March 22, 2024
The proposal has attracted staunch opposition from residents, and a new version faces “very strong headwinds.”…
March 21, 2024
Grant legislation would help small businesses
Jacksonville City Council is nearing a final vote on legislation that would help small businesses take better advantage of a…
March 20, 2024
Jacksonville considers changing tables for adults
A City Council committee approved an ordinance that would require some businesses to provide changing tables for disabled adults.…
March 13, 2024
Jacksonville History Center gets $2.02 million from city
The money will be used to transform the Florida Casket Co. into a music and general history museum with archive…
March 12, 2024
JEA fraud trial could go to jury soon
Federal prosecutors rested their case Monday in the criminal trial of former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher…
February 20, 2024
Concerns arise over pension funding for Jaguars’ stadium
Public officials are getting a stream of questions about a proposal to borrow from pension fund assets to help pay…
February 16, 2024
Rising costs sinking big projects in Downtown Jax
The city may seek new proposals for the American Lions tower at Riverfront Plaza and for Hardwick at Ford on…
February 9, 2024
Rise considers redesign for burned Doro apartments
The developer of the Rise Doro apartment building is “very committed” to rebuilding the structure, says Lori Boyer of the…
February 7, 2024
Rory Diamond back on duty at City Council
Jacksonville City Council member Rory Diamond returned after being excused for several months for a deployment overseas as a judge…
January 26, 2024
City lawyer admits mistakes on removal of Confederate statues
General Counsel Michael Fackler said he should have consulted more members of his office when crafting an opinion for Mayor…
January 25, 2024
Two historic buildings recommended for preservation
The Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission designated the Norman Studios and McIntosh buildings, both with ties to the city’s Black history.…
January 24, 2024
Neighbors assail plan for Chick-fil-A near First Coast High
North Creek residents urged City Council this week to reject rezoning for the project.…
January 24, 2024
Council backs sports tourism and Riverwalk drinking
Jacksonville City Council approved a pair of bills aimed at creating new things to see and do in Jacksonville.…
January 23, 2024
Second cruise line aims to sail from Jax
The new cruise ship would join the Carnival Elation, the only ship that currently sails from Jaxport’s Cruise Terminal.…
January 23, 2024
City panel OKs funding for JU law school to move
The $3.5 million would help the law school move into the historic 121 Atlantic Place Building Downtown.…
December 19, 2023
Lemonstreet Brewing Co. serves its last pint
Lemonstreet owner Joe Baez warns that a “wave of closures” could hit the local brewery market if customers don’t support…
December 15, 2023
Could Arlington become the next Riverside Avondale?
Efforts to revitalize Arlington’s unique architecture echo efforts in Riverside, Avondale and Springfield.…
December 14, 2023
Jags stadium negotiations: 15 moving pieces
Jacksonville hopes to reach a stadium agreement with the Jaguars by spring, but a lot of issues remain under study.…
December 13, 2023
Historic Arlington bank building saved from demolition
Jacksonville City Council designated the former Arlington Federal Savings & Loan building as a historic landmark. …
December 12, 2023
Laura Street Trio deal includes $22 million city loan guarantee
The Laura Street Trio project would include apartments, a hotel and a restaurant in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville.…
December 11, 2023
UF grad center in Jacksonville progresses quietly
Mayor Donna Deegan says more than $60 million has been raised privately for the University of Florida campus dedicated to…
December 7, 2023
Mid-century bank building may escape demolition
A group of Arlington residents wants the city to preserve the former Arlington Federal Savings and Loan building.…