Special committee examining future of downtown Jacksonville expected to meet Monday
The special committee examining the future of downtown Jacksonville is scheduled to meet Monday morning, and Jax Chamber officials are expected to share some of the lessons learned from a recent trip to Downtown Phoenix.
City of Jacksonville would give more than $15 million in incentives to help rebuild RISE Doro
The City of Jacksonville is looking into giving developers of the RISE Doro an incentive package that would help them rebuild after a devastating fire that destroyed portions of the building in January.
What Lee Countyโs former superintendentโs contract, separation agreement reveals
The contract requests the incoming Duval County Schools superintendent asked for are not too far off from what he received in his previous position as Lee Countyโs district leader, according to documents obtained by News4JAX.
School board chair stands behind Duval superintendent selection despite community criticisms
It appears the board is aware of criticsโ concerns about Dr. Bernier, including details of a whistleblower complaint that recently became public, but they still believe he is the right person for the job.
Jacksonville firefighters set to get big pay raise after city, union reach 3-year agreement
The City of Jacksonville and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 122 announced on Friday the two sides have reached and signed a three-year tentative collective bargaining agreement.
Sheriff Waters wants to come up with design to combine all Duval jail facilities, then decide where new campus would be
The multi-million dollar renovation proposal for the Jacksonville Jaguars stadium is taking the spotlight when it comes to downtown development and the cost to taxpayers right now, but something else is also going to take a big chunk out of the cityโs tax dollars in the not-to-distant future: a new jail which is expected to cost $1 billion.
UNF Archaeology team digging at Black Hammock Island to learn more about Indigenous people living there 1,000 years ago
More than 20 University of North Florida archaeology students are spending their summer digging deep in the dirt at Cedar Point North within the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve.
Exotic clubs fight against Jacksonvilleโs age ban, claim violation of constitutional rights
Owners of exotic clubs in Jacksonville are in a legal battle with the city claiming their constitutional rights are being violated if 18 to 20 years old are banned from dancing at their businesses.
Body camera video shows JSO officer firing at running road rage suspect through cruiser window following 40-mile chase
A road rage incident last month led to a high-speed, 40-mile police chase across Jacksonville that ended with an officer shooting the driver, the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office said.
The first Wednesday Art Walk is back in downtown Jacksonville
Downtown Vision is hosting the first โFirst Wednesday Art Walkโ of the year, welcoming people to downtown Jacksonville, and celebrating the cityโs creative talent. The event happens on Downtownโs Northbank core all the way to James Weldon Johnson Park.
Construction worker killed after โaccidentallyโ driving Bobcat into pond, becoming trapped underneath
A construction worker was killed Tuesday night after becoming trapped under a construction vehicle that was accidentally driven into a retention pond, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
Divided community members speak out over incoming Duval superintendentโs salary expectations, whistleblower complaint
Jacksonville community members expressed concerns and support for the new Duval County School Board superintendent after learning the incoming district leader is asking for a starting salary of $350,000.
New Duval superintendent asks for $350K salary, $1,000 monthly car stipend, $15,000 in โtransition expensesโ
The incoming Duval County Public Schools superintendent is proposing a starting salary of $350,000 per year. Thatโs $50,000 higher than the salary of the last superintendent, Dr. Diana Greene.
Corrine Brown has not yet paid the IRS as part of her settlement deal
Corrine Brown was ordered to pay the IRS $62-thousand dollars in restitution. In recent court filings, weโve learned that Brown has yet to pay any of that amount. Her lawyers say theyโve been unable to work out a payment schedule, and asked the judge to approve $1000 a month.
TELL US: What would you like to see come to Regency Square Mall once itโs sold?
Major parts of Regency Square Mall could be demolished and redeveloped with multifamily housing, retail, entertainment and other uses when the largely vacant mall is sold, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
#AskJAXTDY l Why spend more money on another septic tank study?
The proposed study of septic tanks in Jacksonville is causing controversy as some question the need for another costly investigation. City Council legislation is requesting $200,000 to fund a study by the University of Florida Center for Coastal Solutions. The study would assess the vulnerability of septic systems throughout the county and prioritize their conversion to sewer. The goal is to prevent sewage backups and meet water quality standards. Previous efforts have been made to phase out septic systems, but this study would provide a comprehensive countywide assessment.
โTotal garbageโ: Councilman not swayed by poll showing broad support for city, Jags community benefits stadium agreement
Adjacent to the proposal is a $300 million Community Benefits Agreement that would be split between the team and the city for community development in areas such as housing, homelessness and parks.
Housing, retail and entertainment could be coming to Regency Square Mall with pending redevelopment
Major parts of Regency Square Mall could be demolished and redeveloped with multifamily housing, retail, entertainment and other uses when the largely vacant mall is sold, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Final community huddle on Stadium of the Future proposal is Thursday at Westside High
Documents were made public on Thursday that spell out in writing how the city could spend $775 million on a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars to help renovate EverBank Field and turn it into the โStadium of the Future.โ
Latest draft of โStadium of the Futureโ deal says city could get money back if Jaguars move within 14 years of upgrades
Documents were made public on Thursday that spell out in writing how the city could spend $775 million on a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars to help renovate EverBank Field and turn it into the โStadium of the Future.โ
โYou can have herโ: Mother tries to sell 10-year-old daughter for $5, $20 in downtown Jacksonville
A 32-year-old mother was arrested on third-degree felonies after the Jacksonville Sheirffโs Office received several reports about the mother allegedly trying to sell her 10-year-old daughter in downtown Jacksonville.
UNF Poll: Majority supportive of proposed stadium renovations agreement, but opposed to level of public spending
A poll of 667 Duval County registered voters released Tuesday by the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida shows a majority are supportive of the proposed stadium renovations agreement, but are opposed to the level of public spending on the construction costs for stadium renovations.