September 19, 2025
The 4.6% unemployment rate for August is the highest since 4.7% in June 2021.…
September 19, 2025
Feds will lead investigation of Duval jail death
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has not indicated how jail inmate Charles Faggart was severely injured.…
September 19, 2025
Deerwood Country Club plans golf course renovation
Among the changes, Deerwood Country Club will add a six-hole short course called “The Approach.”…
September 19, 2025
Drought conditions worsen in North Florida
Recent rains have eased the drought in South Florida, but North Florida is now drier than most of the state.…
September 19, 2025
Fernandina residents will vote on paid parking downtown
The Nassau County supervisor of elections has certified a question for the Fernandina ballot next year.…
September 18, 2025
Details begin to emerge in baffling Oakleaf shootings
Sheriff’s officials say a 16-year-old boy shot and killed a gunman who burst into an Oakleaf home.…
September 18, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Making sense of billion-dollar budgets
Jacksonville and St. Johns County officials both talk about their $2 billion budgets, but what do the numbers mean?…
September 18, 2025
Florida cracks down on ‘kratom,’ an opioid sold as 7-OH
State officials came to Jacksonville to announce they’ve outlawed 7-OH, which they likened to “gas station morphine.”…
September 18, 2025
Incentives approved for jazz club to move Downtown
The Downtown Investment Authority board approved $132,662 for Breezy Jazz House to move from San Marco to Bay Street.…
September 18, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Quiltfest; Stories & Songs with Mark Winters; Bazar À La Carte
Quiltfest in Downtown Jax, an evening of stories and songs in Fernandina Beach, and a block party that’s also an…
September 17, 2025
Florida DOGE claims Jacksonville is overspending by $200M
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia says a DOGE audit shows residents are being overtaxed.…
September 17, 2025
FHSAA moves basketball tournament to Jacksonville
The FHSAA state basketball championships will take place in Jacksonville for the first time in 50 years.…
September 17, 2025
Tax rate falls in St. Johns County, but bills could rise
The St. Johns County Commission approved a budget Wednesday that has a lower tax rate than last year.…
September 17, 2025
Tropical Storm Gabrielle becomes 7th storm of season
Gabrielle is forecast to become a hurricane this weekend but will stay away from the Florida coast.…
September 17, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Should I report my positive COVID test so it can be tracked?
A Jacksonville Today reader took a COVID test and found she had the disease. Should she report the result somewhere?…
September 16, 2025
School Board members express doubts about HQ move
One sticking point for some board members is whether choosing a nonprofit as the buyer would cheat taxpayers out of…
September 16, 2025
THE JAXSON | Viva Jax: Jacksonville’s Hispanic heritage
Though less well known than those in South Florida or Tampa Bay, Jacksonville’s Hispanic community has roots that are hundreds…
September 16, 2025
Two companies vie for World Golf Village development
The two companies have distinct visions of what to do with World Golf Village, and St. Johns County wants to…
September 16, 2025
HBCU experience at forefront of Jacksonville’s Legacy Week
The HBCU Legacy College Fair will be held at the Jessie Ball DuPont Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
September 16, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why is Neptune Beach blocking traffic on South Street?
Vehicle traffic is no longer allowed on South Street at 5th Street. A Jacksonville Today reader wants to know why.…
September 16, 2025
Matanzas Innlet Restaurant may be rebuilt after 9 years
The restaurant in St. Augustine was razed after it was severely damaged in Hurricane Matthew.…
September 16, 2025
Jax considers incentives for TV or movie production
City Council could offer up to $400,000 for a California-based movie or TV production company to film in the city.…
September 15, 2025
Florida attorney general says it’s legal to carry guns openly
Attorney General James Uthmeier says a court ruling made open carry of guns “the law of the state.”…
September 15, 2025
Main Street Bridge closed northbound until mid-October
Northbound lanes on the bridge will be closed for repairs after a tugboat hit the structure last month.…