July 23, 2025WHAT TO DO | So long, Ozzy; ‘Dinner with Booker T.’; Mocama Market; ‘Oliver!’A celebration of Ozzy Osbourne, a one-man musical show, a pop-up market, and the debut musical from a new theater…By Amy Garrett
July 23, 2025Will McNeil Jr. plans to sue Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office over February arrest“The entire stop was not just pretextual, racially motivated, it was unlawful,” says McNeil’s attorney.…By Will Brown
July 23, 2025Baymeadows may get crossing where man and son diedA study by the Florida Department of Transportation says a crosswalk is justified near Wicked Barley Brewing Co.…By Dan Scanlan
July 23, 2025OPINION | Our ancestors built the foundation. We are building the futureFounding Eastside leaders would recognize today’s coalition as their visions becoming reality.…By Together Eastside Coalition
July 23, 2025Governor and first lady tout cancer initiative at WolfsonThe Florida Legislature this year appropriated more than $265 million toward cancer research and treatment.…By Mike Mendenhall
July 23, 2025Jax officials promote swim safety to save young livesOlympian Ryan Murphy joined Jacksonville officials to publicize the city’s summer swim programs.…By Michelle Corum
July 23, 2025St. Johns County Commission signals lower property tax rateSome commissioners want to cut taxes even further, but administrators say services would suffer.…By Noah Hertz
July 23, 2025BIT OF JOY | A sea turtle recordSea turtle nesting season is in full swing, and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute is reporting some promising…By Heather Henderson
July 23, 2025Florida signs $245M in contracts for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’Officials have estimated the facility will cost $450 million a year, fronted by Florida taxpayers.…By Kate Payne - Associated Press/Report for America
July 23, 2025Déjà vu: There’s a chance for tropical formation in the GulfThe low-pressure system has a short amount of time to develop before it moves over land.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
July 22, 2025City Council keeps property tax rate same while weighing future cutSome on City Council want to see the rate drop before the budget is finalized in September.…By Mike Mendenhall
July 22, 2025Council OKs $2.5M tax incentive for ‘Project Moana’An unidentified international wholesaler is proposing a $90 million warehouse and 100 new jobs.…By Mike Mendenhall
July 22, 2025THE JAXSON | 5 restaurants coming to DowntownA crop of new restaurants under construction have the potential to turn Downtown Jacksonville into the hottest dining destination in…By Mike Field
July 22, 2025Duval schools superintendent earns high marks for 1st yearThe School Board rated Superintendent Christopher Bernier as “highly effective.”…By Ariel Schiller - News4Jax and Elijah Morris - News4Jax
July 22, 2025Florida DOGE launches audits in Broward and GainesvilleThe task force wants access to buildings and data systems as well as information on DEI and green initiatives.…By Tristan Wood - WFSU
July 22, 2025Florida has a new CFO. What does he do?CFO Blaise Ingoglia oversees the state’s finances, insurance regulation and even fire safety enforcement.…By Douglas Soule - WUSF
July 22, 2025Furyk & Friends leaving Jacksonville for Palm CoastThe Champions golf tournament will take place in Jacksonville for the last time this year.…By Randy Roguski
July 21, 2025Civil rights groups condemn violent Jacksonville arrestThe Sheriff’s Office says the department is investigating whether any of the officers violated policies.…By Dan Scanlan
July 21, 2025Tools for school: Duval County supply giveawaysJacksonville Today compiled a list of school supply giveaways throughout Duval County ahead of the 2025-26 academic year.…By Jacksonville Today
July 21, 2025Habijax adopts new name as it expands into Nassau and BakerThe organization, now called First Coast Habitat for Humanity, also has a new interim leader.…By Randy Roguski
July 21, 2025Park Street reconfigured for bicyclists and walkersCity officials hope the “road diet” — shrinking the road from four lanes to two — will attract businesses.…By Aaron Farrar - News4Jax, Will Sandidge - News4Jax and Amanda DeVoe - News4Jax
July 21, 2025BIT OF JOY | Call for mural artistsSt. Johns County’s Sing Out Loud Festival returns in September, and artist workshop Make Space is collaborating with the fest…By Heather Henderson
July 21, 2025Ranking officer during Duval jail death has spotty pastSgt. William H. Cox has been investigated six times within the Sheriff’s Office, including once for use of force.…By Nichole Manna - The Tributary
July 20, 2025OPINION | Property tax-cut push creates double bind for DeeganThe political argument for the push to cut property taxes makes a lot more sense than the financial case.…By A.G. Gancarski