Wake Up, Jacksonville!

By Matt Peiken

Catch up on all the Jacksonville news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in under four minutes.... more

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How many episodes does Wake Up, Jacksonville! have?

The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.

Wake Up, Jacksonville! episodes:

February 27, 2026Friday, Feb. 27: The Block Jax + More Missing Middle Housing + Skyway Options + Civil Rights Trail
Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories:
The Block Jax introduces brings new dining, entertainment hub
'Missing middle' housing pipeline targets cottages and duplexes
JTA explores future options for the Skyway with community input
Jacksonville Civil Rights Trail launches at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church
Variety of concert and cultural celebrations this weekend
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5min
February 26, 2026Thursday, Feb. 26: JEA Investigation Rejected + Water Conservation + Jags Playing Twice in London
Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories:
JEA board rejects investigation into CEO amid toxic work claims
Counties ordered to conserve water amid ongoing drought
Jaguars reduce stadium capacity amid major renovations for 2026 season
International startups pitch fintech solutions at JAX Hub kickoff
Unity push in Jacksonville achieves major community engagement
...more
5min
February 25, 2026Wednesday, Feb. 25: JEA Backs CEO + Property Tax Cutbacks + Jax Grad Campus
Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories:
JEA board backs CEO amid workplace culture controversy
JEA approves sale of headquarters for redevelopment
St. Augustine braces for potential property tax cutbacks
UF narrows choice for Jacksonville grad campus developers
Wolfson students win stock challenge, heading to nationals
...more
5min
February 24, 2026Tuesday, Feb. 24: Curry Denies 'Smear Campaign' + Step Up Sued + Driverless Shuttles
Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories:
Lenny Curry denies involvement in JEA ‘smear campaign,’ says Mayor Deegan lied
Florida private schools sue Step Up for Students over voucher payout problems
Planning Commission approves converting Ramada hotel to veterans housing
Opinion: Jax's billion-dollar development boom needs leadership infrastructure to match physical growth
JTA wants your thoughts on next phase of driverless shuttles
...more
5min
February 23, 2026Monday, Feb. 23: Deegan Sees a JEA 'Smear Campaign' + Impact of Proposed Tax Cuts + State vs. County Control
Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories:
Deegan calls JEA allegations a 'smear campaign'
Property tax elimination proposal could force Jacksonville to cut core city services
Counties fear proposed law would tie their hands on development
Consultant promises city $4M annual savings on employee prescription plan
Fleet Landing bets on urban senior housing targeting affluent retirees
...more
5min
February 20, 2026Friday, Feb. 20: EverBank, Publix Incentives + Tax Fraud Sentencing + Text Sinks JEA Nomination
Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories:
DIA board votes against $10M incentive to keep EverBank Downtown
Errors in incentive calculation for Publix Gateway Jax project?
Jacksonville tax preparer gets prison, must pay $1.8M for faking returns
Furor over 'big favor' text sinks council president's pick for JEA
Plant growth shows Jacksonville is on the way to spring
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5min
February 19, 2026Thursday, Feb. 19: Extending Bar Hours + Stadium Deal Money + Doping Indictment + MOCA Attendance Leap
Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories:
Council committees approve legislation to extend Downtown bar hours
Money from stadium deal could flow to Eastside soon
Jacksonville man indicted in Olympic doping case involving track star
Jacksonville residents face higher financial stress than national average
Museum of Contemporary Art sees 40% attendance jump
...more
5min
February 18, 2026Wednesday, Feb. 18: Rev. Jackson's JAX Footprint + Blue Zones + New Lagoon Living + Lost Pets Site
Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories:
Jesse Jackson made campaign stops, jail visits in Jacksonville
Plans in review for Publix-anchored tower in Downtown’s Pearl Square
How Blue Zones Jacksonville fosters community amid financial pessimism
Jacksonville's new lagoon community sees first homeowner move in
Map and track lost pets on refreshed Jax website
...more
5min
February 17, 2026Tuesday, Feb. 17: Jax Health Care Progress + Deegan-Tallahassee Clash + Pickles with Your Pickleball
Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories:
West Augustine wellness hub opens; Baptist rehab unit planned
Jacksonville mobility tops Florida metros as Americans stay put
Apellix pitches power-washing drones for dangerous industrial work
Subpoena escalates Deegan-Tallahassee clash over outreach director
Former Landstar CEO plans Mayport restaurant with pickleball
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5min
February 16, 2026Monday, Feb. 16: Jax Wildfires + JSO Veteran Battery Charge + Commercial Realty Health + Parks Projects
Today's Jacksonville newscast includes these stories:
Drought spikes Jacksonville wildfires; officials urge water limits
JSO veteran reassigned after felony battery charge in bar fight
Swisher reinvests tax refund into expansion, 60 Eastside-area jobs
Jacksonville commercial real estate steadies; industrial vacancy jumps to 10%
Downtown riverfront parks near openings; larger projects set for 2027
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5min

FAQs about Wake Up, Jacksonville!:

How many episodes does Wake Up, Jacksonville! have?

The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.