#AskJAXTDY | Does Jacksonville get its money’s worth on EverBank Stadium?
Q: With a deal reached between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the city on splitting the cost of an estimated $1.4 billion “Stadium of the Future” renovation, Jacksonville Today reader Paul N. asks what taxpayers are getting for their money when it comes to investing in EverBank Stadium.
Video shows JSO officers in dramatic takedown of suspects accused in Dollar General robbery spree
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters on Tuesday shared a new video showing the dramatic arrest of four people who have been accused of using guns to steal more than $11,000 from Jacksonville Dollar General stores.
Red Lobster is abruptly closing dozens of restaurants. Here are the locations closing in Northeast Florida
Red Lobster says it is closing nearly 50 of its restaurants in the U.S. The locations span across more than 20 states — cutting back on Red Lobster’s presence in cities like Denver, San Antonio, Indianapolis and Sacramento.
Yelp Jacksonville Presents: High Stakes Soiree Fundraiser
Yelp enthusiasts, mark your calendars for the most anticipated event of the year! The High Stakes Soiree, hosted by Yelp, is set to dazzle attendees at The Conference Center, nestled within the heart of downtown Jacksonville at the Main Library.
Community will learn tonight how city, Jaguars plan to split ‘Stadium of the Future’ costs
The Jacksonville City Council -- and the community -- will get a first look Tuesday night at the proposed deal the city and the Jaguars have reached to finance the “Stadium of the Future” renovations at EverBank Stadium.
Jacksonville City Council focuses on lack of downtown development
A new committee looking at the city agency that’s supposed to bring in development to downtown met for the first time Monday. The question many have now is why downtown development is taking so long and what about the future of the Downtown Investment Authority and its leader, Lori Boyer.
Jacksonville residents learn how to prepare, respond to emergencies at Jax Ready Fest
From learning how to save a life to connecting with those who help make the rescues happen, hundreds of Jacksonville residents got a behind-the-scenes experience of those things and more during Day 2 of the Jax Ready Fest.
Security guard sentenced to 12 years for manslaughter of accused thief after attack at illegal gambling spot
A Jacksonville security guard accused of murder shot a 23-year-old man after the man attacked the manager of an illegal gambling facility in Brentwood and tried to grab cash, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office report released on Tuesday.
Prosecutors ask to delay former JEA CEO’s sentencing trial, citing complicated legal issues
Prosecutors filed a motion Thursday asking a judge to delay the sentencing trial for former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn, who was found guilty in a federal fraud and conspiracy case that would have landed the former executive millions if the utility company was sold.
‘This is unacceptable’: FDOE gives Duval schools 5 days to respond to concerns over student safety issues
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) sent a letter to Duval County Public Schools on Thursday expressing concerns the department has with the failure of school leaders to respond to student safety issues.
North Florida School of Special Education presents "Under the Sea" with Little Mermaid Jr.
North Florida School of Special Education serves students with intellectual and developmental differences in Jacksonville. NFSSE students receive a quality education, work alongside teaching professionals and resource therapies staff to improve their academic, vocational and social skills and participate as contributing members in the community. Faculty and staff are committed to providing a comprehensive, individualized education plan for each student that meets his or her needs. Currently, NFSSE serves 220 academic age students and over 100 postgraduate students over 22 years of age.
Summer sweat sesh at NS2 Fitness
Ryan McGriff is a native of Jacksonville, Florida where he as a young man was always an athlete. As time passed McGriff found his passion in switching over from the athlete to the training of the athlete. He has trained numerous collegiate and professional athletes for 19 years... After his stint of working with pro/collegiate athletes he then started NS2 Fitness Training after losing his mother at an early age of 51 due to her living an unhealthy lifestyle. After this great loss came the passion to provide women of all an avenue to live a safe and healthy lifestyle. Mr. McGriff has won countless awards as the #1 Trainer & #1 Fitness Facility for ALL Women and has been on local and national news & radio promoting women’s health!
Shipyards West development steadily moving forward as designers hear from community
It will be several days before the public learns about the stadium deal that the city and the Jacksonville Jaguars reached on Wednesday. But the design process for Shipyards West is about 60% complete and steadily moving forward.
An expression of gratitude: Reporter shows appreciation for nurses who helped him during medical treatment
National Nurses Week is one time of the year when nurses across the country are recognized for their hard work, and News4JAX Reporter Erik Avainer wanted to take the time to acknowledge the nurses at Baptist Health who took care of him while he was in for the fight of his life.
Attorney representing protesters arrested at UNF hopes the university drops trespassing charges
An attorney representing more than a dozen pro-Palestine protestors who were arrested at UNF said he believes the police response was disproportionate and the trespassing after warning charges should be dropped.
How Duval superintendent candidates say they will work to eliminate ‘D’ and ‘F’ schools, address declining enrollment
Five candidates are now vying to become the next Duval County Public Schools superintendent, and during the interview process, they addressed key questions that will determine the future of the public school system.
Heatwave: Blistering, potentially record-breaking temperatures expected in Jacksonville next week
Prepare for potentially record-breaking temperatures next week! This impending heat wave marks the hottest temperatures we've seen so far this year, rivaling the sweltering summer heat we're all too familiar with.
Peaceful demonstrators take a stand outside Prime Osborn Center during vice president’s visit
With Vice President Kamala Harris visiting Jacksonville Wednesday, it was expected there would be big crowds of protesters. While there weren’t necessarily big crowds, there were still people who gathered outside the Prime Osborn Convention Center to take a stand on more than just abortion.