May 29, 2025Next council president seeks new approach to Downtown developmentKevin Carrico wants to give City Council more say over the CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority.…By Mike Mendenhall
May 27, 2025Jax Council finalizes city’s first garbage fee increase since 2010City lawmakers’ move to increase Jacksonville’s garbage fee for the first time in 15 years is meant to tackle a…By Mike Mendenhall
May 23, 2025FAMU groups protest Marva Johnson as presidentNearly 1,000 people participated in a Zoom meeting to discuss political and economic responses.…By Margie Menzel - WFSU
May 19, 2025FAMU chooses president despite community concernsCommunity members expressed concern about Marva Johnson’s politics and her lack of education experience.…By Margie Menzel - WFSU
May 9, 2025Search for president divides FAMU communityCandidate interviews are scheduled next week, and the board of trustees will choose the new president May 16.…By Margie Menzel - WFSU
January 14, 2025City Council overrides mayor’s veto of pay hike for trash hauler; mayor vows not to pay“If it needs to go to a legal action, then that’s what we will have to do,” said Deegan. “We…By Casmira Harrison and Dan Scanlan
January 9, 2025Decorum rules at Jax City Hall meetings could tightenFinger snapping and sign waving would be added to the list of prohibited behaviors by the public, among other changes.…By Casmira Harrison
October 28, 2024Councilman questions Deegan’s expenses on London tripCity Councilman Terrence Freeman claims Mayor Donna Deegan skipped out on her duties while in London.…By Casmira Harrison
October 18, 2024Here’s when early voting begins on the First CoastEarly voting begins next week across Northeast Florida. Dates and times vary by county.…By Steven Ponson
October 18, 2024Land conservation is on the ballot for Clay County votersVoters will decide whether to increase taxes by 0.2 mills to go toward land conservation efforts.…By Steven Ponson
October 18, 2024Atlantic Beach, Jax Beach voters to weigh charter questions in NovemberJacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach ballot questions, explained. Here’s what a yes does for each of the 8 questions.…By Casmira Harrison
October 4, 2024Mail ballots flow in as voter registration deadline nearsMonday is the final day to register to vote in Florida ahead of the Nov. 5 general election.…By Steven Ponson
September 18, 2024Jacksonville joins international effort to stop HIV spreadJacksonville is joining hundreds of other cities and international organizations to try to stop the spread of HIV by 2030.…By Steven Ponson
September 9, 2024OPINION | Democrats need to decide on Florida playThe Harris campaign has an opportunity to make a statement in the Sunshine State and they could do it in…By A.G. Gancarski
August 23, 2024Salary for city’s stadium negotiator comes under fireSome City Council members question Mike Weinstein’s $292,006 salary now that the stadium deal is nearly complete.…By Casmira Harrison
August 21, 2024#AskJAXTDY l Can people hand out political fliers near polling locations?A Jacksonville Today reader wants to know whether political groups can pass out pamphlets near polling sites.…By Steven Ponson
August 9, 2024Republican-backed School Board candidates key on parental rightsParental rights are again a topic of conversation because of the prominent role they play in Florida’s increasingly partisan school…By Megan Mallicoat
August 9, 2024City Council committee cuts DEI chief from budgetThe panel’s members voted 4-2 to eliminate funding for the position of chief of diversity and inclusion.…By Casmira Harrison
August 8, 2024City Council begins chopping at mayor’s budget proposalCity Council members are proposing cutting $10 million from Mayor Donna Deegan’s $1.92 billion budget.…By Casmira Harrison
August 2, 2024Early voting starts soon on the First CoastEarly voting for the primary election now starts Wednesday in Duval County due to Tropical Storm Debby, with other counties…By Steven Ponson
July 23, 2024Intracoastal West residents face $4,500 annual tax that many say was a surpriseOpponents say what started as a petition to “explore” dredging Hogpen Creek for boating now threatens to price them out…By Casmira Harrison
July 19, 2024Voter registration deadline looms for primary electionThe deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation before the Aug. 20 primary election in Florida is…By Steven Ponson
July 15, 2024Calling for unity, Deegan unveils $1.95B budgetMayor Donna Deegan proposed a budget that calls for drawing on financial reserves and reevaluating capital improvement projects.…By Casmira Harrison
July 11, 2024#AskJAXTDY l Why prevent stronger local heat protections for workers?A Jacksonville Today reader says she’s baffled why the governor and legislators want to put workers at risk.…By Casmira Harrison