July 23, 2024
Opponents say what started as a petition to “explore” dredging Hogpen Creek for boating now threatens to price them out…
July 15, 2024
Calling for unity, Deegan unveils $1.95B budget
Mayor Donna Deegan proposed a budget that calls for drawing on financial reserves and reevaluating capital improvement projects.…
July 11, 2024
#AskJAXTDY l Why prevent stronger local heat protections for workers?
A Jacksonville Today reader says she’s baffled why the governor and legislators want to put workers at risk.…
July 8, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | Are funds still set aside for Confederate monument removal?
A Jacksonville Today reader asks what’s happening with the money set aside for Confederate monument removal…
July 2, 2024
Suit over Baker County Sheriff’s handling of ICE detainees awaits judge’s ruling
The ACLU claims detainees’ rights are being violated because of lack of access to lawyers and family.…
June 25, 2024
City Council OKs $1.4B ‘Stadium of the Future’ deal
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ $1.4 billion Stadium of the Future is a go. In a 14-1 vote, City Council on Tuesday…
June 21, 2024
JEA widens hunt for lead water pipes
JEA is carrying out new federal guidelines to eradicate lead contamination that could cause serious health problems.…
June 20, 2024
City Council slices community benefits from stadium deal
Separately, Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan is considering land near Metropolitan Park for an “entertainment center.”…
June 17, 2024
Residents urge City Council to approve stadium deal with community benefits agreement
Dozens of Jacksonville residents spoke in support of a proposed stadium deal between the city and the Jacksonville Jaguars.…
June 5, 2024
No meaningful objections arise as City Council considers stadium deal
In its first workshop to discuss a proposed stadium agreement, the Jacksonville City Council on Wednesday seemed poised to approve…
June 4, 2024
How the city wants to pay for the ‘Stadium of the Future’
The city plans to pay for its $625 million construction portion by redirecting revenue from a half-penny sales tax, passed…
May 22, 2024
Stadium operating costs: Current vs. proposed
An analysis of current cost sharing on day-to-day stadium operations, versus those proposed under a new deal between the Jacksonville…
May 15, 2024
Cheers, skepticism at first ‘community huddle’ on Jags stadium renovation
A little over 150 people gathered at Mandarin High School to participate in the the first “community huddle” on the…
May 14, 2024
Mayor, Jags unveil ‘Stadium of the Future’ proposal
Mayor Donna Deegan, the city’s chief negotiator and the Jags’ president pitched the plan to rehabilitate and renovate the municipal…
May 10, 2024
#AskJAXTDY | Does Jacksonville get its money’s worth on EverBank Stadium?
With a new Jaguars deal pending, a Jacksonville Today reader asks about the city’s return on investment for the stadium.…
May 1, 2024
Florida’s ‘pro-corruption’ ethics bill sits in gubernatorial limbo
For eight weeks, Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken no action on a bill that would make it harder to file…
April 25, 2024
Fuel storage plan may track west, to a different neighborhood
Dinsmore residents managed to drive away a proposed bulk fuel storage yard, but the plan could pop up in another…
April 24, 2024
Controversial San Marco storage project gets City Council OK
The 10-story building will include affordable housing, retail and a self-storage element, much to the frustration of many residents.…
April 18, 2024
Northside fuel depot a no, but search for new Jacksonville site raises explosive questions
The search for a new fuel farm site could have countywide ramifications after a Northside proposal was withdrawn this week.…
April 16, 2024
Southbank self storage, affordable housing plan wins over zoning committee
City Council members on the Land Use and Zoning Committee meeting on Tuesday narrowly endorsed a rezoning request that could…
April 16, 2024
#AskJAXTDY l Will a remodeled stadium be climate-friendly?
Both the Jaguars and the city have publicly pledged to include green initiatives and resiliency efforts into their agreement to…
April 10, 2024
At dawn of huge stadium deal, Jax commission sees ‘pattern’ of lax contract oversight
Commissioners want to know how to help the city tackle what they view as repeated shortcomings in enforcing contracts.…
March 15, 2024
Jacksonville panel urges DeSantis to veto ethics bill
The Jacksonville Ethics Commission says a bill passed in the Legislature would gut its ability to root out wrongdoing in…
March 11, 2024
Randy White appears a lock for council president as Carrico, Boylan vie for VP
Randy White appears set to take the reins as the president of the government body this summer. The race for…