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Redevelopment efforts transform eyesores along Arlington Expressway, breathe new life into Jacksonville community
Read full article: Redevelopment efforts transform eyesores along Arlington Expressway, breathe new life into Jacksonville communityThe Arlington Expressway, Downtown Jacksonville’s connection to East Arlington, has long been associated with blight due to old, abandoned office buildings. However, recent redevelopment efforts are bringing new hope to the neighborhood.
The Regency Mall: Once an Arlington retail giant, this landmark is now headed toward a new horizon
Read full article: The Regency Mall: Once an Arlington retail giant, this landmark is now headed toward a new horizonOnce a bustling retail hub and social hotspot, Arlington’s Regency Square Mall now stands as a shadow of its former self. But city leaders and developers are looking toward a future that could bring new life to the aging property.
Jacksonville City Council considers amendment to allocate $5 million for affordable housing
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council considers amendment to allocate $5 million for affordable housingThe 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.
City of Jacksonville celebrates opening of Blue Cypress pool, start of summer pool season as heat wave continues
Read full article: City of Jacksonville celebrates opening of Blue Cypress pool, start of summer pool season as heat wave continuesJacksonville residents will soon be able to cool off from the continuing heat wave in one of the city’s 31 community pools.
Regency Square Mall’s new owners strike deal with city to resolve nearly $2M fines
Read full article: Regency Square Mall’s new owners strike deal with city to resolve nearly $2M finesThe city of Jacksonville and Blackwater Development, Regency Square Mall's new owners, have reached an agreement to lower the fines incurred on the building and get it up to code.
‘Exciting milestone’: Councilman celebrates Regency Square Mall sale he says is well overdue
Read full article: ‘Exciting milestone’: Councilman celebrates Regency Square Mall sale he says is well overdueThe Regency Square Mall was once a “gem of all shopping centers” in Jacksonville but became “the bane of community complaints,” and its sale was “well overdue,” says City Councilman Ken Amaro.
Sporting Club Jacksonville eyes Regency Mall as potential site for stadium
Read full article: Sporting Club Jacksonville eyes Regency Mall as potential site for stadiumSporting Club Jacksonville, United Soccer League’s Northeast Florida expansion franchise, made forward steps Thursday to bring a soccer team to the city.
‘We can make a difference’: Ken Amaro’s journey from television to City Hall
Read full article: ‘We can make a difference’: Ken Amaro’s journey from television to City HallThese days you can spot Ken Amaro addressing the issues at Jacksonville city hall, or out and about in District 1. But for decades, he was the guy people in Jacksonville turned to when they had a problem.
Mayor, other Jacksonville leaders announce citywide school attendance campaign
Read full article: Mayor, other Jacksonville leaders announce citywide school attendance campaignJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and other city leaders will announce a new citywide school attendance campaign at a 9 a.m. news conference at Arlington Elementary School.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - ‘Old’ Arlington’s business revival
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - ‘Old’ Arlington’s business revivalOn This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we’re focused on growth and development in Arlington and examining Arlington’s business revival.
Residents excited for future of Regency Square Mall after learning about potential plan to demolish, redevelop
Read full article: Residents excited for future of Regency Square Mall after learning about potential plan to demolish, redevelopCommunity members said they are excited to hear about the potential plans to demolish and redevelop the Regency Square Mall.
JDR: Soccer group considers Regency Square Mall for new stadium; Costco proposes adding gas station at Town Center
Read full article: JDR: Soccer group considers Regency Square Mall for new stadium; Costco proposes adding gas station at Town CenterThe ownership group working to bring professional soccer to Jacksonville is considering the closed Sears site at the Regency Square Mall for development of a new stadium facility, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
News4JAX records show uptick in violence in Arlington area over last 2 months
Read full article: News4JAX records show uptick in violence in Arlington area over last 2 monthsA police shooting Sunday night and another shooting Monday morning are the latest in a string of incidents in the Arlington area involving gun violence.
Longtime investigative reporter Ken Amaro files to run for Jacksonville City Council
Read full article: Longtime investigative reporter Ken Amaro files to run for Jacksonville City CouncilKnown for his legendary "On Your Side" reports, Ken Amaro, formerly of First Coast News, filed to run for Jacksonville City Council District 1.
City Council commends journalist Ken Amaro for decades of service in Jacksonville
Read full article: City Council commends journalist Ken Amaro for decades of service in JacksonvilleDuring its Tuesday night meeting, the Jacksonville City Council approved a resolution honoring First Coast News investigative journalist Ken Amaro for his decades of work.