April 4, 2024
The Clay County Agricultural Fair opens Thursday, with up to 200,000 people expected this year.…
April 4, 2024
ARTS PICKS | April 5-7
Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday Bab’s Lab Grand…
April 4, 2024
Six issues headed to the November ballot
Floridians will consider six proposed constitutional amendments including abortion rights, recreational marijuana and partisan school board elections.…
April 3, 2024
HGTV ‘Dream Home’ finally gets OK in Anastasia Island
After months of back and forth with the builder, the St. Augustine Planning and Zoning Board approved the HGTV ‘Dream…
April 3, 2024
Jacksonville appoints first Hispanic outreach coordinator
Mayor Donna Deegan appointed Yanira “Yaya” Cardona to build a bridge between the city and the Hispanic community.…
April 3, 2024
Publix plans to hire 150 at new warehouse
The grocer is developing a frozen foods warehouse in West Jacksonville that will serve Florida, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina.…
April 3, 2024
Permit issued for cafe at new Riverfront Plaza
The city issued a permit to build the cafe’s shell on the former Jacksonville Landing site. Interior work will be…
April 3, 2024
Jacksonville woman finds squatters in her home
Patti Peeples helped prompt a tougher Florida law against people who move into homes and refuse to leave.…
April 3, 2024
US 17 bridge to close Thursday at Florida-Georgia line
The historic St. Marys Bridge on U.S. 17 will be closed for inspections from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
April 3, 2024
#AskJAXTDY l Was it cheaper to open a fire station in a renovated home?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders how much it would have cost to build a new marine fire station instead of…
April 3, 2024
THE JAXSON | What does ‘withintrification’ look like? Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard in New Orleans is a model for withintrification that can be easily replicated along Jacksonville corridors…
April 3, 2024
Planned Parenthood prepares for 6-week abortion ban
Centers in North Florida and elswhere have been working for months to strengthen partnerships with health centers in other states.…
April 2, 2024
Duval consolidates 2 elementary schools, but gives parents extra year to prepare
R.V. Daniels Elementary in Northwest Jacksonville will be consolidated with R.L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy after the 2024-25 school…
April 2, 2024
St. Johns County spends big on parks
One of Florida’s fastest growing counties is making a big investment in new parks and trails.…
April 2, 2024
Strong spring storm system moves toward Jacksonville
Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move toward Jacksonville near sunrise Wednesday, with a slight possibility of 60…
April 2, 2024
Advocates bring awareness to rampant sexual violence
Dozens of community leaders gathered Tuesday to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Jacksonville.…
April 2, 2024
Jax Beach decides against moratorium on events
City Council rejected an ordinance that would have put a moratorium on special event permits in response to three shootings…
April 2, 2024
After 28 years, the murder of a Jacksonville mom is solved
A man in North Carolina has been arrested in the slaying of 31-year-old Valerie Ames in 1996.…
April 2, 2024
Jacksonville panel seeks more multifamily housing
A City Council committee took a preliminary step Monday toward identifying areas that are suitable for higher-density housing.…
April 2, 2024
Democrats could benefit from abortion and marijuana votes
The two issues are widely expected to boost turnout among voters who feel strongly about both matters, particularly suburban women…
April 2, 2024
Florida voting advocates fight to keep voting rolls accurate
Florida left the Electronic Voter Registration System last year. Now an election watch group says ERIC was the best way…
April 1, 2024
Voters will decide whether to guarantee abortion rights
The Florida Supreme Court approved an abortion rights amendment for the ballot, but the court also allowed a six-week abortion…
April 1, 2024
Recreational marijuana is going on the ballot
A divided Florida Supreme Court approved placing a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot in November.…
April 1, 2024
OPINION | Will she or won’t she: Is State Attorney Melissa Nelson running for re-election?
Voters have a right to know if State Attorney Melissa Nelson is running for re-election in the judicial circuit covering…