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A rendering of the University of Florida graduate campus in LaVilla. The campus is planned surrounding the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. It also will include the Florida Semiconductor Institute.
A rendering of the University of Florida graduate campus in LaVilla. The campus is planned surrounding the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. It also will include the Florida Semiconductor Institute.
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Expecting at least two long and contentious debates during the Jacksonville City Council’s June 10 meeting, Jacksonville City Council President Randy White set the start time an hour early.

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