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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. …
May 28, 2025
City Hall security under review after arrests at council meeting
Mayor Donna Deegan says officials will review security options after a protester sneaked a knife into a meeting.…
May 27, 2025
Jax Council finalizes city’s first garbage fee increase since 2010
City lawmakers’ move to increase Jacksonville’s garbage fee for the first time in 15 years is meant to tackle a…
May 22, 2025
Former School Board chair won’t give up on library nomination
Elizabeth Andersen has run into political headwinds for a role on the library board of trustees.…
May 20, 2025
Jacksonville celebrates Florida’s Emancipation Day
Jacksonville’s Emancipation Day celebration came less than a week after the U.S. Supreme Court heard an argument for overturning birthright…
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…
May 15, 2025
Jacksonville Fire Chief Keith Powers announces retirement
Powers will retire June 30 after 29 years in the department, including six as its leader.…
May 14, 2025
Jacksonville council asks state DOGE to review city finances
Aside from the legislation, the mayor’s office said it has been in contact with the state task force since March.…
May 13, 2025
Airplane maker could create 1,200 jobs at Cecil Airport
City Council will consider incentives for a project identified only as Project Bluebird.…
April 17, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | How does Jacksonville’s immigration ordinance work?
Jacksonville Today reader Susan A. wants to know whether police can use the new local immigration law to stop anyone…
April 16, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why doesn’t Jacksonville use AI on sheriff’s budget?
A Jacksonville Today reader thinks the city’s test of artificial intelligence should include the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office budget.…
April 15, 2025
How Jax Journey Forward strives to reduce crime
Some Jaxsons think the Jacksonville Journey Forward will lower crime and eradicate long-standing disparties.…
April 11, 2025
Jacksonville tests artificial intelligence in city budget process
Jacksonville is one of the first cities in the country to use artificial intelligence to help draft a budget.…
March 28, 2025
Brentwood residents decry treatment by City Hall
Residents say the city has a history of breaking promises and ignoring wishes in the Brentwood neighborhood.…