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The new University of Florida campus in Jacksonville will include the Florida Semiconductor Institute.
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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.…

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An aerial illustration shows what the University of Florida’s graduate campus in LaVilla could look like once it's all built. | Downtown Investment Authority, UF
June 12, 2025

Jacksonville advances $130M deal for UF campus

A City Council Committee of the Whole voted 15-0 to support a development agreement with the University of Florida.…

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The city land swap deal approved Tuesday by City Council would see this 1-acre site next to the Main Street Bridge used for a 17-story mixed-use tower. | Downtown Investment Authority
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…

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University of Michigan President Santa Ono prepares to toss T-shirts into the crowd during the second half of a football game against Oregon on Nov. 2, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. | Jose Juarez, AP
June 4, 2025

UF president pick rejected

Florida’s state university system’s Board of Governors has blocked the UF Board of Trustees’ pick to lead the state’s flagship…

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A magnolia tree hangs over a house on the Southside of Jacksonville. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
May 29, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Do I have to trim my tree if it hangs over my neighbor’s house?

A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether she has to trim her tree if it hangs over her neighbor’s house.…

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Riverfront Parks Now says an area like Sparkman Wharf on the Tampa riverfront would bring activity to Riverfront Plaza without a residential tower. | Jacksonville Daily Record
May 29, 2025

More opposition arises over land swap for UF campus

A former development official and a group known as Riverfront Parks Now both favor other options.…

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University of Michigan President Santa Ono prepares to toss T-shirts into the crowd during the second half of a football game against Oregon on Nov. 2, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. | Jose Juarez, AP
May 27, 2025

UF trustees vote to hire Santa Ono as president

The former University of Michigan president was approved unanimously despite opposition from some conservatives.…

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The city land swap deal approved Tuesday by City Council would see this 1-acre site next to the Main Street Bridge used for a 17-story mixed-use tower. | Downtown Investment Authority
May 21, 2025

In UF land-swap debate, city lawmaker pushes Gateway Jax to reveal investors

City Council began debate Wednesday on competing bills to acquire the former Interline Building in LaVilla for the University of…

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The city wants to acquire the Interline Brands building for the planned University of Florida campus. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
May 6, 2025

3rd option proposed to acquire building for UF campus

City Council member Nick Howland proposed a new option for acquiring the Interline Brands building in LaVilla.…

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An aerial illustration shows what the University of Florida’s graduate campus in LaVilla could look like once it's all built. | Downtown Investment Authority, UF
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.…

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The James D. Westcott Building is on the campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee. | Lauren Witte, Fresh Take Florida
April 9, 2025

Universities face sweeping audits under Florida DOGE

The state DOGE has demanded that universities turn over a vast set of documents regarding staffing, research and grants.…

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April 1, 2025

City Council asked to choose land swap over purchasing building for UF campus in LaVilla

The developer Gateway Jax is asking city lawmakers to fully consider a land-swap before deciding whether to buy the property…

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The city is working to acquire two properties for the University of Florida graduate campus planned in LaVilla. To the west in yellow is a site owned by Vestcor. To the east in red is a site owned by Gateway Jax. | Jacksonville Daily Record
March 20, 2025

2nd land swap considered for UF campus in Jacksonville

The city is considering two separate land swaps to obtain parcels for the UF campus in LaVilla.…

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Former New York Jets wide receiver Derrick Gaffney
March 19, 2025

Derrick Gaffney, former NFL pro from Jax, dies at 69

Gaffney, a New York Jets receiver, was the brother of former Jacksonville City Council members Don and Reggie Gaffney Sr.…

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An illustration shows the planned UF campus near Prime Osborn Convention Center.
February 17, 2025

Developer stands to benefit from land swap for UF

The proposal to trade riverfront land for the Interline building near the proposed UF campus has raised concerns on City…

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The Gateway Jax development would include 11 floors of residences, five floors of hotel rooms, two floors of podium parking and lobbies, a floor of public food and beverage space, and a public sky garden terrace. | Gateway Jax via Jacksonville Daily Record
February 7, 2025

Land swap for UF could bring new riverfront tower

The Downtown Investment Authority is proposing a swap of two city-owned riverfront properties with Gateway Jax.…

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An illustration shows the planned UF campus near Prime Osborn Convention Center.
December 12, 2024

UF picks Prime Osborn area for new high-tech graduate campus

University of Florida trustees will vote Friday on a new campus that would include the Florida Semiconductor Institute.…

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The University of Florida confirmed that the public has not been allowed to attend board of trustees' private retreats. The university said the law did not apply to the retreats because board members don’t vote or take official actions during those sessions. | Azhalia Pottinger, WUFT News)
December 4, 2024

Experts say UF meetings violated Sunshine Law

The UF board of trustees has met repeatedly in private settings where the public was not allowed to attend.…

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Florida-Georgia banners hang in Downtown Jacksonville l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
November 1, 2024

Florida-Georgia game will return to Jax through 2031

A new agreement will bring the Florida-Georgia football game back to Jacksonville after EverBank Stadium is renovated.…

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EverBank Stadium is always filled for the Florida-Georgia football game. | Georgia-Florida Football Game Facebook
October 29, 2024

Florida-Georgia game could reveal its future soon

The historic football game will take over EverBank Stadium on Saturday, but the future is in question after next year.…

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Former University of Florida President Ben Sasse.
August 30, 2024

UF staffers racked up travel costs while working remotely

Senior staff hired by former UF President Ben Sasse piled up hundreds of thousands of dollars in travel expenses while…

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Sen. Ben Sasse responds to questions by the University of Florida Board of Trustees in Gainesville on Nov. 1, 2022, as trustees decided whether to select Sasse as the school's next president. | Fresh Take Florida
August 19, 2024

Former UF President Ben Sasse defends his spending

Sasse responded to a report in The Independent Florida Alligator that spending more than tripled during his tenure.…

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University of Florida President Ben Sasse fist-bumps kids during UF's Homecoming Parade in Gainesville in 2023. | Ashleigh Lucas, WUFT News)
July 19, 2024

UF president suddenly resigns, citing wife’s health

University of Florida President Ben Sasse will leave his job July 31, 17 months after taking the position.…

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The UF Health North hospital is at 15255 Max Leggett Parkway in Jacksonville. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
July 9, 2024

UF Health opens new patient tower in North Jacksonville

The expansion includes six floors and 124 patient rooms to help patients recover from acute care.…