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JAXPORT CEO receives 5-year contract extension with $550K base pay
Eric Green, who has served as JaxPort’s CEO for eight years, will have another five years at the helm with…
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Florida jobless rate stays at 3.7%
State officials say that Florida’s economy doesn’t show “signs of concern” after the state’s unemployment numbers remained unchanged May from…
June 20, 2025
A second chance? Jacksonville could invest in affordable housing fund
A City Council bill would set aside $3 million to invest in a Jacksonville Affordable Housing Fund.…
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June 20, 2025
How to cut your bills during the coming heat wave
The heat index could surpass 100 degrees over the next week, the National Weather Service says.…
June 20, 2025
Summer officially starts at 10:42 p.m. tonight
The summer solistice will occur tonight, and the hours of daylight will gradually shrink until Dec. 21.…
June 20, 2025
Marva Johnson approved as new FAMU president
The Board of Governors approved Johnson despite loud opposition from segments of the FAMU community.…
June 20, 2025
Funding slashed for Florida land preservation program
Much of the money has been shifted to protect agricultural lands from development.…
June 18, 2025
Three more books removed from St. Johns middle schools
After lobbying from two community members, the School Board restricted the books to older students.…
June 18, 2025
DIA board approves agreement with new CEO
Colin Tarbert, a longtime Baltimore development executive, will recieve annual compensation of $297,000.…
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June 18, 2025
Dream Finders CEO in talks to buy Tampa Bay Rays
Patrick Zalupski is part of the potential buyers group, along with Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp owner Ken Babby.…
June 18, 2025
Fernandina Beach roils over plan for paid parking
Businesses say they’ll suffer, and residents fear the city’s small-town charm will disappear.…
June 18, 2025
Exotic-car dealership under investigation for fraud
Authorities in Jacksonville and New York are investigating the Karma Automotive dealership on Beach Boulevard.…
June 18, 2025
JU students and volunteers scan the sand for turtle nests
Jacksonville University is launching a Sea Turtle Program in conjunction the turtle patrol program in St. Johns County.…
June 18, 2025
Star students create app to empower teen mental health
Students from the I’m A Star Foundation created Empower Me, which includes daily affirmations and exercises.…
June 18, 2025
Danone unveils $65M expansion in Northwest Jax
The expansion will support the growth of Danone’s coffee and creamer products, including International Delight.…
June 18, 2025
Electric Dough Pizza Co. opens at San Marco Theatre site
The restaurant, owned by chef Tom Gray, features his take on the Detroit-style pie along with a full menu.…
June 18, 2025
Judge finds attorney general in contempt on immigration
A federal judge ruled that Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier flouted her injunction against a new immigration law.…
June 17, 2025
Garbage fees may rise in St. Johns County
The County Commission is considering whether to raise fees by $80 this year plus additional increases over five years.…
June 17, 2025
Feeding Northeast Florida gets $750K grant
The grant is one of 13 awarded by Walmart and the Feeding America network.…
June 17, 2025
Green Cove mayor resigns, citing work obligations
Thomas Smith was serving his second term on the Green Cove Springs City Council.…
June 17, 2025
Q&A | Why Jax native Kevin Sack wrote about race, resistance and forgiveness
The Jacksonville Public Library will host Jacksonville native and Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Sack on Friday.…
June 17, 2025
Florida lawmakers pass $115B budget and tax breaks
Democratic Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville cast one of only two dissenting votes against the budget.…
June 16, 2025
St. Johns County may kick in $1M more for Nights of Lights
St. Augustine has asked for more money to help the holiday event run more smoothly this year.…
June 16, 2025
Jax returns July 4th fireworks to single site Downtown
The city will no longer stage fireworks from up to five sites, a practice started during the pandemic.…
June 16, 2025
Heat exposure cases often unreported in Florida
Heat-related deaths doubled from 1999 to 2023, with 21,518 deaths recorded during that period.…
June 16, 2025
State budget reignites fight over Rodman dam
A budget plan finalized Friday sets aside $6.25 million to restore the Ocklawaha River.…
June 16, 2025
DeSantis OKs execution in Jacksonville murders
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for Michael Bernard Bell, which would be a record-tying eighth execution this year.…
June 13, 2025
New law requires bus routes for students near highways
A St. Augustine legislator sponsored a law that lists highways as a dangerous condition for students walking.…
June 13, 2025
Middleburg teacher accused of sexual conduct with child
A teacher at Calvary Christian Academy has been charged with soliciting a child for sex.…
June 13, 2025
First cars moved off burned garage at Jacksonville airport
A crane was used to remove some vehicles from atop the parking garage at Jacksonville International Airport.…
June 13, 2025
This was the hottest May in decades in North Florida
The average high temperature in Jacksonville was 88.8 degrees, the highest in recent history.…
June 12, 2025
Jacksonville advances $130M deal for UF campus
A City Council Committee of the Whole voted 15-0 to support a development agreement with the University of Florida.…
June 12, 2025
Jax nonprofits put $5M toward increasing homeownership
United Way will allocate $4 million, while LISC Jacksonville will provide another $1 million to developers to build homes in…
June 12, 2025
Jacksonville man accused of threatening Trump protesters
Police say the man threatened to run over demonstrators during No Kings Day rallies on Saturday.…
June 12, 2025
Changes coming to Crispy’s restaurant in Springfield
A new ownership group is changing the business name and renovating the upstairs to add a lounge area.…
June 11, 2025
Mayport’s ferry will sail again Friday after ramp repairs
The ferry has been out of service since hitting a ramp while departing Mayport Landing in May.…
June 11, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Alex Trendler Reads Your Mind; Amp farmers market; Batty bike tour
A mentalist show, the Amp’s farmers market and a batty bike tour are What to Do this weekend, June 13-15.…
June 11, 2025
St. Augustine Airport takes back its old name
The Northeast Florida Regional Airport is returning to the name it had 15 years ago: the St. Augustine Airport.…
June 11, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why is Amazon blocking Atlantic Boulevard?
A Jacksonville Today reader says a westbound lane is sometimes blocked, leading to traffic backups.…
June 11, 2025
Old Hastings High to soon become First Coast Technical College campus
Originally built in 1924, Hastings High School is on the National Register of Historic Places.…
June 11, 2025
Mayo Clinic in Jax will offer groundbreaking cancer therapy
A new Mayo Clinic facility will be the first in North America to treat aggressive cancers with carbon ion therapy.…
June 11, 2025
Airplane maker tax break, Downtown board independence, air-quality study pass City Council
The Jacksonville City Council had a full slate Tuesday night which included a $20 million incentives agreement to bring start-up…