil-A project, which faced concerns about traffic and safety from neighbors, is estimated to cost $1.6 million.…
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5 hours ago
Project Underground seeks tax break for $10M Northwest Jacksonville expansion
The code-named Project Underground currently employs more than 140 people at its existing Jacksonville plant.…
23 hours ago
Legal fight stalls some panhandling prohibitions in Northeast Florida
According to internal emails, the City of St. Augustine is not enforcing its panhandling law due to ongoing litigation.…
November 21, 2025
Past, present, proposed: How Duval school closures have created community skepticism
Duval school closures will considered on the Eastside and in Mayport during a School Board meeting Dec. 1.…
November 21, 2025
Open 9 months, Lily’s restaurant closes Downtown
Owner Lily Grabb said she closed the Asian American restaurant after struggling to attract lunch customers.…
November 21, 2025
Palatka killer dies in state’s 17th execution of the year
Richard Barry Randolph was executed for raping and killing the manager of a convenience store during a robbery.…
November 21, 2025
Wildfires and drought spread across North Florida
Eighty percent of Florida has abnormally dry conditions or worse, and a few showers won’t make a difference.…
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November 20, 2025
Four Seasons tax incentive could rise by $6M
See a rundown of all the incentives going to the Four Seasons hotel and related development.…
November 20, 2025
45% of Clay County teachers may get no pay raise
A School Board proposal would give raises of $400 to $800 to teachers with 10 or more years of experience.…
November 20, 2025
New restaurants lined up for Jacksonville airport
Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, V Pizza and Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q will open in the airport’s new concourse.…
November 20, 2025
Rolls-Royce franchise planned for Jacksonville next year
Fields Auto Group intends to operate the Rolls-Royce dealership at its Land Rover of Jacksonville location.…
November 20, 2025
Execution scheduled Thursday in Palatka store killing
The execution of Richard Barry Randolph will be Florida’s 17th this year, a record for a single year.…
November 19, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Breezy Jazz House benefit; CoRK Open Studios; Nights of Lights
A Downtown jazz show benefiting Breezy Jazz House; open studio time with artists in Riverside; and St. Augustine’s premiere holiday…
November 19, 2025
440-acre motorsports complex gets green flag in Palatka
A father and son team wants to build the $200 million motorsports complex next to the municipal airport.…
November 19, 2025
A holiday film from a local writer: ‘Dial It Back’
Ponte Vedra resident Erin Keefer calls her film “a quirky crime comedy holiday movie.”…
November 19, 2025
Marijuana issue takes steps toward 2026 ballot
The proposed amendment to legalize recreational marijuana has moved toward the Supreme Court for review.…
November 19, 2025
Kroger ending grocery delivery service in Florida
Kroger is closing several fulfillment centers, including one in Jacksonville, and laying off 1,400 people statewide.…
November 18, 2025
3 charter school operators target Duval for Schools of Hope
Three charter companies outlined plans to open “Schools of Hope” within dozens of Duval school buildings.…
November 18, 2025
Duval DOGE requests telehealth documents
Duval DOGE has questions about telehealth contracts after anonymous claims of misconduct.…
November 18, 2025
State launches program to protect seniors from scams
Lt. Gov. Jay Shields came to Jacksonville on Tuesday to announce Operation Senior Shield, a scam alert system.…
November 18, 2025
Local lawmaker files bill to allow lawsuits in fetus deaths
Rep. Sam Greco of St. Augustine filed a bill he says would protect parents if their “unborn child” dies.…
November 18, 2025
Michael Ward and Jennifer Glock donate $1M to FSCJ
The gift will fund scholarships for FSCJ students enrolled in academic programs that serve urgent workforce needs.…
November 18, 2025
Deal to sell Casa Marina Hotel in Jax Beach falls through
Developer Corner Lot had planned to buy and redevelop the Casa Marina and a property across the street.…
November 18, 2025
Justice Canady leaving Florida Supreme Court for UF post
Justice Charles Canady will become director of the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education.…
November 17, 2025
What will Duval DOGE do next on city’s telehealth contracts?
The Duval DOGE committee will hold its next meeting on the city telehealth contracts Tuesday at City Hall.…
November 17, 2025
Federal task force finds 122 missing or endangered children
Nearly two dozen of the children found in Florida and nine other states were from Jacksonville.…
November 17, 2025
Supreme Court turns down pregame prayer case
The FHSAA prevented a pregame prayer over the loudspeaker in a game involving University Christian School in Jacksonville.…
November 17, 2025
Survey asks: How are the trails in St. Johns County?
A new survey seeks input from the public about paved walking and biking trails in St. Johns County.…
November 17, 2025
Greek pastry shop plans Five Points location
Lukumades II is working on building out its second location, in the Five Points Theatre building.…
November 14, 2025
Road project aims to attract business to New Kings Road
City officials hope the work in Northwest Jacksonville will stimulate commercial investment.…
November 14, 2025
Surf park approved for $4.6M property tax break
City Council approved the tax break this week to help develop the surf park in South Jacksonville.…
November 14, 2025
More outdoor dining on the way in Downtown Jacksonville
The Jacksonville City Council voted to allow restaurant and bar seating on Downtown sidewalks.…
November 14, 2025
Clay County wrestles with impasse on teacher pay
Teachers and school district officials will make presentations to the School Board next week in hopes of resolving the issue.…
November 14, 2025
How to enroll in Duval County Public Schools for 2026 | JAX TODAY GUIDE
If you’re looking to enroll a first-time student in Duval Schools or switch schools for this coming fall, here’s what…
November 14, 2025
City sets sail on new Downtown fireboat station
Ground was broken Friday for a new fireboat station to serve Jacksonville’s growing Downtown.…
November 14, 2025
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | House fires in Jacksonville
So far in 2025, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department has responded to 421 house fires.…
November 14, 2025
Here’s how Florida will teach the history of communism
Sweeping new teaching standards cover the history of communism, but critics say they appear deeply ideological.…
November 13, 2025
Check out Duval Schools’ School Enrollment Expo before lottery begins Dec. 1
Now’s the time to start thinking about where to send your kids in the fall of 2026, Duval Schools says.…
November 13, 2025
Doctors lobby against scrapping vaccine mandates
Dr. Nancy Staats told the Duval Legislative Delegation that removing vaccine mandates could be disastrous.…
November 13, 2025
Volunteers refurbish Five Star Veterans Center
More than 70 volunteers pitched in from Home Depot, Rebuilding Together Greater Florida and other groups.…