June 3, 2024
A family who has owned the property for nearly a century agreed to preserve it forever.…
June 3, 2024
Elections supervisors wary of ballot rule
Supervisors worry that a rule proposed by the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis could lead to votes being rejected.…
June 3, 2024
New Laura Street Trio proposal seeks $87 million in incentives
The proposal is outlined in a draft term sheet the developer delivered to the Downtown Investment Authority.…
June 3, 2024
Jacksonville offers incentives for filmmakers and TV
The city will spend almost $540,000 on grants and rebates for film and television producers.…
June 3, 2024
Hurricane season has begun. Know your risk.
Sixty percent of people in hurricane-prone state are unlikely to prepare for hurricane season.…
June 2, 2024
OPINION | Don’t blame school closures on charter schools
Whenever a district school system is in trouble, charter schools and school choice options typically get the blame. Charter schools are…
May 31, 2024
Human trafficking survivor buys home through HabiJax
The woman, named Shirley, hopes her story of overcoming challenges will inspire others.…
May 31, 2024
Florida’s property insurance market seems to be improving
The AM Best financial-rating agency says Florida’s property insurance market is showing signs of improvement — but that time will…
May 31, 2024
What’s Publix up to in Northeast Florida?
Publix Super Markets is expanding and renovating around Jacksonville. Here’s what’s in the works.…
May 31, 2024
Former Mayport commander had classified material at home
Gregory Edward McLean has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material and possessing classified…
May 31, 2024
Hurricane season: The terms you must know
Knowing basic critical terms could save you lots of time and worries, as well as avoid any confusion in hyped…
May 30, 2024
OPINION | It’s half past tree time at the former Jacksonville Landing
Despite a Parks Department promise of 308 trees at the former Landing site, don’t hold your breath unless tower development…
May 30, 2024
Unbridled Mustang: Mandarin grad hungry to change his hometown
L.J. Valenzuela is an activist for LGBTQ rights who loves Jacksonville and plans to return after he earns his degree…
May 30, 2024
Jacksonville reopens roofing assistance program
Homeowners can apply for almost $15,000 to repair eligible roofs through the Home Roof Rehabilitation Program.…
May 30, 2024
Vouchers for homeschooled students may double
The Personalized Education Program could grow to 60,000 students in the 2024-2025 school year.…
May 30, 2024
Bulk of Regency Square Mall could be demolished
The mall’s prospective buyer, Blackwater Development LLC, may replace major parts of the mall with housing, entertainment and retail.…
May 30, 2024
#AskJAXTDY l Why spend more money on another septic tank study?
A Jacksonville Today reader questions a proposed $200,000 study of septic tanks in Jacksonville.…
May 29, 2024
Blue Cypress Golf Course adding 3 holes and clubhouse
The city-owned course in Jacksonville’s University Park area will add three par-3 holes to the nine-hole layout.…
May 29, 2024
Former Northeast Florida judge blocked from ballot
Former Judge Scott DuPont was suspended from practicing law after the Supreme Court removed him as a circuit judge in…
May 29, 2024
ARTS PICKS | May 30-June 2
Theater in St. Augustine, art and music in Avondale and Moncrief through the eyes of a local artist are this…
May 29, 2024
THE JAXSON | 6 major urban core adaptive reuse projects
In honor of National Preservation Month, here are six examples of adaptive reuse projects currently under construction in the city’s…
May 29, 2024
Grit and gain: How Duval Schools looks to curb chronic absenteeism
More than 27% of Duval County Public Schools students have missed at least four weeks of class this academic year.…
May 29, 2024
Jacksonville murder case leads to death penalty challenge
Michael James Jackson was convicted of burying a couple alive in 2005. Death penalty opponents say his case illustrates that…
May 29, 2024
Civil War graveyard restored, starting with one Black soldier
Jacksonville University, the Local Initiatives Support Coalition and others are restoring the historic African American graveyard in Arlington.…