May 1, 2023
We asked, and Jacksonville Today newsletter readers did not disappoint. Here are all of your fabulous May flowers.…
May 1, 2023
Jax native believes affordable housing effort in Northwest will bear fruit
Fruit of Barren Trees will acquire vacant lots in Northwest Jacksonville and develop them into homes that “bring dignity and…
May 1, 2023
Feds still must sign off before fairgrounds can move
The fairgrounds would be built on land the city received from the U.S. Navy after the closure of Cecil Field.…
May 1, 2023
Taverna Oceana will open Tuesday in San Marco
The oyster and seafood restaurant adjoins Taverna in San Marco Square. It features a raw bar and private dining space.…
May 1, 2023
Early voting under way in Duval County
Voters will pick a new mayor property appraiser and a number of City Council members. You can vote in person…
May 1, 2023
House votes to lower age for gun purchases
The bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Bobby Payne of Palatka, reverses changes made after the mass school shooting in Parkland.…
May 1, 2023
St. Johns River Ferry is returning to service
The ferry has been closed three months for routine maintenance required by the U.S. Coast Guard.…
May 1, 2023
Help available to fight destructive pine beetle
Private landowners in Northeast Florida can apply for assistance fighting a pine beetle that has destroyed thousands of acres of…
May 1, 2023
Hurricane Preparedness Week starts today
Hurricanes are much more than just a coastal problem, so it’s critical to know what types of water and wind…
April 30, 2023
SPORTS | Jags ‘cautious and safe’ with 2023 draft picks
The Jaguars are not expecting any third-day draft picks (or second-day picks) to assume a starting role in 2023. …
April 28, 2023
Florida Senate votes to block DEI spending in higher education
Two of Northeast Florida’s senators voted against the bill. Two voted in favor.…
April 28, 2023
Not just a shelter: Sulzbacher progresses on broader mission for homeless
The nonprofit homelessness services provider is moving forward on plans for Enterprise Village and moving from Downtown.…
April 28, 2023
Jacksonville joins world’s largest diaper drive
The Diaper Bank for Northeast Florida is joining a national campaign to collect 2 million diapers for people in need.…
April 28, 2023
Dredging planned next week in Salt Run
The monthlong project will remove about 10,000 cubic yards of material from the area for use as landfill, beach replenishment…
April 28, 2023
Why did Black Sheep Restaurant decide to close?
Black Sheep owner Jonathan Insetta said the restaurant could never recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.…
April 27, 2023
After 30 years, Mary Baer and John Gaughan are retiring from News4Jax
Mary Baer and John Gaughan are part of arguably the longest-running newscast team in Jacksonville history.…
April 27, 2023
#AskJAXTDY | Why was a city park’s bathroom closed on Saturday morning?
“Why was a city park’s bathroom closed on Saturday morning?” a Jacksonville Today reader asked. The city says that’s changing.…
April 27, 2023
Florida Legislature passes bill to crack down on antisemitic activity
Florida had a 42% increase in antisemitic incidents last year, including a rash of incidents in Jacksonville, according to the…
April 27, 2023
Severe weather threatens through the weekend
A thunderstorm watch has just been issued for Northeast Florida through 10 p.m. today.…
April 27, 2023
The pies are back: Mixed Fillings reopens in larger shop
Mixed Fillings Pie Shop will welcome customers during a soft opening Saturday in Five Points.…
April 27, 2023
Former St. Augustine mayor suspended as lawyer
Joseph Lester Boles was suspended for 90 days after he admitted to misconduct and conflict of interest after two complaints…
April 27, 2023
ARTS PICKS | April 28-30
Live local music in Jax Beach, new art Downtown and a musical to bring you back to highschool are this…
April 27, 2023
Open more than a decade, Black Sheep is closing in Five Points
Black Sheep represented the start of a new era of dining in the historic neighborhood. The restaurant will close May 27.…
April 26, 2023
Duval School Board to hire Fort Lauderdale law firm in Douglas Anderson scandal
The board is hiring an outside law firm, which moves legal discussions outside the public eye and into meetings protected…