Jacksonville Today
238 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Duval Schools removes 1984 graphic novel amid board debate over censorship · Duval Schools board votes 5-2 to remove 1984: The Graphic Novel after contentious discussion over content
- Five Candidates Run for St. Johns Airport Authority Board Amid Governance Overhaul · Five candidates are running for two seats on the St. Johns County Airport Authority board in November.
- Andrew Jackson volleyball team finds sisterhood amid racial incident · Andrew Jackson volleyball seniors bond over sisterhood following a racially charged incident at a rival school.
- Wasabi Con, Filipino Pride Day, and Arlington Home Tour Events in Jacksonville · Jacksonville hosts Wasabi Con anime festival, Filipino Pride Day, and a historic home tour this weekend.
- Jacksonville Council Member Tyrona Clark-Murray Appeals School Suspension · Duval County School Board suspended Tyrona Clark-Murray; she plans to appeal the decision to the state.
- Former Jacksonville City Council Member Gwendolyn Chandler Dies at 87 · Former Jacksonville City Council member Gwendolyn Chandler has died at age 87.
- JAX Chamber Opposes Amendment 3 Property Tax Referendum · The JAX Chamber opposes Amendment 3, arguing it benefits only homeowners while burdening renters and businesses.
- Tropical Storm Isaias Likely to Become Season's First Hurricane · Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to intensify into a hurricane before hitting the Gulf Coast.
- Old Oak Tree Remains as Jacksonville's Black Bottom Neighborhood Disappears · An oak tree stands as a landmark for Nancy Baker, whose childhood home in Jacksonville's Black Bottom neighborhood has been demolished.
- Downtown Advocate's High-Rise Home Named 'Pink Pony Club' · Haley Wright's Downtown Jacksonville apartment features local art and a vintage carousel horse mascot.
- Duval School Board Approves HQ Sale, Suspends Teacher, Removes Library Books · Duval County School Board unanimously voted to sell its Southbank headquarters for $15.1 million.
- Jacksonville Mayor Subpoenaed in JTA Financial Probe · Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan was subpoenaed regarding documents from a meeting with a former JTA board member.
- Jacksonville Council Defers Publix Incentive Vote Pending Amendment 3 · Jacksonville City Council deferred a vote on a $28.25 million Publix incentive package until after the November Amendment 3 referendum.
- Jacksonville Today Hosts Duval County Court Judicial Candidate Forum · Jacksonville Today will host a forum for Duval County Court Group 13 runoff candidates.
- Florida Developers Rush to Convert Farms to Subdivisions Under New State Law · Florida developers submit dozens of applications to convert rural farmland into subdivisions using a new state fast-track law.
- Duval Schools and Jaguars Foundation Honor Hispanic Heritage Month Winners · Duval County students win essay contest featuring local Hispanic leaders, recognized by the Jaguars Foundation.
- Marineland Researchers Study Regenerative Marine Worms · University of Florida scientists study Capitella teleta worms to understand human regeneration.
- Kenyan immigrant Martin Kakabi operates Café Nairobi roastery in Jacksonville · Martin Kakabi runs Café Nairobi, roasting Kenyan coffee for Jacksonville markets and retailers.
- Paysafe Unveils Sponsored Envision Formula E Race Car In Jacksonville · Paysafe showcased its sponsored Envision Formula E race car at a Jacksonville event.
- National Hurricane Center monitors potential Gulf tropical development · Forecasters track possible Gulf tropical system and Florida flash flood risks
- Florida Rep. Wyman Duggan launches 2027 Jacksonville mayoral run against Donna Deegan · Republican Wyman Duggan announced his 2027 Jacksonville mayoral campaign against incumbent Donna Deegan.
- Jacksonville Councilman Worries Over Animal Control Response Delays · Jacksonville Councilman Jimmy Peluso cites audit findings on slow animal control response times and communication gaps.
- Developers Present Hard Rock Hotel Plans for Jacksonville Downtown · Proposed Hard Rock Hotel in Jacksonville will feature 350 keys and condos but no guitar shape or casino.
- Florida Braces for Heavy Rain to End Drought Amid Flooding Risks · Florida faces a wetter pattern ending drought but risks localized flooding and coastal hazards.
- Domestic Abuse Homicides Rose in Duval County in 2025 · Duval County saw 21 domestic violence homicides in 2025, up from 19 the previous year.
- Duval Schools proposes flexible Venetia Elementary prototype · Duval Schools plans a new 840-seat Venetia Elementary to serve as a prototype for future district schools.
- Grafton & Fleck's Steakhouse to Replace Ragtime Tavern in Atlantic Beach · Grafton & Fleck's steakhouse will replace the closed Ragtime Tavern in Atlantic Beach.
- Florida Education Commissioner Orders Removal of Sexually Explicit Books · Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack directs districts to proactively remove sexually explicit books to avoid losing state funds.
- Clay County Woman Accused of Stealing $100K From Disabled Care Recipient · Inez Sullivan faces charges after allegedly draining over $100,000 from a disabled adult under her guardianship.
- Florida Gov. DeSantis Designates 100+ Groups as Domestic Terrorists · Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approved designating over 100 groups, including CAIR and antifa, as domestic terrorist organizations.