Featured image for “Florida’s abortion law drives women to other states”
Some pregnant women are bypassing Florida's six-week abortion ban by traveling to other states where the procedure is less restricted. | NUTAWUT, Day Of Victory Stu, stock.adobe.com
August 15, 2024

Florida’s abortion law drives women to other states

Abortions have declined in Florida since a six-week law took effect, but many women are traveling to other states or…

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August 15, 2024

Hurricane Ernesto could bring dangerous surf to Florida

Ernesto is a large and powerful hurricane that will churn up the seas. Eventually, this movement will reach Florida’s coastline.…

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Mourners built memorials to the three people killed in the Dollar General shooting. | News4Jax
August 14, 2024

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

A ceremony is scheduled Sunday to unveil the marker and other tributes.…

Featured image for “#AskJAXTDY | What is a Republican Party committeeman or committeewoman?”
Campaign signs are posted at Bowden and Spring Park roads for two candidates for state committeeman and state committeewoman. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 14, 2024

#AskJAXTDY | What is a Republican Party committeeman or committeewoman?

A Jacksonville Today reader wants to know more about candidates for state committeewoman and state committeeman.…

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St. Johns County political activist Nicole Crosby speaks at a recent St. Johns County Commission meeting. | Screenshot from St. Johns County livestream.
August 14, 2024

Court fight colors St. Johns County election

With the election in full swing, a court fight playing out in the background involves some key players.…

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August 14, 2024

ARTS PICKS | Aug. 16-18

A new art exhibit at MOCA, an art show opening in San Marco, a secret concert, and a show in…

Featured image for “Gateway Jax could begin construction soon”
An illustration shows a street in the Gateway Jax development, also known as The Pearl Street District. | Ted Vitale, Gateway Jax
August 14, 2024

Gateway Jax could begin construction soon

City Council this week approved $98.58 million in incentives for the mixed-use development in the North Core of Downtown Jacksonville.…

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August 14, 2024

FAMU’s interim president calls on senior leaders to resign

After holding the position for only a week, Interim President Timothy Beard said a change in leadership is necessary to…

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Flagler College's main building originally opened as Henry Flagler's Hotel Ponce de Leon on Jan. 10, 1888.
August 14, 2024

THE JAXSON | The Gilded Era hotels of Henry Flagler

Railroad giant Henry Flagler was also known for his chain of Gilded Era luxury resort hotels, some of which remain…

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An aerial photograph shows the aftermath of Hurricane Charley.
August 14, 2024

A look back At Hurricane Charley, 20 years later

Hurricane Charley was one of five tropical systems that would directly impact Florida over the course of six weeks in…

Featured image for “Jacksonville City Council rejects hate-crime legislation”
Council member Rahman Johnson, who introduced an amendment to rename the legislation in honor of Johnnie Mae Chappel, rallies with the Northside Coalition before the vote Tuesday. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today
August 13, 2024

Jacksonville City Council rejects hate-crime legislation

With only seven of the council’s 19 members voting yes, the bill — named after Johnnie Mae Chappel, who was…

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School library books, like these at R.L. Brown Gifted and Talented Academy in Jacksonville, remain a controversial issue in Florida. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 13, 2024

OPINION | Social-cultural issues are the classroom 

School officials shouldn’t act like differences don’t exist and aren’t being discussed by students themselves in the classroom. …

Featured image for “Fernandina names skate park after Poe Pinson”
Poe Pinson was introduced to skating when she was 4 years old. She is shown at WJCT Studios in May 2024.| Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 13, 2024

Fernandina names skate park after Poe Pinson

The city’s skateboard park will be renamed Friday to honor the 19-year-old Olympian from Fernandina Beach.…

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Nearly half of the multi-unit apartments in Jacksonville are offering incentives to rent, Zillow says.
August 13, 2024

Landlords are offering more perks in Jacksonville

Nearly half of the landlords in Jacksonville are offering concessions to renters, one of the highest rates in the country,…

Featured image for “Bucking some businesses, St. Augustine puts pedestrians first”
The intersection at Cuna and Spanish streets in downtown St. Augustine is now the end of the line for cars going north on the bricked street. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville
August 13, 2024

Bucking some businesses, St. Augustine puts pedestrians first

Segments of a downtown St. Augustine street are now closed to vehicles. Some residents celebrate it, but some business owners…

Featured image for “Creole restaurant to replace Burrito Gallery in Downtown”
Dorothy’s Downtown will take the space of the former Burrito Gallery. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
August 13, 2024

Creole restaurant to replace Burrito Gallery in Downtown

Dorothy’s Downtown will serve an upscale Southern and Creole-themed menu.…

Featured image for “Winn-Dixie in Fleming Island will become an Aldi store”
Aldi is beginning to convert Winn-Dixie stores to the Aldi brand. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 13, 2024

Winn-Dixie in Fleming Island will become an Aldi store

Clay County is considering Aldi’s request for a permit to remodel the Winn-Dixie at 1545 County Road 220.…

Featured image for “Laura Street Trio developer to city: ‘Buy me out’ ”
The back side of the Laura Street Trio, as seen July 10, 2024. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
August 12, 2024

Laura Street Trio developer to city: ‘Buy me out’ 

Steve Atkins has been trying to work out a public-private partnership with the city to overhaul the three buildings at…

Featured image for “Jacksonville Housing Authority picks another interim CEO”
Roslyn Mixon-Phillips was appointed as interim chief executive of the Jacksonville Housing Authority on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 12, 2024

Jacksonville Housing Authority picks another interim CEO

Roslyn Mixon-Phillips, a former Housing Authority commissioner, was selected as interim CEO during a search for a permanent CEO.…

Featured image for “OPINION | ‘The silly season nears a close! Will we be laughing in the end?’”
The Schell-Sweet Community Wellness Center on the campus of Edward Waters University is one of 24 early voting sites in Duval County in 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
August 12, 2024

OPINION | ‘The silly season nears a close! Will we be laughing in the end?’

Florida primary elections are a reminder that the most partisan and least moderate candidates often prevail and shape our laws.…

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August 12, 2024

Citizens Insurance looks to leave Downtown Jacksonville

The insurer’s lease in the EverBank building is expiring, and the company is targeting South Jacksonville for a move.…

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August 12, 2024

Next tropical system forecast to turn away from Florida

Potential Hurricane Ernesto is taking a similar track to Debby, but it is expected to turn to the north and…

Featured image for “SPORTS | What we learned from the Jaguars’ preseason opening win”
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (4). The Jaguars defeated the Chiefs 26-13. | AP Photo/Gary McCullough
August 11, 2024

SPORTS | What we learned from the Jaguars’ preseason opening win

If the Jaguars are going to return to the playoffs, they’ll need to play better than they did in the…

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August 9, 2024

In Debby’s wake, heat and floodwaters remain a concern

As people begin the cleanup process this weekend, high temperatures and humidity will make efforts more difficult.…