June 11, 2024
Florida ranks near the bottom nationwide in average teacher salaries, according to the Florida Education Association.…
June 10, 2024
Honoring female veterans in Northeast Florida
Events are planned all week for Women Veterans Recognition Week, which honors female vets and highlights their daily challenges.…
June 10, 2024
#AskJAXTDY l What’s the plan for fenced-off lot in Jax Beach?
A Jacksonville Today reader wants to know when Jacksonville Beach will do something about a fenced-off lot near the beach.…
June 10, 2024
Judge allows lawsuit alleging rental discrimination
The suit accuses JWB Property Management of using faulty algorithms to discriminate against Black renters.…
June 10, 2024
Second workshop set on stadium renovation
The agenda will include the community benefits portion of the agreement, which would funnel $300 million into the community.…
June 10, 2024
EverBank moving branch from Brooklyn to Ortega
The city of Jacksonville issued a permit last week for EverBank to build out its new branch at 4211 San…
June 10, 2024
Rise Doro seeks $15.45 million in incentives to rebuild
The apartment building Downtown burned in January. In rebuilding, developers plan to add workforce housing.…
June 10, 2024
DeSantis vetoes bill targeting hemp industry
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the bill placed “debilitating regulatory burdens” on small businesses.…
June 7, 2024
Jacksonville firefighters reach contract agreement
The contract includes a 12% salary increase in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Retirement benefits for new enrollees would move to…
June 7, 2024
UNF students dig deep into the history of an ancient people
University of North Florida students are uncovering Jacksonville’s Timucuan past during archaeological digs along the Intracoastal Waterway.…
June 7, 2024
Baker County Sheriff’s Office under investigation
An order from Gov. Ron DeSantis did not specify the reason for the investigation.…
June 7, 2024
Alpha Kappa Alpha has high hopes for scholarship drive
The Gamma Rho Omega chapter of the predominantly Black sorority will host its largest fundraiser ever on Saturday.…
June 6, 2024
COMPARE | Contract for incoming Duval Superintendent Bernier vs. former Supe Greene
Duval’s counter offer to Chris Bernier is similar to former Superintendent Diana Greene’s most recent agreement.…
June 6, 2024
OPINION | Like a bad penny
Incoming City Council President Randy White blames pension changes for Jacksonville’s inability to compete for police officers, fire fighters and…
June 6, 2024
Waves of Change: Civil rights demonstrators return to St. Augustine
Protesters Shed Dawson and Purcell Conway are honored as a new museum exhibit commemorates wade-ins at a whites-only beach.…
June 6, 2024
St. Johns parents challenge state book-objection law
Two St. Johns County parents are among three who filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Florida law that increased scrutiny…
June 6, 2024
JEA CEO resigned over spending concerns, mayor says
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said she is not aware of any wrondoing by former CEO Jay Stowe.…
June 6, 2024
Sheriff’s Office nears move to former Florida Blue site
Hundreds of Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigators and staff will move to the Florida Blue Riverside Office Complex in the fall.…
June 6, 2024
Coop 303 opens Living Room Lounge for older crowd
The lounge combines upscale cocktails with a small bite menu for people who don’t want to hang out with younger…
June 6, 2024
Historic Beach Bowl will reopen this month
The bowling alley on Beach Boulevard has been renovated and expanded since closing in 2019.…
June 6, 2024
Florida justices consider UF’s COVID shutdown
A University of Florida graduate student wants a refund for services that were not provided during a COVID-19 campus shutdown…
June 5, 2024
No meaningful objections arise as City Council considers stadium deal
In its first workshop to discuss a proposed stadium agreement, the Jacksonville City Council on Wednesday seemed poised to approve…
June 5, 2024
Controversial Chick-fil-A moves ahead in Oceanway
A City Council committee approved the proposal over residents’ objections. The full City Council is expected to vote June 11.…
June 5, 2024
Boater Skip Day floats into Bayard Point on Friday
Hundreds of boaters will skip work Friday and party on the St. Johns River in Clay County.…