8 hours ago 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
12 hours ago 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
1 day ago 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
1 day ago 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
2 days ago 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
2 days ago 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
July 27, 2026 Streeter Acclaimed Kitchen seeks new home after devastating fireThe owner of Streeter Acclaimed Kitchen pledges to move forward even though his building can’t be saved.…By Dan Scanlan
July 27, 2026 LGBTQ artwork returns to Five Points with a mural celebrating diversityThe 1,700-foot mural follows a state order last year banning rainbow-colored crosswalks.…By Dan Scanlan
July 24, 2026 Gingerbread Extravaganza gets a new home and sponsor for the holidaysThe Historic Springfield Society is taking over the Gingerbread Extravaganza from the Jacksonville History Center.…By Dan Scanlan
July 24, 2026 Part of the USS Jacksonville submarine could wind up in Downtown JacksonvilleThe sail structure of the decommissioned submarine could be displayed next to the USS Orleck.…By Dan Scanlan
July 24, 2026 #AskJAXTDY | What’s with the roadwork at Butler Boulevard and Philips Highway?Construction on Philips Highway led the Jacksonville Transporation Authority to close a park-n-ride lot.…By Dan Scanlan
July 22, 2026 JSO’s new drones get to a crime scene before officers doThe Sheriff’s Office is more than doubling the size of its drone fleet to 61, funded by the state.…By Dan Scanlan
July 22, 2026 JTA CEO Nat Ford selected as head of Dallas rapid transit systemNat Ford had planned to retire from JTA in January, but the agency will now need a replacement sooner.…By Dan Scanlan