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By Mike Mendenhall
February 1, 2023

City Council President Freeman reopens JEA investigative committee amid Cumber disclosure allegation

Member and mayoral candidate LeAnna Cumber calls the action a “manufactured controversy.”

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By Mike Mendenhall
January 31, 2023

Sulzbacher seeking $28 million in tax credit financing for Enterprise Village

Jacksonville City Council voted to give the nonprofit a $12 million forgivable loan from HUD money awarded to the city.

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By Mike Mendenhall
January 26, 2023

City Council approves $7.5 million for 1st and Main in Springfield

The estimated $53.6 million Corner Lot mixed-use development will receive property tax refunds and grant money.

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By Mike Mendenhall
January 26, 2023

DIA CEO: Related Group not planning to sell River City Brewing site despite canceled deal

After the city terminated its agreement for a Southbank apartment complex, the Miami-based developer could return with a high-rise design.

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By Mike Mendenhall
January 26, 2023

JEA board approves $106.6 million, 150-megawatt solar deal with TEA

The agreement will supply the utility with renewable energy produced by FPL as JEA considers more in-house solar production.

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By None
January 26, 2023

City Council increases property tax refund to $2.5 million for FlexCold warehouse

The cold storage and international frozen protein distributor plans a $115 million investment in its North Jacksonville warehouse expansion.

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By Mike Mendenhall
January 25, 2023

City Council passes bill to combat antisemitic projections in Jacksonville

The 18-1 vote comes after a discussion about credit for the legislation.

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By Mike Mendenhall
January 25, 2023

JEA board sets residential electric rate hearing for Feb. 28

CEO Jay Stowe says several years of “less-than-inflation” rate hikes could be needed for costs related to Plant Vogtle and electric system strength.

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By Mike Mendenhall
January 24, 2023

JEA CEO’s pay rising to $675,000

Jay Stowe’s 9.4% base salary bump comes after he led the utility through the aftermath of a privatization attempt by his predecessor and with electric rate hikes looming.

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By Mike Mendenhall
January 23, 2023

JaxPort board accepts $27.5 million city financing deal to raise transmission lines

Officials say the project will cost $45 million and will allow larger, post-Panamax ships to access Jacksonville’s harbor.

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By Mike Mendenhall
January 19, 2023

City lawmakers file identical bills to combat antisemitic projections in Jacksonville

The legislation, filed separately by City Council member LeAnna Cumber and President Terrance Freeman, focuses on speech projected on private buildings without consent.

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By Mike Mendenhall
January 18, 2023

DIA board advances new agreement to dock USS Orleck at Pier No. 1

The Jacksonville Naval Ship Association is making improvements to move the floating museum by a March 31 deadline.

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By Mike Mendenhall
January 13, 2023

Jacksonville mayor's race: Ballot set with seven candidates

The JAX Chamber CEO, two City Council incumbents, a nonprofit founder, a former state Senate minority leader, a consultant and a contractor will square off in the March 21 election.

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By Mike Mendenhall
January 13, 2023

Downtown Development Design Review board not impressed by LaVilla Daily’s design

The DDRB says the project’s site plan doesn’t fit with the strategy to revive the historic Black neighborhood and will hold a workshop with the developer.

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By Mike Mendenhall
January 12, 2023

Design review board approves That Bar at the Arena remodel, expansion

The update will add covered canopies and a rooftop deck to the restaurant, bar and music venue next to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.

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