September 16, 2026 Pieces of USS Jacksonville roll into town for historic displayThe sail, rudders and other pieces of the USS Jacksonville will be restored for display near the USS Orleck.…By Dan Scanlan
September 15, 2026 Second case of West Nile Virus found in Duval CountyThe Health Department and Jacksonville Mosquito Control are coordinating West Nile surveillance and prevention.…By Dan Scanlan
September 14, 2026 4 charged locally in nationwide COVID-19 aid investigationProsecutors said the four defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program, a COVID-19 relief effort.…By Dan Scanlan
September 11, 2026 Jax board greenlights initial plans for UF campus and Riverfront Plaza towerThe Downtown Development Review Board advanced projects by Gateway Jax Inc. and UF on Thursday.…By Mike Mendenhall
September 8, 2026 EverBank merging with Seattle-based financial institutionWaFd Inc., the parent of what was once called Washington Federal Bank, will take on the EverBank name.…By Mark Basch - Jacksonville Daily Record
September 2, 2026 Westside family sues apartment complex after father drowns in retention pondJames Holloway, who had dementia, died March 21 in a retention pond at Marcis Pointe Apartments.…By Dan Scanlan
September 1, 2026 City Council president establishes special committee on drowning preventionThe action comes after two children with autism drowned in Jacksonville ponds in August.…By Dan Scanlan
August 28, 2026 City approves demolition of Regency Square Mall’s east wingOfficials clear the way to demolish the portion 59-year-old Regency Square Mall between Impact Church and the shuttered JC Penney.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 28, 2026 JTA: ‘Everything is on the table’ regarding autonomous vehicles and gas tax plansJTA’s interim CEO Cleveland Ferguson says he’s open to redirecting gas tax dollars planned for its autonomous vehicle program amid…By Joe Lister - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 27, 2026 St. Johns Riverkeeper sues Keystone Terminal, alleging coal ash mismanagementTalleyrand residents have been complaining to Jacksonville’s Environmental Quality Division about dust since 2021.…By Simone Endress
August 27, 2026 Cleveland Ferguson III named interim JTA CEOJTA’s second-in-command assumes the interim CEO spot as search kicks off to replace departing head Nat Ford.…By Dan Scanlan
August 26, 2026 After retention pond deaths of 2 Jacksonville children this month, ‘time to take action’Council member Reggie Gaffney Jr. gathered fellow lawmakers, parents developers and others to discuss how to prevent more deaths after…By Dan Scanlan
August 26, 2026 UNF presidential search committee selects University of North Georgia presidentA UNF search committee has selected the University of North Georgia’s president as the Jacksonville school’s potential next leader.…By Dan Scanlan
August 25, 2026 Jacksonville weighing incentives for relaunch of Bellwether restaurant DowntownThe new Bellwether owner are seeking a forgivable loan to help reopen the restaurant with changes to the menu and…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 24, 2026 Flock cameras are watching more than roads in JacksonvilleThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says it operates about 150 Flock devices, but cameras at pools suggest that number may not…By Elizabeth Caldwell
August 21, 2026 Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services waives adoption fees as shelter fillsACPS is promoting its AI-powered app JaxPawFinder to connect prospective owners with pets after a surge in shelter population.…By Simone Endress
August 20, 2026 Analysis | What a Democratic win on Jax City Council means for Duval CountyDemocratic Candidate Mone Holder flipped an At-Large Jacksonville City Council seat held by a Republican for seven years.…By Mike Mendenhall
August 17, 2026 New artificial reef sunk off Jacksonville, the first of its kind in yearsAn artificial reef made of concrete culverts will increase marine habitat and benefit anglers and divers.…By Dan Scanlan
August 14, 2026 Second red tide alert issued near Fort George River in JacksonvilleRed tide, caused by a toxin-producing algae, was detected twice in four days near Heckscher Drive.…By Dan Scanlan
August 10, 2026 Federal authorities bust violent drug trafficking gang in JacksonvilleA dozen gang members have been arrested after a seven-year reign of murder and drug dealing.…By Dan Scanlan
August 10, 2026 Jax mayor taps retired Florida Blue executive to return as chief of staffDarnell Smith is returning as chief of staff as Mayor Donna Deegan enters the final year of her first term.…By Mike Mendenhall
August 6, 2026 #AskJAXTDY | Who’s in charge of Flock cameras in Jacksonville?Flock cameras have created controversy around the country, and a Jacksonville Today reader has questions.…By Dan Scanlan
August 5, 2026 Duval school bus drivers threaten strike, but more meetings plannedDurham School Services will meet with bus drivers this week in an attempt to avert a strike.…By Dan Scanlan
July 29, 2026 JEA CEO Vickie Cavey takes extended leave, effective immediatelyJEA gave no explanation why Cavey was taking leave. She will be gone between two weeks and 60 days, JEA…By Dan Scanlan