Featured image for “OPINION | Why we need to raise garbage fees”
Trash hauler John Patterson rides down Hendricks Avenue just south of San Marco in 2022. | Dennis Ho for Jacksonville Today
11 minutes ago

OPINION | Why we need to raise garbage fees

City Council member Matt Carlucci explains his proposed garbage fee hike.…

Featured image for “NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Duval class sizes”
2 days ago

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Duval class sizes

Here’s a look at how class sizes in Duval County have changed since a constitutional amendment limited them.…

Featured image for “Duval students earned diplomas at record rate in 2024”
Courtney Brown is a senior flag football player at Stanton College Prep who was named 'most athletic' by her peers in the senior class. She plays flag football and soccer for the Blue Devils. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
2 days ago

Duval students earned diplomas at record rate in 2024

Duval County Public Schools saw its graduation rate spike to a record high of 90.9% last year.…

Featured image for “St. Augustine’s airport wants its old name back”
The Northeast Florida Regional Airport | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today.
2 days ago

St. Augustine’s airport wants its old name back

The Northeast Florida Regional Airport wants to return to its simple name of the past: St. Augustine Airport.…

Featured image for “Vacant Axson school could become boutique hotel”
The vacant J. Allen Axson Elementary School at 1221 E. 16th St. could be turned into a restaurant, and hotel with a storage facility. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
2 days ago

Vacant Axson school could become boutique hotel

Plans for J. Allen Axson Elementary School include a restaurant and bar, plus a new self-storage facility.…

Featured image for “1991 Indy pace truck to be auctioned for Jax charity”
This 1991 Ford F150 PPG Indy 500 Pace Truck will be auctioned Thursday at the Mecum auction in Kissimmee to benefit Spina Bifida of Jacksonville. | Mecum Auctions
2 days ago

1991 Indy pace truck to be auctioned for Jax charity

The customized IndyCar pace truck could raise $50,000 to $75,000 for Spina Bifida of Jacksonville.…

Featured image for “Downtown eyesore could be redeveloped in Gateway Jax”
The Jacksonville Planning Commission endorsed a plan to rezone parcels at 901, 937 and 940 N. Main St. to allow a mix of office, commercial retail and service establishments. | Google via Jacksonville Daily Record
2 days ago

Downtown eyesore could be redeveloped in Gateway Jax

The demolished Park View Inn site could become restaurants, residences and offices as part of the Gateway Jax development.…

Featured image for “DeSantis wants control over federal Everglades funds”
As he works on a proposed budget for the upcoming year, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state will ask President-elect Donald Trump to give Florida authority over federal money for Everglades restoration projects. |
2 days ago

DeSantis wants control over federal Everglades funds

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida could speed up Everglades restoration if it had control over federal funds.…

Featured image for “Decorum rules at Jax City Hall meetings could tighten”
Members of the Jacksonville Palestine Solidarity Network toss signs up in the air while being escorted out of an October 22, 2024, Jacksonville City Council meeting. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today
3 days ago

Decorum rules at Jax City Hall meetings could tighten

Finger snapping and sign waving would be added to the list of prohibited behaviors by the public, among other changes.…

Featured image for “IMAX’s future at World Golf could be clarified this month”
This aerial view shows the World Golf Hall of Fame at World Golf Village in St. Augustine. | Visit St. Augustine
January 9, 2025

IMAX’s future at World Golf could be clarified this month

County commissioners will discuss options for World Golf Village and the IMAX Theater when they meet Jan. 21.…

Featured image for “Advanced PGA Tour Studios opens in Ponte Vedra Beach”
PGA Tour Studios is adjacent to PGA Tour Headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach | Chris Condon, PGA tour
January 9, 2025

Advanced PGA Tour Studios opens in Ponte Vedra Beach

The 165,000-square-foot facility will produce all PGA Tour broadcasts around the world.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville names fire headquarters for late chief”
The Jacksonville fire department headquarters has been named for former Chief Gary France Keys Sr. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
January 9, 2025

Jacksonville names fire headquarters for late chief

The headquarters honors former Chief Gary France Keys Sr., who served in the department for 29 years.…

Featured image for “Florida pronoun debate could shift to cities and counties”
January 9, 2025

Florida pronoun debate could shift to cities and counties

A Christian coalition wants to expand a law that restricts the use of personal pronouns in schools.…

Featured image for “Electrathon racers will zip around FSCJ on Saturday”
Electric race cars zip past a course worker on April 27, 2024, during an Electrathon race at Florida State College at Jacksonville. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
January 9, 2025

Electrathon racers will zip around FSCJ on Saturday

The Electrathan race series started in 1980 as a fun way to educate students about electric cars.…

Featured image for “Fernandina Beach commission fires city attorney”
Fernandina Beach City Attorney Tammi Bach
January 9, 2025

Fernandina Beach commission fires city attorney

City Attorney Tammi Bach is the longest-serving charter officer and the highest-paid city employee.…

Featured image for “Polar vortex chills temperatures statewide”
Photo via WKMG ClickOrlando (2022)
January 9, 2025

Polar vortex chills temperatures statewide

Millions of Floridians are feeling the big chill this week after multiple cold fronts.…

Featured image for “Talbots closing at Town Center; Marc Jacobs on the way”
Talbots in St. Johns Town Center is closing. Marc Jacobs is coming to the space. | Jacksonville Daily Record
January 8, 2025

Talbots closing at Town Center; Marc Jacobs on the way

Employees say Talbots will close Jan. 25 but other stores in the area will remain open.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville’s 2nd Shake Shack is coming to Jax Beach plaza”
The first Shake Shack in Jacksonville was at St. Johns Town Center. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
January 8, 2025

Jacksonville’s 2nd Shake Shack is coming to Jax Beach plaza

Shake Shack is shown on a site plan for the South Beach Regional shopping center in Jacksonville Beach.…

Featured image for “Court restricts vehicle searches when police dog sniffs pot”
Photo by National Police Dog Foundation
January 8, 2025

Court restricts vehicle searches when police dog sniffs pot

The court threw out a search because the dog could not differentiate between medical marijuana and illegal pot.…

Featured image for “ARTS PICKS | Jan. 10-12”
New works by Jax artist Elena Øhlander are on view at the Lark on Friday | "The Arrow Indicates The Way To Go" Acrylic on 12” x 12” Canvas, 2024
January 8, 2025

ARTS PICKS | Jan. 10-12

A piano concert at the Beaches and a Downtown art opening, symphony show and art class are this week’s Arts…

Featured image for “THE JAXSON | 3 things changing the urban landscape in 2025”
January 8, 2025

THE JAXSON | 3 things changing the urban landscape in 2025

In 2025, here are three predictions about the urban core that could permanently change Jacksonville for the better.…

Featured image for “Baptist plans expansion of emergency department”
Baptist Medical Center plans to expand its emergency department with a 110,000-square foot addition and renovation of its existing emergency services building. | Jacksonville Daily Record
January 8, 2025

Baptist plans expansion of emergency department

Baptist proposes a 110,000-square-foot, four-story expansion at its Downtown campus.…

Featured image for “12 abandoned rabbits rescued at Timucuan Preserve”
A rabbit curls up in a crate after rescue on New Year's Day. | Bebette’s Bunny Rescue
January 8, 2025

12 abandoned rabbits rescued at Timucuan Preserve

Bebette’s Bunny Rescue is caring for the domesticated rabbits after they were abandoned in the woods.…

Featured image for “Duval School Board approves $365K settlement in latest Douglas Anderson lawsuit”
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts on Jan. 7, 2025 | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
January 7, 2025

Duval School Board approves $365K settlement in latest Douglas Anderson lawsuit

The latest lawsuit brings the district’s spend on Douglas Anderson settlements to nearly $2 million.…