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LIVE: With e-bike crashes on the rise, St. Johns County commissioners consider hot-button safety ordinance proposal

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Jacksonville council weighs options for proposed UF land swap deal

Read full article: Jacksonville council weighs options for proposed UF land swap deal

The Jacksonville City Council will meet to discuss details of a potential land deal for the University of Florida’s graduate campus.

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Mayor Deegan announces changes to security at City Hall after man arrested with pocket knife during council meeting

Read full article: Mayor Deegan announces changes to security at City Hall after man arrested with pocket knife during council meeting

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said on Wednesday that changes will be implemented to enhance security at City Hall following the arrests of three people during Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

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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 city

The shift in Jacksonville City Council’s leadership has started its transition.

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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 VP

At 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.

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‘Make all parties happy’: Howland proposes 3rd option for acquiring building for UF grad campus

Read full article: ‘Make all parties happy’: Howland proposes 3rd option for acquiring building for UF grad campus

As Jacksonville leaders deliberate on how to acquire a building in the LaVilla neighborhood for the new University of Florida graduate campus, Councilman Nick Howland has introduced a third option.

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Council member proposes new option for acquiring LaVilla building for UF graduate campus

Read full article: Council member proposes new option for acquiring LaVilla building for UF graduate campus

Another option is on the table for the city of Jacksonville’s prospective acquisition of the privately held Interline Brands Inc. building to provide for the University of Florida’s graduate campus in LaVilla.

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City Council Rules Committee discusses firearm registry policy

Read full article: City Council Rules Committee discusses firearm registry policy

Mayor Donna Deegan’s Office said that the firearm registry policy that’s being questioned by a councilmember was created before she took office.

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Councilman claims the city has an ‘illegal firearm registry.’ Mayor’s office says ‘policy in question’ preceded Deegan

Read full article: Councilman claims the city has an ‘illegal firearm registry.’ Mayor’s office says ‘policy in question’ preceded Deegan

Mayor Donna Deegan’s Office said that the firearm registry policy that’s being questioned by a councilmember was created before she took office.

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Jacksonville International Airport reverses disabled veterans parking policy

Read full article: Jacksonville International Airport reverses disabled veterans parking policy

Jacksonville International Airport is reversing a parking policy that left many Disabled Veterans feeling frustrated.

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Jacksonville City Council introduces resolution questioning General Counsel’s role amid veto dispute over trash contract

Read full article: Jacksonville City Council introduces resolution questioning General Counsel’s role amid veto dispute over trash contract

Some Jacksonville City Council members are questioning the job performance of the city’s top legal officer, General Counsel Michael Fackler, following Mayor Donna Deegan’s recent veto of a controversial waste contract.

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‘Turning point for Jax’: Council members commend JSO’s efforts in reducing city’s murder rate

Read full article: ‘Turning point for Jax’: Council members commend JSO’s efforts in reducing city’s murder rate

Two Jacksonville city council members introduced a resolution Wednesday to commend the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for their efforts in reducing the city’s murder rate.

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New parking policy at Jacksonville International Airport leaves disabled veterans frustrated

Read full article: New parking policy at Jacksonville International Airport leaves disabled veterans frustrated

As the Jacksonville International Airport undergoes garage construction, a new parking policy has raised concerns among disabled veterans.

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Jacksonville City Council approves $1 million for affordable housing builders, partners with JHFA on a new loan program

Read full article: Jacksonville City Council approves $1 million for affordable housing builders, partners with JHFA on a new loan program

In a step toward tackling affordable housing and homelessness in Duval County, the Jacksonville City Council approved an ordinance allocating $1 million from the city’s contingency fund to support affordable housing projects.

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New IPA hopes to bring awareness to veteran suicide prevention efforts in Northeast Florida

Read full article: New IPA hopes to bring awareness to veteran suicide prevention efforts in Northeast Florida

The Fire Watch and Veterans United are teaming up two make a “hazy,” “New England” style IPA, branded with resources meant to help veterans who are struggling.

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‘Donna Deegan is our Mayor, not our Monarch’: Councilman criticizes removal of Confederate monument in Springfield

Read full article: ‘Donna Deegan is our Mayor, not our Monarch’: Councilman criticizes removal of Confederate monument in Springfield

Jacksonville Councilman Nick Howland was critical of the city’s decision on Wednesday to remove a Confederate monument from a park in Springfield.

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City council set to approve $1.8M to purchase controversial liquor store property in Brentwood

Read full article: City council set to approve $1.8M to purchase controversial liquor store property in Brentwood

Jacksonville is a step closer to buying a liquor store that faced backlash from some living in the Brentwood community.

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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 money

Mayor 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.

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Jacksonville councilmembers stand firm in support of Israel, say resolution is not against Palestinians

Read full article: Jacksonville councilmembers stand firm in support of Israel, say resolution is not against Palestinians

Jacksonville City Council members are standing firm in their support of Israel against Hamas after passing a resolution Tuesday night by a nearly unanimous vote.

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Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee votes to not fund director of diversity position

Read full article: Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee votes to not fund director of diversity position

Members of the Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee voted to not fund the Director of Diversity position that pays over $180,000 a year.

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New law would force city council members to comply with investigations

Read full article: New law would force city council members to comply with investigations

A Special Investigatory Committee on JEA matters is proposing new legislation designed to force city council members to comply with investigations.

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Veteran suicides down almost 50% in Northeast Florida, women veteran suicide rate is up

Read full article: Veteran suicides down almost 50% in Northeast Florida, women veteran suicide rate is up

Veteran suicides are down almost 50% in Northeast Florida, since before the pandemic, according to The Fire Watch. The local group is working to end veteran suicide.

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Jacksonville ethics commission decides against pursuing investigation into possible Cumber JEA connections

Read full article: Jacksonville ethics commission decides against pursuing investigation into possible Cumber JEA connections

The Jacksonville ethics commission decided Tuesday it won’t be looking into a former candidate for mayor Leanna Cumber.

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Investigation into LeAnna Cumber’s possible link to the failed JEA sale is on hold, for now

Read full article: Investigation into LeAnna Cumber’s possible link to the failed JEA sale is on hold, for now

A special committee is trying to learn what City Councilwoman LeAnna Cumber knew about the failed JEA sale, and why she did not disclose information about her husband’s involvement with a company that was bidding on JEA.

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JEA council committee looking into mayoral candidate Cumber would like to hear from FBI

Read full article: JEA council committee looking into mayoral candidate Cumber would like to hear from FBI

Council members held a meeting Thursday.

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Unopposed: Three Jacksonville city council seats

Read full article: Unopposed: Three Jacksonville city council seats

Three 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.

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Councilman: ‘We lose over 6,000 US military veterans to suicide each year’

Read full article: Councilman: ‘We lose over 6,000 US military veterans to suicide each year’

Alarming stats from the USO show suicide rates among active military are at an all-time high since the group started keeping records after 9/11.

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City council going through big changes with new member, incoming president

Read full article: City council going through big changes with new member, incoming president

Big changes are ahead for Jacksonville’s City Council.

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Special election ends; campaigning for next year’s election begins

Read full article: Special election ends; campaigning for next year’s election begins

You may have thought campaigning for Jacksonville‘s City council ended for a while with Tuesday’s special election where Nick Howland will now take the seat vacated by the late Tommy Hazouri.

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20% voter turnout in City Council special election: Higher than anticipated

Read full article: 20% voter turnout in City Council special election: Higher than anticipated

In a special election Tuesday that was triggered by a runoff for the Jacksonville City Council At-Large Group 3 seat, Republican Nick Howland clinched 51% of the vote to his Democratic opponent Tracye Polson, who received 48% of the vote.

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Republican Nick Howland clinches City Council special election

Read full article: Republican Nick Howland clinches City Council special election

Voting has concluded in the special election of the Jacksonville City Council to replace the seat left vacant when Tommy Hazouri, who was a former council president and mayor, died in September.

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Polls open for Jacksonville City Council seat special election

Read full article: Polls open for Jacksonville City Council seat special election

Polls will open at 7 a.m. Tuesday in a special election to replace the Jacksonville City Council seat left vacant when Tommy Hazouri died in September.

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Race for Jacksonville City Council seat expected to be close

Read full article: Race for Jacksonville City Council seat expected to be close

Polls will open at 7 a.m. Tuesday in a special election to replace the Jacksonville City Council seat left vacant when Tommy Hazouri died in September.

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Key issues on minds of Jacksonville residents ahead of city council race that’s too close to call

Read full article: Key issues on minds of Jacksonville residents ahead of city council race that’s too close to call

Election Day is Tuesday in Jacksonville.

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Howland, Polson address Jacksonville topics in 1st public debate

Read full article: Howland, Polson address Jacksonville topics in 1st public debate

Republican Nick Howland and Democrat Tracye Polson are in the final stretch before next Tuesday’s special election.

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UNF poll finds Jacksonville City Council candidates Howland, Polson in dead heat

Read full article: UNF poll finds Jacksonville City Council candidates Howland, Polson in dead heat

A new poll released Thursday by the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida reveals new data from registered voters, and the results show the two candidates for the City Council At Large Group 3 seat neck-and-neck in the race.

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Less than a week left before Jacksonville elects new member to City Council

Read full article: Less than a week left before Jacksonville elects new member to City Council

In six days, Jacksonville voters will elect a new member to the city council to replace Tommy Hazouri who died last September.

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7,300 Duval residents cast ballots during first weekend of early voting

Read full article: 7,300 Duval residents cast ballots during first weekend of early voting

Not many people took part during the first weekend of early voting for a special Jacksonville City Council election to replace the seat vacated by the late Tommy Hazouri.

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Candidates on campaign trail as early voting kicks off Saturday for City Council run off

Read full article: Candidates on campaign trail as early voting kicks off Saturday for City Council run off

Democratic candidate Tracye Polson and Republican candidate Nick Howland hit the campaign trail Saturday in Jacksonville as early voting kicked off in the special Jacksonville City Council election to replace the seat left vacant when Tommy Hazouri died in September.

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Early voting begins for special Jacksonville City Council election

Read full article: Early voting begins for special Jacksonville City Council election

Early voting will begin Saturday for a special Jacksonville City Council election to replace the seat left vacant when Tommy Hazouri died in September.

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Process of tabulating vote-by-mail ballots underway in special Jacksonville City Council election

Read full article: Process of tabulating vote-by-mail ballots underway in special Jacksonville City Council election

Early voting begins Saturday for a special Jacksonville City Council election to replace the seat left vacant when Tommy Hazouri died in September.

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Trust Index: Is City Council candidate Tracye Polson ‘for defunding the police?’

Read full article: Trust Index: Is City Council candidate Tracye Polson ‘for defunding the police?’

The News4JAX Trust Index team is fact checking a commercial that’s been all over Jacksonville airwaves, including Channel 4. It’s a political ad created for City Council candidate Republican Nick Howland, attacking his opponent, Democrat Tracye Polson.

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Trust Index: Is City Council candidate Tracye Polson ‘for defunding the police?’

Read full article: Trust Index: Is City Council candidate Tracye Polson ‘for defunding the police?’

The News4JAX Trust Index team is fact checking a commercial that’s been all over Jacksonville airwaves, including Channel 4. It’s a political ad created for City Council candidate Republican Nick Howland, attacking his opponent, Democrat Tracye Polson.

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Tuesday is election day in race for open Jacksonville City Council seat

Read full article: Tuesday is election day in race for open Jacksonville City Council seat

Results in a special citywide election in Jacksonville are expected by Tuesday evening.

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Last day to register to vote in next month’s special city council election

Read full article: Last day to register to vote in next month’s special city council election

Monday is the deadline to register to vote in the Dec. 7 special election to fill the late Tommy Hazouri’s seat on Jacksonville City Council.

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Become a Watch Stander: Join the fight to end veteran suicide

Read full article: Become a Watch Stander: Join the fight to end veteran suicide

With an estimated 20 U.S. military veterans taking their lives every day, a Jacksonville-based group hopes to make that troubling trend a thing of the past, and they’re challenging you to get involved.

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Match4Military: Daylong fundraising campaign to support Northeast Florida military organizations

Read full article: Match4Military: Daylong fundraising campaign to support Northeast Florida military organizations

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – The Players Championship kicks off this week at TPC Sawgrass, and News4Jax is teaming up with The Players this year for a daylong fundraising campaign called Match4Military. Typically, people come out to the tournament’s Military Appreciation Day ceremony and concert on the 17th hole every year. But this year, both events are canceled, so Match4Military is providing a way for everyone to come together remotely and give back to those who have given so much to our country. “Tuesday, March 9, we’re going to market with a community campaign in order to drive, hopefully, more than $500,000 in charitable benefit to military charities,” said Jared Rice, executive director of The Players. The Players will match donations dollar for dollar up to $250,000, and the money raised will benefit several different military organizations in Northeast Florida, including Wounded Warrior Project and The Fire Watch.

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