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King tides could lead to coastal flooding this week
The pull of the full moon will produce another round of king tides and flooding, especially along the coast.…
20 hours ago
Wolfson gets ‘transformative infusion’ to fight pediatric cancer
Wolfson Children’s Hospital is one of four health care facilities to earn state grants for pediatric cancer research.…
21 hours ago
New fees raise concern about future of Downtown Art Walk
Some Art Walk vendors worry that fewer artists will participate and the number of visitors will decline.…
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1 day ago
Here’s how November’s weather could play out
Historically, La Niña Novembers have featured below-average rainfall and only brief cold snaps.…
October 31, 2025
After brief freeze, Jax council approves $750K for JaxUSA
The JaxUSA Partnership must account precisely for how it spends the money to market the city.…
October 31, 2025
Lawmakers sort through proposals to eliminate property taxes
The Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis are sniping at each other over how to reduce property taxes in Florida.…
October 31, 2025
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Home prices tick up
Good news if you’re looking to put your house on the market (or spooky news if you’re looking to buy):…
October 31, 2025
Norwegian Gem becomes Jacksonville’s 2nd cruise ship
Norwegian Cruise Line joined Carnival with ships sailing from Jaxport to the Caribbean.…
October 31, 2025
Cline’s butcher shop expands from San Marco to St. Johns
The butcher shop, Cline’s Custom Meats, is known for cuts of meat that include Jacksonville-raised cattle…
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October 31, 2025
Wildlife officials defend biologist’s firing over Kirk post
The state says it did not violate the First Amendment rights of an employee who posted about Charlie Kirk.…
October 30, 2025
Jacksonville farmers markets brace for SNAP uncertainty
More than 152,000 people in Duval County use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.…
October 30, 2025
How might Five Points change with new ‘business improvement district’?
Most business owners say they are willing to pay more to increase security and beautification.…
October 30, 2025
Duval Schools spotlights 67 career and technical programs
Explore the district’s career and technical education programs during a showcase Saturday at UNF.…
October 30, 2025
Sea-Doo recalls pontoon boats after Jacksonville capsizing
A 15-month-old girl suffered traumatic brain injuries when the family’s Sea-Doo Switch capsized on the Black Creek.…
October 29, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Halloween Goth Night; Fort Mose First Harvest; Right Whale Festival
A goth dance party in Murray Hill, a historical celebration in St. Augustine and a celebration of whales in Fernandina…
October 29, 2025
JAXLORE | ‘Legend tripping’ on the First Coast
From Fernandina’s Wiccademous grave to Brooklyn’s famous Devil’s School, here’s a dive into four of the most famous local places…
October 29, 2025
Outback Steakhouse closes in Jacksonville Beach
Outback’s parent company said it was closing 41 locations across all of its restaurant brands.…
October 29, 2025
This could be the coldest Halloween in a decade
A cold front is forecast to sweep across the state, plunging temperatures into the 40s by Halloween.…
October 28, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Where can I donate to a local food pantry?
The U.S. government shutdown could leave millions of people without enough food. Here are places to help.…
October 28, 2025
Lisa Sutherland appointed as JU’s interim president
Sutherland will take over when current President Tim Cost becomes school chancellor July 1…
October 28, 2025
New road segment should ease traffic near World Golf Village
The new 3-mile segment of road connects Silverleaf Parkway with busy International Golf Parkway.…
October 28, 2025
It’s Florida-Georgia week. The commotion has already begun.
Expect the usual traffic and crowds as the Florida-Georgia game approaches on Saturday.…
October 28, 2025
UNF poll finds Floridians split on eliminating property taxes
Forty-nine percent of people support a proposal to eliminate property taxes, and 43 percent are opposed.…
October 27, 2025
Sale of historic Armory building moves toward City Council vote
Jacksonville officials could sell the 109-year-old Armory building to a Fort Lauderdale developer for $2.89 million.…
October 27, 2025
Holon signs agreement to build autonomous vehicles in Jax
Holon, a German manfacturer, plans to build a factory and produce the autonomous vehicles by 2027.…
October 27, 2025
Vilano Beach, Jax played key roles in TWEN’s new album
TWEN says Vilano Beach and Jacksonville played a pivotal role in their forthcoming album’s production.…
October 27, 2025
Government shutdown closes school for autistic children
The Jericho School for Children with Autism said its budget deficit became unmanageable.…
October 24, 2025
Blue Angels grounded for Jax Beach air show
The U.S. government shutdown forced the Blue Angels to back out of this weekend’s Sea and Sky Air Show.…
October 24, 2025
Jacksonville’s airport expansion hits a milestone
The last girder was put in place for the new Concourse B at Jacksonville International Airport.…
October 24, 2025
2 new Cummer exhibits explore meaningful landscapes
The Cummer’s two new visual art exhibits explore painting and watercolor landscapes as sites of memory.…
October 24, 2025
Drug-related deaths fall in Northeast Florida
Drug-related deaths locally and statewide decreased dramatically last year for a variety of reasons.…
October 24, 2025
How can St. Johns County create more affordable housing?
Local leaders outline solutions for affordable housing at a time when it’s desperately needed.…
October 24, 2025
Ousted St. Johns fire chief wins $500,000 in lawsuit
A jury found St. Johns County breached the contract rights of former Fire Chief Scott Bullard.…
October 24, 2025
Melissa brings flooding and landslides to the Caribbean
Melissa is bringing severe flooding to the Dominican Republic and could hit Jamaica as a major hurricane this weekend.…
October 23, 2025
Charter school company hopes to operate within 25 Duval public schools
New rules from the state mean districts have to let some charter schools use their buildings for free.…
October 23, 2025
Duval School Board’s scaled-back request to hire own attorney will go to Tallahassee
A compromise bill says the city’s top counsel would have the final say over legal opinions issued by the school…
October 23, 2025
Immigrant rights group blasts Clay County driver checkpoints
The Jacksonville Immigrant Rights Alliance says driver’s license checkpoints on Friday could be a tactic to round up immigrants.…
October 23, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why is JEA replacing pipes near me again?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether pipe replacement in San Jose duplicates work done earlier.…
October 23, 2025
Purple Olive restaurant moves to former Gypsy Cab space
Purple Olive will open Friday on Anastasia Island after 21 years in St. Augustine Beach.…
October 23, 2025
Cellphone restrictions boost outcomes in Florida schools
Student test scores and problematic behaviors improved after cellphone restrictions took effect.…
October 23, 2025
St. Augustine Airport Authority loses another commissioner
Jennifer Liotta is the fourth Airport Authority board member to resign this year.…
October 23, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Book Talk: ‘Welcome to Florida’; Native plant walk; Beach stargazing
A book talk in Riverside, a native plant tour in Julington Creek and a night of stargazing at Hanna Park…