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Could a Downtown Publix be the first casualty of Amendment 3 in Jacksonville?
A tie vote in a City Council committee left the fate of a Downtown residential tower and Publix in limbo.…
7 hours ago
#AskJAXTDY | Why did JTA cut bus routes the day before Election Day?
A Jacksonville Today reader says JTA’s cuts made it hard for voters to get to the polls.…
7 hours ago
THE JAXSON | The hidden history behind Downtown Jacksonville’s street names
Downtown Jacksonville’s street names offer a fascinating glimpse into the city’s early history.…
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9 hours ago
Atlantic Beach candidates separated by just 2 votes. What now?
Lisa Herrold holds a razor-thin lead over Jennifer Lagner for Seat 4 on the Atlantic Beach City Commission.…
10 hours ago
Charges refiled in fake voter guide case in St. Johns County
Five people face misdemeanor charges in connection with a phony voter guide designed to look like the real one.…
23 hours ago
St. Johns voters give resounding yes to land conservation referendum
Voters in St. Johns County overwhelmingly supported a conservation land measure.…
23 hours ago
Republican Ashley Moody edges Angie Nixon for US Senate seat
The incumbent Moody will keep the seat she has held since 2024, when Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed her.…
23 hours ago
Voters approve Amendment 3 tax cut but reject other ballot measures
Amendment 3 faced harsh criticism from local officeholders and first responders who said the tax cut was too drastic.…
24 hours ago
Republican Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race
Gov.-elect Byron Donalds promised to make Florida more affordable. He will take office Jan. 5.…
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1 day ago
Clay County voters renew school tax, keep commissioner salary cap, elect Edwards
Clay County voters made decisions on two local issues and elected a new member to the five-person Board of County…
1 day ago
Duval voters overwhelmingly pass 1-mill renewal; all 3 school board races close
School Board winners were all endorsed by current reps, so the board’s political makeup is unlikely to change.…
1 day ago
Full election results for Florida and the First Coast
Jacksonville Today has complete election results for statewide races, local offices and ballot issues.…
1 day ago
School Board member urged to resign over anti-Islam social media post
Tony Ricardo shared a social media post calling Islam a “political cult masquerading as a faith.”…
1 day ago
St. Johns County bans data centers for at least a year
The county became the third in Northeast Florida to impose a moratorium on large-scale data centers.…
1 day ago
European Street Cafe owner prepares to open Downtown
The new European Street at Riverfront Plaza will mark the next phase of a decades-long story in Jacksonville.…
1 day ago
Why are Republicans listed first on Florida’s ballots?
Florida law gives the top ballot position to candidates from the party that won the last governor’s race.…
2 days ago
Former JTA CEO Nat Ford to testify before City Council in January
JTA’s finances were “a disaster” by July 2025, a past CFO told a council committee Monday.…
2 days ago
Florida Supreme Court suspends attorney Chuck Farah for 90 days
The court said Farah took on far more cases against tobacco companies than he could handle.…
October 30, 2026
Businesses suffer as Georgia-Florida game moves to Atlanta
Business usually amps up for the Georgia-Florida game, but the game has moved while EverBank Stadium is renovated.…
October 30, 2026
Family sues apartment complex after teen is shot to death in home invasion
The lawsuit claims The Marley at Trout River Apartments failed to provide security despite hundreds of crimes.…
October 30, 2026
MOSH hits $100M fundraising mark; $50M still sought
MOSH said it could break ground on its new Northbank museum even before the full amount is raised.…
October 30, 2026
Who will win Duval’s Hispanic voters? Both parties have tried.
Hispanic voters are now 7% of Duval’s electorate, and they could play a role in determining who wins.…
October 29, 2026
JTA interim chief says ‘buck stopped with CEO’ in agency’s financial crisis
JTA Interim CEO Cleveland Ferguson also announced Wednesday that he would not seek the permanent position.…
October 29, 2026
Jacksonville icon Johnnetta Betsch Cole celebrates 90th with A.L. Lewis gala
Johnnetta Betsch Cole will celebrate her 90th birthday with a gala raising money to close health and education gaps in…
October 29, 2026
Tony Moore appointed inaugural CEO of Jax Riverfront Alliance
The Jax Riverfront Alliance works with the city and other groups to enhance Jacksonville’s riverfront.…
October 29, 2026
Joseph DiSalvo reappointed to JEA board after months of deferrals
DiSalvo had defended former CEO Vickie Cavey amind allegations that she created a hostile work environment.…
October 29, 2026
WHAT TO DO | ‘Phantom of the Opera’; ‘Nosferatu’;’Feeding Beatrice’; Persimmon Festival
Two silent classic horror films with live musical scores, a “spine-chilling gothic tale” on stage, and Eat Your Yard’s Persimmon…
October 28, 2026
Duval School Board candidates: What they support; who supports them
In addition to voting on a 1-mill tax extension for schools, voters in three Jacksonville districts will also choose new…
October 28, 2026
Allison DeFoor, president of North Florida Land Trust, dies at age 72
Allison DeFoor was a lifelong public servant, a former sheriff and a dedicated conservationist.…
October 28, 2026
City Council blocks effort to tap new housing trust fund for developer loan
Jacksonville lawmakers said the trust fund should be used to help people acquire affordable housing.…
October 28, 2026
Matanzas Innlet restaurant to rebuild, 10 years after Hurricane Matthew
Matanzas Innlet was razed in 2017 after sustaining heavy damage from Hurricane Matthew.…
October 28, 2026
Judge orders JSO to turn over jail records in Charles Faggart’s death
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was ordered to provide video and reports to Faggart’s family.…
October 28, 2026
Pusser’s Bar & Grille set for transformation and new name
Pusser’s, a mainstay in Ponte Vedra Beach for almost two decades, will become Craig’s Beach House.…
October 28, 2026
THE JAXSON | A look back at Oakland: The origins of Jacksonville’s Historic Eastside
Rare photographs from the early 20th century offer a glimpse into Oakland, the oldest neighborhood in Jacksonville’s Historic Eastside.…
October 28, 2026
What’s behind the surge in Florida’s ICE arrests?
The ICE arrest rate in Florida nearly doubled this summer compared to the spring, following a nationwide trend.…
October 27, 2026
Judge sides with Clay County teacher over Charlie Kirk post
The administrative judge recommended dismissing a misconduct case against teacher Kelly Brock-Sanchez.…
October 27, 2026
King tides and nor’easter swamp St. Augustine streets
The storm and tides pushed water levels 2 feet higher than expected, swamping Flagler College and City Hall.…
October 27, 2026
Housing Authority board fires CEO after she refuses to resign
Housing Authority CEO Cheron Corbett was ousted after she requested a large bonus on top of her $300,000 salary.…
October 27, 2026
Black history museum gets strong local support despite stalling at state
St. Augustine leaders agreed to award $25,000 to a foundation raising money for the museum…
October 27, 2026
JTA board member calls for leadership to resign over financial crisis
Board member Daniel Vallencourt also said former CEO Nat Ford hid the extent of JTA’s financial problems.…
October 26, 2026
Jacksonville presents its first ‘food plan’ to combat food insecurity
The plan recommends steps to ensure that every Jacksonville resident has access to fresh, affordable food.…
October 26, 2026
JSO investigates suspicious person approaching children at Jacksonville zoo
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating two separate complaints at the zoo.…