February 2, 2025
Being stuck in the airport after the plane crash felt like an apt metaphor for the banal transactional conflicts of…
January 30, 2025
Jacksonville Bar Association defends General Counsel in battle with City Council
The Jacksonville Bar Association is defending Jacksonville General Counsel Michael Fackler after City Council members introduced a resolution Tuesday expressing…
January 7, 2025
Council members push back on ‘Holo-Donna’ at airport
City Council members are questioning whether money was misued for a hologram-like image of Mayor Donna Deegan.…
January 2, 2025
Higher garbage fees proposed in Jacksonville
City Council member Matt Carlucci is proposing to raise garbage fees while protecting low-income residents against fee increases.…
September 24, 2024
City Council approves money for inactive voter outreach
Jacksonville Today was first to report that more than 90,000 Duval voters were inactive, and activists have pressured the elections…
July 9, 2024
DIA chief raises concerns about Downtown committee
CEO Lori Boyer says projects are on hold as the Special Committee on the Future of Downtown considers changes.…
June 6, 2024
OPINION | Like a bad penny
Incoming City Council President Randy White blames pension changes for Jacksonville’s inability to compete for police officers, fire fighters and…
April 24, 2024
Fans urge Jacksonville council to preserve Sun-Ray Cinema
Sun-Ray is a tenant of the Five Points Theatre building, which is in line to be sold.…
April 24, 2024
Controversial San Marco storage project gets City Council OK
The 10-story building will include affordable housing, retail and a self-storage element, much to the frustration of many residents.…
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.…
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.…
February 14, 2024
City Council gives officeholders power over lawsuits
Legislation approved Tuesday will make it harder for the city of Jacksonville to settle lawsuits without approval of the office…
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…
December 18, 2023
OPINION | Donna Deegan needs a political machine
With three-and-a-half years to go in Deegan’s administration, it’s apparent that she could use more political cover on the City…
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 7, 2023
City councilman seeks reform after mayor’s no-bid contract
Councilman Nick Howland is pushing legislation he calls the “Transparency for Taxpayers Act,” which would require a City Council vote on…
November 26, 2023
Liquor store issue could go to City Council on Tuesday
Several committees voted in favor of the purchase, which would keep a liquor store from opening across from a charter…
September 25, 2023
City plans to buy proposed Brentwood liquor store
City Council Member Ju’Coby Pittman has told residents the city will buy the property, which sits less than 200 feet…
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…
March 21, 2023
City Council: 6 incumbents and 3 new members elected as 7 races go to runoffs
With voter turnout of 25.5%, here are the results of the March 2023 Jacksonville City Council races.…
February 13, 2023
What makes a good City Council member? Jax City Hall alumni weigh in
Jacksonville’s City Council will have a new look on July 1. Eight of 15 council races do not have an…
August 16, 2022
OPINION | Jax’s accessory dwelling unit bill deserves support
The Jacksonville City Council is debating the Keep Our Families Together Act, which would allow accessory dwelling units — garage…