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12 hours ago
New Baldwin principal has history of misconduct complaints
Baldwin Principal Michael Smith had at least three complaints for alleged inappropriate conduct toward students.…
13 hours ago
University of Florida celebrates opening of Jacksonville graduate campus
158 students have enrolled as the university opens the first of several buildings planned on its new campus.…
15 hours ago
First Coast to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
9/11 will be remembered with ceremonies and service projects from Green Cove Springs to Nassau County.…
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17 hours ago
MOCA Project Atrium: ‘Glitch’ investigates the architecture of our digitally mediated existence
With Glitch: Architecture Undone, Ryan Rasmussen disassembles digital perfection in search of material beauty.…
18 hours ago
We’ve reached the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season
Beyond Sept. 10, six named storms form during an average season, with four becoming hurricanes.…
18 hours ago
WHAT TO DO | Florida Fin Fest; BioBlitz at Blue Cypress; ‘Catch Me If You Can’
A festival benefitting marine life at Jacksonville Beach, a guided nature walk in Arlington, and a musical in St. Augustine…
1 day ago
Carlucci urges City Council to restore $4.9M for affordable housing trust fund
The longtime Jacksonville elected officials says he’ll pitch a budget amendment Sept. 22 to reinstate the affordable housing fund.…
2 days ago
UF Health Jacksonville mobile health unit targets barriers to healthcare
UF Health Jacksonville expects its mobile health unit to provide screenings and preventive services.…
2 days ago
Nassau County balances growth and conservation in Vision 2050 plan
Vision 2050 aims to preserve the county’s “neighbors” feel and funnel development to planned areas.…
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Perspectives is home to opinion writing that adds context and unique viewpoints on local issues. These columns are separate from our newsroom reporting but contribute to the civic conversation in Jacksonville. We welcome ideas and submissions from community members who want to share their voices. Want to submit your own column on a matter of public interest? Email pitches to jessica@jaxtoday.org.
2 days ago
Fat Tuesday approved for bar and nightclub in Five Points
Jacksonville City Council approved a zoning exception to allow Fat Tuesday to return to Jacksonville.…
2 days ago
Duval teachers union falls short of membership threshold, must hold election to get recertified
Duval Teachers United will likely have to hold an election to earn its recertification — under a new state law…
3 days ago
Clay County moves to stop guardians who exploit children and elderly
A new task force will seek to prosecute guardians who take advantage of people they are supposed to protect.…
3 days ago
EverBank merging with Seattle-based financial institution
WaFd Inc., the parent of what was once called Washington Federal Bank, will take on the EverBank name.…
3 days ago
AI-generated ‘Cat in the Hat’ sparks school safety warnings
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the national Cat in the Hat craze on social media.…
3 days ago
Florida has more lightning deaths than anywhere in the country
You can avoid lightning strikes by knowing what causes them and taking steps to lower your risk.…
September 7, 2026
Jacksonville City Council President Nick Howland flew on billionaire’s jet to catch Rays game
Nick Howland joined Patrick Zalupski, CEO of Jacksonville-based Dream Finders Homes, on his plane for the game.…
September 4, 2026
Dimon Foundation donation to elevate Edward Waters endowment
The $1 million gift will go toward an endowment that has quadrupled since 2018.…
September 4, 2026
Attorney Ben Crump says police killed Asia Bennett by shooting her in the back
Crump says Bennett was no threat and the officer who shot her should be held accountable.…
September 4, 2026
St. Johns County evictions hit highest level in 7 years
Evictions rose to 718 last year as the cost of living outpaced what many workers can afford.…
September 4, 2026
Hotel and tower under review at Riverfront Plaza
Gateway Jax is seeking conceptual design approval of a development at the foot of the Main Street Bridge.…
September 3, 2026
Winners and losers: Where Jacksonville’s proposed $2B budget stands
The full Jacksonville City Council will have a final vote on the budget during its Sept. 22 meeting.…
September 3, 2026
New parking garage just months away at Jacksonville International Airport
The airport expects to open 2,000 new parking spaces before the busy Thanksgiving travel period.…
September 3, 2026
St. Johns County will remove at least some of its Flock cameras
The Sheriff’s Office did not specify whether it will remove all Flock cameras or just those on state roads.…
September 3, 2026
After 25 years of ‘Electro Lounge,’ David Luckin still isn’t ready to chill out
“Electro Lounge,” with its eclectic mix of downtempo and chillout music, turns 25…
September 3, 2026
Rainbow crosswalks are gone, but Five Points mural keeps diversity alive
Created to remind people of the 5 Points community’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community, a new mural is also a response to…
September 3, 2026
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon
The endorsement comes after Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders announced his support of Nixon.…
September 2, 2026
WHAT TO DO | 904 Day After Hours; ‘Ansley Randall: Home for Now’; Dr. Bill’s Brazz Quintet
904 Day’s official afterparty in Downtown Jacksonville, an art opening in St. Augustine, and a “Brazz” performance in Fernandina Beach…
September 2, 2026
Neptune Beach stops using cameras to monitor drivers in school zones
The move follows an order from the state to halt use of license plate readers like Flock cameras.…
September 2, 2026
Westside family sues apartment complex after father drowns in retention pond
James Holloway, who had dementia, died March 21 in a retention pond at Marcis Pointe Apartments.…
September 2, 2026
THE JAXSON | J. Douglas Wetmore: Jacksonville’s forgotten civil rights attorney
Long before the modern Civil Rights Movement, Jacksonville attorney J. Douglas Wetmore was challenging segregation in courtrooms.…
September 2, 2026
Hundreds of DUI cases under review after Breathalyzer ruling in Jacksonville
A panel of judges ruled that unauthorized repairs on Breathalyzer machines made test results unreliable.…
September 2, 2026
Before DeSantis nixed Flock cameras, he approved funding them
Gov. Ron DeSantis approved funding for Flock cameras that police use in immigration enforcement.…
September 1, 2026
JEA CEO Vickie Cavey resigns a month after taking leave of absence
Cavey said resigning was best for her family and JEA, but she did not state a reason for leaving.…
September 1, 2026
MOSH unveils new exterior designs for Northbank museum
Construction is expected to begin in early 2027 for the new five-story museum in the Shipyards.…
September 1, 2026
St. Johns wants to challenge Florida’s agricultural enclave development law
St. Johns County may go to court over a new law that eases development of agricultural lands.…
September 1, 2026
City Council president establishes special committee on drowning prevention
The action comes after two children with autism drowned in Jacksonville ponds in August.…
September 1, 2026
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams announces expansion to Five Points
The Ohio-based Jeni’s plans to open in the Five Points Theater, anchored by the FIVE entertainment venue.…
September 1, 2026
Otto Aerospace plans to start construction at Cecil Airport in 2028
Otto will make a new generation corporate jet at Cecil beginning in 2030, according to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority.…
September 1, 2026
Florida’s summer 2026: The heat and drought in the rearview
We look back at a summer marked by relentless heat and a striking lack of rain across the state.…
September 1, 2026
Donalds and Jolly call for Hope Florida reforms after scathing grand jury report
Gubernatorial candidates Byron Donalds and David Jolly pledge to work with the Legislature on Hope Florida reforms.…
September 1, 2026
Tropical Storm Edouard forms in Gulf as hurricane season nears peak
Tropical Storm Edouard is moving toward Texas and Louisiana, and moisture from Dolly is targeting Florida.…
August 31, 2026
Florida awards $12M to FSCJ and Cecil Spaceport for aerospace and maritime training
The $7 million for FSCJ and $5 million for Cecil Spaceport are part of $23 million in job growth grants.…