June 4, 2024
The city plans to pay for its $625 million construction portion by redirecting revenue from a half-penny sales tax, passed…
June 4, 2024
MOSH is $1.5 million shy of fundaising goal
Facing a June 30 deadline, MOSH has raised $38.5 million to build a larger museum on the Northbank.…
June 3, 2024
Before Duval superintendent pick’s sudden resignation, a whistleblower complaint
Before he resigned as Lee superintendent, Chris Bernier was the subject of a whistleblower complaint that alleged “bullying” and “racial…
June 3, 2024
OPINION | The art of the deal: Donna Deegan’s stadium triumph
Part of the reason the stadium deal sold itself locally is that Jacksonville leadership tethers so much importance to being…
June 3, 2024
Public hearing set on Jaguars stadium deal
Under a new timeline, legislation would be introduced June 11, followed by a public hearing June 17 and a vote…
June 3, 2024
Land deal preserves 855 acres in Putnam County
A family who has owned the property for nearly a century agreed to preserve it forever.…
June 3, 2024
Elections supervisors wary of ballot rule
Supervisors worry that a rule proposed by the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis could lead to votes being rejected.…
June 3, 2024
New Laura Street Trio proposal seeks $87 million in incentives
The proposal is outlined in a draft term sheet the developer delivered to the Downtown Investment Authority.…
June 3, 2024
Jacksonville offers incentives for filmmakers and TV
The city will spend almost $540,000 on grants and rebates for film and television producers.…
June 3, 2024
Hurricane season has begun. Know your risk.
Sixty percent of people in hurricane-prone state are unlikely to prepare for hurricane season.…
June 2, 2024
OPINION | Don’t blame school closures on charter schools
Whenever a district school system is in trouble, charter schools and school choice options typically get the blame. Charter schools are…
May 31, 2024
Human trafficking survivor buys home through HabiJax
The woman, named Shirley, hopes her story of overcoming challenges will inspire others.…
May 31, 2024
Florida’s property insurance market seems to be improving
The AM Best financial-rating agency says Florida’s property insurance market is showing signs of improvement — but that time will…
May 31, 2024
What’s Publix up to in Northeast Florida?
Publix Super Markets is expanding and renovating around Jacksonville. Here’s what’s in the works.…
May 31, 2024
Former Mayport commander had classified material at home
Gregory Edward McLean has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material and possessing classified…
May 31, 2024
Hurricane season: The terms you must know
Knowing basic critical terms could save you lots of time and worries, as well as avoid any confusion in hyped…
May 30, 2024
OPINION | It’s half past tree time at the former Jacksonville Landing
Despite a Parks Department promise of 308 trees at the former Landing site, don’t hold your breath unless tower development…
May 30, 2024
Unbridled Mustang: Mandarin grad hungry to change his hometown
L.J. Valenzuela is an activist for LGBTQ rights who loves Jacksonville and plans to return after he earns his degree…
May 30, 2024
Jacksonville reopens roofing assistance program
Homeowners can apply for almost $15,000 to repair eligible roofs through the Home Roof Rehabilitation Program.…
May 30, 2024
Vouchers for homeschooled students may double
The Personalized Education Program could grow to 60,000 students in the 2024-2025 school year.…
May 30, 2024
Bulk of Regency Square Mall could be demolished
The mall’s prospective buyer, Blackwater Development LLC, may replace major parts of the mall with housing, entertainment and retail.…
May 30, 2024
#AskJAXTDY l Why spend more money on another septic tank study?
A Jacksonville Today reader questions a proposed $200,000 study of septic tanks in Jacksonville.…
May 29, 2024
Blue Cypress Golf Course adding 3 holes and clubhouse
The city-owned course in Jacksonville’s University Park area will add three par-3 holes to the nine-hole layout.…
May 29, 2024
Former Northeast Florida judge blocked from ballot
Former Judge Scott DuPont was suspended from practicing law after the Supreme Court removed him as a circuit judge in…