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Anchor Glass to close Jacksonville bottle-making plant after almost a century, impacting nearly 150 employees
Read full article: Anchor Glass to close Jacksonville bottle-making plant after almost a century, impacting nearly 150 employeesFlorida’s only glass bottle manufacturing plant announced it will close after operating for almost a century in Jacksonville.
LIVE: City celebrates grand opening of Emerald Station with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Read full article: LIVE: City celebrates grand opening of Emerald Station with ribbon-cutting ceremonyCity leaders will celebrate the grand opening of the Emerald Station with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning.
Ground broken on ’Pearl Street District,’ part of 22-acre, multi-billion dollar downtown Jacksonville development
Read full article: Ground broken on ’Pearl Street District,’ part of 22-acre, multi-billion dollar downtown Jacksonville developmentA new project slated for completion within the next two years in downtown Jacksonville took a major step on Tuesday, providing further evidence of the city’s priority to develop the area.
City council votes to approve $94M Community Benefits Agreement
Read full article: City council votes to approve $94M Community Benefits AgreementAfter months of discussion and feedback the Jacksonville City Council could finally decide on Tuesday night how to spend millions of dollars that were originally part of the Jaguars stadium deal.
‘We have a literal river running through our property’: Maxville residents flooding concerns worsen after Debby
Read full article: ‘We have a literal river running through our property’: Maxville residents flooding concerns worsen after DebbyMore than 48 hours after Tropical Storm Debby hit Jacksonville, residents in the Maxville neighborhood on the Westside are still dealing with stagnant flood waters.
Tell Us: What do you think about the new Jaguars stadium deal approval?
Read full article: Tell Us: What do you think about the new Jaguars stadium deal approval?Following weeks of review and making adjustments, Jacksonville’s City Council approved the so-called "Stadium of the Future" in Tuesday’s council meeting.
New stadium deal almost done; changes make sure local workers get to help build the new sports complex
Read full article: New stadium deal almost done; changes make sure local workers get to help build the new sports complexA day after the Jacksonville City Council voted to remove most of a key funding element from the Jaguars stadium renovation deal, the members will meet again Friday to consider even more amendments to the proposal.
City Council considers more amendments after removing $94M of community benefits investment from stadium deal
Read full article: City Council considers more amendments after removing $94M of community benefits investment from stadium dealA day after the Jacksonville City Council voted to remove most of a key funding element from the Jaguars stadium renovation deal, the members will meet again Friday to consider even more amendments to the proposal.
City Council removes $94M of $150M community benefits investment out of stadium deal
Read full article: City Council removes $94M of $150M community benefits investment out of stadium dealThe Jacksonville City Council will vote Thursday morning on whether to remove a key funding element from the Stadium of the Future deal with the Jaguars.
Downtown Jacksonville parks set to get millions for improvements from Jags stadium deal
Read full article: Downtown Jacksonville parks set to get millions for improvements from Jags stadium dealThe agreement between the city and the Jacksonville Jaguars to renovate EverBank Field is expected to bring about major upgrades to the surrounding area like the Eastside and riverfront parks.
City council expected to move $94M of $150M out of stadium deal in compromise
Read full article: City council expected to move $94M of $150M out of stadium deal in compromiseThe most controversial part of the stadium lease agreement between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the city is the $300 million Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) that would help development outside the stadium.
Community says benefits agreement is a ‘need’ as council considers moving $94M of $150M investment out of stadium deal
Read full article: Community says benefits agreement is a ‘need’ as council considers moving $94M of $150M investment out of stadium dealEmotions were high at the Jacksonville City Council meeting where council members announced they would delay the vote to separate the $300 million for the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) out of the Jaguar’s stadium deal.
Community learns how city, Jaguars plan to split ‘Stadium of the Future’ costs
Read full article: Community learns how city, Jaguars plan to split ‘Stadium of the Future’ costsThe Jacksonville City Council -- and the community -- will get a first look Tuesday night at the proposed deal the city and the Jaguars have reached to finance the “Stadium of the Future” renovations at EverBank Stadium.
City, Jaguars to host 5 community meetings to discuss proposed stadium deal
Read full article: City, Jaguars to host 5 community meetings to discuss proposed stadium dealThe City of Jacksonville, together with the Jacksonville Jaguars, announced on Thursday they plan to host five community meetings so residents can learn more and ask questions about the proposed stadium deal.
Councilman ‘heartbroken and disappointed’ after vote passes to move forward with San Marco mixed-use storage facility
Read full article: Councilman ‘heartbroken and disappointed’ after vote passes to move forward with San Marco mixed-use storage facilityPlans to build a self-storage facility with affordable housing and retail space in San Marco are moving forward after the Jacksonville city council voted to bring the facility to the corner of Hendricks Avenue and Prudential Drive.
San Marco residents fighting against storage unit say ‘enough is enough’ after vote passes
Read full article: San Marco residents fighting against storage unit say ‘enough is enough’ after vote passesPlans to build a self-storage facility with affordable housing and retail space in San Marco are moving forward after the Jacksonville city council voted to bring the facility to the corner of Hendricks Avenue and Prudential Drive.
Jacksonville City Councilman pushing bill that would allow homeowners to build tiny houses on their properties
Read full article: Jacksonville City Councilman pushing bill that would allow homeowners to build tiny houses on their propertiesThere’s a push to bring tiny houses to Jacksonville properties.
Proposed budget includes $100M for Jacksonville parks, pools and libraries
Read full article: Proposed budget includes $100M for Jacksonville parks, pools and librariesJacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced he wants the city to invest $100 million in neighborhood parks, pools, libraries and other quality-of-life enhancements over the next two years.
2 more City Council members in quarantine after exposure to colleague with COVID-19
Read full article: 2 more City Council members in quarantine after exposure to colleague with COVID-19JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two more members of Jacksonville’s City Council are dealing with the realities of COVID-19 exposure. Scott Wilson told News4Jax on Monday that he had tested positive for COVID-19. We celebrated the BidenHarris win...& we quarantine & test for Covid-19 bc we care abt each other & our neighbors too. City Council was scheduled to have a regular meeting on Tuesday night, but after Wilson’s diagnosis, the council meeting was canceled. In March, Councilman Sam Newby was one of the first public figures in Jacksonville to test positive for the coronavirus.
Jacksonville City Council member tests positive for COVID-19
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council member tests positive for COVID-19JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville City Council member has tested positive for COVID-19, News4Jax has confirmed. Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry first shared the news that Councilman Sam Newby tested positive for the virus in a tweet Sunday night. “Today I learned from Councilman Sam Newby that he was being treated at St. Vincent’s hospital and had been informed of a positive test result for COVID-19. Because Councilman Randy White visited CM Newby at the hospital within the last 48 hours, CM white is self isolating at home,” Curry wrote. Newby said he is in isolation at St. Vincent’s hospital and is asking people to pray for him and others.
New Jacksonville fire station opens near Cecil Airport
Read full article: New Jacksonville fire station opens near Cecil AirportJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A new fire station and backup 911 call center opened Friday and will allow firefighters to get to emergencies on Jacksonvilles Westside much more quickly. The new facility located along Aviation Avenue near 103rd Street, near Cecil Airport, was funded in part by a $1.6 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation. Fire Station 73 will also house an emergency dispatch operation. The existing call center, which handles dispatch for the Sheriffs Office and fire department, takes about 1.2 million emergency calls a year. Not only are the new fire station and additional staffing expected to cut down on emergency response times on the Westside, they could also help bring some homeowners insurance bills down.
New Jacksonville fire station opens near Cecil Field
Read full article: New Jacksonville fire station opens near Cecil FieldJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A new fire station and backup 911 call center opened Friday and will allow firefighters to get to emergencies on Jacksonvilles Westside much more quickly. The new facility located along Aviation Avenue near 103rd Street, near Cecil Field, was funded in part by a $1.6 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation. Fire Station 73 will also house an emergency dispatch operation. The existing call center, which handles dispatch for the Sheriffs Office and fire department, takes about 1.2 million emergency calls a year. Not only are the new fire station and additional staffing expected to cut down on emergency response times on the Westside, they could also help bring some homeowners insurance bills down.