3 days ago
Libertarian can remain on City Council ballot; judge dismisses Duval GOP lawsuit
The dismissal clears the way for a three-way race for the Jacksonville City Council special election in August.…
3 days ago
Holon still plans to build autonomous vehicles in Jacksonville
Holon intends to break ground on a plant this year and must create 100 jobs by the end of 2028.…
July 2, 2026
Duval Schools retains its A grade; St. Johns County still tops in the state
Florida gave A grades to Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns County schools. Nassau finished second in the state.…
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July 2, 2026
Publix reopens in Fernandina Beach after a year of renovations
Residents had fewer grocery options with the Publix and Winn-Dixie both closed since 2025.…
July 2, 2026
St. Augustine’s mayor-elect reflects on career, plans and making history
Cynthia Garris will make history when she is sworn in Dec. 7 as the city’s first Black mayor.…
July 1, 2026
Housing aid recipients would have 3 months to find work under new regulation
Some Jacksonville Housing Authority residents are concerned they wouldn’t have enough time.…
July 1, 2026
BIT OF JOY | St. Johns Cultural Council awarded grant
The St. Johns Cultural Council was awarded a $60,000 grant this year.…
July 1, 2026
Here’s a rundown of fireworks on the First Coast for America’s 250th
Fireworks will fly up and down the St. Johns River from Jacksonville to Palatka — and along the Atlantic beaches.…
July 1, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Freedom Fest; America’s Weirdest Block Party; Jax Beach 4th of July Fireworks
Freedom Fest at Friendship Fountain, America’s Weirdest Block Party at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, and the Jax Beach 4th…
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July 1, 2026
140 Florida laws go into effect today. Here are some you’ll want to know
New laws taking effect today cover safety, the environment, healthcare, education and more.…
June 30, 2026
HUD and Jacksonville team up to create affordable housing on Northside
The Starter Home Initiative will use manufactured homes to create more affordable housing.…
June 30, 2026
State budget: What First Coast projects survived DeSantis’ veto and what got cut
Gov. Ron DeSantis released his state budget veto list with nearly $18 million in funding cuts for the Northeast Florida.…
June 30, 2026
Are these truths self-evident at America 250? Some Black Jaxsons say no.
Ahead of America 250, some believe Florida and the U.S. are not living up to the ethos of the country’s…
June 30, 2026
Duval Schools principal accused of failing to report child abuse
Principal Michael Aaron Townsend was charged in connection with the arrest of a teacher last month.…
June 30, 2026
BIT OF JOY | Bold Kitty Cafe
Jacksonville’s city animal shelter unveiled a new dog park and cat cafe.…
June 30, 2026
How lobbying and campaign donations shaped a Florida transportation law
A little-noticed provision in a new transportation law changes how new vehicle brands can enter the state’s market.…
June 29, 2026
Parents question Duval school district’s process for closing schools
The School Board will decide Wednesday whether to add Ortega Elementary to a list of surplus property, a step toward…
June 29, 2026
Duval GOP tries to oust Libertarian from ballot; key hearings coming this week
Libertarian Addison “Liberty” Patrick is fighting a GOP lawsuit over the City Council special election.…
June 29, 2026
Family homeless shelter opens in St. Augustine to keep loved ones together
The 37-bed shelter opened in the former headquaters of the Florida SCLC in Lincolnville.…
June 29, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Will the Jacksonville Armada ever have a stadium?
The Jacksonville Armada promised a new stadium in Downtown Jacksonville by 2025. It has not been built yet.…
June 29, 2026
Murray Bros. Caddyshack closes after 25 years at World Golf Village
The Caddyshack restaurant was the longest continously operated tenant at World Golf Village.…
June 29, 2026
BIT OF JOY | Double rainbow
A rainbow appeared over a Jumbo Shrimp game on Saturday.…
June 29, 2026
Tropics likely to remain calm as hurricane season moves into July
July typically produces about one to two named storms, with a hurricane once every three years.…
June 26, 2026
JEA set to raise water and electric rates; hearing and vote Tuesday
The average customer’s combined water, sewer and electric bill would rise about $8 per month.…
June 26, 2026
Clay County parents press School Board after arrest of wrestling coach
Parents questioned whether procedures for screening coaches and other volunteers are adequate.…
June 26, 2026
Some Buckman Bridge lanes will close this weekend, but only overnight
Single southbound lanes of the Buckman will close from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.…
June 26, 2026
Next segment of First Coast Expressway opens Monday in Clay County
The latest section of the expressway stretches from U.S. 17 to south of Green Cove Springs.…
June 26, 2026
DeSantis vetoes e-bike regulations, warning about government surveillance
The bill would have limited e-bikes to a 10 mph speed limit on paths shared with pedestrians.…
June 26, 2026
Jacksonville leaders identify solutions in early childcare gaps
The Jacksonville Early Learning Task Force suggested several steps to increase childcare access.…
June 26, 2026
St. Johns environmentalist Sarah Bailey celebrates 100th birthday
Sarah Bailey is an environmental activist, a past county commissioner and a St. Johns County icon.…
June 26, 2026
Duval changes some voting sites for August and November elections
Ten Duval County voting sites are changing. Two of them are temporary and the rest permanent.…
June 25, 2026
Unredacted texts tie Carrico’s JEA board pick to Nassau teen center project
The State Attorney’s Office provided previously redacted text message in a response to a public records request for subpoenaed documents.…
June 25, 2026
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center shuts down a year after opening
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the detention center served its purpose, but immigration advocates called the center inhumane.…
June 25, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Why are there so many gnats this year?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether there are more gnats this year and why that would be.…
June 25, 2026
Toxic Tides: Rising seas increase risk of contaminants in Jacksonville’s waterfront communities
Industrial sites more susceptible to flooding are often in or near historically marginalized neighborhoods.…
June 25, 2026
Jacksonville among first cities to push Trump’s housing aid cuts
The Jacksonville Housing Authority could adopt a two-year limit on assistance and mandate that tenants work. …
June 24, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Filipino Barrio Fiesta; Battle of Bloody Mose reenactment; Sunset concert
A celebration of Filipino culture in College Park, a reenactment of a Fort Mose battle in St. Augustine, and a…
June 24, 2026
Jacksonville sets aside 14 more sites to develop affordable housing
Applications will open this summer for nonprofits to pitch affordable housing projects on the properties.…
June 24, 2026
A tribute to Edgewood Bakery: Credit union brings another baker to site
Community First Credit Union and Arble Baking Co. will be operate at the former Edgewood Bakery site.…
June 24, 2026
Elon Musk buys Jacksonville energy company, FTC filing shows
Musk bought the assets of APR Energy, which deploys fast-track power plants at sites around the world.…
June 24, 2026
Hardcore venue Hard Love ready to reopen after permit problems
Hard Love in Murray Hill was closed for months, but it is set to reopen this weekend with a bang.…
June 23, 2026
How the Christobel sewer project improves community connections
The Christobel Septic Tank Phase Out Project fulfills a longstanding infrastructure promise to Northwest Jacksonville.…