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By Max Marbut
September 28, 2023

JAA elects Michelle Barnett as board chair

The attorney and founding shareholder with Alexander, DeGance, Barnett succeeds Jay Demetree.

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By Max Marbut
September 28, 2023

Epic Theatres interested in World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX

Church also sees mini-golf course in the future for World Golf Village site as the museum leaves for North Carolina.

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By Dan Macdonald
September 27, 2023

Preservation commission recommends former Arlington bank for historic designation

The Arlington Federal Savings & Loan building reflects mid-century modern architecture that is prevalent in Arlington.

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By Mike Mendenhall
September 26, 2023

Council votes 18-0 to approve Deegan’s $1.75 billion general fund budget

The budget for fiscal year 2023-24 includes a $423.74 million capital spending plan and a flat property tax rate.

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By David Crumpler
September 25, 2023

Mayor’s Budget Review Committee advances legislation for Projects Willow, Orion

The code-named projects are for a cold storage warehouse and expansion of a manufacturing operation.

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By Karen Brune Mathis
September 25, 2023

Jacksonville Aviation Authority delays Concourse B start until 2024

The JAA is waiting on FAA review and approvals before groundbreaking on the six-gate addition for completion in 2026.

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By Max Marbut
September 22, 2023

City considering $3.5 million grant for Project Willow cold storage warehouse

The proposal by the unidentified regional food retailer, which would invest $150 million and create 150 jobs, is similar to what Publix plans.

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By Max Marbut
September 22, 2023

City considering $1.5 million grant for Project Orion

The company wants to expand its manufacturing operations and create 250 jobs.

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By Dan Macdonald
September 22, 2023

Advisory group recommends approval of Ponte Vedra resort’s Planned Unit Development

The 30-year master plan to refurbish and upgrade the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and The Lodge & Club now goes to the St. Johns County Commission.

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By Monty Zickuhr
September 18, 2023

Poll finds support for moving jail out of Downtown

Mayor, sheriff get positive job approval ratings.

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By Monty Zickuhr
September 18, 2023

Poll offers insight into public support for Jaguars stadium renovations

Opposition to spending tax money shrinks if it means the team will leave town.

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By Mike Mendenhall
September 14, 2023

DDRB advances plans for Pearl Street District, Shipyards marina building

The Downtown Development Review Board conceptually approved the design for Gateway Jax LLC’s mixed-use site plan in the North Core and the final piece of Shad Khan’s Four Seasons hotel-anchored project.

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By Mike Mendenhall
September 13, 2023

Randy DeFoor withdraws her nomination for city general counsel

The path to City Council confirmation for the mayor’s pick for the city’s top attorney became unclear as politics entered the process.

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By Mike Mendenhall
September 13, 2023

Council approves lease in Florida Blue tower for JSO division

The more than 12-year lease will move the sheriff’s office Homeland Security personnel from a Liberty Street office building to three floors of the high-rise in Downtown’s Brooklyn neighborhood.

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By Dan Macdonald
September 12, 2023

Board recommends denial of Planned Unit Development for Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

The resort is seeking to modernize facilities, some of which were built before zoning laws were in place.

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