December 29, 2025 Starbucks gets permit to build in Bank of America TowerThe city issued a permit for Starbucks to build on the ground floor of the building’s southeast corner.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 23, 2025 The ‘hanging judge’: Jim Crow legacy looms over Jacksonville death row caseThe late Judge R. Hudson Olliff was known for a harsh approach to crime and questionable remarks about Black people.…By Nichole Manna - The Tributary and Casey Frank - The Tributary
December 22, 2025 PHOTO ESSAY | Will Brown’s favorite images of 2025Jacksonville Today’s Will Brown shares his favorite photos from Jacksonville in 2025.…By Will Brown
December 18, 2025 After contentious 6 months, City Council VP and mayor pitch unityPolitical observers note a particularly contentious second half of 2025 between City Council leaders and the mayor’s office.…By Mike Mendenhall
December 16, 2025 Brooks Rehabilitation embarks on $68M expansionBrooks Rehabilitation will expand its Southside, Mandarin and Orange Park sites beginning next year.…By Dan Scanlan
December 16, 2025 MAD DADS dissolves, but senior member says it will returnMAD DADS filed paperwork to dissolve itself, but the group may return in a new form with a new board.…By Dan Scanlan
December 15, 2025 Mike Weinstein appointed as chief administrative officerMayor Donna Deegan promoted Weinstein, a longtime local official, to the city’s top appointed position.…By Mike Mendenhall
December 15, 2025 JTA drops fares on buses and autonomous shuttlesRiding NAVI will be free again, and fares on buses will fall temporarily.…By Jacksonville Today
December 11, 2025 Two more fallen firefighters memorialized in JacksonvilleEngineers Ian Church and Jason Woodruff died of cancers contracted in the line of duty.…By Dan Scanlan
December 10, 2025 Jacksonville police officer charged with stalkingOfficer Claude Fleurimond resigned after he was accused of false imprisonment and stalking his former girlfriend.…By Dan Scanlan
December 5, 2025 Expansive Riverfront Plaza and playground officially openVisitors praised the first phase of Jacksonville’s newest park, which was more than a year in the making.…By Michelle Corum
December 5, 2025 Indiana developer says it’s buying Laura Street TrioBecovic Management Group says it is buying the restored Barnett National Bank Building in addition to the Laura Street Trio.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record and Joe Lister - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 4, 2025 Final littoral combat ship destined for MayportThe U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of the USS Cleveland. The ship will homeport at Mayport Naval Station.…By Dan Scanlan
December 3, 2025 UNF gets $1.3M grant to develop STEM gameThe game, called Adventures with Emmy, will be similar to Dungeons and Dragons but with a STEM theme.…By Michelle Corum
November 25, 2025 Lights and action usher in Jacksonville’s inaugural River FestFireworks, a lighted boat parade and a sneak peek at Jacksonville new downtown park are all at Saturday’s River Fest.…By Dan Scanlan
November 25, 2025 Developer to seek $48M in incentives for Publix-anchored project DowntownOfficials discussed Gateway Jax’s coming request Monday during a City Council committee on Downtown.…By Mike Mendenhall
November 24, 2025 Project Underground seeks tax break for $10M Northwest Jacksonville expansionThe code-named Project Underground currently employs more than 140 people at its existing Jacksonville plant.…By Joe Lister - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 23, 2025 Legal fight stalls some panhandling prohibitions in Northeast FloridaAccording to internal emails, the City of St. Augustine is not enforcing its panhandling law due to ongoing litigation.…By Noah Hertz
November 19, 2025 OPINION | A distinct identity has eluded Jacksonville. Here’s how you can helpThe Civic Council invites you to help define Jacksonville’s unique identity.…By Will Ketchum
October 30, 2025 Sea-Doo recalls pontoon boats after Jacksonville capsizingA 15-month-old girl suffered traumatic brain injuries when the family’s Sea-Doo Switch capsized on the Black Creek.…By Dan Scanlan
October 28, 2025 Lisa Sutherland appointed as JU’s interim presidentSutherland will take over when current President Tim Cost becomes school chancellor July 1…By Dan Scanlan
October 28, 2025 It’s Florida-Georgia week. The commotion has already begun.Expect the usual traffic and crowds as the Florida-Georgia game approaches on Saturday.…By Dan Scanlan
October 27, 2025 Vilano Beach, Jax played key roles in TWEN’s new albumTWEN says Vilano Beach and Jacksonville played a pivotal role in their forthcoming album’s production.…By Noah Hertz
October 23, 2025 #AskJAXTDY | Why is JEA replacing pipes near me again?A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether pipe replacement in San Jose duplicates work done earlier.…By Dan Scanlan