• The Jacksonville Economic Development Commission’s fate is now in the hands of Gov. Rick Scott. Legislation to amend or repeal language regarding the JEDC in the City Charter and allow the economic development reform efforts of Mayor Alvin Brown to progress was received April 6 by Scott. Another bill with local ties that will aid Cecil Spaceport efforts arrived to Scott at the same time. Both bills were sponsored by state Rep. Lake Ray, chairman of the Duval Delegation. A spokeswoman for Scott said Monday the governor “is reviewing the bills and will make a decision in the allotted timeframe.” He has until April 21 to sign them.
