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Jacksonville food study aims to eliminate urban farm barriers
An analysis of the food system could help address affordability and food insecurity, as well as growers’ concerns.…
4 hours ago
BIT OF JOY | Jax students to perform at Carnegie Hall
A Cathedral Arts Project String Orchestra ensemble of 10 Jacksonville students will perform at Carnegie Hall.…
4 hours ago
Florida lawmakers consider making UTVs street-legal
A bill in the Legislature would allow licensed drivers to use UTVs on certain city and county roads.…
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5 hours ago
Plans move ahead for restaurant at Riverfront Plaza
The city would own the restaurant at Riverfront Plaza and choose an operator to build out the structure.…
6 hours ago
State Rep. Angie Nixon plans run for U.S. Senate
Nixon, a Democrat, will seek the seat of Republican Sen. Ashley Moody.…
21 hours ago
WHAT TO DO | Urban Book Fest; Chi Fest; Stories on Stage: Best Laid Plans
A celebration of authors, readers and writers in Downtown Jacksonville; a healthy living festival in Neptune Beach; and a night…
24 hours ago
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.…
24 hours ago
Four Seasons residences go on sale, starting at $4.7M
The 26 Four Seasons residences range from two to five bedrooms and 1,930 to 7,936 square feet of space.…
1 day ago
Autonomous NAVI shuttles could extend to the Beaches
NAVI ultimately could replace JTA’s Beach Buggy ride service in the Beaches, CEO Nat Ford says.…
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1 day ago
Clay School Board member fails to explain racial remarks
Clay board member Robert Alvero did not show up when summoned to a Florida Board of Education meeting.…
1 day ago
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.…
1 day ago
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.…
2 days ago
THE JAXSON | Shaped by water and time: Historic Oak Haven, Love Grove and Spring Glen
Here are five facts about Oak Haven, Love Grove and Spring Glen.…
2 days ago
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.…
2 days ago
Junior Achievement plans workforce training at FSCJ
Junior Achievement’s Experiential Learning Center will allow students to explore careers and learn to run businesses.…
2 days ago
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.…
2 days ago
BIT OF JOY | Martin Luther King Day parade
Jacksonville honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with the annual breakfast and parade through Downtown.…
2 days ago
Introducing the Northeast Florida News Collaborative
A coalition of Northeast Florida news organizations – including Jacksonville Today – plan to tackle the issue of housing costs…
2 days ago
Jacksonville now has a process to legalize dog-friendly patios
The City Council has set up a permitting process, and signs must be displayed saying dogs are allowed on the…
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.…
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
WHAT TO DO | Mapping Our Past; Swing Dance Sunday; MLK Holiday Grand Parade
A talk on maps at the Jacksonville Public Library; swing music night at The Volstead Downtown; and the city’s annual…
January 15, 2026
BIT OF JOY | Friday Night Safari
Encounter wild animals at the Orange Park Mall’s Friday Night Safari.…
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 14, 2026
BIT OF JOY | Great Tree Giveaway
Greenscape of Jacksonville is hosting its Great Tree Giveaway this Saturday.…
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
BIT OF JOY | North Beach Park
St. Johns County officials opened the newly renovated North Beach Park.…
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.…