Jacksonville Today

113 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Law Enforcement Warns Against Viral AI 'Cat in the Hat' School Threats · Police warn parents not to share viral AI-generated 'Cat in the Hat' images linked to school threats.
• Florida Leads U.S. in Lightning Fatalities as Safety Tips Issued · Florida recorded five lightning fatalities in 2026, prompting safety advice from the National Weather Service.
• Council President Nick Howland flew on billionaire's jet to Rays game, tied to PAC · Jacksonville Council President Nick Howland flew on billionaire Patrick Zalupski's jet to Rays game, says trip tied to political committee
• Dimon Foundation $1M gift boosts Edward Waters University endowment to $8.6M · Edward Waters University receives $1 million from Dimon Foundation, raising endowment to $8.6 million.
• Attorney Ben Crump Says Jacksonville Police Killed Asia Bennett Unjustifiably · Attorney Ben Crump claims Jacksonville police killed Asia Bennett in the back while she posed no threat.
• St. Johns County Evictions Reach 7-Year High Amid Rising Costs · Eviction filings in St. Johns County hit 718 in 2025, the highest level since 2019, driven by a widening gap between rents and incomes.
• Gateway Jax seeks design approval for hotel and residential tower at Riverfront Plaza · Gateway Jax is seeking conceptual design approval for its proposed hotel and residential tower at Riverfront Plaza in Jacksonville.
• Jacksonville City Council Approves $2B Budget Amid Tax Uncertainty · Jacksonville Finance Committee trims $23.4M from the proposed $2B budget due to potential state tax revenue losses.
• Jacksonville Airport to Add Third Parking Garage and Concourse B · Jacksonville International Airport plans a new $102M parking garage and $340M Concourse B to expand capacity.
• St. Johns County Sheriff Removes Some License Plate Reader Cameras · St. Johns County Sheriff's Office will remove some Flock cameras after Florida DOT revoked permits.
• David Luckin Retires from WJCT Radio to Curate Vinyl Shop · After 25 years hosting Electro Lounge, David Luckin retires from WJCT to manage a vintage vinyl record store.
• Jacksonville LGBTQ+ mural replaces removed rainbow crosswalks · A new mural in Jacksonville commemorates diversity after state officials removed rainbow-painted crosswalks.
• AOC endorses Angie Nixon for Florida Senate, joining Bernie Sanders · Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon, joining Bernie Sanders in backing the progressive state representative.
• Jacksonville Weekend Events: 904 Day Afterparty, Art Show, and Jazz · Jacksonville Today highlights three weekend events: a 904 Day afterparty, an Ansley Randall art opening, and a Dr. Bill Prince jazz performance.
• Neptune Beach police end automated speed camera program in school zones · Neptune Beach Police Department ends school-zone speed cameras after review of public feedback and legal developments.
• Westside family sues apartment complex after father drowns in retention pond · Family sues Marcis Pointe Apartments after 85-year-old father drowns in retention pond.
• J. Douglas Wetmore: Jacksonville's Forgotten Civil Rights Attorney Who Challenged Segregation Decades Before Brown v. Board · J. Douglas Wetmore, a Jacksonville attorney, fought segregation in streetcars and federal courts before becoming a national civil rights figure.
• Breathalyzer ruling in Jacksonville prompts review of hundreds of DUI cases · Three-judge panel ruled Breathalyzer repairs unauthorized, triggering review of about 950 DUI cases.
• Florida Governor DeSantis Blocks License Plate Readers on State Roads Despite Prior Funding · Florida Governor Ron DeSantis revoked authority for license plate readers on state roads, reversing prior funding approvals for immigration enforcement.
• JEA CEO Vickie Cavey resigns effective September 25, a month after taking personal leave · Vickie Cavey, CEO of Jacksonville utility JEA, resigned effective September 25, 2026, a month after taking personal leave.
• MOSH unveils angular designs for new Jacksonville science museum · MOSH officials reveal angular exterior designs for its new 125,000-square-foot museum on Jacksonville's Northbank.
• St. Johns County Plans Legal Challenge Against Florida's Agricultural Enclave Law · St. Johns County Commission may challenge Florida's agricultural enclave law over farmland development concerns.
• Jacksonville City Council forms drowning prevention committee after child deaths · Jacksonville City Council President Nick Howland established a committee to address drowning risks following recent child fatalities.
• Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Expands to Jacksonville's Five Points · Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams plans to open a new location in Jacksonville's Five Points neighborhood.
• Otto Aerospace Plans 2028 Construction at Cecil Airport for Phantom 3500 Jet · Otto Aerospace intends to begin construction at Cecil Airport in 2028 for its Phantom 3500 business jet facility.
• Florida's 2026 Summer Ends After Record Heat and Historic Drought · Florida's 2026 meteorological summer concluded with record-breaking heat and severe drought across the state.
• Donalds, Jolly back reforms after Florida grand jury report on Medicaid misuse · Both Florida governor candidates back reforms after leaked grand jury report on Medicaid fund misuse.
• Tropical Storm Edouard Forms in Gulf Amid Quiet 2026 Season · Tropical Storm Edouard forms in the Gulf of Mexico as the 2026 hurricane season remains unusually quiet.
• Florida awards $12M to FSCJ and Cecil Spaceport for aerospace and maritime training · Florida grants $7M to FSCJ and $5M to Cecil Spaceport to expand aerospace and maritime training programs.
• Florida police halt Flock license plate cameras after state order · Northeast Florida sheriffs stop using Flock license plate cameras following a state directive.