January 23, 2023
“We’re going to be really guided by the data. But also, it’s so important for that data to be grounded…
January 23, 2023
DeSantis comes to Jacksonville with plan for teacher pay raises
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing sweeping education changes including a Teachers Bill of Rights, limits on unions and partisan school…
January 23, 2023
Strings Sports Brewery plans second location in Jax Beach
Strings, a popular craft brewery in Springfield, will expand into the former Terry’s Country Store on Penman Road in Jacksonville…
January 23, 2023
How many people are homeless on the First Coast? We’ll soon know.
Volunteers will scatter across Duval, Clay and Nassau counties Wednesday to complete the Point-in-Time Count of people living unsheltered on…
January 20, 2023
It’s time to request vote-by-mail ballots for March election
New Florida laws require voters to file for a mail ballot each election cycle — even if they’ve gotten one…
January 20, 2023
UNF spends $3.5 million on diversity and inclusion
The University of North Florida — like other universities — had to report its diversity expenses as the state fights…
January 20, 2023
Jacobs Jewelers: The end of a landmark in Downtown Jacksonville
Roy and Delorise Thomas bought Florida’s oldest jewelry store in 1986. Now they’re retiring.…
January 20, 2023
Big changes coming to Jacksonville’s concert venues
Renovations are planned at the Florida Theatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall that will force each to close for several…
January 20, 2023
68 jobs affected as St. Vincent’s Riverside ends maternity care
Ascension filed a notice with the state saying employees will be let go starting March 19 when the hospital discontinues…
January 19, 2023
Enrolling your child in Duval County Public Schools | JAX TODAY GUIDE
If you’re looking to enroll a first-time student in Duval Schools for this coming fall, here’s what you need to…
January 19, 2023
Republican donor Kent Stermon had JSO access for nearly a decade as part of “the sheriff’s circle”
Kent Stermon, the donor who was under investigation when he died, was issued 5 separate badges giving him JSO access,…
January 19, 2023
USS Orleck could move to new home by March 31
The Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority board this week advanced a 10-year licensing agreement for the floating naval museum.…
January 19, 2023
Jacksonville’s airport among Florida’s worst for seized guns
Jacksonville’s airport had the state’s highest rate of confiscated guns last year, during a record year for weapon seizures nationwide,…
January 19, 2023
Dueling bills seek to prohibit hate speech in Jacksonville
Two Jacksonville City Council members have filed identical bills that seek to prohibit the projection of messages onto buildings.…
January 19, 2023
St. Johns County teachers take hard line on pay
Teachers plan to protest their pay by working only 7.5 hours a day, the amount of time they’re paid for.…
January 19, 2023
ARTS PICKS | Jan. 20-22
Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his top 3 arts and culture picks for the weekend. Friday and…
January 18, 2023
Florida Ed Board OKs school book rules, rejects trans student protections and applauds ‘anti-woke’ state colleges
The State Board of Education signed off on measures in alignment with the priorities of Governor Ron DeSantis.…
January 18, 2023
OPINION | We don’t have a labor shortage
The U.S. workforce suffers from the unwillingness of corporations to pay workers a wage that signifies value, worth, dignity and…
January 18, 2023
Jacksonville may outlaw hate speech displays
A proposed law would ban anyone from projecting images onto someone else’s building — a response to several antisemitic displays…
January 18, 2023
Maternity services ending at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside
With the community’s health care needs changing, Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside will discontinue maternity care March 19.…
January 18, 2023
Intermodal project derailed in St. Johns County
Neighbors complained the proposed Col. Hinman Intermodal Exchange Facility would create dangerous truck traffic, noise and environmental issues.…
January 18, 2023
Neptune Beach city manager fired
City Manager Stefen Wynn was accused of “flagrant neglect of duty” and “willful misconduct.”…
January 17, 2023
THE JAXSON | The railroads of Jacksonville
Today, Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia continue to be served by several railroads.…
January 17, 2023
Downtown board’s deferral of planned LaVilla gas station hailed as community victory
A Jan. 12 deferral means the Downtown Improvement Authority will bring the DDRB’s concerns to Jacksonville-based First Coast Energy before…