July 17, 2023
The 1920s-era theater — the last remaining movie palace in Downtown Jacksonville — is closed for four months for an…
July 17, 2023
Former Mayor Lenny Curry joins government relations firm
Curry will take a position with Ballard Partners, which has offices in Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.…
July 17, 2023
School of Rock will open in Mandarin
The global music school offers classes, workshops, camps and performance programs for children, teens and adult musicians.…
July 17, 2023
Changes coming at Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff T.K. Waters plans a town hall meeting Wednesday to discuss patrol changes and answer questions from the public.…
July 14, 2023
Miller Electric breaks ground on electric vehicle center
City and company officials want to build Jacksonville into a hub of innovation and technology.…
July 14, 2023
3 Jacksonville pools reopen; 2 more to come
Jacksonville officials say 19 of the city’s 34 municipal pools are now open, with two more to come shortly.…
July 14, 2023
Florida heat can be deadly for children left in cars
A Jacksonville man was arrested this week after a toddler was pulled alive from a parked car. More than 1,050…
July 14, 2023
With 1904 Music Hall closing, what’s the future of The Elbow?
No need to worry, business leaders say. More businesses are on the way to the entertainment district in Downtown Jacksonville.…
July 13, 2023
Times-Union discrimination agreement holds national implications
HUD’s settlement with Gannett Co. over discriminatory ads has the potential to curtail violations in dozens of cities.…
July 13, 2023
Players Grille coming to Home2 Suites in Brooklyn
The hotel, a project of Corner Lot and Kelco Management and Development, is expected to open in early 2024.…
July 13, 2023
Here’s why you may not get a ballot to vote by mail
A change in state law means vote-by-mail ballot requests are good for only one general election cycle. Your request for…
July 13, 2023
ARTS PICKS | July 14-16
Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…
July 12, 2023
Nassau County mother, 17, jailed in baby’s fentanyl death
The 9-month-old child was found dead June 26 in a home in Callahan. Sheriff Bill Leeper said the mother thought…
July 12, 2023
HCA Florida plans stand-alone ER in Baymeadows
Plans show 10 exam rooms, diagnostic X-ray, laboratory and other space. The health system also may develop a free-standing emergency…
July 12, 2023
Blueberry Artisan Bakery prepares a base in St. Nicholas
Owner Mark Janasik said the scratch bakery will serve restaurants, hotels and his Southern Grounds locations, as well as diners.…
July 12, 2023
Duval could have new schools superintendent by Jan. 1
A tentative timeline shows public surveys and community forums from now through September.…
July 12, 2023
Manufacturers anxious about Jacksonville’s economy
A survey by the University of North Florida found that manufacturers are worried the local economy will deteriorate.…
July 12, 2023
UPS workers in Jacksonville prepare for strike
UPS workers could go on strike for the first time since 1997 if they can’t reach a new contract deal…
July 12, 2023
Nearly 150,000 households on waitlist for Jax affordable housing
An Affordable Housing Subcommittee is working on budget recommendations for Mayor Donna Deegan.…
July 11, 2023
Duval School Board member will represent both district, conservative group in Tallahassee
Duval County School Board member April Carney will help the district lobby the Florida Legislature — that’s after some Board…
July 11, 2023
OPINION | Downtown revival: Crafting a plan for city-owned properties
Here’s a look at a few key Downtown properties that, with a little vision, could serve as catalysts to boost…
July 11, 2023
Newest drug to hit the streets makes its way to Northeast Florida nightclubs, bars
The Drug Enforcement Administration is issuing a warning about the latest drug that has made its way to Northeast Florida…
July 11, 2023
Dirt is dug as Phase I of Jacksonville’s new Downtown park finally begins
Some Downtown streets are closed for at least the rest of the year during the transformation of the lawn in the…
July 10, 2023
OPINION | Covering Deegan: News media will face special challenge in covering a friendly face
Donna Deegan presents a unique challenge for local media, many of whom have known her as a friend for a…