19 hours ago
Florida Voter Registration
Once considered a very purple state, in recent years Florida voters have begun to lean red. Republicans have gained a…
20 hours ago
Black conservatives look to grow their ranks in Jacksonville
A Black woman may be leading the presidential ticket of a major political party for the first time, but for…
20 hours ago
Wells Fargo to lay off 74 in Jacksonville
The company said it will exit the global operations business unit and lay off employees at an office on Philips…
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21 hours ago
#AskJAXTDY | Does the city’s resilience office have any power?
A Jacksonville Today reader asks whether the city’s Office of Resilience is purely advisory and is City Hall listening?…
22 hours ago
Baptist Health campus under review for Silverleaf
The medical campus would open in early 2026 with an emergency room, office space, maintenance building and later a helipad.…
22 hours ago
Florida Supreme Court asked to reject abortion statement
Floridians Protecting Freedom contends a statement that will appear on the ballot with Amendment 4 is inaccurate and political.…
22 hours ago
Back-to-school sales tax ‘holiday’ is ready to start
Floridians can save on clothes, school supplies, computers and more beginning Monday.…
1 day ago
Duval School Board District 1 forum: Ebri alone as Ricardo calls out sick
Nadine Ebri was one of five Teacher of the Year finalists in Duval County in 2020-21. Tony Ricardo taught at Andrew…
2 days ago
1,100 fewer Duval students qualify for buses this school year
Previously, the district bused all students who lived outside a mile-and-a-half radius of their assigned school.…
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2 days ago
Highway 17 North Heritage Trail celebrates local icons
The trail will preserve the legacies of Augusta Savage, A. Philip Randolph, and brothers James Weldon and J. Rosamond Johnson.…
2 days ago
Enchantment Con will beguile Jax on Saturday
Enchantment Con will wrap together sci-fi, fantasy and cosplaying for lovers of all things fantastic.…
2 days ago
#AskJAXTDY l Can you really receive a digital vote-by-mail ballot?
A Jacksonville Today reader wants to know whether voters can receive a digital version of their vote-by-mail ballot.…
2 days ago
Suspected serial rapist arrested after three decades
Advances in DNA testing led to the arrest of Calvin Dumas, 68. Police said he attacked women in their homes…
2 days ago
ARTS PICKS | July 26-28
Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw couldn’t pick just three Arts Picks this week. His FIVE picks include a new…
2 days ago
NIL deals approved for high school athletes
The Florida Board of Education allowed high school athletes to make money through endorsements and other kinds of deals.…
2 days ago
New high-rise could become Jacksonville’s tallest building
Cross Regions Group is working with the Downtown Investment Authority on a condo tower next to Riverfront Plaza.…
3 days ago
Mixed Fillings Pie Shop is closing in Five Points
Owners said it was “time for a new chapter in our journey.” Preorders can still be placed for July and…
3 days ago
Southbank high-rise headed to council
Jacksonville City Council will consider $58.79 million in incentives for The Related Group project.…
3 days ago
Prosecutors seek years in prison for former JEA CEO
Aaron Zahn will be sentenced July 30 for conspiracy and wire fraud in a scheme to sell JEA.…
3 days ago
#AskJAXTDY | Can a judicial candidate advertise herself as ‘conservative’?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders why a judicial candidate can advertise as a conservative in a nonpartisan race.…
3 days ago
Members sought for first LGBTQ+ Advisory Board
Applications are open until Aug. 9 for the mayor’s inaugural LGBTQ+ Advisory Board…
July 23, 2024
Nathanson a no-show at Duval School Board District 3 candidate forum
Rebecca “Becky Nathanson” and Cindy Person are running to represent District 3 on the Duval County School Board.…
July 23, 2024
Intracoastal West residents face $4,500 annual tax that many say was a surprise
Opponents say what started as a petition to “explore” dredging Hogpen Creek for boating now threatens to price them out…
July 23, 2024
Here are the new rules on kids and social media
The state has published details about how it will carry out a new law aimed at keeping young children off…
July 23, 2024
THE JAXSON | 6 Jacksonville expressway names you likely did not know
Here are a few Jacksonville expressways you may not have heard of, despite being one of the thousands who drive…
July 23, 2024
Is it time to discuss razing the Laura Street Trio?
Some City Council members say the option should be considered if it makes more sense than restoring the buildings.…
July 23, 2024
Jacksonville weighs incentives for Rise Doro rebuild
The Mayor’s Budget Review Committee voted Monday to advance legislation for $15.45 million in incentives…
July 23, 2024
St. Augustine residents may get higher tax bills
City commissioners are proposing to leave the tax rate the same, but rising property values would lead to higher taxes.…
July 22, 2024
Jacksonville unveils 12-point plan to battle homelessness
The city’s plan attacks homelessness on multiple fronts and carries out a new state law that bans camping on public…
July 22, 2024
San Jose Boulevard reopens after water main repair
Some lanes were closed July 8 as JEA repaired a water main 25 feet below the road.…
July 22, 2024
Florida has $18.9 million to spend on homeless students
States have until Sept. 30 to use money distributed through the American Rescue Plan.…
July 22, 2024
Wildlight plans 500-home community in Nassau County
Wildlight, a master planned community, will have 24,000 homes when fully built out.…
July 22, 2024
Gate Precast moving its headquarters Downtown
The company, purchased by the Wells Cos., will move to 245 Riverside Ave. in Brooklyn.…
July 22, 2024
Whiskey Cake targets October opening at Town Center
The former Ida Claire restaurant is undergoing extensive renovations for Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar.…
July 21, 2024
Danger Will Robinson: Robots rule in sci-fi museum
Collector Ozzie Bilotta has amassed a $7 million assortment of robots, vintage toys and science fiction artifacts.…
July 19, 2024
Voter registration deadline looms for primary election
The deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation before the Aug. 20 primary election in Florida is…
July 19, 2024
St. Johns rum producer plans restaurant and distillery
The Madi Rum development would be built on 6 acres on State Road 207, west of Interstate 95.…
July 19, 2024
St. Marys Bridge will shut down next week for routine repairs
Traffic will be detoured from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Florida-Georgia border.…
July 19, 2024
UF president suddenly resigns, citing wife’s health
University of Florida President Ben Sasse will leave his job July 31, 17 months after taking the position.…
July 19, 2024
DeSantis’ veto of beach bill roils environmentalists
Supporters said the bill would have protected the health of beachgoers. The Legislature approved the bill unanimously.…
July 19, 2024
Florida Tropical Training Week: Get prepared with the pros
Meteorologists from the National Weather Service will prepare workshop participants for the most active weeks of this hurricane season.…
July 18, 2024
Keiser’s new simulator trains students for police careers
Keiser University in Jacksonville uses a new interactive simulator to put students in active shooter situations or other crises they…