News in Jacksonville

Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville leads new U.S. News hospital rankings
Mayo Clinic Florida joined its campuses in Minnesota and Arizona in the Honor Roll of 20 best hospitals.

#AskJAXTDY | Who’s in charge of Flock cameras in Jacksonville?
Flock cameras have created controversy around the country, and a Jacksonville Today reader has questions.

Historic Laura Street Trio auctioned to Indiana developer for $125K
Becovic Management Group obtained the long-vacant Laura Street Trio in a foreclosure auction.

Why Jacksonville may revise incentives for Downtown Publix project
Developer Gateway Jax and city officials are renegotiating a nearly $50 million incentives deal for the Downtown Publix project.

THE JAXSON | Sophia Nickerson Starks, the woman who built Jacksonville’s beauty empire
Long before entrepreneurship became a buzzword, Sophia Nickerson Starks built one of Jacksonville's most influential Black-owned institutions.

BIT OF JOY | Sporting Jax Women’s club donates to local grocery store
The Sporting Jax Women’s soccer club has donated $9,900 to The Corner at Debs ahead of their second season in the Gainbridge Super League. The team says it selected the grocery store on Jacksonville’s Eastside because it provides healthy options at accessible prices. The Corner…

Talkin’ Lynyrd Skynyrd with Johnny Van Zant
"If my brother could come back and say a few words, he’d say 'I told you so.'"

Protecting Our Water, Preserving Our Communities: St. Johns Riverkeeper’s Resilient Ribault Initiative, Building Stronger Communities Through Environmental Stewardship
By: Vanessa Davis-Frederick, Contributing Writer Photos by Will Brown, Jacksonville Today When people think about healthy communities, they often think about good schools, safe streets, affordable housing, and economic opportunities. But there’s another important piece of the…

“Together We Thrive”: 2nd Annual Business Expo Jacksonville Set to Empower Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The 2nd Annual Business Expo Jacksonville is set to return on Saturday, June 6, 2026, bringing together local businesses, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and consumers for a day dedicated to networking, shopping, education, and economic growth. Hosted by…

New Driver License? Update Your Voter Registration Today
JACKSONVILLE – Duval County Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland urges voters to update their voter registration when issued a new Florida driver license number or Florida ID card number by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Beginning on July 31, 2024,…

City Rescue Mission Marks Eight Decades of Transforming Lives with Powerful Evening of Story and Impact
Jacksonville, Fla. — City Rescue Mission’s 80th anniversary banquet was more than a milestone celebration; it was a deeply moving reminder of the lives changed through eight decades of quiet, faithful service to the community’s most vulnerable. Held before a packed room of civic…

Ed. Dept. Dismissed 90% of Discrimination Cases, Report Says
WORD IN BLACK — At the same time, the Government Accountability Office found that the administration’s attempt to lay off about half of the department’s Office for Civil Rights — a move that was challenged in court — may have cost taxpayers as much as $38 million over the nine…