June 24, 2025
A City Council effort to override the mayor’s veto fell short, allowing it to stand.…
June 24, 2025
Duval judge denies new trial for Death Row inmate scheduled for execution
Duval County Circuit Judge Jeb Branham on Tuesday refused to grant a new trial or resentencing hearing for a Jacksonville…
June 24, 2025
More than 90 unmarked graves ID’d in St. Augustine cemeteries, thanks to state grant
The West Augustine Improvement Association is using state funds to locate unmarked graves in the historic San Sebastian and Pinehurst…
June 24, 2025
Northside fire station opens in Pumpkin Hill Creek area
Jacksonville’s growing Northeast corner gained the city’s news fire station after Tuesday’s ribbon cutting.…
June 24, 2025
Burrito Gallery closes in Brooklyn, ending local chain’s 20-year run in Jacksonville
Burrito Gallery was known in Jacksonville for its fast-casual Southwestern menu, which it described as “Jax Mex.”…
June 24, 2025
JEA board approves one-time $40M bump in contribution to city coffers
JEA’s budget next year will include a $178 million contribution to the city’s general fund.…
June 24, 2025
Orsay’s beef Wellington: The $130 IRL showstopper that’s rarely grid-worthy
Snaps of the vaunted beef Wellington at Restaurant Orsay tend to flop. Here are some tips for beefing up your…
June 24, 2025
BIT OF JOY | 2025 Arts Awards winners
The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville announced the winners of its 2025 Arts Awards.…
June 24, 2025
Give blood, get a free A1c test this summer
The nonprofit community blood center LifeSouth is offering free A1c test this summer to entice more people to give blood.…
June 23, 2025
St. Augustine’s new noise ordinance is louder and clearer about enforcement
New rules in St. Augustine will make it easier for police to crack down on loud and disruptive noises at…
June 23, 2025
JAXPORT CEO receives 5-year contract extension with $550K base pay
Eric Green, who has served as JaxPort’s CEO for eight years, will have another five years at the helm with…
June 23, 2025
Florida jobless rate stays at 3.7%
State officials say that Florida’s economy doesn’t show “signs of concern” after the state’s unemployment numbers remained unchanged May from…
June 23, 2025
Gov. DeSantis signs condo relief bills
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills Monday that make changes to the regulation of condos and cooperatives and increase…
June 23, 2025
BIT OF JOY | A happy foster kitten
Jacksonville Today’s What to Do contributor Amy Garrett is fostering one of the kittens from Jacksonville’s animal shelter, and she…
June 22, 2025
OPINION | If Republicans want a future, they need to learn from the past
The Republican who emerges in 2027 to take on Donna Deegan needs to figure out what made Lenny Curry a…
June 20, 2025
A second chance? Jacksonville could invest in affordable housing fund
A City Council bill would set aside $3 million to invest in a Jacksonville Affordable Housing Fund.…
June 20, 2025
How to cut your bills during the coming heat wave
The heat index could surpass 100 degrees over the next week, the National Weather Service says.…
June 20, 2025
Summer officially starts at 10:42 p.m. tonight
The summer solistice will occur tonight, and the hours of daylight will gradually shrink until Dec. 21.…
June 20, 2025
Marva Johnson approved as new FAMU president
The Board of Governors approved Johnson despite loud opposition from segments of the FAMU community.…
June 20, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Jax pie shop makes national top 10 list
Downtown pie shop Mixed Fillings ranks as one of the country’s best according to USA Today.…
June 20, 2025
Funding slashed for Florida land preservation program
Much of the money has been shifted to protect agricultural lands from development.…
June 18, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Drag Queen-a-Palooza; Duval Comic and Zine Fest; Juneteenth concert
A pride celebration in St. Augustine, small publishers’ fest in Downtown Jax and a Juneteenth chamber music concert at JU…
June 18, 2025
Three more books removed from St. Johns middle schools
After lobbying from two community members, the School Board restricted the books to older students.…
June 18, 2025
DIA board approves agreement with new CEO
Colin Tarbert, a longtime Baltimore development executive, will recieve annual compensation of $297,000.…