April 14, 2023
The Downtown Development Review Board unanimously approved conceptual plans for Dedalus Wine Bar in the former Liddy’s Machine Shop.…
April 14, 2023
Corrections officer charged with child abuse
Officer Darrick Scott was charged with child abuse of a non-sexual nature after a child reported an injury at school.…
April 14, 2023
River City Brewing project wins initial approval
The Downtown Development Review Board approved the conceptual design of a new apartment tower, which it called iconic and an…
April 14, 2023
A new vision in New Springfield: Developer is buying up neighborhood
Future of Cities, a Miami developer, plans to transform the area north of Downtown into a space for residents, artists,…
April 14, 2023
How your reps voted on Florida’s 6-week abortion ban
Moving quickly on what he called the “Heartbeat Protection Act,” Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would prevent abortions…
April 13, 2023
Lifeguard standoff settled in Jacksonville Beach
The city of Jacksonville Beach and its Volunteer Life Saving Corps have reached an agreement to cooperatively work the beaches.…
April 13, 2023
Bringing books to life: Nonprofit hopes to spur teenage literacy
Washington Cultural Arts and Services will hold “readers theaters” around Jacksonville as a way to promote reading.…
April 13, 2023
Oceanfront hotel opens in Jax Beach
The SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront has 156 rooms and its own restaurant.…
April 13, 2023
Downtown on the cusp of 10,000 residents
A total of 24 residential projects have either opened since 2018 or are under construction in Downtown Jacksonville.…
April 13, 2023
Shad Khan leads list of Jacksonville billionaires
Wayne Weaver, Bill Foley and Michael Rubin also appear on Forbes magazine’s list of 2,640 billionaires.…
April 13, 2023
St. Augustine may name park after city’s first harbormaster
The city is seeking public comments about naming the greenspace at the base of the Bridge of Lions. “Sam’s Park”…
April 13, 2023
Homes sales heat up despite interest rates
Homes sold more quickly in March than the month before, even though more homes were on the market.…
April 13, 2023
New middle school under construction on Jacksonville’s Westside
Chaffee Trail Middle School will be Duval County’s first middle school constructed with the half-penny sales tax approved by voters…
April 13, 2023
ARTS PICKS | April 14-16
A classical duo, a local music showcase and Menopause the Musical make this week’s Arts Picks.…
April 12, 2023
Facing 2 lawsuit threats, Duval Schools to hire outside attorney in Douglas Anderson scandal
Duval has received notice from two law firms about potential lawsuits over misconduct allegations at Douglas Anderson School of the…
April 12, 2023
MAY VOTER GUIDE | Jax City Council races
Candidates for Jacksonville City Council answered the Jacksonville Today questionnaire.…
April 12, 2023
SWAT officer shoots man threatening police dog with knife
The shooting occurred after a morning-long standoff in a Southside neighborhood, as the man tried to get away.…
April 12, 2023
Senate passes drag show bill; it could derail pride parades, critics say
The measure from Republican Sen. Clay Yarborough of Jacksonville blocks venues from admitting children to “adult live performances.”…
April 12, 2023
Land deal approved for new MOSH site on Northbank
The Jacksonville City Council agreed Tuesday to lease city land to the museum for 40 years at $1 per year.…
April 11, 2023
THE JAXSON | 5 more shared-use paths coming to town
Besides the Fuller Warren Bridge’s new shared-use path, here are 5 more major shared-use paths under construction in the Jacksonville…
April 11, 2023
10,000-home development advances in Southeast Jax
A major development in Southeast Jacksonville has passed its first regulatory hurdle with zoning approval by the Jacksonville City Council.…
April 11, 2023
Operation Crown Down dismantles Westside gang
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested 19 people after a six-month investigation into the Insane Gangster Disciples.…
April 11, 2023
3 Palms Grille to close at The Yards in Ponte Vedra
The owners of 3 Palms Grille will look for another location, but first they’ll open City Grille & Raw Bar…
April 11, 2023
Rebel Readers: New group aims to share rejected books
Two former Duval County educators plan to stock Free Little Libraries throughout the city to distribute multicultural and challenged books.…