March 29, 2024Business center planned after outcry against liquor storeThe city purchased the site in Brentwood after neighbors rallied against plans for a liquor store across from KIPP Voice…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 27, 2024Adult changing tables now required for some businessesIndividuals with disabilities and parents of disabled children advocated for legislation approved by the Jacksonville City Council.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 27, 2024City Council approves $10 million for EverBank StadiumThe money will be used for preconstruction design and engineering services for the stadium’s proposed renovation.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 22, 2024Storage project on Southbank returns with new planThe proposal has attracted staunch opposition from residents, and a new version faces “very strong headwinds.”…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 21, 2024Grant legislation would help small businessesJacksonville City Council is nearing a final vote on legislation that would help small businesses take better advantage of a…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 20, 2024Jacksonville considers changing tables for adultsA City Council committee approved an ordinance that would require some businesses to provide changing tables for disabled adults.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 13, 2024Jacksonville History Center gets $2.02 million from cityThe money will be used to transform the Florida Casket Co. into a music and general history museum with archive…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 12, 2024JEA fraud trial could go to jury soonFederal prosecutors rested their case Monday in the criminal trial of former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 20, 2024Concerns arise over pension funding for Jaguars’ stadiumPublic officials are getting a stream of questions about a proposal to borrow from pension fund assets to help pay…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 16, 2024Rising costs sinking big projects in Downtown JaxThe city may seek new proposals for the American Lions tower at Riverfront Plaza and for Hardwick at Ford on…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 9, 2024Rise considers redesign for burned Doro apartmentsThe developer of the Rise Doro apartment building is “very committed” to rebuilding the structure, says Lori Boyer of the…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 7, 2024Rory Diamond back on duty at City CouncilJacksonville City Council member Rory Diamond returned after being excused for several months for a deployment overseas as a judge…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 26, 2024City lawyer admits mistakes on removal of Confederate statuesGeneral Counsel Michael Fackler said he should have consulted more members of his office when crafting an opinion for Mayor…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 25, 2024Two historic buildings recommended for preservationThe Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission designated the Norman Studios and McIntosh buildings, both with ties to the city’s Black history.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 24, 2024Neighbors assail plan for Chick-fil-A near First Coast HighNorth Creek residents urged City Council this week to reject rezoning for the project.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 24, 2024Council backs sports tourism and Riverwalk drinkingJacksonville City Council approved a pair of bills aimed at creating new things to see and do in Jacksonville.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 23, 2024Second cruise line aims to sail from JaxThe new cruise ship would join the Carnival Elation, the only ship that currently sails from Jaxport’s Cruise Terminal.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 23, 2024City panel OKs funding for JU law school to moveThe $3.5 million would help the law school move into the historic 121 Atlantic Place Building Downtown.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 19, 2023Lemonstreet Brewing Co. serves its last pintLemonstreet owner Joe Baez warns that a “wave of closures” could hit the local brewery market if customers don’t support…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 15, 2023Could Arlington become the next Riverside Avondale?Efforts to revitalize Arlington’s unique architecture echo efforts in Riverside, Avondale and Springfield.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 14, 2023Jags stadium negotiations: 15 moving piecesJacksonville hopes to reach a stadium agreement with the Jaguars by spring, but a lot of issues remain under study.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 13, 2023Historic Arlington bank building saved from demolitionJacksonville City Council designated the former Arlington Federal Savings & Loan building as a historic landmark. …By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 12, 2023Laura Street Trio deal includes $22 million city loan guaranteeThe Laura Street Trio project would include apartments, a hotel and a restaurant in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 11, 2023UF grad center in Jacksonville progresses quietlyMayor Donna Deegan says more than $60 million has been raised privately for the University of Florida campus dedicated to…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record