News in Jacksonville

Becovic pays $27 million for Carling and 11 East in Downtown Jacksonville
The The Residences at Barnett and Laura Street Trio owner's purchase adds two more historic Downtown Jacksonville buildings to its portfolio.

$20M fund established to spark affordable rental housing in Jacksonville
A group of private and philanthropic investors is creating the fund as another tool to combat the housing crisis.

Analysis | What a Democratic win on Jax City Council means for Duval County
Democratic Candidate Mone Holder flipped an At-Large Jacksonville City Council seat held by a Republican for seven years.

‘They want a progressive top of the ticket’: What Florida Democrats could learn from Angie Nixon
When Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville, was arrested for trespassing at the Florida Capitol earlier this year while protesting the new congressional district maps passed by the Legislature, she wasn’t the only one. Matthew Grocholske, president of the Progressive Caucus of…

JTA’s budget deficit ballooned over 3 months, city auditors report
The transportation authority's projected deficit grew from $2.25 million in March to $31.8 million in June.

New fire station replaces 46-year-old firehouse at Blount Island
The new, larger Fire Station 48 will protect JAXPORT and Northside neighborhoods on Heckscher Drive.

THE JAXSON | Warehouses of history: Jacksonville then and now
Jacksonville’s historic warehouses tell the story of a city shaped by railroads, shipping, manufacturing and commerce.

Democratic State Rep. Nixon upsets Vindman, will face Moody for U.S. Senate
State Rep. Angie Nixon, a staunch progressive who represents part of Jacksonville in the Florida House, defeated establishment favorite Lt. Col. Alex Vindman in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, overcoming a vast fundraising disadvantage.

New artificial reef sunk off Jacksonville, the first of its kind in years
An artificial reef made of concrete culverts will increase marine habitat and benefit anglers and divers.

Duval School Board candidates take in more money than most in Florida
School board elections in Jacksonville have brought in a lot of money through individual, business and PAC support.

Sulzbacher and Jacksonville plan 32 shelter beds for unhoused women
The Jacksonville City Council approved $413,900 to help the growing number of unhoused women.

#AskJAXTDY | Will my ballot be rejected if my signature doesn’t match?
A Jacksonville Today reader says he's older and disabled and his signature changes year to year.