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‘I feel threatened’: Tensions reach boiling point between two prominent Jacksonville city council members
Read full article: ‘I feel threatened’: Tensions reach boiling point between two prominent Jacksonville city council membersTensions between two prominent Jacksonville city council members reached a boiling point Thursday, with incoming council president Kevin Carrico requesting security.
Councilman says city directed JSO not to enforce local immigration laws. But mayor’s office calls it legal advice
Read full article: Councilman says city directed JSO not to enforce local immigration laws. But mayor’s office calls it legal adviceA social media post made by the Jacksonville City Council president on Thursday sparked questions about police enforcement of local and state immigration laws in the city.
Jacksonville city council denies rezoning for Costco gas station at St. Johns Town Center
Read full article: Jacksonville city council denies rezoning for Costco gas station at St. Johns Town CenterJacksonville City Council denied a rezoning for a members-only gas station at the Costco at St. Johns Town Center on Tuesday, according to news partner Jacksonville Daily Record.
Kevin Carrico says he is ‘ready to lead’ as city council president, with three areas of focus for the city
Read full article: Kevin Carrico says he is ‘ready to lead’ as city council president, with three areas of focus for the cityThe shift in Jacksonville City Council’s leadership has started its transition.
Kevin Carrico tapped to lead Jacksonville City Council, Howland to serve as VP
Read full article: Kevin Carrico tapped to lead Jacksonville City Council, Howland to serve as VPAt a Tuesday afternoon meeting, members of Jacksonville’s City Council voted for Kevin Carrico to serve as the next president, replacing current president Randy White, who has concluded his year in the position.
Councilman Carlucci says he’s concerned about ‘potshots’ aimed at mayor ahead of council leadership vote
Read full article: Councilman Carlucci says he’s concerned about ‘potshots’ aimed at mayor ahead of council leadership voteWith a City Council leadership election approaching, Councilman Matt Carlucci is expressing his concerns about the direction of Jacksonville’s local government. He stated that he has concerns about what he perceives as “pot shots” at the mayor that could set the city back.
Mayor Deegan says she will not sign immigration bill, agrees to fund JSO’s additional fingerprint scanners
Read full article: Mayor Deegan says she will not sign immigration bill, agrees to fund JSO’s additional fingerprint scannersCouncilman Kevin Carrico will hold a news conference on Wednesday to call for Mayor Donna Deegan to sign the Jacksonville Illegal Immigration Act into law. An hour after Carrico’s news conference, Deegan will hold a separate news conference with community leaders to discuss the immigration bill.
Deegan says she is reviewing illegal immigration bill before signing it. But councilman says ‘she’s making excuses’
Read full article: Deegan says she is reviewing illegal immigration bill before signing it. But councilman says ‘she’s making excuses’The legislation approved by City Council Tuesday night that aims to crack down on illegal immigration in Jacksonville is now sitting on Mayor Donna Deegan’s desk, who said is still in the process of reviewing it before deciding whether to sign it or not.
‘Jacksonville is not a sanctuary city’: Bill on illegal immigration enforcement heading to full council vote
Read full article: ‘Jacksonville is not a sanctuary city’: Bill on illegal immigration enforcement heading to full council voteA proposed Jacksonville Illegal Immigration Enforcement Act is now on its way to a full vote by the Jacksonville City Council.
City Council to review proposal to provide police resources, increase penalties when it comes illegal immigration
Read full article: City Council to review proposal to provide police resources, increase penalties when it comes illegal immigrationTwo Jacksonville lawmakers are pushing for tougher local immigration policies through two proposed bills.
‘Full-on assault of immigrant communities’: Local activist groups voice concerns over proposed immigration policies
Read full article: ‘Full-on assault of immigrant communities’: Local activist groups voice concerns over proposed immigration policiesJacksonville City Council introduced two bills related to illegal immigration Tuesday. Protesters shared their concern about those bills ahead of that meeting.
Jacksonville councilman files legislation to ensure JSO has tools to enforce illegal immigration laws
Read full article: Jacksonville councilman files legislation to ensure JSO has tools to enforce illegal immigration lawsJacksonville City Council Vice President Kevin Carrico filed legislation to ensure the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has the resources needed to enforce illegal immigration laws.

Council passes emergency resolution, clearing the path for new ownership of the Laura Street Trio
Read full article: Council passes emergency resolution, clearing the path for new ownership of the Laura Street TrioJacksonville City Council passed an emergency resolution that will encourage the mayor’s office to come to an agreement with a potential new owner of the Laura Street Trio.

Jacksonville City Council debates Laura Street Trio future, new developer emerges
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council debates Laura Street Trio future, new developer emergesThe Jacksonville City Council met on Monday to discuss the future of the historic Laura Street Trio. The meeting highlighted the growing tension between city officials and developers over how to resolve the long-standing issues surrounding the vacant buildings.
Laura Street Trio developer cites ‘lack of communication, respect’ during failed negotiations with city of Jacksonville
Read full article: Laura Street Trio developer cites ‘lack of communication, respect’ during failed negotiations with city of JacksonvilleThe city of Jacksonville says it is ending negotiations with the developer of the Laura Street Trio, which means redeveloping that area does not have a path forward for the time being.
‘Ready to blossom’: Councilman wants Laura Street Trio agreement in place by end of year
Read full article: ‘Ready to blossom’: Councilman wants Laura Street Trio agreement in place by end of yearThe “coming soon” signs around the Laura Street Trio have been in place for, what some say, feels like years. It’s no secret, people are ready to see those signs go down, and the construction go up.
Jacksonville University celebrates opening of new College of Law downtown campus
Read full article: Jacksonville University celebrates opening of new College of Law downtown campusJacksonville University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning to celebrate the opening of its new College of Law campus downtown.
Jacksonville City Council focuses on lack of downtown development
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council focuses on lack of downtown developmentA new committee looking at the city agency that’s supposed to bring in development to downtown met for the first time Monday. The question many have now is why downtown development is taking so long and what about the future of the Downtown Investment Authority and its leader, Lori Boyer.
Heavy equipment moves into downtown to begin construction on long-awaited Riverfront Plaza park
Read full article: Heavy equipment moves into downtown to begin construction on long-awaited Riverfront Plaza parkThe old Jacksonville Landing site is finally getting a makeover. After more than three years of waiting for development, the city of Jacksonville said construction will begin Monday at Riverfront Plaza.
Man who says he needs money from drivers to survive says new law is unfair; sponsor says it’s about safety
Read full article: Man who says he needs money from drivers to survive says new law is unfair; sponsor says it’s about safetyThe only thing standing in the way of banning those asking for money on the city’s roadways is Mayor Lenny Curry’s signature.
Jacksonville looking to crack down on panhandling in medians and intersections
Read full article: Jacksonville looking to crack down on panhandling in medians and intersectionsThe city of Jackosnville is looking to crack down on panhandling in the median of roads. This has been an issue all over the city in recent years and the city council is working improve safety.
Unopposed: Three Jacksonville city council seats
Read full article: Unopposed: Three Jacksonville city council seatsThree members of the Jacksonville City Council have been re-elected before any ballots are even cast. Each of these council members drew no opponents during the qualifying period for the 2023 city elections. Their new four-year terms will start July 1. All three of these council members are Republicans.
JEA continues ‘flushing’ Pottsburg Creek after sewage spill
Read full article: JEA continues ‘flushing’ Pottsburg Creek after sewage spillBacteria levels in Pottsburg Creek remain elevated but are decreasing after raw sewage overflowed into the Jacksonville tributary on Sunday, according to a spokesperson for JEA.
I-TEAM: New test results show elevated bacteria levels in Pottsburg Creek
Read full article: I-TEAM: New test results show elevated bacteria levels in Pottsburg CreekNew test results show elevated bacteria levels in Pottsburg Creek, where a pump malfunctioned over the weekend at a wastewater site on Holiday Road, the News4JAX I-TEAM has learned.
Body found in burning Jacksonville strip club that city officials are trying to close
Read full article: Body found in burning Jacksonville strip club that city officials are trying to closeThe body of a man found inside a Jacksonville strip club Sunday night will undergo an autopsy Monday to determine how he died, police said.
Residents share concerns amid investigation at Pottsburg Creek dig site
Read full article: Residents share concerns amid investigation at Pottsburg Creek dig siteResidents who are upset over a project behind their homes in Jacksonville’s Grove Park neighborhood gathered on Monday evening for a meeting to share their concerns.
State regulators find leakage, unpermitted work, environmental concerns at Pottsburg Creek dig site
Read full article: State regulators find leakage, unpermitted work, environmental concerns at Pottsburg Creek dig siteState environmental regulators have issued a stern warning to contractors accused of illegally pumping wastewater into wetlands and a nearby Jacksonville waterway.
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Contractor cleans up, removes pump during investigation into runoff at Pottsburg Creek
Read full article: Contractor cleans up, removes pump during investigation into runoff at Pottsburg CreekThe I-TEAM on Monday learned that local and state agencies are investigating complaints of illegal dumping into a Jacksonville waterway, and on Tuesday, a city councilman told News4Jax he’s following the situation closely.
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Jacksonville City Council, District 4
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council, District 4I truly care about this city and its residents and will serve them responsibly and passionately. I want to leave the District and the City in a better place than it was when I'm sworn in. COVID-19 presents a unique set of circumstances that will challenge our Nation and our City to ensure the safety of its citizens. I would hope to be remembered as someone that was truly for the people of this district and city. We must make Jacksonville a city for ALL people and acknowledge where we have fallen short.