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Photo gallery: Scenes from the Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame luncheon
Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from the Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame luncheonThe Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame welcomed four new members to its class on Friday. Click through the images above to check out scenes from the ceremony.
Gators-Bulldogs, concerts, entertainment: New stadium in Jacksonville will benefit more than Jaguars
Read full article: Gators-Bulldogs, concerts, entertainment: New stadium in Jacksonville will benefit more than JaguarsThe stadium deal is expected to benefit more than just the Jaguars and should help the city as it looks to keep the Florida-Georgia football game in town long term.
‘Celebrate!’: Jaguars ‘Stadium of the Future’ clears final hurdle, approved unanimously by NFL owners
Read full article: ‘Celebrate!’: Jaguars ‘Stadium of the Future’ clears final hurdle, approved unanimously by NFL ownersNFL owners voted unanimously to approve the stadium deal between the Jaguars and the City of Jacksonville on Tuesday, clearing the way for the Stadium of the Future to become a reality.
‘Take what you need’: Gas officials ask drivers to be mindful of how much gas they’re taking in Florida
Read full article: ‘Take what you need’: Gas officials ask drivers to be mindful of how much gas they’re taking in FloridaMillions of Floridians are under evacuation orders, and many are heading north to get out of the storm’s path. All of the extra traffic has some gas stations running on empty, with covers becoming more and more common on pumps.
Mayor Deegan’s $1.9B budget passes but not without opposition from Councilman Diamond
Read full article: Mayor Deegan’s $1.9B budget passes but not without opposition from Councilman DiamondJacksonville City Council passed Mayor Donna Deegan’s $1.9 billion budget, which focuses on issues like addressing public safety and homelessness.
What questions do you have for Mayor Deegan about the city’s budget?
Read full article: What questions do you have for Mayor Deegan about the city’s budget?Mayor Donna Deegan will present her budget to the city council on Monday at 9:30am. So, we want to know what questions you have about the budget that we can bring to the mayor?
Former State Sen. Audrey Gibson resigns from role with city of Jacksonville
Read full article: Former State Sen. Audrey Gibson resigns from role with city of JacksonvilleFormer State Senator Audrey Gibson resigned from her role with the city of Jacksonville as the head of the Grants and Compliance division.
‘Clear double standard’: Mayor Deegan calls out city council for outrage following removal of Confederate monument
Read full article: ‘Clear double standard’: Mayor Deegan calls out city council for outrage following removal of Confederate monumentJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is calling out the Republican-led city council, calling outrage surrounding the removal of the Confederate monument in Springfield Park a “manufactured controversy.”
Mayor Donna Deegan appoints Florida Blue’s Darnell Smith as new chief of staff
Read full article: Mayor Donna Deegan appoints Florida Blue’s Darnell Smith as new chief of staffJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan announced Tuesday the appointment of a new chief of staff. This comes days after the city announced former Chief of Staff Pat McCollough would no longer serve in that role.
Finance committee to take up Mayor Deegan’s $25M transformation funding package
Read full article: Finance committee to take up Mayor Deegan’s $25M transformation funding packageThe Jacksonville City Council’s Finance Committee on Wednesday will take up Mayor Donna Deegan’s $25 million transformation funding package.
Mayor Deegan and finance committee work to decide how to spend over $25M from remaining COVID-19 grants, city money
Read full article: Mayor Deegan and finance committee work to decide how to spend over $25M from remaining COVID-19 grants, city moneyMayor Donna Deegan's plan to spend $25 million on a variety of issues that came up during transition meetings with the public. Deegan is proposing using federal funds left over from COVID-19 and other city money to pay for programs ranging from housing, public safety, recreation and more.
New legislation would punish lawmakers who vote to take down Confederate monuments
Read full article: New legislation would punish lawmakers who vote to take down Confederate monumentsState Representative Dean Black has filed legislation that would punish lawmakers who vote to successfully take down Confederate monuments. If it is passed next year by the Florida legislature, it would have a big impact on what’s happening in Jacksonville with Confederate monuments.
Northside community shares suggestions for change at mayor’s 12th community conversation
Read full article: Northside community shares suggestions for change at mayor’s 12th community conversationIt was a packed house filled with plenty of listening ears as Mayor Donna Deegan held her 12th community conversation event.
Mayor Deegan’s affordable housing task force meets, gives recommendations
Read full article: Mayor Deegan’s affordable housing task force meets, gives recommendationsOne of the biggest concerns in Jacksonville is housing, or the lack of it. The News4JAX I-TEAM has been showing you many of the concerns over the years. Most recently the poor conditions at an eastside apartment complex.
Sheriff announces ending of $98M contract with embattled jail healthcare provider
Read full article: Sheriff announces ending of $98M contract with embattled jail healthcare providerJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and Mayor Donna Deegan held a news conference on Tuesday evening to announce the end of a $98 million contract with Armor Correctional Health Services, which administers healthcare to inmates at the Duval County jail.