May 16, 2024
A public survey found that the IMAX Theater, dining and green space are the most popular uses of the property.…
May 16, 2024
It seems rainy lately, but we’re actually drier than normal
April was the third consecutive month of below-average rainfall for parts of the St. Johns River Water Management District.…
May 16, 2024
Rooftop restaurant proposed in Jacksonville Beach
Jax Beach Investment Holdings is seeking rezoning to build offices, retail and a second-story restaurant on Five Avenue North.…
May 15, 2024
Diversity in Aquatics, Duval Schools and city parks partner to spread swimming skills
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children on the autism spectrum. And Black and Latino children are more…
May 15, 2024
Cheers, skepticism at first ‘community huddle’ on Jags stadium renovation
A little over 150 people gathered at Mandarin High School to participate in the the first “community huddle” on the…
May 15, 2024
More solar energy resources coming to JEA
The city-owned utility has reached an agreement with Florida Renewable Partners to develop three solar energy facilities in Jacksonville.…
May 15, 2024
Hurricane Center begins to issue 7-day outlooks
Although hurricane season doesn’t start until June 1, the National Hurricane Center begins its forecasts May 15 because storms often…
May 15, 2024
Second Bronx House Pizza coming to St. Johns County
The business calls itself “an obsessively authentic” New York pizzeria. It operates another location in Nocatee and plans one in…
May 15, 2024
Dick Mondell’s Burgers & Fries opens in Jax Beach
The Gainesville-based restaurant is a throwback to the beginnings of America’s love for hamburgers.…
May 15, 2024
Two Mandarin Middle School staff accused of misconduct
A school police officer was arrested and a security guard fired after two unrelated incidents.…
May 15, 2024
Options expand for people with intellectual differences
Pine Castle, a Jacksonville organization that serves people with special needs, recently opened up 200 new slots for people to…
May 15, 2024
More details about the Jaguars’ stadium agreement
A presentation from the city illustrates the high points of a $1.4 billion deal to renovate EverBank Stadium.…
May 15, 2024
$400k a ‘low budget’ in Northeast Florida housing hot spots
Families are getting priced out of high demand and higher-priced real estate hot spots in Duval County and St. Johns…
May 15, 2024
THE JAXSON | Memory lane: Downtown’s Main Street in 1952
A visual trip back in time through Downtown Jacksonville’s Main Street in 1952.…
May 14, 2024
Mayor, Jags unveil ‘Stadium of the Future’ proposal
Mayor Donna Deegan, the city’s chief negotiator and the Jags’ president pitched the plan to rehabilitate and renovate the municipal…
May 14, 2024
‘Core-2-Coast’: Urban trail would lead to the beach
A survey is trying to assess whether residents want a walking and biking trail from the urban core to the…
May 14, 2024
High school athletes might get paid for endorsements
The FHSAA is considering whether to allow student-athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness — similar to college…
May 14, 2024
Community meeting set on contested Chick-fil-A
Neighbors oppose a Chick-fil-A planned near the North Creek subdivision in North Jacksonville.…
May 14, 2024
Affordable housing in the works on Westside
Ability Housing broke ground Monday on the Village at Cedar Hills, 90 apartments at Harlow Boulevard and 103rd Street.…
May 14, 2024
ARTS PICKS | May 17-19
Jacksonville Today Arts and Culture Editor Matt Shaw shares his arts and culture picks for the weekend.…
May 14, 2024
OPINION | Jacksonville’s hate crime legislation is too broad
What this legislation really does is criminalize speech.…
May 14, 2024
Panel begins to explore ways to spark Downtown
A special committe of Jacksonville City Council met for the first time as it tries to speed up Downtown development.…
May 14, 2024
Red Lobster closes three Jacksonville restaurants
The chain’s decision to place Ultimate Endless Shrimp on the menu permanently caused $23.5 million in losses, reports say.…
May 14, 2024
Heat risks increase for workers in the South, study says
After Florida lawmakers this year barred local heat protections for workers, a new study concludes that excessive heat puts their…