May 9, 2024
Here’s the schedule of ‘community huddles’ on stadium deal
The city of Jacksonville has scheduled five public meetings to explain a long-awaited agreement with the Jacksonville Jaguars to renovate…
May 8, 2024
Jaguars stadium deal to be revealed Tuesday
A long-awaited agreement on the Jaguars’ “Stadium of the Future” is ready to go to the City Council for review.…
April 24, 2024
Stadium deal could be ready by mid-May
City Council President Ron Salem says a series of public meeting then will be held to gather input on the…
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.…
April 7, 2024
OPINION | Jacksonville deserves a stadium referendum
Why can’t Jacksonville taxpayers weigh in on the biggest capital obligation in local history?…
March 27, 2024
City Council approves $10 million for EverBank Stadium
The money will be used for preconstruction design and engineering services for the stadium’s proposed renovation.…
February 28, 2024
What else could proposed stadium money buy?
The Jacksonville Jaguars are negotiating with the city to split the cost of a $1.4 billion stadium remodel. What does…
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…
January 15, 2024
OPINION | Where is the stadium deal?
The set-up couldn’t have been better for stadium negotiations. Now, it’s the same old Jagwires, bumbling on the field and making…
October 9, 2023
OPINION | Donna Deegan’s stadium conundrum
The mayor isn’t going to be able to make everyone happy. Will anyone be smiling at the end?…
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.…
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…
September 13, 2023
Imagine EverBank Stadium swamped in floodwaters
Climate Central, a nonprofit group, is simulating how rising sea levels could endanger well-known landmarks, including several in Jacksonville.…
August 15, 2023
City picks Chicago law firm for stadium negotiations
The Sidley Austin LLP law firm recently represented the state of New York in stadium negotiations with the Buffalo Bills.…
July 26, 2023
City Council hires consultant as stadium talks near
The Jacksonville City Council voted to contract with Michael Huyghue & Associates LLC, a sports and entertainment consulting firm based…
July 19, 2023
City Council could hire former Jags exec to represent it in stadium deal
The Jacksonville City Council might hire a former Jacksonville Jaguars executive to represent it in stadium negotiations.…
July 9, 2023
SPORTS | More complexity emerging in Jaguars’ temporary stadium question
Where will the Jaguars play while their stadium is renovated? Here are some pros and cons of the various options.…
June 12, 2023
OPINION | 4 questions the city should ask before paying for stadium upgrades
Jacksonville residents should be asking these four questions as we evaluate the Jaguars’ proposal to split the cost of stadium…
June 12, 2023
Jaguars vow to protect Eastside in stadium renovation
The Jacksonville Jaguars are promising not to displace Eastside residents as the team embarks on a massive renovation of TIAA…
June 6, 2023
Jaguars to unveil plans for massive stadium renovation
The plans to overhaul TIAA Bank Field will be revealed online at 10 a.m. Wednesday.…
February 21, 2023
Black diamonds: Imagining the future of Jacksonville’s century-long baseball legacy
Black baseball evangelists are trying to attract young players in a city with a rich history with the sport.…
September 5, 2024
Riverfront parks funding trimmed by $20 million
City Council’s Finance Committee objected to cost increases for three riverfront parks.…
May 9, 2024
DIA expected to extend CEO’s contract next week
Lori Boyer has been CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority since 2019. Her contract is scheduled to end in June.…