Will the 6-week abortion ban drive young voters to the polls?
With the six-week abortion ban now in effect in Florida, younger voters are looking forward to heading to polls in November to make their voices heard on Amendment 4, which would either approve or deny the constitutional right to abortion.
Atlantic Beach City Commission backs effort to keep elementary school open after news of possible closure
The Atlantic Beach City Commission ruled unanimously in support of a proposal requesting the Duval County School Board to ensure that Atlantic Beach Elementary School will remain open after the school board said itโs looking to consolidate and close several schools.
Mayor appoints city of Jacksonville's first Hispanic Outreach Coordinator
Mayor Donna Deegan appointed Yanira "Yaya" Cardona to serve in the role. She will help plan community events tailored to the needs of the Hispanic community, one of Duval Countyโs fastest growing populations over the last decade.
Deegan: Jacksonvilleโs tax revenue could decrease by up to $100 million next year, and tough decisions are coming
According to those who crunch numbers for the city, there will be fewer tax dollars coming in next year and that means when planning on how the city will spend it, some decisions will have to be made.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Armenian Delegation celebrates Womenโs History Month
In the middle of National Womenโs History Month, Jacksonville showed its acumen on the topic by hosting a group of women Asian leaders. Two members of the Armenian Delegation joined Kent Justice for this weekโs episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition.
City Council approves $10M for โStadium of the Futureโ design, engineering services
The Jaguarsโ โStadium of the Futureโ took a big step forward Tuesday night when the Jacksonville City Council voted in favor of a plan to spend $10 million to get started on the stadium's construction design and engineering services.
โPeople should feel safeโ: Civil engineer assures Jacksonville has safe bridges after Baltimore collapse
After many people woke up to news about the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsing after a cargo ship crashed into it, people wanted to know about the safety measures in place in Jacksonville.
TELL US: Does the Baltimore bridge collapse make you fearful of driving on bridges, or do you feel safe?
News4JAX Anchor Joy Purdy covered a story and shared her fear of bridges in 2022. Many News4JAX Insiders inundated Purdy with comments and praise about her vulnerability and shared their fears of bridges.
Mayor Deegan: Dames Point Bridge has safeguards in place to prevent it from collapsing if itโs hit by a ship
After a container ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan addressed the collapse and tried to ease concerns residents may have about bridge safety in Duval County.
Jacksonville officials host press conference on $147 million Emerald Trail grant
The City of Jacksonville, Groundwork Jacksonville, and Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will hosted a press conference to give more details and answer any questions about the $147 million federal grant awarded for the Emerald Trail.
Mayor Deegan announces African American Advisory Board at Black History Month event
Mayor Deegan announced the creation of the Mayorโs African American Advisory Board and officially proclaimed February as Black History Month at an event with Jacksonville nonprofit 904WARD on Tuesday at the St. James Building.
City works to hire more lifeguards in 2024 after staffing issues led to pool closures last summer
After multiple closures due to renovations and staffing issues last summer, Jacksonvilleโs Department of Parks and Recreation said it has worked diligently to ensure there are more swimming pools open to the public this summer.
City leaders redraft letter to state reps in fight against ethics bills that strip โlocal controlโ of investigations
Jacksonville City Council members discussed Monday how the city investigates reported ethics complaints as two bills are being considered in Tallahassee that would take away much of the โlocal controlโ that allows governments to investigate such complaints.
โGreat economic boom for our cityโ: Boeing debuts new facilities set to bring 300+ jobs to Jacksonville
Elected officials and community leaders on Friday are set to cut the ribbon and tour the new 385,000-square-foot complex housing Boeingโs state-of-the-art Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility for military aircraft.
โVileโ and โbigotedโ: Local Republican lawmaker raises concerns over monuments bill after comments from supporters
Senate President Kathleen Passidomo on Wednesday raised questions about the fate of a proposal to protect historic monuments and memorials after several lawmakers voiced outrage over comments Tuesday by supporters of the bill.
Gov. DeSantis backs proposed bill that could limit people without homes from camping in public places
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said he supports a proposed Florida bill that could potentially restrict people without homes from sleeping in public buildings and on public property without a permit.
Lights, water, music: Friendship Fountain to sparkle again on the Southbank
Friendship Fountain on the Southbank is set to reclaim its spotlight as it reopens after remodeling. We witnessed the mesmerizing spectacle of lights, dancing water, and music as workers tested the fountain in preparation for its grand reopening. Join the public on February 15 for the third Thursday Sip and Stroll event on the Southbank Riverwalk to celebrate this long-awaited attraction. Mayor Donna Deegan will mark the occasion by synchronizing the fountain with music. The final testing phase is almost complete, and the fences surrounding the fountain are being removed, allowing everyone to enjoy the magnificent view.
Demolition of fire-gutted RISE Doro building begins, could take weeks; investigation into cause ongoing
Heavy equipment moved into place Friday morning and crews began what will likely be a weekslong process to tear down the RISE Doro apartment building. A crane began tearing off parts of the top corner of the building before 6:30 a.m. Friday but then work abruptly stopped.
โItโs just gone too farโ: Gov. DeSantis says he doesnโt support taking down Confederate monuments, renaming Jacksonville
A little more than a month after Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan removed a Confederate monument from a Springfield park, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said heโs strongly opposed to taking down any historical monuments.
RISE developer says he โabsolutely wants to see a rebuildโ after fire destroys Downtown apartment complex
The developer of RISE Doro, a downtown apartment complex that was destroyed in a massive fire, is a real estate company named RISE. The company has dozens of apartment complexes located across the country in its portfolio, including several in the Jacksonville area.
Deegan: Massive sports complex apartment fire a โsetbackโ for downtown development, housing woes
After the RISE Doro apartments caught fire Sunday night, and firefighters battled the fire into Monday afternoon, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan called it a setback to downtown revitalization efforts.
โClear double standardโ: Mayor Deegan calls out city council for outrage following removal of Confederate monument
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan is calling out the Republican-led city council, calling outrage surrounding the removal of the Confederate monument in Springfield Park a โmanufactured controversy.โ
Jacksonvilleโs former Chief of Staff is back in the mayorโs office in a different role
The mayorโs office has confirmed that Pat McCollough is back on staff, but this time sheโs overseeing civic engagement. There was not a reason given as to why McCollough didnโt work out as Chief of Staff. She served as Deeganโs campaign manager during last yearโs election.
Mayor says, โWe have to do what we can to minimize gun violenceโ in response to crime in Jacksonville
Just before the New Year began, a 16-year-old was killed in a shooting in Mandarin. Then, the shooting death of a 14-year-old in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood marked Jacksonvilleโs first homicide of the year.
City Council president wants to block mayors from using private funds for city projects after monument removed
Jacksonville City Council members want answers from the city's top attorney after Mayor Donna Deeganโs decision to remove a Confederate monument from Springfield Park, using private funds.
Despite outcry, Mayor Deegan says she had legal authority to remove Confederate monument, and it wasnโt a secret
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said it was no secret the Confederate monument in Springfield Park was going to come down. She said on Wednesday she decided the days between Christmas and New Yearโs Day was the time to make it happen and follow through on one of her campaign promises.
Final design, cost of new Jaguars stadium still up in the air as negotations between city, team continue
The $2 billion dream to redevelop the stadium and the surrounding area with half the money coming from the city is still just that โ a dream โ but negotiations between the city and the team are underway.
After years of division, city, local groups will unite for single Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast in January
After several years of division recently, with the city and local groups hosting dueling MLK breakfasts, Mayor Donna Deegan and other city leaders announced Monday that there will again be a single MLK breakfast in Jacksonville.