A new program aims to help West City homeowners with costly repairs in the underserved area.…

The first of eight town halls is scheduled for Tuesday at William Raines Senior High School.…

A new art exhibit is on display at the St. Johns County Main Library.…

Doctors are encouraging people to get accurate information about measles and immunization.…

This Number of the Week is also an #AskJAXTDY. Jacksonville Today reader Jane G. wonders what happens to the money…

Authorities pepper-sprayed detainees at least twice at the Deportation Depot immigration detention center in Baker County.…

Groovin’ to Motown hits in Ponte Vedra Beach, a Jacksonville Beach production of a hit musical and a new Cummer…

If a dog bites someone on a patio, who’s liable — the restaurant, the dog owner or the other patron?…

The improvements are part of a $52 million renovation plan at the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens.…

Rebuilding Together Greater Florida has helped families across Florida with urgent home repairs.…

Roads will closed Sunday as thousands of marathoners race through the three Beaches communities.…

This could be the coldest air mass in over a decade in some parts of Florida. Snow flurries are possible.…

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp will hold auditions for individuals or groups who want to perform the National Anthem before a…

The Jewish Federation said posting Ramallah Club photos on Holocaust Rembrance Day was insensitive.…

A public meeting and online survey will seek comments about the paved path planned along Shore Drive.…

Once home to more than 60 bordellos and popular madams Cora Crane, Belle Orloff and Lyda De Camp, here are…

Craft Breweries like Intuition Ale Works are finding it difficult to remain in business as costs mount and competition grows.…

A total of 130 roosters had to be destroyed due to their aggressive training and risk of disease.…

A video PSA created by Jacksonville University students won second place in a national contest.…

MOSH leaders now have until Sept. 1 to start construction of their new Northbank facility.…

With veterinarians in short supply, veterinary students are providing pet care at EveryPet’s training center in Jacksonville.…

Opponents have filed a second request for an injunction against paid parking in downtown Fernandina Beach.…

Jacksonville is rated the fourth-best place in the nation for homebuyers, based partly on the growth of home values.…

Temperatures will remain cold into Wednesday morning, with lows in the upper 20s and low 30s.…

Gavin Kay and Madison Kline will move into a Habitat for Humanity home in Fernandina Beach.…

The lion statues must be moved so the state can raise St. Augustine’s seawall to mitigate flooding.…

Jacksonville City Council will consider an ordinance that would allow some bars to serve alcohol for an extra hour.…

Biology teacher Mari Richardson was named 2026 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year.…

On “The Florida Roundup,” an FSU director explains why the affordable housing issue is more complex than it seems.…

Start here to plan on attending local government meetings in the Jacksonville, Florida, area.…

The firefighters were charged with misdemeanors after hitting a Sheriff’s Office cruiser and other targets.…

One man was killed and one wounded in separate shootings involving police on Jan. 5.…

Many blood centers don’t have enough supply for more than one or two days, LifeSouth says.…

Two proposals to reduce property taxes advanced through House committees on Thursday.…

Jacksonville nonprofit LIFT Jax has a renewed focus ahead of the first investment of the community benefits agreement.…

Black lawmakers denounced a memo from Attorney General James Uthmeier saying affirmative action laws are discriminatory.…

An analysis of the food system could help address affordability and food insecurity, as well as growers’ concerns.…

A Cathedral Arts Project String Orchestra ensemble of 10 Jacksonville students will perform at Carnegie Hall.…

A bill in the Legislature would allow licensed drivers to use UTVs on certain city and county roads.…

The city would own the restaurant at Riverfront Plaza and choose an operator to build out the structure.…

Nixon, a Democrat, will seek the seat of Republican Sen. Ashley Moody.…

A celebration of authors, readers and writers in Downtown Jacksonville; a healthy living festival in Neptune Beach; and a night…

The development will anchor a retail corridor that Gateway Jax plans along Beaver Street in the Pearl Square neighborhood.…

The 26 Four Seasons residences range from two to five bedrooms and 1,930 to 7,936 square feet of space.…

NAVI ultimately could replace JTA’s Beach Buggy ride service in the Beaches, CEO Nat Ford says.…

Clay board member Robert Alvero did not show up when summoned to a Florida Board of Education meeting.…

The SLS rocket arrived at its launch pad Saturday. Teams are working toward a launch as early as Feb. 6.…

A Senate committee passed a bill that adds regulations for e-bikes — and paves the way for more changes.…

Here are five facts about Oak Haven, Love Grove and Spring Glen.…

The state rejected an earlier version of the plan because it was too restrictive of growth and development.…

Junior Achievement’s Experiential Learning Center will allow students to explore careers and learn to run businesses.…

Supervisor of elections staff will visit schools over the next several weeks to sign up young voters.…

Jacksonville honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with the annual breakfast and parade through Downtown.…

A coalition of Northeast Florida news organizations – including Jacksonville Today – plan to tackle the issue of housing costs…

The City Council has set up a permitting process, and signs must be displayed saying dogs are allowed on the…

Kicker’s Country Bar offers entertainment, line dancing and an atmosphere inspired by bars such as Gilley’s.…

Clay Eye Holdings billed Medicare and Medicaid for unnecessary procedures, the Justice Department said.…

The permanent Fallen Firefighter Memorial now sits at Fire Rescue headquarters on Gaines Road in St. Augustine.…

Minister Brian Carn Jr. was accused of misstating his income to avoid thousands of dollars in taxes.…

Marston joined the St. Augustine Police Department in 2008 after moving a few years earlier from Maine.…

Bills in the Florida Legislature could lead to tearing down Rodman dam and restoring the Ocklawaha River.…

The House passed eight bills Thursday, ranging from fetus deaths to gun purchases by teenagers.…

Tensions over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement rose: a Jacksonville city official was suspended for an ICE-related social media post;…

The family of Melissa Ellison is desperate to solve her cold case killing in her home in West Jacksonville.…

A talk on maps at the Jacksonville Public Library; swing music night at The Volstead Downtown; and the city’s annual…

Encounter wild animals at the Orange Park Mall’s Friday Night Safari.…

The federal government accused Jacksonville-based Dun & Bradstreet of “unfair or deceptive practices.”…

The voucher legislation passed unanimously after an audit of the program found a “myriad of accountability challenges.”…

A judge has granted class action status to residents’ lawsuit against International Flavors and Fragrances.…

Archie, a horse owned by Country Carriages, was diagnosed last week with a case of strangles.…

The graduation rate for Duval Schools in 2025 set a district record for the second consecutive year.…

MOSH closed its museum on the Southbank in September while planning a move across the river.…

Greenscape of Jacksonville is hosting its Great Tree Giveaway this Saturday.…

Local lawmakers are pushing a slate of bills in Tallahassee.…

JTA reverses a decision to cancel the Connexion Plus paratransit program, opting for a 6-month trial with higher fares.…

St. Johns County officials opened the newly renovated North Beach Park.…

A representative for clinic operator New Season says plans for the opioid treatment clinic in West Augustine are off the…

The $110 million, four-star hotel would serve patients’ families, but it would be open to the public as well.…

A man was treated for multiple gunshot wounds after a shootout with police in the Brentwood area.…

Children’s hospitals in Jacksonville and Buffalo did a gift exchange to celebrate the Jaguars and Bills playoff game Sunday.…

The Dunkin franchise in Hastings is part of a concerted effort to revitalize the once-bustling community.…

The Related Group plans the tower next to Friendship Fountain, where the River City Brewery once operated.…

Pollen activity depends heavily on the weather. A lack of rainfall has left the atmosphere uncleansed.…

Jacksonville Officer Donald Bowers was reprimanded, however, for failing to report that he punched Will McNeil Jr.…

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and former Mayor John Peyton provided books at Kreative Minds Academy on Friday.…

Our Number of the Week is 1,249, the total yards the ball traveled between Cam Little’s cleat and the 30…

Florida House Speaker-designate Sam Garrison says AI could be one of the biggest areas of tension during the session.…

Hunters killed 52 bears during the hunt last month, but a debate continues about whether the hunt was appropriate.…

The $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium is about 10% complete, Jaguars officials say.…

Temperatures will still be in the low 60s on Sunday morning, but a cooldown will move across the state.…

MOSH CEO Alistair Dove is leaving voluntarily to “pursue new opportunities,” museum leaders say.…

The Jaguars will take on the Buffalo Bills, whose fans tend to travel in large numbers to away games.…

A family fishing adventure in Ponte Vedra Beach; jazz at Downtown Jacksonville’s Friendship Fountain; and a kickoff to mastering crochet…

The Red Cross is giving blood donors a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LX.…

Prosecutors said former teacher Matthew Christopher Yates tried to arrange a sexual meeting with a 14-year-old.…

CSX said it eliminated 5% of its management workforce after evaluating the company’s market and costs.…

Researchers have spotted a right whale off the coast of Northeast Florida with a brand new baby calf.…

In a 4-3 vote, board members decided to include an item in their legislative platform that asks for changes to…

City Manager Bill Killingsworth stepped down voluntarily after a meeting with the mayor.…

Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to call a special legislative session to redraw districts before midterm elections.…

City Council lowered the parking rate after hearing that an earlier increase hurt parking use and merchants’ business.…

BEAM Thrift was voted best thrift store at the Beaches.…

A new bus safety program in Duval County raises concerns about people who don’t stop for school buses.…

City commissioners approved paid parking starting this spring, but voters could end it in August.…

Located six miles southeast of Downtown Jacksonville, Sans Souci is a mid-century community with an interesting story.…

A Jacksonville Today reader wants to warn people about a jury duty scam she encountered.…

Grouper Shack, a fast-casual restaurant, bar and market, is the group’s second site in Northeast Florida.…

State Rep. Wyman Duggan has filed legislation to tear down Rodman dam and restore the Ocklawaha River.…

The state will close the Shands Bridge from Friday to Monday — and possibly next weekend too.…

The investment will upgrade equipment to produce more Michelob Ultra, Anheuser-Busch said.  …

A severe strain of the flu, especially among children, has crushed local emergency rooms.…

Police killed one man and wounded another in separate shootings within minutes of each other.…

Reva Development Corp. has been working with the city to retrofit the Armory since 2020.…

Gov. Ron DeSantis said undocumented immigrants have been deported on 93 flights over four months.…

Crews will spend three to four weeks moving a water main on State Road A1A near the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.…

The six-story FBI field office was renovated into 95 apartments called Interra Apartment Homes.…

The Amazon delivery station in West Jacksonville is now operating and employs more than 100 people.…

As the new year begins, weather patterns look strikingly similar to the second half of 2025.…

Jacksonville witnessed demonstrations and political support following the U.S. military’s removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.…

The City Commission will vote Tuesday on whether to institute paid parking in the downtown area.…

Tourism in the third quarter was the highest since 2022, when Florida was trying to attract visitors during the pandemic.…

The person behind the idea did not know it was illegal to keep a list of gun owners, an investigation…

More community leaders spoke out Wednesday against racial comments by School Board member Robert Alvero.…

Teresa Brady, former president of Duval Teachers United, transferred $1.3 million to a government account in December.…

Disabled advocates are suing over a Florida law that allows pregnant women to use disabled parking spaces.…

The new laws cover animal cruelty, breast cancer and condo regulation, among other issues.…

The number of bears killed was fewer than expected, partly because the hunt’s opponents bought up permits.…

Prosecutors said they could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the lieutenant was unjustified.…

The Sheriff’s Office said Officer Zackery Jennings shot a suspect who pulled a gun on him during an arrest.…

The Hub, housing three restaurants, is tenatively scheduled to open Jan. 19 at Riverside Avenue and Forest Street.…

A bill in the Legislature would prevent discrimination based on a person’s vaccination status.…

During the colder months of winter, the National Weather Service can issue a range of alerts across Florida.…

A long list of legal issues remain unresolved in Florida: immigration, guns, marijuana, transgender laws and more.…

The city issued a permit for Starbucks to build on the ground floor of the building’s southeast corner.…

The Jacksonville native helped the University of Virginia win the 2025 Gator Bowl in his final collegiate game.…

Many people, including those in North Florida, will wake up to one of the coldest air masses of the season…

The legislation from Sen. Jennifer Bradley would set rules for the materials used in straws and stirrers.…

Six students from Jacksonville’s Douglas Anderson School of the Arts are 2026 YoungArts honorees.…

The AI proposal comes as President Trump tries to limit state regulation of artificial intelligence.…

Bestbet argues that Hamilton Downs should not be allowed to operate a card room on adjacent land.…

Most stores are closed on Christmas, but a handful of businesses will be open during the holiday.…

We’re going to have a typically warm Christmas this year, but a cool-down is coming for New Year’s.…

Mater Academy has narrowed its list of 25 buildings to two intended for Schools of Hope in Duval.…

Sasse posted on social media that he has been diagnosed with metastasized, Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.…

Motorists would still need to register their cars, but the yellow stickers would no longer be required.…

The late Judge R. Hudson Olliff was known for a harsh approach to crime and questionable remarks about Black people.…

Catholic bishops appealed to President Trump to pause immigration enforcement during the holidays.…

The “One Book, One Community” celebration, part of the St. Johns County Library’s St. Johns Reads program, begins in January.…

Minds of the Future Academy is turning to the community for help replacing the lost technology.…

JTA will have a series of meetings next month to explain plans and solicit feedback from the community.…

Here’s how to get involved in Jacksonville government, whether making your voice heard in City Council, joining a Citizens Planning…

Jacksonville Today’s Will Brown shares his favorite photos from Jacksonville in 2025.…

The state education commissioner wants Robert Alvero to explain a racial post on social media.…

A replica of the St. Augustine Lighthouse made of canned food won a big prize for charity.…

The zoning agency recommended against a miniature golf course called Nothing Putt Fun & Games.…

The winds will be constant and intense along the Atlantic coast during the first half of Christmas week.…

The Raines Vikings marched down Moncrief Road with their hard-fought state championship trophy during a community parade on Saturday.…

Picolata was once a river crossing and the site of a Spanish fort, but much of the settlement is gone.…

Justin Golden admitted he put his 8-month-old baby on the road but said he did not intend to kill him.…

A parade to honor the William M. Raines football program will begin at Lonnie Miller Park at 9 a.m. Saturday.…

Racing could begin in May or June at the new drag strip at Callahan Speedway, next to a go-kart complex.…

Florida allows the death penalty without a unanimous jury recommendation — one of the nation’s lowest standards.…

The Supreme Court must decide whether a proposed constitutional amendment meets legal requirements.…

A cold front brings welcomed showers and storms to North Florida, but it will fizzle as it crosses the state.…

Moving to Jacksonville, Florida? Here are 10 to-do’s for new Jacksonville residents.…

Duval Schools students test-drive technology like 3D printing and learn real-world skills at the district’s STEM center.…

The estate of philanthropist Betsy Lovett has bequested $3.5 million to the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.…

Joe Starkey was shot death Dec. 10 in an incident that his attorney calls a road rage homicide.…

The Air Force Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels will perform separately at NAS Jacksonville in 2026.…

A team from the Northside won the 2nd Jax Litter League contest.…

Political observers note a particularly contentious second half of 2025 between City Council leaders and the mayor’s office.…

Enterprise Village will include manufacturing and jobs training that will be open to the community.…

The “rural renaissance bill” is back and ready to be heard by the full chamber in January.…

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants tourists to shoulder the cost of tolls instead of Florida residents.…

The $5.6 million expenditure is part of $27 million approved statewide to protect 21,500 acres.…

A show by the band Vinegar in St. Augustine; a holiday disco market in Springfield; and the Riverside/Avondale Luminaria are…

Many projects have already begun on SR 16, and the corridor is expected to see even more traffic with development.…

Council members Ju’Coby Pittman and Jimmy Peluso say school closures have implications beyond the school district.…

Jacksonville Jaguars players brought joy to kids at the annual Shop with a Jaguar event this week.…

The state has clarified a law that took effect this year, specifying which license plate frames are legal.…

Brooks Rehabilitation will expand its Southside, Mandarin and Orange Park sites beginning next year.…

Rep. Kim Kendell says the state shouldn’t be dictating how local officials can regulate development.…

Tucked along the western bank of the St. Johns River, just northeast of Downtown Jacksonville, the neighborhood of Fairfield holds…

MAD DADS filed paperwork to dissolve itself, but the group may return in a new form with a new board.…

A “farm-to-fire” restaurant, Pecan Craft Kitchen will open in the former Broudy’s Liquors location.…

The Cummer Museum will host a Family Literacy Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.…

Jaguars owner Shad Khan and his children will own penthouses at the property he is developing on the Northbank.…

Calico Cactus is a breakfast-lunch taco restaurant that replaces Maple Street Biscuit Co.…

Three Jacksonville council members say historically redlined neighborhoods should be off limits for a new jail.…

Mayor Donna Deegan promoted Weinstein, a longtime local official, to the city’s top appointed position.…

St. Augustine Beach officials elevated Beth Sweeny from the position of vice mayor. Hear her priorities in the new position.…

Nearly 100 people became U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony during Sunday’s Jaguars game.…

Riding NAVI will be free again, and fares on buses will fall temporarily.…

Raines High School won its fourth state title with a 23-22 win over Miami Northwestern on Friday evening.…

The mural, called “Abundant Waters,” depicts wildlife in the St. Johns River and why the river is important.…

Evan Pucillo plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro on Feb. 9, the day his son died hours after birth.…

In Duval County, most school buses — about two-thirds — arrive at school by the time they’re scheduled to arrive.…

Limayem will leave UNF to become president of the University of South Florida.…

Despite vocal opposition, the city plans to sell the course to a once-segregated country club.…

Days of rain eased the exceptional drought in North Florida, but much of South Florida remains abnormally dry.…

Timucuan Asset Management Inc. will lease space in the office building that will house Jacksonville Jaguars’ headquarters.…

Engineers Ian Church and Jason Woodruff died of cancers contracted in the line of duty.…

The motorsports park will feature a racetrack designed by Indy 500 winner Bobby Rahal, a partner in the project.…

A Ukrainian Holiday Market in Mandarin; a beloved holiday tradition in Fernandina Beach; and a new exhibit at the Museum…

The Florida Department of Transportation says it has added snowplows and other equipment this winter.…

Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes to increase spending on law enforcement and security on college campuses.…

Duval Schools’ financial position is “strong,” according to its CFO, and what Superintendent Christopher Bernier characterized as “$100 million debt”…

Swisher received $3.5 million in incentives from the city to create at least 240 jobs in the next two years.…

A new study says the parks need more money for projects ranging from staff housing to septic tanks.…

Saisselin said his departure after 13 years was a mutual decision between himself and the Florida Theatre.…

Officer Claude Fleurimond resigned after he was accused of false imprisonment and stalking his former girlfriend.…

Patel Brothers plans a store at the Shops at Racetrack Road, the chain’s second store in Northeast Florida.…

Here is a trip down memory lane, highlighting five early 20th century Jacksonville parks that don’t exist anymore.…

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp were purchased by Prospector Baseball Group. This is Prospector’s first purchase of an affiliated baseball club.…

Ability Housing opened Village at Cedar Hills, 90 units of affordable housing at a time when it’s desperately needed.…

Sheriff T.K. Waters credits a 4-year-old investigations unit focused on narcotics overdose deaths.…

JTA says the union is jeopardizing federal funding by refusing to sign a safety plan involving autonomous vehicles.…

The teachers’ complaints allege their right to free speech was violated.…

The endangered whale, named “Division, was severely entangled in fishing lines off St. Marys, Georgia.…

Baptist Health will fund 215,000 meals across its five-county service area as part of its commitment to eradicate food insecurity.…

James Bennett, chief operating officer of the Port Authority, also sat on the Baker County Board of Commissioners.…

New owners plan to restore long-vacant Drew Mansion in Springfield, creating community space on the first floor.…

Police Chief Jennifer Michaux reflects on her 30-year career in law enforcement and her five years as chief.…

Visitors praised the first phase of Jacksonville’s newest park, which was more than a year in the making.…

The Jacksonville Historical Society’s 23rd annual extravaganza features 41 gingerbread creations.…

Water samples showed elevated lead in more than 10% of the homes tested, the city said.…

The University of North Florida would get $6 million for upgrades to Hodges Stadium and additional practice fields.…

Becovic Management Group says it is buying the restored Barnett National Bank Building in addition to the Laura Street Trio.…

Dr. Arun Gulani has served people from nearly 100 countries and believes medical tourism can benefit the region.…

City lawmakers want to add the iconic Main Street Bridge to the National Register of Historic Places.…

The U.S. Navy has accepted delivery of the USS Cleveland. The ship will homeport at Mayport Naval Station.…

NOAA’s latest December outlook predicts the holidays will be drier and warmer than usual.…

The police officer was justified in shooting the boy, but communication errors contributed, the state attorney says.…

A cozy Christmas tale read aloud in Fernandina Beach, a beloved holiday tradition at Jacksonville Beach and the 12th annual…

CFO Blaise Ingoglia came to the First Coast to discuss his immigration priorities in the upcoming legislative session.…

The game, called Adventures with Emmy, will be similar to Dungeons and Dragons but with a STEM theme.…

The City Commission will take a final parking vote on Jan. 6, but a lawsuit and referendum are pending.…

The gunman led deputies on a chase down U.S. 1 and yelled “shoot me, shoot me,” the sheriff said.…

JetBlue will begin flying between San Juan and Jacksonville International Airport on March 13.…

A photographic journey into the history of North Riverside, a neighborhood significantly affected by heavy industry and expressway construction.…

Florida’s fog season typically runs from late fall through the early spring.…

School board members will now each appoint a parent to the committee that reviews challenged books.…

The impact fee, phased in over five years, will pay for acquiring sensitive conservation land.…

The ice cream shop will be in the former space of Jane Doe Boutique, across from the Five Points Theatre…

Students from Washington Classical Christian School had asked county officials to change smoking rules.…

A surprise vote Tuesday dumped the leadership appointed just two weeks ago.…

An online auction is selling memorabilia and equipment from the closed Adventure Landing entertainment center.…

Over community objections, the Duval County School Board voted unanimously Monday to close two more elementary schools — but later…

The county is reviewing plans for a second store that matches the Harris Teeter footprint.…

The issues include improper influence on elections and FPL’s failed attempt to acquire JEA in Jacksonville.…

Teachers say school vouchers are leading to fewer programs for kids, larger classes and inadequate teacher pay.…

The way Bernier talks about the urgency of school closures has done something of a 180 — from needing to…

City officials are debuting Riverfront Plaza and RiversEdge public parks on the Nothbank and Southbank, respectively.…

The library access issue comes as the School Board will vote Monday on changes to its policy for reviewing challenged…

Fireworks, a lighted boat parade and a sneak peek at Jacksonville new downtown park are all at Saturday’s River Fest.…

Officials discussed Gateway Jax’s coming request Monday during a City Council committee on Downtown.…

A St. Augustine representative is aiming to increase transparency surrounding land swaps like a controversial trade that nearly occurred earlier…

The annual drive saw more need this year as the pause in SNAP benefits from the government shutdown ends.…

The Chick-fil-A project, which faced concerns about traffic and safety from neighbors, is estimated to cost $1.6 million.…

The code-named Project Underground currently employs more than 140 people at its existing Jacksonville plant.…

According to internal emails, the City of St. Augustine is not enforcing its panhandling law due to ongoing litigation.…

Duval school closures will considered on the Eastside and in Mayport during a School Board meeting Dec. 1.…

Owner Lily Grabb said she closed the Asian American restaurant after struggling to attract lunch customers.…

Richard Barry Randolph was executed for raping and killing the manager of a convenience store during a robbery.…

Eighty percent of Florida has abnormally dry conditions or worse, and a few showers won’t make a difference.…

See a rundown of all the incentives going to the Four Seasons hotel and related development.…

A School Board proposal would give raises of $400 to $800 to teachers with 10 or more years of experience.…

Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, V Pizza and Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q will open in the airport’s new concourse.…

Fields Auto Group intends to operate the Rolls-Royce dealership at its Land Rover of Jacksonville location.…

The execution of Richard Barry Randolph will be Florida’s 17th this year, a record for a single year.…

A Downtown jazz show benefiting Breezy Jazz House; open studio time with artists in Riverside; and St. Augustine’s premiere holiday…

A father and son team wants to build the $200 million motorsports complex next to the municipal airport.…

Ponte Vedra resident Erin Keefer calls her film “a quirky crime comedy holiday movie.”…

The proposed amendment to legalize recreational marijuana has moved toward the Supreme Court for review.…

Kroger is closing several fulfillment centers, including one in Jacksonville, and laying off 1,400 people statewide.…

Three charter companies outlined plans to open “Schools of Hope” within dozens of Duval school buildings.…

Duval DOGE has questions about telehealth contracts after anonymous claims of misconduct.…

Lt. Gov. Jay Shields came to Jacksonville on Tuesday to announce Operation Senior Shield, a scam alert system.…

Rep. Sam Greco of St. Augustine filed a bill he says would protect parents if their “unborn child” dies.…

The gift will fund scholarships for FSCJ students enrolled in academic programs that serve urgent workforce needs.…

Developer Corner Lot had planned to buy and redevelop the Casa Marina and a property across the street.…

Justice Charles Canady will become director of the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education.…

The Duval DOGE committee will hold its next meeting on the city telehealth contracts Tuesday at City Hall.…

Nearly two dozen of the children found in Florida and nine other states were from Jacksonville.…

The FHSAA prevented a pregame prayer over the loudspeaker in a game involving University Christian School in Jacksonville.…

A new survey seeks input from the public about paved walking and biking trails in St. Johns County.…

Lukumades II is working on building out its second location, in the Five Points Theatre building.…

City officials hope the work in Northwest Jacksonville will stimulate commercial investment.…

City Council approved the tax break this week to help develop the surf park in South Jacksonville.…

The Jacksonville City Council voted to allow restaurant and bar seating on Downtown sidewalks.…

Teachers and school district officials will make presentations to the School Board next week in hopes of resolving the issue.…

If you’re looking to enroll a first-time student in Duval Schools or switch schools for this coming fall, here’s what…

Ground was broken Friday for a new fireboat station to serve Jacksonville’s growing Downtown.…

So far in 2025, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department has responded to 421 house fires.…

Sweeping new teaching standards cover the history of communism, but critics say they appear deeply ideological.…

Now’s the time to start thinking about where to send your kids in the fall of 2026, Duval Schools says.…

Dr. Nancy Staats told the Duval Legislative Delegation that removing vaccine mandates could be disastrous.…

More than 70 volunteers pitched in from Home Depot, Rebuilding Together Greater Florida and other groups.…

There are only a few pages left in this year’s calendar, which means Nights of Lights is ready to shine.…

The Divine Nine organizations have more than 725 years of service, scholarship and fellowship in Jacksonville.…

The proposed slaughterhouse had drawn criticism from animal rights activists and nearby residents.…

Legislators are searching for ways to avoid another multimillion-dollar crisis as the voucher program expands.…

The city aid comes as lawmakers Washington D.C. voted to end the government shutdown that caused the food crisis.…

A concert by acclaimed ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro; the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Family Fall Day in Downtown Jacksonville; and…

Logan Fletcher Park is acccused of driving drunk in the crash near Wicked Barley Brewing Co.…

In recognition of National Career Development Month, we take a look back at the history of four pioneering institutions of…

The group, #1 Apex Association, plans to keep Marineland operating with existing employees and animals.…

Walmart has received permits for EV chargers at eight stores, and three more are in review.…

The northern lights were visible as far south as Tampa, Daytona Beach and Titusville. You may still get a glimpse.…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will break ground for the temple on Jan. 24.…

One change, in particular, is raising concerns about Nights of Lights. See what the debate is all about.…

The bills would provide financial support to Feeding Northeast Florida after cuts to federal SNAP benefits.…

The workforce development program places Duval County students in internship jobs with major employers.…

Harris Teeter expects to start construction in the spring at northwest Atlantic and Kernan boulevards.…

A fundraiser aims to raise $23,000 to repair the Peg Leg Pete statue and return it to the waterfront.…

The state is asking the federal government for permission to oversee red snapper fishing off Florida’s East Coast.…

Sen. Clay Yarborough filed a bill requiring that administrators and instructors pledge to serve as positive role models.…

Warren Cilliers was considered an exceptional pilot and talented mechanic. The cause of the crash is unknown.…

Temperatures will be about 20 degrees below average starting Tuesday morning. How long will it last?…

The Jacksonville City Council is expected to consider emergency legislation this week that would devote local dollars to help fill…

An Orlando city commissioner says the Jaguars will play at Camping World Stadium while EverBank Stadium is renovated.…

Developers outlined at least $40 million in incentives for a possible Hard Rock on the Northbank.…

Groundbreaking is planned next year on Shipyards West, one of many areas under development on the Northbank.…

The Jacksonville Planning Commission took a tie vote on whether Apna Bazar can expand with a slaughterhouse.…

The radio station, Black Power 96, says Pinellas County withheld COVID relief funds for racial reasons.…

Jacksonville travelers could enounter complications because of flight reductions ordered at other airports.…

See whether you’re entitled to a refund if your flight is canceled or delayed in the shutdown.…

A developer sought to resurrect a plan for homes on farmland off County Road 214.…

Frigid air will bring winter-like temperatures to Florida for Veterans Day. But what is the polar vortex, exactly?…

The Lincolnville Festival in St. Augustine, PorchFest in Springfield and the Super Girl Surf Festival at Jacksonville Beach are What…

The Duval Care Coalition connects people affected by SNAP reductions with organizations that provide food.…

JEA also will also ease criteria for struggling customers to qualify for payment extensions.…

Photographer Matt Keene documents vulnerable ecosystems using an old-fashioned method called tintypes.…

Some members of the Jacksonville City Council want to rethink funding for the autonomous vehicle program.…

A new agriculture advisory board will give farmers a seat at the table during important county decisions.…

The American Shores Protection Act would ban new oil and gas drilling in federal waters.…

City Council is considering legislation that would allow sidewalk dining throughout Downtown instead of in select areas.…

A new state law allows pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities.…

Duval Schools HQ on the Southbank will be sold in the move to a building on the Southside, following a…

Veteran Scottish coach Liam Fox will lead the Sporting Jax mens team when it opens play next year.…

State lawmakers allowed Schools of Hope charters to colocate in district schools, which a Duval School Board member says is…

The fund would provide incentives for developers to create more affordable housing.…

The Raven, a lodging establishment, will feature 13 rooms with kitchenettes and laundry facilities plus a pool.…

Barbara and Jon Rubel want permission of a bankruptcy court to continue operating Marineland.…

The pull of the full moon will produce another round of king tides and flooding, especially along the coast.…

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is one of four health care facilities to earn state grants for pediatric cancer research.…

Some Art Walk vendors worry that fewer artists will participate and the number of visitors will decline.…

Historically, La Niña Novembers have featured below-average rainfall and only brief cold snaps.…

The JaxUSA Partnership must account precisely for how it spends the money to market the city.…

The Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis are sniping at each other over how to reduce property taxes in Florida.…

Good news if you’re looking to put your house on the market (or spooky news if you’re looking to buy):…

Norwegian Cruise Line joined Carnival with ships sailing from Jaxport to the Caribbean.…

The butcher shop, Cline’s Custom Meats, is known for cuts of meat that include Jacksonville-raised cattle…

The state says it did not violate the First Amendment rights of an employee who posted about Charlie Kirk.…

More than 152,000 people in Duval County use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.…

Most business owners say they are willing to pay more to increase security and beautification.…

Explore the district’s career and technical education programs during a showcase Saturday at UNF.…

A 15-month-old girl suffered traumatic brain injuries when the family’s Sea-Doo Switch capsized on the Black Creek.…

A goth dance party in Murray Hill, a historical celebration in St. Augustine and a celebration of whales in Fernandina…

From Fernandina’s Wiccademous grave to Brooklyn’s famous Devil’s School, here’s a dive into four of the most famous local places…

Outback’s parent company said it was closing 41 locations across all of its restaurant brands.…

A cold front is forecast to sweep across the state, plunging temperatures into the 40s by Halloween.…

The U.S. government shutdown could leave millions of people without enough food. Here are places to help.…

Sutherland will take over when current President Tim Cost becomes school chancellor July 1…

The new 3-mile segment of road connects Silverleaf Parkway with busy International Golf Parkway.…

Expect the usual traffic and crowds as the Florida-Georgia game approaches on Saturday.…

Forty-nine percent of people support a proposal to eliminate property taxes, and 43 percent are opposed.…

Jacksonville officials could sell the 109-year-old Armory building to a Fort Lauderdale developer for $2.89 million.…

Holon, a German manfacturer, plans to build a factory and produce the autonomous vehicles by 2027.…

TWEN says Vilano Beach and Jacksonville played a pivotal role in their forthcoming album’s production.…

The Jericho School for Children with Autism said its budget deficit became unmanageable.…

The U.S. government shutdown forced the Blue Angels to back out of this weekend’s Sea and Sky Air Show.…

The last girder was put in place for the new Concourse B at Jacksonville International Airport.…

The Cummer’s two new visual art exhibits explore painting and watercolor landscapes as sites of memory.…

Drug-related deaths locally and statewide decreased dramatically last year for a variety of reasons.…

Local leaders outline solutions for affordable housing at a time when it’s desperately needed.…

A jury found St. Johns County breached the contract rights of former Fire Chief Scott Bullard.…

Melissa is bringing severe flooding to the Dominican Republic and could hit Jamaica as a major hurricane this weekend.…

New rules from the state mean districts have to let some charter schools use their buildings for free.…

A compromise bill says the city’s top counsel would have the final say over legal opinions issued by the school…

The Jacksonville Immigrant Rights Alliance says driver’s license checkpoints on Friday could be a tactic to round up immigrants.…

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether pipe replacement in San Jose duplicates work done earlier.…

Purple Olive will open Friday on Anastasia Island after 21 years in St. Augustine Beach.…

Student test scores and problematic behaviors improved after cellphone restrictions took effect.…

Jennifer Liotta is the fourth Airport Authority board member to resign this year.…

A book talk in Riverside, a native plant tour in Julington Creek and a night of stargazing at Hanna Park…

The nonprofit would manage the $40 million in public funds the Eastside will receive under the stadium community benefits agreement.…

Grass had faced questions about whether her private consulting business conflicted with the Kids Hope Alliance.…

Riverside Church at Park and King received a $359,534 national grant to rehabilitate its 99-year-old sanctuary.…

City commissioners declined to kill a plan for paid parking downtown. Instead, voters will decide next year.…

Richard Barry Randolph is scheduled for execution Nov. 20 for raping and killing his former boss.…

In Jacksonville’s modern architecture story, John Burnie Caine is a living legend. I had the privilege of meeting Caine as…

Melissa could become a hurricane by the end of the week, but will it pose a threat to Florida?…

More than 20 municipalities are suing Florida over a new law that restricts local development.…

Local law enforcement received payments for the costs of helping ICE arrest illegal immigrants.…

Tim Cost has led Jacksonville University for 14 years and will become chancellor in June or July.…

Southeastern Grocers is rebranding as The Winn-Dixie Co. and selling stores in several states.…

Limayem served as dean of the business school at the University of South Florida before coming to Jacksonville.…

The Pie Heaven Bakery Cafe in Atlantic Beach is offering free pot pies for unpaid workers during the shutdown.…

Four Jacksonville residents were among those killed during a Gullah Geechee celebration at Sapelo Island one year ago.…

Eastside investment through Jacksonville’s Community Benefits Agreement funding will be considered in an on Oct. 22 meeting at City Hall.…

Hurricane Kate struck the Florida Panhandle on Nov. 21, 1985, a rare tropical threat in November.…

JEA says chilled water is a growing method of cooling buildings, including the stadium and the Four Seasons.…

City commissioners will meet again Monday to consider complaints about City Manager Marcia Carty.…

Judge Robert W. Guy was charged after a truck was hit outside Wacko’s Gentlemen’s Club on the Southside.…

Ascension received a telehealth grant that could help address infant mortality in Duval County.…

FDOT crews are closing lanes on the Buckman Bridge on weekends to replace metal joints.…

Floridians may see these property tax proposals on the 2026 ballot.…

As rainy season ends, some areas of North Florida are still dealing with a worsening drought.…

Putnam sheriff’s Lt. Michael Wells and Detective Elias Rivera are accused of stealing $8,000 for unworked hours.…

FDOT says the roundabout at Post Street and Old Roosevelt Boulevard will alleviate traffic congestion.…

The university will name its Public Policy Institute after Haskell, a longtime contributor and founder of The Haskell Co.…

NOAA has declared that a La Niña is underway, with wide-reaching implications for weather.…

A creepy candlelight tour in St. Augustine, a dance party at Friendship Fountain, and a Sunday Funday market in LaVilla…

The Starbucks franchise holder now will turn their attention to construction in the Bank of America Tower Downtown.…

Anyone younger than 18 will need a parent or guardian with them to enter Orange Park Mall on those days.…

JWB helped eight families buy homes by contributing $20,000 to each of them for down payments.…

Adventure Landing closed its waterpark and arcade after 30 years off providing family entertainment.…

In a post on Facebook, the Mossfire Grill said it would close Nov. 9. It did not give a reason.…

A Miami activist sued after Miami Dade College donated downtown land to the state.…

Without the Jacksonville City Council’s endorsement, the Duval School Board’s push for its own attorney is less certain.…

The Jaxson takes a brief look at the rise, fall and pending rebirth of Downtown’s Central National Bank Building at…

Baker & Taylor, the primary supplier of wholesale books to the Jacksonville Public Library, is shutting down.…

The civil rights attorney defended a woman who was arrested after struggling with police outside her daughter’s school.…

Teachers would take an oath pledging to support the Constitution and to act in a “nonpartisan manner.”…

Board members are criticized over speech as they vote to settle with a teacher over his alleged free speech violation,…

Julius Richardo Parrish died in a drive-by shooting 13 years ago — a cold case that remains unsolved today.…

Lorenzo, the 12th named storm of the season, is expected to stay out in the ocean and turn back east.…

Adventure Landing could be demolished and the site redeveloped for commercial use.…

More than a dozen communities, including St. Johns County, have voluntary home buyout programs.…

The remains of pilot J.G. Ralph Cornelius DuPont were finally identified after he was missing in action for 81 years.…

The football field at Pedro Menendez High School may be named for Bill Mignon, a longtime School Board member.…

Florida leads the nation in use of the death penalty, with 13 executions this year after just one last year.…

Teresa Brady admitted she and another union official conspired to cash in fraudulent leave time.…

Jacksonville officials say a Starbucks in the Bank of America Tower would be a sign of health for Downtown.…

Republican Rep. Sam Garrison will be the first House speaker from Clay County since John Thrasher in 1999 and 2000.…

The deteriorated Peg Leg Pete statue was moved from the Fernandina waterfront to the Amelia Island history museum.…

A state lawmaker has filed a bill to rename roads for Charlie Kirk at UNF and other colleges and universities.…