This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - What does tourism look like in the fall for NE FL?
All things that play into the tourism industry in Northeast Florida include fall weather, football and the Stadium of the Future.
Eastside residents make case for City Council to invest CBA money in their community
People on Jacksonvilleโs Eastside want to make sure their voices are heard as the city decides what to do with millions of dollars originally earmarked for their community.
Subcontractors, small businesses will learn more about their potential part in โStadium of the Futureโ
Local businesses have the chance Thursday to learn about how they can be a part of construction for the so-called โStadium of the Future.โ
City Council committee begins discussions on how to spend $94M Community Benefits Agreement
The special Jacksonville City Council committee appointed to determine how the CBA money could be spent has the first of four planned meetings on Monday.
How the city plans to use โStadium of the Futureโ renovations to reduce Jacksonvilleโs โheat islandsโ
One of the hottest areas of Jacksonville is in the downtown core. Scientists say itโs hotter there because of building and paving material, lack of greenspace, and population density.
Special committee overseeing Community Benefits Agreement in the works
As Mayor Donna Deegan prepares to present her budget to the city council on Monday, July 15, a special committee overseeingย a portion of thatย budget is now in the works.
Downtown parks set for $56M in upgrades after approval of Jaguars stadium deal
With the $1.4 billion stadium deal approved by the city, News4JAX took a closer look at how it will affect the parks downtown near the complex.
Eastside community learns information to protect their property as Stadium of the Future plans move forward
Eastside community members learned their options about programs that could help them not get priced out of their homes.
From the Gator Bowl to the โStadium of the Futureโ: The many transformations of the home of the Jaguars
With the EverBank Stadium officially headed for a multi-million dollar โStadium of the Futureโ redesign, News4JAX took a look at whatโs to come for the neighboring areas.
Tell Us: What do you think about the new Jaguars stadium deal approval?
Following weeks of review and making adjustments, Jacksonvilleโs City Council approved the so-called "Stadium of the Future" in Tuesdayโs council meeting.
โWe deserve itโ: Eastside residents hopeful โCommunity Benefits Agreementโ deal pans out
News4JAX has been speaking with Eastside residents for weeks, many of who saw that money as a way to make up for past promises to the area.
City Council considers more amendments after removing $94M of community benefits investment from stadium deal
A 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.
New stadium deal almost done; changes make sure local workers get to help build the new sports complex
A 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.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Breaking down funding for the $1.4B stadium deal
It took almost a year to come together, but the city of Jacksonville and the Jaguars have an agreement to renovate EverBank Stadium.
City Council removes $94M of $150M community benefits investment out of stadium deal
The 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
The 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.
As investors eye the Eastside of Jacksonville amid stadium talks, residents working to make sure they arenโt priced out
A study found that homes within a 1-mile radius of a new NFL stadium could see a jump in home value of 4.7%, while rent could increase by up to 9%
City council expected to move $94M of $150M out of stadium deal in compromise
The 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 โneedโ as council considers moving $94M of $150M investment out of stadium deal
Emotions 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 Jaguarโs stadium deal.
City Council to vote on breaking part of $300M Community Benefits Agreement out of Jags stadium deal
The Jacksonville City Council will hold a special meeting Monday evening to hear community feedback on the proposed Jaguars stadium renovation deal.
Community members get ready to voice their opinions on Jaguars stadium renovation deal
The Jacksonville City Council will hold a special meeting Monday evening to hear community feedback on the proposed Jaguars stadium renovation deal.
Public to weigh in on Jaguars stadium renovation bill as council mulls Community Benefits Agreement
Members of the public will have a chance to share their thoughts about the proposed bill to fund the Jaguars stadium renovation at a special meeting scheduled for Monday.
Eastside community โdisheartenedโ as council pushes to leave $300M Community Benefits Agreement up to a vote
The Eastside community was disappointed to hear that money intended to be poured back into the area could potentially be off the table if the Community Benefits Agreement is removed from the stadium deal and turned to a vote.
LIVE: $300M community benefits agreement portion of Jags stadium deal to be discussed by city council
The Jacksonville Jaguars so-called โStadium of the Futureโ should have a huge impact on the city and itโs expected it could change nearby neighborhoods.
City council could take popular $300M Community Benefits Agreement out of Jags stadium deal, vote on it separately
The Jacksonville Jaguars so-called โStadium of the Futureโ should have a huge impact on the city and itโs expected it could change nearby neighborhoods.
Eastside Jacksonville leader pushes for inclusion of $300M community benefits agreement to make up for past promises
The Jacksonville Jaguars so-called โStadium of the Futureโ should have a huge impact on the city and itโs expected it could change nearby neighborhoods.
Jacksonville City Council holds workshop on โStadium of the Futureโ proposal
The Jacksonville City Council is holding the first of two workshops Wednesday to discuss the multi-million dollar deal to renovate the Jaguars' stadium.
โItโs a good dealโ: Jags president hopeful as community huddles wrap for Stadium of the Future proposal
Ticket affordability, downtown development, and of course, stadium updates were topics of concern at the last community huddle with the city and the Jaguars.
โTotal garbageโ: Councilman not swayed by poll showing broad support for city, Jags community benefits stadium agreement
Adjacent to the proposal is a $300 million Community Benefits Agreement that would be split between the team and the city for community development in areas such as housing, homelessness and parks.
Final community huddle on Stadium of the Future proposal is Thursday at Westside High
Documents were made public on Thursday that spell out in writing how the city could spend $775 million on a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars to help renovate EverBank Field and turn it into the โStadium of the Future.โ
Latest draft of โStadium of the Futureโ deal says city could get money back if Jaguars move within 14 years of upgrades
Documents were made public on Thursday that spell out in writing how the city could spend $775 million on a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars to help renovate EverBank Field and turn it into the โStadium of the Future.โ
UNF Poll: Majority support stadium changes but oppose amount of public spending on construction
A poll released Tuesday by the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida shows that most of the registered voters who responded support proposed renovations to EverBank Stadium but arenโt fans of the level of public spending on construction costs.
City releases detailed breakdown of stadium renovation agreement with Jaguars
Documents were made public on Thursday that spell out in writing how the city could spend $775 million on a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars to help renovate EverBank Field and turn it into the โStadium of the Future.โ
Jax Beach mom wants Jags, city to consider providing more family restrooms for $1.4B stadium renovation project
Over 100 Jacksonville Beach residents attended Mondayโs meeting at Fletcher High School as Mayor Donna Deegan, Jaguars President Mark Lamping and the cityโs negotiator Mike Weinstein discussed the stadium renovations.
Councilmember expresses support for $300 million deal between city, Jags for community improvements
Councilmember Matt Carlucci Sr. expressed his support for the โCommunity Benefits Agreementโ thatโs part of the proposed stadium deal.
City, Jaguars to host 3rd community meeting to hear residentsโ input on stadium renovation deal
The City of Jacksonville and the Jaguars will host their third community meeting Monday where residents will have a chance to give input on the proposed stadium renovation deal.
City Council president: โI was pleasantly surprisedโ by Jags stadium renovation deal but financing questions remain
Council President Ron Salem told News4JAX on Thursday he is hoping to hold a series of special meetings, possibly three a week for the month of June, so they can dissect the deal and vote on it by the end of the month.
Jacksonville activist group comes out against stadium, jail plans, wants millions invested in โneglected parts of cityโ
A Jacksonville activist group said Thursday it is strongly against the cityโs multi-million dollar plan to renovate EverBank Stadium, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
2nd community huddle Thursday night at Legends Center on $1.4B โStadium of the Futureโ proposal
It was the first of five community huddles after the city and the Jaguars announced the plan for a 50-50 split of the $1.25 billion โStadium of the Futureโ renovation project.
Dozens pack 1st community huddle to weigh in on $1.4B stadium proposal
It was the first of five community huddles after the city and the Jaguars announced the plan for a 50-50 split of the $1.25 billion โStadium of the Futureโ renovation project.
โI wouldnโt support itโ: Councilman questions parts of Jaguars stadium deal
Itโs a complicated plan that doesnโt involve raising taxes and News4JAX has been asking questions to those who drew up the deal and one council member who has been very critical of it.
Jacksonville residents say they want to see affordable housing, jobs as part of stadium agreement
Jacksonville residents say they want to see affordable housing, jobs, solutions for the unhoused, and more after the city and the Jags agreed to invest $150 million each into community redevelopment.
Other stadium deals in the works for pro sports teams around the country
Our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record broke down the deals that the Bears, Bills, Chiefs, Titans and Rays have brokered with their respective cities.
Now that we know the deal, community can weigh in on stadium proposal at 1st of 5 meetings with city, Jaguars
The team and the city are hosting a community meeting Thursday night at Mandarin High School -- the first of five across the city in the coming weeks.
Jags president says EverBank upgrades inches stadium closer to becoming a โSuper Bowl-ready facilityโ
Mayor Donna Deegan, Jacksonville Jaguars President Mark Lamping and lead negotiator Mike Weinstein presented the details at Tuesdayโs city council meeting behind the deal intended to upgrade the EverBank Stadium with a $1.2 billion makeover.
Sound Off: How do you feel about the proposed 50-50 split between city, Jags for the โStadium of the Futureโ?
The Stadium of the Future is one step closer to becoming a new reality in downtown Jacksonville.
City, Jaguars agree to split $1.25 billion cost on โStadium of the Future,โ invest more in downtown Jacksonville
The Jaguars and the City of Jacksonville took the wraps off the most expensive investment in Jacksonville history on Tuesday, a 50-50 cost split on the $1.25 billion โStadium of the Futureโ project that wonโt include new taxes and will keep the team in town for the next generation.
#AskJAXTDY | Does Jacksonville get its moneyโs worth on EverBank Stadium?
Q: With a deal reached between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the city on splitting the cost of an estimated $1.4 billion โStadium of the Futureโ renovation, Jacksonville Today reader Paul N. asks what taxpayers are getting for their money when it comes to investing in EverBank Stadium.
Community learns how city, Jaguars plan to split โStadium of the Futureโ costs
The 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 โStadium of the Futureโ renovations at EverBank Stadium.
Preliminary Jaguars-city stadium deal could reached by next week
At the next council meeting set for next Tuesday, residents should have some answers to exactly where this is going, what it could cost and whoโs paying for what.
Preliminary deal between Jaguars, city could be reached by next week for โStadium of the Futureโ
At the next council meeting set for next Tuesday, residents should have some answers to exactly where this is going, what it could cost and whoโs paying for what.
Jacksonville City Council will discuss ordinance to extend consultant contract for โStadium of the Futureโ
It will take months before the city reviews the deal for the new stadium, but on Tuesday, the council will discuss an ordinance to extend the cityโs consultant contract for one more year.
Sound off ๐ฃ: Do you think the Stadium of the Future funding should go on the ballot and if so, how would you vote?
We want to hear from you: Do you think the Stadium of the Future funding should go on the ballot and if so, how would you vote?
City Council approves $10M for โStadium of the Futureโ design, engineering services
The Jaguarsโ โStadium of the Futureโ took a big step forward Tuesday night when the Jacksonville City Council voted in favor of a plan to spend $10 million to get started on the stadium's construction design and engineering services.
City council earmarks $10M to fund massive โStadium of the Futureโ makeover
The first round of city funding for the nearly $2 billion price tag for the cost of renovating the EverBank Stadium was released Friday. Thatโs according to a court document filed by the Jacksonville City Council.
RISE Doro demolition, ongoing stadium negotiations raise questions about future of downtown
As the demolition of the RISE Doro apartment complex continues, Mayor Donna Deegan spoke on the possible future of the building, and where the negotiations for the Jaguarsโ new stadium stand.
Questions surround stadium talks between the city of Jacksonville and the Jaguars
While the Jags season is over, we want to know what's next for the so-called "Stadium of the Future." Will the team play here or somewhere else during renovations? We're hearing in 2026, that we may see the upper decks close for construction, while the lower levels would remain open so the team can continue to play at EverBank.
Jaguars president says stadium negotiations will heat up early in 2024
It will be an important game for the Jacksonville Jaguars this weekend as the team fights to make the playoffs. But there are also some important talks about the future of the team in the city.
Final design, cost of new Jaguars stadium still up in the air as negotations between city, team continue
The $2 billion dream to redevelop the stadium and the surrounding area with half the money coming from the city is still just that โ a dream โ but negotiations between the city and the team are underway.
Jaguars request bids from companies who want to help create โStadium of the Futureโ
The Jacksonville Jaguars are seeking bids from companies who want to work on the proposed "Stadium of the Future," according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Jaguars fans hopeful that construction for new stadium will be reduced to 1-year timeframe
After a game day win Sunday, Jacksonville Jaguar fans are hoping construction for the โStadium of the Futureโ can be completed in a year as opposed to the originally projected two-year timeframe.
Jaguars president says team working to reduce stadium construction schedule from 2 years to 1 year
Under the current proposal for stadium renovations, work would begin in 2025 and would take the Jaguars away from Jacksonville for two seasons.
Jags fans discuss concerns about developments around โstadium of the futureโ at huddle
Eager Jaguars fans and community members attended another โHuddle up Jaxโ meeting to learn more about the proposed stadium renovations and developments in surrounding areas.
Fans pack Springfield sports bar to hear stadium renovation pitch from Jaguars president
More than 100 fans and stakeholders showed up at a Springfield sports bar on Monday to listen and ask questions about the Jaguars proposal for a $1 billion renovation of TIAA Bank Field.
Who should pay for the Jaguarsโ stadium renovations and how much?
Sounding off on an upgraded stadium, Jaguars fans have mixed reactions to the high-price plans. A taxpayer watchdog group is also keeping an eye on the massive investment.
What have other NFL teams done while awaiting stadium renovations? Here are 5 recent examples
If the Stadium of the Future becomes reality for the Jaguars, what happens to the team during the process?
Shade, better Wi-Fi, full roof? Jaguars reaching out to fans on upgraded stadium choices
The Jaguars are asking ticketholders for their input as they continue to do their research on a โStadium of the Futureโ to upgrade TIAA Bank Field.