August 3, 2026
Here’s what it’s like to attend the mayor’s budget address, which kicks off the Jacksonville budget process, and how you…
Reporting on Jacksonville City Council meetings, votes, and legislation that shape local government, neighborhoods, and public policy.
July 29, 2026
JEA CEO Vickie Cavey takes extended leave, effective immediately
JEA gave no explanation why Cavey was taking leave. She will be gone between two weeks and 60 days, JEA…
July 20, 2026
Deegan plans 8 town hall meetings to discuss proposed city budget
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan will meet with residents in August and September to discuss her budget priorities.…
June 21, 2026
OPINION | What is the Jacksonville City Council presidency for, really?
Cleanup will be required after the Kevin Carrico era, opinion columnist A.G. Gancarski writes of the Jacksonville City Council presidency.…
June 9, 2026
City Council votes to put school tax extension on the ballot
Duval County voters will decide whether to renew a property tax levied by the Duval school district that, in part,…
April 12, 2026
OPINION | The case for elected JEA and JTA boards
The public deserves a say in how its assets are run, but JEA’s and JTA’s boards are currently appointed.…
March 14, 2026
OPINION | Taxation contradiction: Making sense of muddled money messaging
When it comes to local taxation, Republican policy makers want to convince voters that it’s day and night at the…
March 4, 2026
Duval School Board seeks to renew 1-mill property tax
The property tax, first approved in 2022, helps pay for teachers’ salaries, arts and athletics programs.…
February 1, 2026
OPINION | The politics of last call: Should Downtown bars serve ’til 3?
Should Downtown bars be allowed to serve alcohol for an extra hour?…
January 25, 2026
GET INVOLVED | Local government meetings guide
Start here to plan on attending local government meetings in the Jacksonville, Florida, area.…
December 22, 2025
Jacksonville government and you | HOW TO JAX
Here’s how to get involved in Jacksonville government, whether making your voice heard in City Council, joining a Citizens Planning…
December 17, 2025
City Council members ask for voice on school closures
Council members Ju’Coby Pittman and Jimmy Peluso say school closures have implications beyond the school district.…
October 22, 2025
New nonprofit would mete out Eastside community benefits funds
The nonprofit would manage the $40 million in public funds the Eastside will receive under the stadium community benefits agreement.…
October 20, 2025
Honoring the 7 who died on Sapelo Island gangway
Four Jacksonville residents were among those killed during a Gullah Geechee celebration at Sapelo Island one year ago.…
October 20, 2025
Eastside benefits agreement structure set for City Hall vote
Eastside investment through Jacksonville’s Community Benefits Agreement funding will be considered in an on Oct. 22 meeting at City Hall.…
October 17, 2025
A chill in the air at EverBank Stadium … literally
JEA says chilled water is a growing method of cooling buildings, including the stadium and the Four Seasons.…
October 17, 2025
Palatka officials continue to discuss embattled city manager
City commissioners will meet again Monday to consider complaints about City Manager Marcia Carty.…
October 6, 2025
Jacksonville unveils affordable homes in historic Durkeeville
The Durkeeville homes were officially opened Monday, one step toward more affordable housing.…
May 20, 2025
Duval DOGE says it’s found $20M in unspent funds
City Council member Ron Salem’s Duval DOGE committee says its savings is nearing $20 million as it starts a review…
April 24, 2025
UF seeks final agreement on graduate campus by June
The University of Florida’s plan to redevelop nearly 24 acres in LaVilla will head to City Council in May.…
April 23, 2025
Peace Memorial Park upgrades proposed under public-private partnership with Weaver family
Contributions to the park revamp have risen with $735,000 from the family of J. Wayne Weaver and Ronald Morris Weaver.…
April 13, 2025
OPINION | In defense of Jacksonville City Council leadership elections
A counterpoint to City Council member Michael Boylan’s proposal to have at-large members rotate into council leadership.…
April 8, 2025
Achievement unlocked: UNF esports arena gets $3M boost from city of Jacksonville
The city has awarded UNF’s esports arena project $3 million for the development of competitive video gaming facility in the…
April 4, 2025
Two Jax lawmakers square off on immigration law
City Council members Nick Howland and Jimmy Peluso debated the new immigration law Friday on the Florida Roundup.…