23 hours ago
On Tuesday, Jacksonville City Council narrowly approved a $50M incentive deal for Gateway Jax’s Publix grocery store and apartment project.…
1 day ago
Amendment 3 fallout: St. Johns County puts fire station on hold, plans staff cuts
St Johns County officials say the financial strain from Amendment 3 on government services is “going to be painful.”…
3 days ago
Amendment 3 loss will touch most city services: Jax chief administrative officer
Jax Chief Administrative Officer Mike Weinstein expects Amendment 3 to mean fewer city jobs, reduced library hours, and more.…
November 4, 2026
Could a Downtown Publix be the first casualty of Amendment 3 in Jacksonville?
A tie vote in a City Council committee left the fate of a Downtown residential tower and Publix in limbo.…
November 3, 2026
Voters approve Amendment 3 tax cut but reject other ballot measures
Amendment 3 faced harsh criticism from local officeholders and first responders who said the tax cut was too drastic.…
November 3, 2026
Clay County voters renew school tax, keep commissioner salary cap, elect Edwards
Clay County voters made decisions on two local issues and elected a new member to the five-person Board of County…
November 2, 2026
Former JTA CEO Nat Ford to testify before City Council in January
JTA’s finances were “a disaster” by July 2025, a past CFO told a council committee Monday.…
October 29, 2026
JTA interim chief says ‘buck stopped with CEO’ in agency’s financial crisis
JTA Interim CEO Cleveland Ferguson also announced Wednesday that he would not seek the permanent position.…
October 22, 2026
Albritton latest GOP senator to balk at Amendment 3
The Florida Senate president says Amendment 3 would impair small towns’ and counties’ ability to provide services.…
October 16, 2026
The Amendment 3 dilemma: Cut taxes or cut services?
Amendment 3 could save homeowners thousands of dollars per year. It also could force cities and counties to cut services.…
October 15, 2026
What Florida voters need to know about Amendments 1 and 2
Amendments 1 and 2 involve the state’s rainy day fund and property taxes on agricultural equipment.…
October 7, 2026
JAX Chamber comes out against Amendment 3 tax referendum
The chamber said Florida needs more comprehensive tax reform to benefit everyone, not just homeowners.…
September 28, 2026
Carrico won’t seek City Council reelection, will launch advisory firm with wife
Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico will not seek a third term in 2027 and will launch Alignment Global Partners.…
September 23, 2026
Is Jacksonville prepared for the $200M shortfall if Amendment 3 passes? Short answer, no.
City Council’s Finance Committee found $30 million in cuts, but that’s far less than needed if Amendment 3 passes.…
September 23, 2026
Jacksonville City Council approves $2B budget, restores affordable housing trust fund
City lawmakers restored some of what was stripped or held back from the mayor’s budget proposal to prepare for Amendment…
September 21, 2026
Jacksonville Civic Council comes out against Amendment 3 tax cut
Business Group the Jacksonville Civic Council worries the property tax cut would reduce city and local services.…
September 21, 2026
Redeveloped FBI building in Arlington in line for $1.5M tax break
The once-dilapidated office building in Arlington has reopened as Interra Apartments.…
September 21, 2026
Florida TaxWatch urges ‘no’ vote on Amendment 3
TaxWatch says Amendment 3 would shift more of the burden to non-homesteaded properties.…
September 17, 2026
Facing shortfall, JTA will cut jobs, reduce bus service and halt Skyway and NAVI
The transit agency could cut up to 194 jobs and halt some people movers to fill a $39 million budget…
September 16, 2026
Amendment 3 could reduce funding for children’s services, report warns
Amendment 3 would reduce property taxes, but it could eliminate $278 million for children’s services.…
September 9, 2026
Carlucci urges City Council to restore $4.9M for affordable housing trust fund
The longtime Jacksonville elected officials says he’ll pitch a budget amendment Sept. 22 to reinstate the affordable housing fund.…
July 21, 2026
Stadium, MOSH and roads top list of most expensive projects in Deegan’s budget
The $587 million capital improvement plan would fund 132 infrastructure projects.…
July 21, 2026
St. Johns County eyes $1.46B budget with uncertainty about tax revenue
The county is considering a budget with a flat tax rate, but many people could pay higher taxes anyway.…
July 20, 2026
Deegan’s $2B budget: public safety, affordable housing, and roads and bridges
The mayor’s proposed budget is heavy on infrastructure and holds the tax millage rate steady.…