September 11, 2025
But City Council would need only 10 votes to override the veto, the general counsel says.…
September 5, 2025
Jacksonville health leaders back vaccine mandates
Top medical officials say that ending vaccine mandates will erode decades of progress against preventable diseases.…
September 4, 2025
Proposed Jacksonville tax cut nears a reckoning point
City Council is poised to lower the city’s millage rate while Mayor Donna Deegan argues against it at town hall…
August 27, 2025
Jax mayor wants to hear what you think of city budget
Mayor Donna Deegan has set a series of town hall meetings after City Council cut some of her proposals.…
August 13, 2025
City attorney questioned for hiring father-in-law’s firm
Jacksonville City Council wants a state ethics opinion about the action of General Counsel Michael Fackler.…
August 8, 2025
City budget panel outlines cuts to pay for tax reduction
Health care initiatives and some community projects are among expenditures on the chopping block.…
August 7, 2025
Florida CFO alleges record tampering before DOGE audits
CFO Blaise Ingoglia did not specify which cities scrubbed records, and he did not mention Jacksonville specifically.…
August 5, 2025
Deegan tries to head off conflict over state DOGE audit
Mayor Donna Deegan responded to criticism by the state CFO, who suggested the city is trying to stifle a DOGE…
July 31, 2025
Florida DOGE adds Jacksonville to growing list of audits
The state DOGE entity has requested access to a wide range of documents on Aug. 7 and 8.…
July 22, 2025
City Council keeps property tax rate same while weighing future cut
Some on City Council want to see the rate drop before the budget is finalized in September.…
July 16, 2025
Jacksonville lawmakers consider ways to reduce taxes
Some City Council members say they’ll support reducing the city’s millage rate if they can cut the mayor’s budget.…
July 16, 2025
Gate Petroleum donates $1M to mayor’s reading initiative
Gate’s president, former Mayor John Peyton, also is reviving a book club he created as mayor.…
July 14, 2025
Jacksonville mayor unveils $2B budget proposal
Mayor Donna Deegan’s 2025-26 city budget increases spending on police and fire and maintains the current tax rate.…
July 8, 2025
Jax loses $147M federal grant to complete Emerald Trail
City and nonprofit leaders will try to find other ways of funding the Emerald Trail after the federal grant was…
July 2, 2025
2-way traffic is back on 2 Downtown streets
City officials say the change on Adams and Forsyth streets will make them more friendly to pedestrians and businesses.…
June 25, 2025
Deal for UF graduate campus sails through City Council
The incentives deal for the graduate campus in Downtown Jacksonville is headed to Mayor Donna Deegan for her signature.…
June 25, 2025
New Jacksonville fire chief could be selected by Monday
The search to replace retiring Chief Keith Powers is down to five finalists.…
June 24, 2025
Mayor Deegan vetoes bill tracking spending on undocumented immigrants
A City Council effort to override the mayor’s veto fell short, allowing it to stand.…
June 20, 2025
A second chance? Jacksonville could invest in affordable housing fund
A City Council bill would set aside $3 million to invest in a Jacksonville Affordable Housing Fund.…
June 11, 2025
Undocumented immigrants shouldn’t benefit from city grants, Jax Council votes
Mayor Donna Deegan “has concerns” about legislation passed by City Council that adds requirements to city grants to identify funding…
June 10, 2025
Land swap for UF campus paves way for riverfront development
The city is acquiring a LaVilla office building for the University of Florida while giving a developer 1 acre at…
June 6, 2025
Jacksonville officials break ground on new affordable housing in Durkeeville
Groundbreaking on five new affordable homes in Jacksonville’s Durkeeville neighborhood Friday comes on the heels of a new UNF poll…
June 6, 2025
Jacksonville Journey Forward seeks $3 million budget for literacy, chronic absenteeism
The Jacksonville Journey Forward board made budgetary suggestions for the 2025-26 fiscal year that begins Oct. 1 during its monthly…
June 5, 2025
Deegan appoints 27-year city employee as planning director
Jacksonville’s interim Planning Director Helena Atalla Parola has been nominated as the Planning and Development Department’s permanent leader. …