Voters will get to decide on extending Duval County Schools’ 1-mill property tax referendum this November after a delay from the City Council finance committee caused public outcry last week.
The Jacksonville City Council is expected to vote on new leadership Tuesday afternoon, selecting a new president and vice president for the 19-member board.
A Jacksonville City Council special committee met Friday afternoon at City Hall to address the planned closure of a Winn-Dixie on West 48th Street and push for stronger community protections tied to a multimillion-dollar economic incentive deal with the grocer’s parent company.
Jacksonville’s Planning Department is seeking approval to update the city’s zoning code rules for home occupations in Section 656 so they match Florida Statute 559.955.
Federal prosecutors probing public corruption in New York have charged the leaders of a homeless shelter nonprofit with stealing $1.3 million from the taxpayer-backed organization.
The Jacksonville Branch NAACP requested that Council President Kevin Carrico wait until the conclusion of the investigations surrounding JEA before appointing the utility’s next board member.
City Council President Kevin Carrico has confirmed to News4JAX that the city’s Inspector General is looking into “serious allegations” against JEA, adding a new layer to weeks of public sparring between the utility and City Hall.
With Jacksonville one step away from extending alcohol sales to 3 a.m. in the Downtown Entertainment District, some people are expressing safety concerns. The measure, which passed the City Council with a 17–1 vote on Tuesday, is now on Mayor Donna Deegan’s desk awaiting her signature.
Signaling one of the most significant policy shifts for downtown in years, the Jacksonville City Council overwhelmingly approved a plan Tuesday to push last call to 3 a.m. in key entertainment zones and formally fold the Brooklyn corridor into the city’s nightlife footprint.
Councilman Joe Carlucci said in a written statement sent to News4JAX that the Southside Tennis Courts in San Marco will remain at their current location following strong community feedback about possibly moving the courts.
Jacksonville’s Duval DOGE Special Committee has identified $4.2 million in potential annual savings within the city’s employee pharmacy benefit plan. Councilman Ron Salem, chairman of the committee, emphasized the importance of acting quickly to capture these savings.
According to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record, two Jacksonville City Council committees approved legislation on Tuesday that would allow bars in some areas of downtown to remain open until 3 a.m.
The Jacksonville City Council will take up a few items during its regular meeting on Tuesday that could shape how downtown and other areas look and operate in the coming years.
Florida's Ethics Commission is split on whether nepotism rules prevent a Jacksonville councilman from seeking leadership while his father serves. The case could set precedent statewide.
The shift comes after concerns from the city’s Inspector General — and it could affect who controls the money meant for housing, jobs, and homelessness services in the Eastside.
A Jacksonville council member is urging collective action to withhold JTA funding if the agency proceeds with changes to Connexion Plus, its paratransit service for seniors and disabled residents.
The Jacksonville City Council will consider an ordinance to allow some downtown bars an extra hour to serve alcohol, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Jacksonville city councilmembers are exploring the possibility of establishing a permanent oversight committee to enhance transparency and improve management of city funds, potentially replacing the current Duval DOGE committee.
Jacksonville Land Use and Zoning committee approved an ordinance that allows a day care to reopen within 2000 feet of a sex predator.
A bill to initiate the process to create a business improvement district along 103rd Street in West Jacksonville could be withdrawn from Jacksonville City Council consideration, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Jacksonville City Councilmembers held a public meeting to discuss a resolution recommending that any future pre-trial detention facility replacing or supplementing the John E. Goode Pre-Trial Detention Center not be located in neighborhoods marked “Hazardous” (Grade “D”) on the 1937–1940 Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Residential Security Maps.
The City of Jacksonville’s newly formed DOGE Committee created to review government efficiency met for just nine minutes Tuesday as members continued examining allegations of illegal conduct involving the city’s Telescope Health telehealth contracts.
The Main Street Bridge is more than just a way to cross the St. Johns River — it stands as an iconic symbol of Jacksonville’s skyline and identity.
Jacksonville’s Chief Health Officer, Dr. Sunil Joshi, addressed recent accusations of financial misconduct related to the city’s telemedicine program, Healthlink JAX. The program aims to provide virtual healthcare to uninsured residents, reducing emergency room visits and improving health outcomes.
A Jacksonville city council member is facing criticism from a colleague after publicly alleging potential misuse of taxpayer funds in the city’s telehealth contracts — without providing evidence of illegal activity.
A proposal to build a gondola from downtown Los Angeles to Dodger Stadium hit some turbulence when the City Council voted to urge transportation officials to ground the project.
The City Council granted the developer of Jacksonville Surf Park a tax break of up to $4.6 million, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Jacksonville’s telehealth provider Telescope Health strongly denied fraud allegations on Wednesday as the city’s Special Committee on Duval DOGE emergency met to discuss concerns about the company’s multi-million dollar contract with the city.
Jacksonville’s telehealth contractor responded on Wednesday to fraud allegations regarding its management of the city’s telehealth program, which provides health care access for Duval County residents.
Jacksonville’s telehealth program, Healthlink JAX, and its contractor Telescope Health are facing scrutiny as city councilman Rory Diamond calls for an investigation into the city’s telehealth contracts.
With a 14-5 vote, the Jacksonville City Council approved legislation on Tuesday night to create a special district, called the Business Improvement District, in 5 Points.
Jacksonville’s City Council is addressing a $23 million deficit in its employee health care fund, according to former City Council President Ron Salem. “We are self-insured within the city. So we pay our own claims, and we collect premiums to hopefully cover that,” Salem explained.
Downtown Jacksonville is taking steps to become more vibrant, and a new ordinance is helping shape what that future looks like.
The Jacksonville City Council voted against a resolution that would have allowed the Duval County School Board to change the city charter and hire its own attorney.
Jacksonville City Council rejects controversial proposal for senior apartment complex on former landfill site, despite developer's cleanup promises, following strong community opposition and planning department recommendation.
The committee, chaired by Councilmember Terrance Freeman and established by Council President Kevin Carrico, was created to enhance communication between city agencies and their partners, focusing on education, mentorship, workforce readiness, and safe community spaces for Jacksonville’s younger population.
Jacksonville’s new fiscal year began with a city budget that followed contentious negotiations this summer. City Council Vice President Nick Howland called the budget “a big win for Jacksonville’s families,” highlighting full funding for public safety, infrastructure investments, and tax relief.
Jacksonville’s film industry could soon see a major boost after the City Council approved $400,000 to negotiate with a California-based production company.
The City of Jacksonville approved a $2 billion budget early Wednesday that includes just under $1 million for affordable housing, a fraction of what some council members had sought.
Jacksonville City Council members endured a nearly 14-hour meeting that stretched into early Wednesday morning to finalize the city’s budget. The session, which began Tuesday afternoon, wrapped up around 4 a.m., marked by intense debates over a property tax reduction and a controversial budget amendment.
After nearly 14 hours of intense debate, the Jacksonville City Council officially passed a $2 billion city budget, in what’s being called one of the most contentious budget battles in recent memory.
Jacksonville’s $2 billion budget passed after nearly 14 hours of debate and a last-minute vote change from Councilman Will Lahnen. The meeting included heated discussion over a controversial bath of amendments and a narrow vote to cut property taxes. Here’s how it all unfolded
Shortly after the Jacksonville City Council passed the $2 billion city budget early Wednesday, Mayor Donna Deegan thanked community members for voicing their concerns and councilmembers for coming together to reach a decision.
After nearly 14 hours of intense debate, the Jacksonville City Council officially passed a $2 billion city budget, in what’s being called one of the most contentious budget battles in recent memory.
With a packed agenda and razor-thin votes expected on several hot-button issues, the Jacksonville City Council is bracing for what could be a tense and lengthy meeting Tuesday night.
The Jacksonville City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a $2 billion budget that could shape the city’s future for years. The proposal includes a property tax cut and reductions in funding for several core social services, and it’s sparking one of the most contentious political battles City Hall has seen in years.
The Jacksonville City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a $2 billion budget that could shape the city’s future for years. The proposal includes a property tax cut and reductions in funding for several core social services, and it’s sparking one of the most contentious political battles City Hall has seen in years.
Ahead of Jacksonville’s city council’s vote on a nearly $2 billion budget, Jacksonville community leaders gathered Sunday to ensure residents were prepared for the process.
With the City Council budget vote approaching, local nonprofits face significant funding cuts that threaten their ability to serve the community. Dawn Lockhart, CEO of the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida, explained the financial struggles these organizations are experiencing.
As Jacksonville’s City Council prepares to vote on the budget on September 23, Mayor Donna Deegan is responding to claims from Florida’s chief financial officer, Blaise Ingoglia, who alleges $200 million in unnecessary budget increases and says the city is “over taxing and overspending.”
Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico has called for the removal of a city-appointed board member who posted what he calls “hateful rhetoric” regarding the death of Charlie Kirk.
Jacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond fired back at the four councilmembers who abruptly walked out of Tuesday’s meeting during budget amendment discussions.
Four Jacksonville city councilmembers walked out of a city council meeting during budget amendment discussions Tuesday night, sparking drama and prompting the sergeant at arms to intervene.
The Jacksonville Association of Fire Fighters Local 122 and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5-30 released a joint statement opposing the proposed millage rate reduction.
Community members continued their push Wednesday evening to prevent a local grocery store from adding a meat processing facility at its Beach Boulevard location.
Mayor Donna Deegan will host another series of town halls, beginning Tuesday night, as she seeks public feedback on her nearly $2 billion proposal for Jacksonville’s budget.
As Jacksonville’s city council considers the upcoming budget, Jacksonville City Councilman Matt Carlucci is raising concerns about significant cuts, including funding for the Northeast Florida Regional Council.
Jacksonville’s Finance Committee is adding back some funding for the Meals on Wheels program. In its final budget hearing, the committee moved forward with $1.7 million for the program after pushback against proposed cuts to Mayor Donna Deegan’s initial budget request.
The city’s Finance Committee held its final meeting on Friday to review the proposed $2 billion budget before it heads to the full city council for a vote. During the meeting, however, council members approved a series of amendments introduced by Council member Rory Diamond, known as the “Big Beautiful Budget Amendments.”
Several Jacksonville City Council members met Wednesday evening to discuss the future of initiatives such as Jax Care Connect and Healthlink Jax, which have been used by many in the community.
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan responded to Councilman Rory Diamond’s proposed budget amendments, which he calls the “Big Beautiful Budget Amendments.” Diamond’s proposals aim to ban spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, undocumented immigrants, and abortion services.
Milan's mayor says he will not step down in the face of a sweeping probe into the city’s massive urban development over the last two decades.
The City of Jacksonville’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year has drawn attention from many, including government law attorney Chris Hand, who shared his insights on surprising elements in the $2 billion spending plan.
Mayor Donna Deegan presented her $2 billion budget proposal on Monday to the Jacksonville City Council, highlighting efforts to streamline permit processes for small businesses, address affordable housing and homelessness, meet public safety needs, continue to improve literacy and education, and tackle blight.
Mayor Donna Deegan is pushing what she considers a major investment in Jacksonville’s first responders, with more than $1 billion of her $2 billion budget proposal designated for public safety.
Mayor Donna Deegan presented her $2 billion budget proposal on Monday to the Jacksonville City Council, highlighting efforts to streamline permit processes for small businesses, address affordable housing and homelessness, meet public safety needs, continue to improve literacy and education, and tackle blight.
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is set to present her proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year to the City Council on Monday, marking the start of a monthslong process that will determine how funds are allocated across the city’s departments.
Jacksonville City Councilmember Matt Carlucci said he was “upset” when he learned a federal funding request for the Emerald Trail was removed from Trump’s budget bill. But he remains optimistic about the project’s future.
A Republican and 34-year veteran of the JSO, Wesley is seeking to replace outgoing Council Member Terrance Freeman, who is term-limited. According to a press release, a Jacksonville native, Wesley began her law enforcement career in 1991.
Recently filed financial disclosure forms by members of Jacksonville’s City Council have revealed that the majority of them have a net worth exceeding $1 million. The forms, which are required to be filed by July 1 under Florida’s ethics law, show that at least 10 millionaires, all of whom are Republicans, make up the River City’s council.
As his term as Jacksonville City Council president comes to a close, District 12 Councilmember Randy White reflected on accomplishments, challenges, and the future of city leadership on this week’s episode of This Week In Jacksonville.
This week, Jacksonville City Council member Mike Gay introduced a resolution to formally request a review by the Florida Commission on Ethics of the decision by General Counsel Michael Fackler to hire the Bedell law firm for representation in the city’s criminal gun registry case. Fackler’s father-in-law, Hank Coxe, has been a partner of the Bedell firm for many years.
A major funding proposal aimed at revitalizing Jacksonville’s riverfront may also deliver a boost to affordable housing, if city leaders can agree on the details.
Jacksonville City Councilman Kevin Carrico is set to take the gavel as council president on July 1. In a recent interview, Carrico shared his vision for the year ahead, emphasizing a focus on youth, public safety, and fiscal responsibility.
A meeting Tuesday of the Jacksonville City Council's Special Committee on Duval DOGE comes after City Councilman Ron Salem announced the committee discovered more than $25 million in unspent funds sitting in the city’s budget.
The Jacksonville City Council is moving forward with Ordinance 2025-385, which proposes appropriating $45 million from excess insurance funds to support affordable housing and downtown development initiatives.
One of the nearly 2,000 locations for Saturday’s nationwide “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump’s administration will be right in the heart of Jacksonville’s Southside.
Jacksonville City Council will discuss new rules to prevent disruptions during meetings, following a May incident that led to three arrests. A protest today calls for dropped charges and the rejection of a controversial ordinance.
Incoming Jacksonville City Council Vice President Nick Howland outlined his priorities and challenges for the upcoming year. Emphasizing the importance of public safety.
The Jacksonville City Council will discuss an ordinance tomorrow that proposes the appropriation of $450,000 from the Environmental Protection Trust Fund. This funding aims to enhance air monitoring activities in disadvantaged communities, particularly focusing on Health Zone 1 in Jacksonville.
After Mayor Donna Deegan said that changes will be implemented to enhance security at City Hall following the arrests of three people during Tuesday’s City Council meeting, a knife expert explained how a knife could have gone undetected at security checkpoints.
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said on Wednesday that changes will be implemented to enhance security at City Hall following the arrests of three people during Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
An activist group is planning a protest Wednesday evening to condemn the arrests of three people following a disturbance at last night’s Jacksonville City Council meeting.
Three people were arrested Tuesday night after “disrupting the proceedings” at a City Council meeting, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Three people were arrested Tuesday night after “disrupting the proceedings” at a City Council meeting, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
At a Tuesday afternoon meeting, members of Jacksonville’s City Council voted for Kevin Carrico to serve as the next president, replacing current president Randy White, who has concluded his year in the position.
With a City Council leadership election approaching, Councilman Matt Carlucci is expressing his concerns about the direction of Jacksonville’s local government. He stated that he has concerns about what he perceives as “pot shots” at the mayor that could set the city back.
The proposal involves a company currently searching for a location for its airplane manufacturing and production, with Jacksonville emerging as a contender.
City Councilman Matt Carlucci has announced a meeting to discuss the need for increased competition in council leadership roles. He expressed concern over the lack of competitive elections.
Six people in a rural Texas county have been indicted in a widening elections investigation led by Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
A new zoning ordinance introduced at City Council this week may allow a new restaurant or bar on Hendricks Avenue, with alcohol sales permitted just steps from a nearby church.
The Jacksonville City Council is set to consider a new bill that would require all city employees to report instances of abuse, contract mismanagement, fraud, and similar issues to the city’s Office of the Inspector General.
The Jacksonville City Council passed a bill with a 12 to 7 vote that prohibits food trucks from preparing and/or selling food or beverages at gas stations.
The Special Committee on Duval DOGE, led by Jacksonville City Council Member Ron Salem, has launched a webpage to enhance transparency and public engagement. The site provides details on the committee’s objectives, meeting schedules, and related documents.
Jacksonville city council members are advocating for a significant change to honor a local legend with a proposed bill to rename Oakland Park after Dr. Eartha White, a renowned philanthropist and humanitarian who left a lasting mark on the River City. The Legacy of Oakland Park, located at the corner of Ionia and Union Streets, has been a staple of Jacksonville for over a century.
A few months ago, a mayor in Massachusetts was relishing a rare victory over a newspaper for its years of personal attacks.
In a unanimous 16-0 vote, the Jacksonville City Council passed a resolution to recognize April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month in the city.
