January 21, 2025
Jacksonville Officer Mindy Cardwell is accused of accidentally shooting a man while removing a gun from his holster.…
January 21, 2025
Rezoning sought for proposed Jacksonville Surf Park
The PARC Group wants to rezone more than 200 acres at eTown for a surf park, housing and other amenities.…
January 21, 2025
Early voting begins to replace congressman Michael Waltz
Voters in Putnam County and parts of St. Johns County will pick a new representative in Congressional District 6.…
January 21, 2025
‘Missing middle’ plan would allow more multifamily housing
City Council legislation would allow housing such as duplexes and triplexes in established neighborhoods.…
January 21, 2025
FIVE music venue wants to sell liquor in Five Points
FIVE says it will open this month in the space where Sun-Ray Cinema operated.…
January 21, 2025
School voucher program has high price tag, analysts say
The Florida Policy Institute says vouchers cost the state $3.9 billion this school year.…
January 21, 2025
BIT OF JOY | West Augustine Day of Service
The West Augustine Nature Society and the West Augustine Improvement Association held a Day of Service cleanup yesterday in honor…
January 20, 2025
Jacksonville reflections on King’s legacy, Trump’s inauguration
Local people reflect on the simultaneous MLK Day holiday and inauguration of President Donald Trump.…
January 20, 2025
OPINION | The budget cliff is upon us
Will the mayor be able to sell fiscal austerity during her upcoming public budget town halls?…
January 20, 2025
Historic winter storm heads toward Florida
A winter storm is expected to bring historic amounts of snow and other winter precipitation across the Gulf Coast states…
January 17, 2025
Brutally cold forecast delays Jacksonville’s MLK parade
Organizers fear that wind chills in the 20s could be dangerous for MLK marchers.…
January 17, 2025
Atlantic Coast High student dies after being hit by car
The student was crossing Old Kings Road South toward a school bus stop when she was hit.…
January 17, 2025
Deaths decline at Duval jail under new medical provider
Fifteen people died in the Duval County jail in 2023, compared with seven in 2024.…
January 17, 2025
Downtown restaurant scene could expand in 2025
More than a dozen restaurants are under construction, in development or announced.…
January 17, 2025
Island Donuts is closing in Atlantic Beach
Island Donuts has another location in St. Augustine. The final day in Atlantic Beach will be Jan. 26.…
January 17, 2025
Mayor Donna Deegan announces 6 town halls
The mayor plans six town hall meetings to update residents on budget priorities and city projects.…
January 17, 2025
100 EV charging stations coming to Jax
The city, JEA and Florida State College at Jacksonville are getting nearly $3 million in grants to put in electric…
January 17, 2025
Professors sue over Florida’s diversity restrictions
The professors say diversity, equity and inclusion restrictions are punishing people with disfavored viewpoints.…
January 17, 2025
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Concealed weapon permits
See what percentage of each Florida county’s residents have concealed weapons permits.…
January 17, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Free museum fun on Martin Luther King Day
Monday is Martin Luther King Day, and if you have the day off, perhaps you’ll want take in the Cummer…
January 16, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Your favorite restaurants
Your favorite restaurants! Here are Jacksonville Today newsletter readers’ recommendations for where to eat.…
January 16, 2025
Mosquito Board commissioner threatens slander suit
T.J. Mazzotta has filed suit against Catherine Brandhorst, his predecessor on the Mosquito Control Board.…
January 16, 2025
School start times up in the air in Duval County
A new state law requires later starting times — a requirement that could upend the schedules for tnes of thousands…
January 16, 2025
Pub’s iconic double-decker bus finds a new home
The future of a 72-year-old double decker bus that marked the now-closed Kings Head British pub for 32 years was…