September 27, 2024
More than 257,000 customers in Northeast Florida had no power Friday after Hurricane Helene came ashore late Thursday.…
September 27, 2024
Rescue efforts underway on Gulf Coast; 2 people dead
Many people did not evacuate, remaining in areas hit by storm surge as Helene moved north.…
September 27, 2024
Jacksonville city offices remain closed after Hurricane Helene
Roads flooded, trees toppled and power lines fell around the city. People were encouraged to stay home as crews cleaned…
September 26, 2024
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Proposed school closures
Two dozen more schools could close in Duval County over the next 15 years.…
September 26, 2024
OPINION | Green acres: A master plan for Jacksonville’s park system
Jacksonville’s Parks Department expects to unveil an updated Parks Master Plan in winter 2025. Here’s what’s in it, and what’s…
September 26, 2024
Kmart is gone in Mandarin; Home Depot is coming
The Kmart at 9600 San Jose Blvd. has been demolished. It closed in 2016.…
September 26, 2024
UPDATE: Hurricane Helene grows to 120 mph winds
Helene is one of the biggest hurricanes on record, with effects spreading hundreds of miles toward Jacksonville.…
September 26, 2024
These new laws will take effect Oct. 1 in Florida
Nearly three dozen new laws will go into effect on Tuesday, including a contentious measure that will limit where homeless…
September 26, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | Is The Lomax restaurant ever opening in Five Points?
Q: What’s happening with The Lomax restaurant under construction in Five Points? A: The project is behind schedule…
September 26, 2024
Helene strengthens to 100 mph; wind and flooding likely in Jacksonville
Hurricane Helene, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph, is on the verge of becoming a Category 3 hurricane as…
September 25, 2024
Sprouts Farmers Market moves ahead in St. Johns County
Plans are moving forward for a Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store in St. Johns County. The county issued a permit…
September 25, 2024
Police officer accused of touching woman on traffic stop
Reginald Reynard McKinney became the 14th Jacksonville police officer arrested this year.…
September 25, 2024
Helene’s hurricane winds could reach Duval County
Northeast Florida is under a tropical storm warning, but hurricane-force winds from Helene are possible in western Duval County.…
September 25, 2024
PolitiFact FL: Amendment 4 on abortion is short. Does a lack of definitions mean no rules?
PolitiFact concludes that a TV ad opposing the abortion amendment makes a Mostly False claim.…
September 25, 2024
Appellate court considers teacher pronouns
A Florida teacher is challenging a law that requires educators to use pronouns that align with their sex assigned at…
September 24, 2024
Duval could close 12 elementary schools within 5 years
Six more Duval County schools have been added to a potential closure list for the next five years — adding…
September 24, 2024
City Council approves money for inactive voter outreach
Jacksonville Today was first to report that more than 90,000 Duval voters were inactive, and activists have pressured the elections…
September 24, 2024
Rumored school shooting locks down Englewood High
Rumors of a school shooting came a day after a 17-year-old was arrested when guns were found in his car.…
September 24, 2024
Pastor receives St. Augustine’s highest honor
The Rev. Laverne March is the latest person to receive St. Augustine’s highest honor — and she’s likely to be…
September 24, 2024
Tropical Storm Helene grows; First Coast prepares
Northeast Florida is preparing for high winds and possibly heavy rain as Tropical Storm Helene gains strength.…
September 24, 2024
All Salt Life stores will close, new owner says
Salt Life, founded in Jacksonville Beach, was bought by Hilco Consumer-Retail Group.…
September 24, 2024
OPINION | Great Cities Symposium a chance for Jax to learn from national leader
Since 2019, the Great Cities Symposium has brought remarkable civic and business leaders to Jacksonville from peer cities to share…
September 24, 2024
JEA promotes interim CEO Vickie Cavey
The JEA board decided to hire locally rather than conduct a national search.…
September 24, 2024
Potential Hurricane Helene could slam Florida on Thursday
Helene is expected to bring tropical storm winds and possibly heavy rain to Northeast Florida.…