10 hours ago
Sulzbacher begins construction on next phase of Enterprise Village
Sulzbacher is expanding its services in housing, healthcare and job training for people without homes.…
10 hours ago
St. Johns lawmaker suggests replacement for accused commissioners
State Rep. Kim Kendall has written to the governor in the event he removes the two commissioners from office.…
15 hours ago
Daily’s gas station in Fruit Cove rejected again as residents protest
The St. Johns County Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to deny the Daily’s proposal.…
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15 hours ago
Q&A | Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters discusses the jail, police shootings and more
Sheriff T.K. Waters sat down with Jacksonville Today to talk about his department halfway through 2026.…
16 hours ago
Extreme heat: Most of Florida continues under heat advisory and dusty conditions
Saharan dust and a high pressure system will bring dangerous heat throughout the weekend.…
1 day ago
EverBank renews lease to keep headquarters in Downtown Jacksonville
EverBank had requested incentives to remain Downtown, saying it was more expensive than a suburban location.…
1 day ago
Cold case solved: 70-year-old man accused of beating mom to death in 1987
Melissa Ellison was clubbed to death with a fire log in her Westside home. Her young daughter was uninjured.…
2 days ago
Strengthening El Niño could signal early end to Florida’s rainy season
Several forecast models project below-average precipitation during the second half of summer.…
2 days ago
WHAT TO DO | Comic Con + IC3; Duval Day; Sundays at Stetson’s
Two comic book fests in one on the Westside, Duval Day in Moncrief, and folk music amidst nature in Fruit…
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2 days ago
Long-abandoned Sax Seafood & Grill building could come down soon
The Downtown Investment Authority board will consider a proposal to demolish the partially built Sax Seafood building.…
2 days ago
A Florida airport is officially renamed for Trump. What does he stand to gain?
The Trump Organization says he won’t get royalties from the renaming, but legal experts see potential loopholes.…
2 days ago
Duval Schools investigated ‘list’ of Douglas Anderson teachers 5 years after student sent it
Five years after receiving an email that named 12 Douglas Anderson teachers alleged of sexual abuse, records show DCPS investigated…
2 days ago
Historic Black church in Palatka is recognized on National Register
The 143-year-old church was described as one of the most significant African American churches in Florida.…
2 days ago
Forecasters scale back storm predictions for this hurricane season
Colorado State University and AccuWeather both reduced the number of tropical storms and hurricanes they expect.…
3 days ago
THE JAXSON | How Dennis Street became an industrial powerhouse
Long before Jacksonville’s Westside became synonymous with warehouses and distribution centers, a single developer saw opportunity in an overlooked stretch…
3 days ago
Fernandina Beach imposes new rules to rein in reckless e-bikers
The ordinance allows only human power on sidewalks and limits e-bikes to 10 mph on paths and trails.…
3 days ago
Jacksonville under heat advisory as dangerous temperatures return
The heat index in Northeast Florida could reach as high as 112 degrees, and heat advisories are possible all week.…
July 7, 2026
Former gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum faces drug charges in Alabama
Police said they found marijuana cigarettes and suspected methamphetamine in Gillum’s car.…
July 7, 2026
Federal court halts Florida law banning ‘woke’ instruction in universities
The court said the state’s “Stop WOKE Act” sought to ban unpopular ideas from public discourse.…
July 7, 2026
St. Johns County officeholders charged in connection with fake voter guide
Three elected officials are accused of circulating a fake Republican voter guide ahead of the 2024 election.…
July 7, 2026
Jake Gordon to step down as CEO after 11 years at Downtown Vision Inc.
Gordon said it was time for new perspectives at Downtown Vision, a nonprofit that aims to revitalize Downtown.…
July 7, 2026
Chick-fil-A opens lunch counter to test market in Downtown Jacksonville
Chick-fil-A is exploring an expansion at Jax Tower at 50 North., the former Bank of America Tower.…
July 7, 2026
Saharan dust is floating toward Florida, which can be good and bad
A plume of Saharan dust will arrive this week, causing storm chances to drop and temperatures to soar.…
July 6, 2026
Legal changes will ease prosecution of people who fail to report child abuse
The law changes the statute of limitations for people like teachers who are required to report any abuse they suspect.…
July 6, 2026
European Street Café to open 4th site at Riverfront Plaza in Downtown
The restaurant will open in the second phase of Riverfront Plaza, which is under construction.…
July 6, 2026
From Einstein to Captain Kirk: Manuscript museum opens in St. Augustine
The new Karpeles Manuscript Museum is the home base for more than 1 million historical documents.…
July 6, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Can you still join Jacksonville’s Park Safety Council?
The Park Safety Council has struggled to reach a quorum in recent years. A Jacksonville Today reader wants to help.…
July 6, 2026
BIT OF JOY | Mixed Fillings recognized by USA Today
Jacksonville shop Mixed Fillings is holding onto its title of one of the top pie shops in America. USA Today…
July 6, 2026
Nat Ford stepping down as CEO of Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Ford, JTA’s CEO for 13 years, will remain with the authority through Jan. 8 as the board seeks a replacement.…
July 2, 2026
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.…
July 2, 2026
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.…
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…
July 1, 2026
140 Florida laws go into effect July 1. 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…