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By Mike Mendenhall
February 28, 2023

Advocates, developer use Union Terminal to push statewide historic tax credit bills

Lawmakers toured the $72 million adaptive reuse project’s construction site Feb. 27 on the border of Jacksonville’s Eastside and Downtown.

Government

By Monty Zickuhr
February 28, 2023

UNF poll finds Deegan leading Jacksonville mayor’s race

The Democratic former First Coast News anchor also leads her closest Republican rivals, but many say they are undecided.

Government

By Monty Zickuhr
February 28, 2023

Poll finds narrow support for Confederate monuments

Most respondents say crime is the most important issue facing Jacksonville.

Government

By Monty Zickuhr
February 28, 2023

Poll finds most oppose using city funds to upgrade TIAA Bank Field

The Jacksonville Jaguars want a full renovation of the stadium before the 2029 season.

Government

By Mike Mendenhall
February 14, 2023

Council introduces bill to partially fund possible UF Health and Financial Technology Graduate Education Center

The legislation would authorize a $20 million commitment in 2023 and $15 million each the next two years.

Government

By Karen Brune Mathis & Mike Mendenhall
February 10, 2023

Permit issued to demolish Capt. Sandy Yawn’s Downtown building

The Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission recommended denial of landmark status for the 109-year-old building that the reality star says was caved in and filled with mold.

Business

By Mike Mendenhall
February 8, 2023

Council investigative committee requests amended JEA disclosure from Cumber

The panel conducted its first meeting Feb. 8 as other city lawmakers question whether they have the authority to investigate individual members.

Government

By Mike Mendenhall
February 3, 2023

Jacksonville Housing Authority OKs $44.5 million plan for two home developments

The city housing authority is working with private developers Chase Properties and JWB Real Estate Capital on projects.

Government

By Mike Mendenhall
February 2, 2023

Freeman names committee members in LeAnna Cumber, JEA probe

Cumber, a Council member and mayoral candidate, is facing scrutiny over disclosures about her husband’s contact with a bidder in the failed sale of the utility.

Government

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.”

Government

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.

Government

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.

Government

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.

Government

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.

Government

By Mike Mendenhall
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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