21 hours ago
#AskJAXTDY l What’s being built at Lem Turner Road and I-295?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders why land is being cleared in Northwest Jacksonville.…
21 hours ago
JAX Chamber voices support for Jaguars stadium agreement
The chamber will lobby City Council members to approve what it calls “an incredibly important deal for the future of…
23 hours ago
The latest renovations at St. Johns Town Center
Louis Vuitton, Swarovski and Maggiano’s Little Italy all are expanding or rejuvenating their properties.…
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23 hours ago
Japanese gastropub to open in Jacksonville Beach
The owners of Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi will bring a new concept when Izakaya Ko opens in June.…
24 hours ago
EverBank and Jaguars want to extend naming rights
Pending approval by the city, the name of EverBank Stadium would remain in place through 2027.…
24 hours ago
Federal judge tosses part of Florida’s elections law
Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker blocked part of a 2023 law that restricts voter registration groups.…
1 day ago
Former Nassau deputy pleads guilty to drug charges
James Hickox admitted to stealing marijuana and cocaine while working with the Drug Enforcement Administration.…
2 days ago
Trauma survivors cheer their saviors at Memorial Hospital
Eight grateful patients reunited with teams at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital Jacksonville that saved their lives and in some cases…
2 days ago
Nassau Schools sued over book’s removal
The co-authors of “And Tango Makes Three” allege the school district removed the book in violation of the First Amendment.…
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2 days ago
Eastside homeowners get help on utility bills
JEA and the city of Jacksonville won an $845,000 federal grant to make Eastside homes more energy-efficient.…
2 days ago
Southbank high-rise approved for $58.79 million in incentives
Jacksonville City Council will consider the incentives after the Downtown Investment Authority recommended them this week.…
2 days ago
Delores Barr Weaver donating $5 million to Sulzbacher
The money will be used for Sulzbacher’s Enterprise Village, a multibuilding expansion in Northwest Jacksonville. …
2 days ago
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park to open June 27
The park honors the song written in the early 1900s by Jacksonville brothers James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson.…
2 days ago
Thousands offer ideas for World Golf Village
A public survey found that the IMAX Theater, dining and green space are the most popular uses of the property.…
2 days ago
It seems rainy lately, but we’re actually drier than normal
April was the third consecutive month of below-average rainfall for parts of the St. Johns River Water Management District.…
2 days ago
Rooftop restaurant proposed in Jacksonville Beach
Jax Beach Investment Holdings is seeking rezoning to build offices, retail and a second-story restaurant on Five Avenue North.…
3 days ago
Diversity in Aquatics, Duval Schools and city parks partner to spread swimming skills
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children on the autism spectrum. And Black and Latino children are more…
3 days ago
Cheers, skepticism at first ‘community huddle’ on Jags stadium renovation
A little over 150 people gathered at Mandarin High School to participate in the the first “community huddle” on the…
3 days ago
More solar energy resources coming to JEA
The city-owned utility has reached an agreement with Florida Renewable Partners to develop three solar energy facilities in Jacksonville.…
3 days ago
Hurricane Center begins to issue 7-day outlooks
Although hurricane season doesn’t start until June 1, the National Hurricane Center begins its forecasts May 15 because storms often…
3 days ago
Second Bronx House Pizza coming to St. Johns County
The business calls itself “an obsessively authentic” New York pizzeria. It operates another location in Nocatee and plans one in…
3 days ago
Dick Mondell’s Burgers & Fries opens in Jax Beach
The Gainesville-based restaurant is a throwback to the beginnings of America’s love for hamburgers.…
3 days ago
Two Mandarin Middle School staff accused of misconduct
A school police officer was arrested and a security guard fired after two unrelated incidents.…
3 days ago
Options expand for people with intellectual differences
Pine Castle, a Jacksonville organization that serves people with special needs, recently opened up 200 new slots for people to…
3 days ago
More details about the Jaguars’ stadium agreement
A presentation from the city illustrates the high points of a $1.4 billion deal to renovate EverBank Stadium.…
3 days ago
$400k a ‘low budget’ in Northeast Florida housing hot spots
Families are getting priced out of high demand and higher-priced real estate hot spots in Duval County and St. Johns…
May 14, 2024
Mayor, Jags unveil ‘Stadium of the Future’ proposal
Mayor Donna Deegan, the city’s chief negotiator and the Jags’ president pitched the plan to rehabilitate and renovate the municipal…
May 14, 2024
‘Core-2-Coast’: Urban trail would lead to the beach
A survey is trying to assess whether residents want a walking and biking trail from the urban core to the…
May 14, 2024
High school athletes might get paid for endorsements
The FHSAA is considering whether to allow student-athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness — similar to college…
May 14, 2024
Community meeting set on contested Chick-fil-A
Neighbors oppose a Chick-fil-A planned near the North Creek subdivision in North Jacksonville.…
May 14, 2024
Affordable housing in the works on Westside
Ability Housing broke ground Monday on the Village at Cedar Hills, 90 apartments at Harlow Boulevard and 103rd Street.…
May 14, 2024
Panel begins to explore ways to spark Downtown
A special committe of Jacksonville City Council met for the first time as it tries to speed up Downtown development.…
May 14, 2024
Red Lobster closes three Jacksonville restaurants
The chain’s decision to place Ultimate Endless Shrimp on the menu permanently caused $23.5 million in losses, reports say.…
May 14, 2024
Heat risks increase for workers in the South, study says
After Florida lawmakers this year barred local heat protections for workers, a new study concludes that excessive heat puts their…
May 14, 2024
Ascension hospitals are open despite ransomware attack
Ascension’s St. Vincent’s hospitals in North Florida are accepting patients as the health system works to restore its computer network.…
May 13, 2024
Superintendent hopefuls answer questions from School Board, parents
A public meet-and-greet capped off a day when superintendent hopefuls talked with the School Board and community stakeholders.…
May 13, 2024
St. Augustine OKs Davenport Park carousel
St. Augustine’s “Carousel Park” has been without a carousel since 2019, but that’s about to change thanks to a local’s…
May 13, 2024
Autonomous people movers could roll by June 2025
JTA says the first phase of its Ultimate Urban Circulator, or U2C, could carry people down Bay Street in a…
May 13, 2024
Duval jail report calls for new public safety campus
The report suggests replacing the current jail with a new facility that has its own infirmary and separate buildings for…
May 13, 2024
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls coming to Durbin Park
The Maryland-based chain intends to open in the St. Johns County shopping center along Race Track Road and State Road…
May 13, 2024
BJ’s Wholesale Club plans store in St. Johns County
The proposed store is east of State Road 210 in Beachwalk, a master-planned community.…
May 12, 2024
PHOTO ESSAY | Edward Waters commencement
Saturday’s Edward Waters University commencement was held Downtown because the HBCU’s gym can no longer fit its graduates.…