JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Gas prices are on track to hit $3 per gallon in the Sunshine State, according to an AAA report. Following last month’s winter storm in Texas, the national gas price average jumped nearly 40 cents to $2.86. Florida’s gas prices are even more expensive, with the fourth-highest prices in the country. RELATED: Mayoral candidate Carlucci backs proposed gas tax increase, but still has concernsCity leaders said the doubled tax will fund road and drainage improvements. Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is expected to announce more details of the gas tax plan this week.