November 28, 2023
#AskJAXTDY | Why is there a major bottleneck on I-295 on the Southside?
A Jacksonville Today reader says orange barrels in the area are creating a traffic hazard.
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November 22, 2023
#AskJAXTDY | Do lawn watering rules include backyard gardens and soaker hoses?
A reader says she confused about the “landscape irrigation” rules of the St. Johns River Water Management District.
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November 17, 2023
#AskJAXTDY l What does the Florida-UK trade pact actually do?
A reader asked us to better explain what states can and can’t do when it comes to a trade deal with a foreign country.
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November 14, 2023
#AskJAXTDY | Are tolls being collected on the I-295 express lanes?
A Jacksonville Today reader asks whether tolls were being collected on the I-295 express lanes in Jacksonville.
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October 31, 2023
#AskJAXTDY l How did Northeast Florida’s reps vote for House speaker?
A reader asked us which Northeast Florida Representatives voted for new House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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October 20, 2023
#AskJAXTDY l Is Jacksonville the largest city in the contiguous US?
A reader asked us to set the record straight about Jacksonville’s size compared to other cities in the U.S.
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March 15, 2023
#AskJAXTDY: Will local mosquito spraying kill pollinators?
Will spraying for mosquitoes kill beneficial pollinators in Jacksonville, a reader asks.
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November 21, 2022
#AskJAXTDY: More details on ADUs, please
Q. After reading that the Jax City Council had extended the area where local homeowners can build and rent “accessory dwelling units,” which are basically small apartment-type casitas, Jacksonville Today newsletter readers Susan A. and Shanell D. had questions: Susan asks whether ADUs would have separate tax bills on top of the main home’s property tax bill and whether they’ll
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August 26, 2022
#AskJAXTDY: Why wasn’t the school tax referendum during the general election when more people vote?
With the August primary in the books, and most races going to runoff elections November 8, the Jacksonville Today team is answering your voting questions. About 29% of Duval voters cast a ballot in the primaries this week, and 53% of those voters agreed to increase property taxes to fund teacher pay raises, arts and athletics in Duval Schools. But
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August 9, 2022
#AskJAXTDY: Will the proposed property tax for schools compound each year?
The Jacksonville Today team is answering your voting questions ahead of the August 23rd primaries. A hot topic? The Duval Schools referendum to increase property taxes by 1 mill to increase teacher pay and boost sports and arts programs. In Jacksonville Today’s voter guide on the proposal, we explained how schools are funded, and who’s for and against the referendum.
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