February 14, 2024
County commissioners voted to allow the sale of canned cocktails during events with 500 or more people — including the…
February 14, 2024
UF Health included in plan to boost behavioral health care
UF Health Jacksonville would become a teaching hospital in behavioral health under two bills in the Florida Legislature.…
February 14, 2024
The flamingo may finally take its place as Florida’s state bird
Two bills in the Legislature would dethrone the noisy and occasionally combative mockingbird as the reigning state bird after nearly…
February 14, 2024
Pro basketball will return to Jax on Sunday
The Jacksonville 95ers, the city’s new pro basketball team, will play its first exhibition game Sunday afternoon at Jacksonville University’s…
February 13, 2024
THE JAXSON | Neighborhoods: Barnett’s Subdivision
Barnett’s Subdivision is a small neighborhood within the larger Durkeeville community that has a very rich history.…
February 13, 2024
DeSantis wants to ‘drop the hammer’ on retail thieves
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed legislation to increase the penalties on retail thieves and porch pirates.…
February 13, 2024
Nonprofit merger helps fill need for menstrual products
Feeding Northeast Florida has merged with longtime partner Renewing Dignity, which works to eliminate “period poverty.”…
February 13, 2024
Duval hopes to hire schools superintendent by July
The Duval School Board suspended its search for a superintendent in October due to a shortage of qualified applicants. The…
February 13, 2024
Jacksonville International Auto Show rumbles into town
The 38th annual Jacksonville International Auto Show will take place Friday through Sunday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.…
February 13, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | What are road crews doing along Arlington Expressway?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders why a service road along the Arlington Expressway has been closed.…
February 13, 2024
ARTS PICKS | Feb. 16-18
Romantic symphony music, a quietly moving play and blues music in St. Augustine are this week’s Arts Picks.…
February 13, 2024
Jacksonville Zoo’s geriatric giraffe has died
Spock was one of two animals to die at the zoo this week of age-related issues. The other was a…
February 12, 2024
Former Jacksonville teacher could lose license over Black Lives Matter flag
Amy Donofrio displayed a Black Lives Matter flag at Riverside High School and anti-Confederacy face masks.…
February 12, 2024
Utility lineworkers will test their skills at Metro Park
The public is invited to set up lawn chairs and munch on food truck fare as lineworkers demonstrate their skill…
February 12, 2024
Nonprofit recognized for sustainable housing efforts
The Northeast Florida Builders Association recognized Ability Housing for its sustainable housing efforts.…
February 12, 2024
Law could make it easier to remove squatters from homes
After hearing horror stories of property being taken over by squatters, the Florida Legislature is taking action.…
February 12, 2024
Advocates worry more public schools could become charters
A legislative bill would allow muncipalities to apply to convert public schools within city boundaries into charters.…
February 12, 2024
Remote work leaves more offices vacant Downtown
Office vacancies are the highest they’ve been since 2014 — up to 25.1% on the Northbank.…
February 12, 2024
Opposition growing against ethics legislation
Opponents say a bill moving through the Florida Legislature would make it easier for corrupt politicians to get away with…
February 11, 2024
OPINION | Did white supremacists kill the Confederate monument bill?
If the bill is dead, thank the loud-mouthed racists who got it through the Senate’s head what monument-protection bills are…
February 9, 2024
Jacksonville’s new planning director lays out his mission
R. Brett James, a former Navy civilian director, took over this week as Jacksonville’s chief of planning and development.…
February 9, 2024
Flag football booming as Jaguars invest in girls sports
Every public high school in Duval County fields a flag football team, and Florida is one of seven states with…
February 9, 2024
New Boeing facility will bring hundreds of jobs
The maintenance facility at Cecil Airport will help Boeing serve military customers including the U.S. Navy and U.S Air Force.…
February 9, 2024
Rise considers redesign for burned Doro apartments
The developer of the Rise Doro apartment building is “very committed” to rebuilding the structure, says Lori Boyer of the…