Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
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September 29, 2023

In Downtown Jax: Developers wait out rising costs

Downtown Investment Authority CEO Lori Boyer says the pace of development is “terrific” but the pipeline of future projects is slowing down.

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September 13, 2023

Sheriff’s Office unit moving to Florida Blue tower

The Homeland Security Division is currently housed at 711 N. Liberty St., in a building that is too small for its growing staff.

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August 25, 2023

Design approved for Daily’s and Bold City in LaVilla

After months of debate, the Downtown Development Review Board voted 5-2 to approve the two-story Daily’s, Bold City Brewery and restaurant.

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August 14, 2023

Discussion will begin this week on moving Duval jail

A new City Council Special Committee will begin meetings Wednesday that could result in a plan to move the Duval County jail out of Downtown.

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August 9, 2023

Duval School Board hesitant on bids to move headquarters

Questions remain about the top two bids to move the school district’s administration building from the Downtown Southbank riverfront.

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July 31, 2023

Former Jacobs Jewelers building could get historic designation

The Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission voted to designate the 96-year-old Greenleaf & Crosby Building as a Jacksonville landmark.

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July 28, 2023

Daily’s proposal in LaVilla is put on hold

Mayor Donna Deegan and City Council member Jimmy Peluso called for a one-month delay for more community input.

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July 27, 2023

Jacksonville’s tax rate likely to remain flat

City Council accepted a flat tax rate proposed by Mayor Donna Deegan, but your tax bill still could increase because of rising property values.

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July 21, 2023

There’s a new plan for the Daily’s proposed in LaVilla

The proposed gas station, convenience store, restaurant and Bold City Brewery could get a final vote from a review board Thursday.

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July 21, 2023

TIAA Bank tower could be renamed EverBank

The Downtown Development Review Board will consider the sign change for the 30-story high-rise on West Bay Street.

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