City Councilman Matt Carlucci has announced a meeting to discuss the need for increased competition in council leadership roles. He expressed concern over the lack of competitive elections.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Darian “Jack” Jackson shares his inspiring journey of transforming his passion for cigars into a successful business with Dapper D’s, a veteran-owned cigar lounge that has expanded to three locations since 2020.

Jacksonville University College of Law marked a historic milestone as its inaugural class of 14 graduates, known as the “Fab 14,” prepares to enter the legal profession with a 100% job placement rate ahead of taking the bar exam.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Mark Van Loh, CEO of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority, dives into the dynamic landscape of aviation post-pandemic.

In the latest episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, host Kent Justice sits down with Jack Hanania, a legendary entrepreneur and 2024 First Coast Business Hall of Fame honoree.

In this podcast episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Lori Boyer, CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA), discusses the significant construction progress in downtown Jacksonville as 2025 unfolds.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, host Kent Justice sits down with Jeff Bacon, the commissioner of the Atlantic Sun Conference, to discuss the bold move of relocating the conference headquarters from Atlanta to Jacksonville.

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition host Kent Justice caught up with Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp owner Ken Babby.

In this week’s episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, host Kent Justice sits down with Ron Autrey, the former CEO and chairman of Miller Electric.

In a recent episode of “This Week in Jacksonville Business Edition,” host Kent Justice dove into the federal government’s buyout offers and looming layoffs with guests Marshall Reddy and Kevin Monahan. The spotlight was on federal employees considering a pivot to business ownership as their “Plan B.”

In this special episode of “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition,” host Kent Justice takes listeners on a riveting journey through the bustling world of JAXPORT, the Port of Jacksonville.

As antisemitic incidents have risen nationally over the past 18 months, the Jewish community in Northeast Florida is finding strength and solidarity through the celebration of Purim, a vibrant holiday that commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people from the villainous Haman.

Get ready for an inside look at the 51st Players Championship.

In a recent episode of This Week in Jacksonville Business Edition, host Kent Justice sat down with Dave and Lesley Butts of the D&L Butts team to dive into the vibrant real estate scene in Jacksonville.

Join Kent Justice as he sits down with Dana Karzan, Chief Marketing Officer of VyStar Credit Union, to explore their latest initiatives and their impact on economic growth and development.

This week’s episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition unpacks the complex world of tariffs and trade wars.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we spotlight Stephanie Cost, the dynamic First Lady of Jacksonville University, whose influence is shaping the future of student success and community engagement.

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition provides an in-depth look at the city’s thriving tourism industry.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Kent Justice interviews Ric Anderson from the Jacksonville Daily Record about the “missing middle” housing issue in Jacksonville.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, host Kent Justice sits down with festival Executive Director Robin Marie Lamp to explore the unique power of intimate, live music performances.

In this episode, host Kent Justice sits down with Dr. David Jaffe, a sociology professor at the University of North Florida, to discuss the pressing issue of affordable housing in Jacksonville.

Join host Kent Justice as he explores the impact of one of the nation’s largest philanthropic investment programs, Neighborhood Builders, celebrating its 20th anniversary in Jacksonville.

In this episode of “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition,” host Kent Justice engages with Katessa Archer and John Rodriguez from Dominium to explore the company’s impactful initiatives in affordable housing and education.

In this episode of “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition,” host Kent Justice sits down with Tyler Mathews, the newly appointed CEO of England-Thims & Miller, Inc. (ETM), a leading infrastructure and development consulting firm in Florida.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, host Kent Justice interviews Tim Cost, president of Jacksonville University (JU), about recent financial concerns and the university’s strategic direction.

In this episode on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition host Kent Justice sits down with Jake Gordon, CEO of Downtown Vision, Inc., to discuss the 2024 State of Downtown report.

Congressman Aaron Bean joins This Week in Jacksonville to talk about strategies for reshaping Washington.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Karen Brune Mathis and Ric Anderson from the Jacksonville Daily Record - our news partner with News4JAX - join the conversation to explore two transformative downtown developments: Gateway Jax and the Phoenix Arts and Innovation District.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we’re looking at the trends for entrepreneurs and speaking with Chris Rivera, the owner of E-Commerce Accounting.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we’re talking with Paul Anderson about Garage Living Jacksonville, and what you can do with a smaller investment in remodeling.

It’s a story that began in Jacksonville more than a century ago.

Diana Donovan, executive director of CCGJ), is the guest on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition. She described the intersection of arts, innovation, and creating an economic powerhouse.

Get ready for the Pearl Street District as one of our first guests on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition is back with an exciting update.

All things that play into the tourism industry in Northeast Florida include fall weather, football and the Stadium of the Future.

We’re exploring the U.S. semiconductor industry in this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition

August is recognized as Black Business Month. In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we dive into the state of African American businesses in Northeast Florida.

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition is following up on the Comcast RISE program that helps 100 small businesses in the Jacksonville area.

A.J. Mizes, founder and CEO of The Human Reach, jumps into the question of when job seekers should begin their search in this week's episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition.

On This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we’re focused on growth and development in Arlington and examining Arlington’s business revival.

Jacksonville’s transformation looks to advance with the investment of $40 million toward four key projects.

This episode focuses on downtown, with Lori Boyer, CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority.

Donald Trump’s campaign says he is “fine” after what law enforcement officials are treating as an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Officials said the man who opened fire was a 20-year-old from Pennsylvania. News4JAX Political Analyst Rick Mullaney and Government Law Attorney Chris Hand joined Kent Justice in this special edition of This Week in Jacksonville focused on the assassination attempt of former President Trump.

Mayor Donna Deegan completed her first full year in office. What's ahead in year two? Democrat Rahman Johnson joins the conversation, giving his perspective on the political question of the year: Should President Joe Biden continue his run for reelection?

Downtown Jacksonville is a key element of growth in the city. Jake Gordon is one of the leaders in the effort to improve and promote downtown for living, working, and playing, and he is our guest on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition.

Florida‘s economy is on par with Spain as the 15th largest in the world.

Jacksonville continues advancing as a region full of innovative technology companies. One of those is Duos Technology Group, led by CEO Chuck Ferry.

It took almost a year to come together, but the city of Jacksonville and the Jaguars have an agreement to renovate EverBank Stadium.

Incredible talents and skills, and a tricky spot in life. Women veterans are a key to local businesses, and in this week’s episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we’re focusing on how they make the transition from women in uniform to civilian life.

Artificial intelligence is the hot topic of the year. The rapid evolution of AI clashes with some assumptions, including the thought that real humans may not be needed for problem-solving.

Where do people turn for the next step in employee satisfaction?

Solar energy is cost-effective and less cluttered, according to Florida Power and Light (FPL).

Renewal and regeneration are huge when it comes to the efforts Tony Cho is making in the Springfield area community known as the Phoenix Arts and Innovation District.

Habitat for Humanity has chapters all over the world. This week, the Beaches Habitat hosts the 5th annual Beaches Habitat CEO Build to bring business leaders together in servi

A transportation hub on the path to growth and greater significance. That’s Jacksonville through the lens of industry experts.

On This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we’re focused on Comcast RISE. It’s described as a “major small business announcement” in the news release and includes $500,000 in grants for Northeast Florida entrepreneurs.

Autonomous vehicles are on the way – with Jacksonville in the spotlight.

There seems to be momentum with the development in downtown Jacksonville. It doesn’t happen overnight, obviously, but through collaborations between Corner Lot and JWB Real Estate Capital, that growth is at a steady pace.

“Bringing education, creativity, and community to the heart of downtown Jacksonville” is a part of what The Museum of Contemporary Art brings to the River City. The museum is also bringing in a birthday, celebrating 100 years.

In the middle of National Women’s History Month, Jacksonville showed its acumen on the topic by hosting a group of women Asian leaders. Two members of the Armenian Delegation joined Kent Justice for this week’s episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition.

Now that the JEA scandal has finally concluded with a federal trial leading to the conviction of the public utility’s former CEO Aaron Zahn, there’s one question that still lingers:

Arlington or Avondale? Which part of Jacksonville has the most allure and appeal?

It’s a Ponte Vedra specialty that impacts so much of Northeast Florida -- Golf’s “Fifth Major” is celebrating its 50th edition. The Players Championship began on March 12.

Ken Babby, the Jumbo Shrimp owner, is our guest for This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition. He speaks with gratitude, conviction, and appreciation of the business he owns and operates in Jacksonville.

Does Jacksonville’s personality change over time? Does its reputation? In the 20th century, Jacksonville was known as the banking headquarters for the state, and there were three major bank headquarters in downtown.

The Port of Jacksonville is our focus on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition. JAXPORT delivers more jobs than many of us probably imagine. And for the sake of Northeast Florida, the port is growing.

The timing couldn’t be better for a new Black History Tour app in St. Augustine. The new innovative tool created by Visit St. Augustine launches during Black History Month.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Florida is the fastest-growing state in the nation. Between 2021 and 2022, Florida’s population increased by 1.9%, and its population in 2022 is over nine times the size of its population from 1946.

The largest bank in America announced an investment in Northeast Florida. JPMorgan Chase plans to open ten new branches in the region, which would increase branch presence by about 50%.

The University of North Florida’s School of Engineering received another boost from a major company located in Jacksonville. The expanding partnership continues a years-long relationship between Johnson & Johnson and UNF.

Detours and delays, instead of development. That’s how some describe efforts at revitalizing downtown Jacksonville over the past several years.

Not only is starting a business and AD-venture…Venture capital is critical to getting an idea off the ground.

Just before the New Year began, a 16-year-old was killed in a shooting in Mandarin. Then, the shooting death of a 14-year-old in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood marked Jacksonville’s first homicide of the year.

Does college football bowl season make a difference in Jacksonville? If it does, what does the future look like for the Gator Bowl and other events?

It’s more important than most of us realize, and it’s growing in the Jacksonville region.

If Northeast Florida is going to grow economically, it will ride the coattails of small businesses.

The University of North Florida makes a difference and makes an impact. At least that’s what an FY 2022 Economic Impact Study shows.

The housing and homelessness crises are connected to affordable housing, which is positioned to help more people make their way under a roof instead of being stranded under open skies.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we tackle the topic of Artificial Intelligence.

Ohio Representative Jim Jordan has failed in two votes this week to become Speaker of the House. He’s the candidate Republican Congressman Aaron Bean supports as do most of the GOP members.

It's no secret that Jacksonville's economy is growing and businesses here are booming. In fact, Jacksonville is the fifth fastest growing city in America, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And with that comes a lot of questions about jobs, real estate, finances and more. That's why we've started a brand new streaming series, branching off of our very successful policy show "This Week in Jacksonville". It's called "This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition.

In the coming weeks, News4JAX is planning to sit down with all eight candidates who are running for Jacksonville mayor in the 2023 election.

In the coming weeks, News4JAX is planning to sit down with all eight candidates who are running for Jacksonville mayor in the 2023 election.

T.K. Waters will serve as Jacksonville’s next sheriff. Duval County voters chose him with 55% of the vote, over opponent Lakesha Burton. On election night, Tuesday, November 8, Waters told his supporters, “It’s time to get to work. We’re going to take care of the people in our city because it’s absolutely the best city in the entire world.”

Republican LeAnna Cumber announced Monday she’s running in 2023 to replace term-limited Lenny Curry for Mayor of Jacksonville.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has debuted his budget proposals for the coming year, requesting bonuses for law enforcement and teachers, a pause on the gas tax and a host of environmental protection projects.

A Leon County judge has ruled that Florida school districts can require students to wear masks, and on this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” we hear from Duval County School Board Chair Elizabeth Andersen and local attorney and parent Chris Hand. We also have state Rep. Cord Byrd, who supports parental choice. And the rush to evacuate Afghanistan has turned violent. With American and Afghan casualties, it has become emotional for veterans. U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, the first Green Beret elected to the U.S. House, gives his view.

On this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” Nancy Soderberg, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and current director of the Public Service Leadership Program at the University of North Florida, and two retired military leaders with ties to Northeast Florida -- U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph DiSalvo and Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges -- provide perspective on the chaos in Afghanistan.

Baptist Health is just one of the hospital systems in our region reeling from the sudden increase in COVID-19 cases. Baptist Health CEO Michael Mayo joins this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville” to explain some of his biggest concerns. Plus, the battle of vaccinations and masks, and what’s at stake if school districts or local governments decide to make them mandatory. News4Jax political analyst Rick Mullaney and political expert Pastor John Newman join us.

Just when it looked like we had the pandemic on its heels, the cases surge and the delta variant of the coronavirus takes root in our region. The leader of the Civic Council joins this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” along with the leader of Ascension St. Vincent’s. And the late Dr. Leon Haley’s impact and legacy here in Jacksonville -- other leaders and his friends remember him.

Medical experts and faith leaders are pleading with the public to get vaccinated against the coronavirus as cases rise and hospitals fill. Pastor John Neman and Dr. Nancy Staats join this episode of “This Week in Jacksonville.” Plus, we’re talking about the city of Jacksonville’s budget with Dr. Ron Salem. The council member helps break down the billion-dollar spending plan.

On this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” we discuss the response to and impact from Tropical Storm Elsa, with state Sen. Audrey Gibson and U.S. Rep. John Rutherford. We also look ahead to 2022, talking with Gibson about her endorsement of Democrat U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist in the race for Florida governor. Rutherford gives us an update from Washington, D.C., talking about the Freedom to Fly Act and the Essential Caregivers Act. And we talk with Mary Daniel, a local advocate for senior care and the founder of Caregivers for Compromise. Her husband, who has Alzheimer’s, resides at a memory care facility, and she couldn’t see him during the first months of the pandemic. Hear how her experiences during that time led her to take action and push for change.

On this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” Edward Waters College is now officially Edward Waters University. President Zachary Faison joins us on the show to talk about what the historic change means for students, staff and the community. Also, Florida TaxWatch President and CEO Dominic Calabro discusses the nonpartisan group’s view of the state budget that just went into effect this week. And the coordinated effort to protect American heroes from the horrors of war on this Independence Day: Elizabeth Sherr, the clinic director at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone, joins us.

On this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” Terrance Freeman, the new vice president of the Jacksonville City Council, joins us as he prepares for his new role. We talk about development, crime and a literacy program he’s passionate about. And Democrats and Republicans are facing off in Washington, D.C., on important issues that impact you -- much of it centering around historic spending. U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack shares her views. We also hear from News4Jax political analyst Rick Mullaney for his perspective.

This edition of “This Week in Jacksonville” features three guests and several topics of conversation.

On this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” Equality Florida’s Jimmy Midyette discusses the impact of changing the lights on the Acosta Bridge from rainbow for Pride Month to blue and then back to rainbow again. State Sen. Travis Hutson weighs in on the governor signing the largest state budget in Florida’s history. Some of the vetoes included killing requests to fund the Hotel Ponce de Leon Preservation and Restoration ($250,000) and a program called St. John’s Schools Classroom to Careers/Flagships. And 100 Black Men of Jacksonville President Ronnie King reacts to a bill that would have given $1 million to a project called Coding in Color being vetoed.

On this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” Duval County School Board member Warren Jones details changing six school names associated with the Confederacy. Downtown Investment Authority CEO Lori Boyer talks about two downtown development proposals. And Baptist Health CEO Michael Mayo explains his new role.

On this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” News4Jax political analyst and Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute Director Rick Mullaney gives perspective on the Jacksonville City Council voting to double Duval County’s gas tax. State Reps. Tracie Davis and Clay Yarborough discuss the pros and cons of the state’s new gambling agreement. And Florida Speaker of the House Chris Sprowls talks about the 2021 legislative session.

On this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” we are joined by Mayo Clinic Jacksonville CEO Dr. Kent Thielen to discuss the changes to health care becoming permanent following the pandemic. We’re also digging deeper into plans for Emerald Trail in Duval County with Groundwork Jacksonville CEO Kay Ehas and Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute Director Rick Mullaney. And we’re closing our show with a tribute to JU’s beloved former President Fran Kinne and a look back at her 62-year association with the university.

On this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” Jacksonville City Councilwoman LeAnna Cumber explains her view on the local option gas tax proposal. Author and local attorney Chris Hand also shares his view and provides insight on the proposal. And state Sen. Aaron Bean talks about Florida’s upcoming special legislative session.

On this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” state Sen. Audrey Gibson and state Rep. Cord Byrd discuss the recent legislative session, the record-setting state budget, newly signed bills and the upcoming special session.