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September 20, 2023

Three South Jacksonville hotels being transformed into apartments

Two troubled hotels off Baymeadows Road and one near University and Bowden are being turned into apartments averaging $1,000 to rent.

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September 19, 2023

Mayor: ‘Everything’s on the table’ when it comes to city ownership of EverBank Stadium

Though she likes city ownership of EverBank Stadium, Mayor Donna Deegan says all options are being considered at negotiations begin.

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September 19, 2023

Going to St. Augustine’s Sing Out Loud Fest this weekend?

Parking and road closure info for the 2023 Sing Out Loud Festival in St. Augustine

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September 19, 2023

Proposed tax on restaurants might be toast after Jax City Council committee withdraws bill

A proposal to impose a new tax on Jacksonville restaurants and hotels to help the homeless population has hit a major roadblock. The City Council Rules Committee withdrew the bill Monday.

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September 18, 2023

DeSantis celebrates first responder bonuses with Jacksonville firefighters and police

Florida’s governor joined police and fire fighters in Jacksonville to talk about the state’s first responder bonuses.

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September 18, 2023

Gov. DeSantis awards Clay County over $3.5M infrastructure grant

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday awarded more than $3.5 million to the Clay County Board of County Commissioners through the governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund for targeted infrastructure improvements. Clay County’s population has grown 35% in the last 10 years, the governor said, and the infrastructure improvements will directly support job growth in the manufacturing sector, creating approximately 170

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September 18, 2023

UNF poll: 51% say Jags should pay for stadium renovation with no city funding

Just over half of those polled oppose using public money on stadium upgrades, but support goes up when faced with losing the Jaguars.

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September 18, 2023

Jaguars to host Community Huddles on stadium plans in Nassau and St. Johns counties this week

Negotiations on the new stadium are set to begin soon, and the team is asking to split the cost to renovate EverBank Stadium with the city.

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September 18, 2023

Historic cars and historic fort unite for fundraiser

Visitors will pack Fort Clinch on Saturday to see an estimated 60 vintage and classic cars. The event supports the fort’s programs.

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September 15, 2023

Camden County acquittal raises questions about police

A jury acquitted Varshan Brown of murder after sheriff’s deputies shot and killed his cousin while serving a search warrant.

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