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Jacksonville Alphas provide voter information forum ahead of August primary
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (611+ words) When Duval County’s electoral turnout fell well below expectations two years ago, it motivated the Upsilon Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. to increase its voter mobilization efforts ahead of the 2026 election season. Tuesday night, the chapter shared…...
St. Johns lawmaker suggests replacement for accused commissioners
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (824+ words) A state representative from St. Augustine is recommending a replacement if the governor decides to remove two St. Johns County commissioners recently charged with criminal misdemeanors. County Commissioners Sarah Arnold and Christian Whitehurst were among five people charged in relation…...
A Florida airport is officially renamed for Trump. What does he stand to gain?
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (1733+ words) It’s official: President Donald J. Trump International Airport is open for business. The South Florida facility was called Palm Beach International Airport for over half a century until Thursday, when a months-old state law took effect, adding the airport to…...
OPINION | Children are the future of representative government | Jacksonville Today
1+ week, 3+ day ago (694+ words) The last tranche of legislative vetoes are in the books now, with Gov. Ron DeSantis having wrapped the material passed by the Legislature at last. He took out local priorities ranging from money for Edward Waters to bulletproof vests for…...
Judge dismisses Duval GOP's effort to drop Libertarian from City Council ballot
1+ week, 6+ day ago (575+ words) A Libertarian vying for an open Jacksonville City Council seat can remain on the Aug. 18 ballot, after a judge dismissed a Duval County Republican lawsuit that claimed she was ineligible. Addison “Liberty” Patrick’s future on the ballot was thrown into…...
140 Florida laws go into effect today. Here are some you'll want to know
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (967+ words) About 140 new laws take effect in Florida on Wednesday. They cover research on diseases like Alzheimer’s and diabetes to protecting owners of former phosphate mines from being responsible for pollution. A majority of the laws are related to safety, the…...
HUD and Jacksonville team up to create affordable housing on Northside
2+ week, 1+ day ago (406+ words) A pilot program between Jacksonville and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will seek to expand affordable housing by using modern manufactured homes. The Starter Home Initiative could become a model for other cities across the nation, Mayor Donna…...
How lobbying and campaign donations shaped a Florida transportation law
2+ week, 1+ day ago (631+ words) Florida has a new transportation law that changes how new vehicle brands can be sold in the state. The bill, which takes effect later this year, didn’t make many headlines when it passed or when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it…...
Hearings set this week on Duval GOP's bid to oust Libertarian from ballot | Jacksonville Today
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1112+ words) The Libertarian City Council candidate has asked a judge to dismiss a Duval County GOP lawsuit to get her removed from the August special election ballot. Attorneys for Addison “Liberty” Patrick filed the motion Friday in 4th Judicial Circuit Court in…...
Duval changes some voting sites for August and November elections
2+ week, 5+ day ago (239+ words) Jacksonville Today is a free local news service delivering original journalism, community stories, and essential updates that help Northeast Florida residents stay informed and engaged. From city government and development to culture, education, and events, jaxtoday.org offers trusted reporting…...