April 28, 2025
FWC is traveling the state to talk about existing regulations and how they might change. …
April 27, 2025
OPINION | Landlord registry plan represents ‘thoughts and prayers’ for renters
Jacksonville City Council member Jimmy Peluso’s pitch to create a local landlord registry is a sign of the times in…
April 25, 2025
St. Johns superintendent search has four finalists
All four finalists are from Northeast Florida — two from St. Johns County Schools and two from Duval.…
April 25, 2025
Making way for manatees in the St. Johns River
A committee is studying how to protect manatees while supporting recreational and commercial uses of the river.…
April 25, 2025
House passes ‘Pam Rock Act’ regulating dangerous dogs
The bill honors Putnam County postal employee Pam Rock, who was killed by dogs while delivering mail in 2022.…
April 25, 2025
After 15 years in business, Intuition Ale Works is for sale
Founder Ben Davis says the business is strong but he has taken it as far as he can.…
April 25, 2025
Scientists say NOAA cutbacks undermine hurricane forecasts
Hundreds of employees at NOAA have been fired, and the Trump administration wants to cut funding for climate work.…
April 25, 2025
NUMBER OF THE WEEK | #AskJAXTDY: Florida Lottery $ for schools
Jacksonville Today reader Mark L. wonders if the Florida Lottery is contributing to public education like proponents promised.…
April 25, 2025
Budget differences will push Legislature into overtime
Lawmakers will not finish a state budget in time to end the legislative session as scheduled next week.…
April 25, 2025
Plans brewing for old Sears building at Orange Park Mall
The store could be demolished and replaced with a new shopping center called Orange Park Plaza.…
April 24, 2025
Jaguars trade up in draft to snag 2-way star Travis Hunter
The Jaguars traded up three spots to select the Heisman Trophy winner with the No. 2 pick in the draft.…
April 24, 2025
UF seeks final agreement on graduate campus by June
The University of Florida’s plan to redevelop nearly 24 acres in LaVilla will head to City Council in May.…
April 24, 2025
House votes to ease financial strain on condo owners
Lawmakers are trying to refine condo-safety laws enacted after the building collapse in Surfside.…
April 24, 2025
Dorothy’s Downtown restaurant aims to open May 1
Dorothy’s Downtown will feature Creole-inspired cuisine in the former Burrito Gallery space at 21 E. Adams St.…
April 24, 2025
DeSantis defends Hope Florida in St. Augustine appearance
Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis touted the program despite questions about its finances.…
April 24, 2025
Jacksonville’s stripper age limit upheld by appeals court
A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the ordinance does not violate the First Amendment.…
April 24, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Sailor of the Year
A Jacksonville sailor was recognized as Sailor of the Year by the U.S. Navy.…
April 23, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Celebrate Trails Day; Jax Veg Fest; Plein Air Paint Out
These outdoor events in Jacksonville and St. Augustine are What to Do on the weekend of April 23-27, 2025.…
April 23, 2025
Mandarin farmhouse can’t be saved, but parts may survive
Windows and possibly doors and floors might be retrieved from the 145-year-old farmhouse before it is razed.…
April 23, 2025
Homelessness is down, but the situation is complicated
The annual Point-in-Time census found a 49% decrease in unsheltered homeless people sleeping in cars and on the streets.…
April 23, 2025
Historic Scout Hut campaigns for desperately needed repairs
Local leaders are raising money to restore the Scout Hut, which has hosted scout meetings for 87 years.…
April 23, 2025
Peace Memorial Park upgrades proposed under public-private partnership with Weaver family
Contributions to the park revamp have risen with $735,000 from the family of J. Wayne Weaver and Ronald Morris Weaver.…
April 23, 2025
Orange County commits $11M to lure Jaguars for 1 year
County commissioners hope to attract the Jaguars (and other events) while EverBank Stadium is under renovation.…
April 23, 2025
Students fume at City Council over AP program cuts
City Council refused Tuesday to support state funding for education acceleration programs like AP and IB.…