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LIVE: Gov. DeSantis signs $115.1B budget, 1 day before start of new fiscal year

MAYOR DONNA DEEGAN


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Parts of hourly garage at JAX will have to be demolished after fire wrecks 50 cars, causes structural damage

Read full article: Parts of hourly garage at JAX will have to be demolished after fire wrecks 50 cars, causes structural damage

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority is expected to get an update at its meeting Monday morning after a devastating fire broke out Friday in the hourly parking garage at Jacksonville International Airport.

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Jacksonville International Airport says ‘certain areas’ of fire-damaged garage could be deemed safe later this week

Read full article: Jacksonville International Airport says ‘certain areas’ of fire-damaged garage could be deemed safe later this week

Officials said 50 cars were damaged after a fire broke out in the hourly garage at the Jacksonville International Airport on Friday afternoon. The airport is expected to reopen at 5 p.m.

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Officials say about 50 cars were damaged in hourly garage fire at JAX; airport reopened at 5 p.m.

Read full article: Officials say about 50 cars were damaged in hourly garage fire at JAX; airport reopened at 5 p.m.

Officials said 50 cars were damaged after a fire broke out in the hourly garage at the Jacksonville International Airport on Friday afternoon. The airport is expected to reopen at 5 p.m.

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‘There needs to be consequences’: Gov. DeSantis responds to illegal gun registry investigation

Read full article: ‘There needs to be consequences’: Gov. DeSantis responds to illegal gun registry investigation

At a roundtable in Jacksonville, Governor Ron DeSantis said people need to be held accountable for the illegal gun registry kept by the city.

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Investigators subpoena documents, current, former city employees about illegal gun registry

Read full article: Investigators subpoena documents, current, former city employees about illegal gun registry

The State Attorney’s Office subpoenaed documents, nine current and former city employees about the illegal gun registry kept by the city of Jacksonville.

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Florida officials say now is the time to prepare for hurricane season at last day of JaxReady Fest

Read full article: Florida officials say now is the time to prepare for hurricane season at last day of JaxReady Fest

As hurricane season approaches, first responder agencies across Duval County are ensuring families are prepared. The Jax Ready Festival begins Friday, offering a free event designed to help the community get ready for potential emergencies.

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Duval County prepares for hurricane season with Jax Ready Festival

Read full article: Duval County prepares for hurricane season with Jax Ready Festival

As hurricane season approaches, first responder agencies across Duval County are ensuring families are prepared. The Jax Ready Festival begins Friday, offering a free event designed to help the community get ready for potential emergencies.

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Sheriff T.K. Waters says Jacksonville residents want to see illegal immigration bill ‘get done’

Read full article: Sheriff T.K. Waters says Jacksonville residents want to see illegal immigration bill ‘get done’

Mayor Donna Deegan has yet to sign a bill aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration in Jacksonville. The City Council approved the measure earlier this week. Deegan stated she is not rushing to make a decision on the bill. While she does not oppose certain aspects, she wants to ensure there are no negative repercussions.

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Despite daily challenges, Mayor Donna Deegan says being Jacksonville’s mayor is ‘honor of my lifetime’

Read full article: Despite daily challenges, Mayor Donna Deegan says being Jacksonville’s mayor is ‘honor of my lifetime’

It’s safe to say Donna Deegan has worn a lot of hats over the years. Local television broadcaster at First Coast News, a three-time breast cancer survivor, the founder of The DONNA Foundation, and now, the mayor of Jacksonville, becoming the first woman to hold the job in the city’s history.

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Jacksonville says it intends to reinvest nearly $8 million into projects for University of North Florida, JFRD

Read full article: Jacksonville says it intends to reinvest nearly $8 million into projects for University of North Florida, JFRD

The City of Jacksonville is set to reinvest $7,980,286 into various projects after identifying unspent funds from the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The decision, which will head to City Council for final approval, was unanimously approved by the Mayor’s Budget Review Committee.

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‘Duval is like a second home to me’: Rapper Boosie wants Jacksonville’s youth to learn from his mistakes

Read full article: ‘Duval is like a second home to me’: Rapper Boosie wants Jacksonville’s youth to learn from his mistakes

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan has officially declared March 5 as “Minds of the Future” Day, honoring the innovative spirit of Minds of the Future Academy.

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‘Duval is like a second home to me’: Rapper Boosie wants Jacksonville’s youth to learn from his mistakes

Read full article: ‘Duval is like a second home to me’: Rapper Boosie wants Jacksonville’s youth to learn from his mistakes

Superstar Louisiana rapper Torence Hatch, known to millions of fans as “Boosie,” visited Jacksonville students on Wednesday to speak and motivate, sharing his journey and encouraging them to pursue their dreams.

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Advocates opposed to new $1B jail in Jacksonville argue money could be better spent on community needs

Read full article: Advocates opposed to new $1B jail in Jacksonville argue money could be better spent on community needs

As the city of Jacksonville considers plans for a new jail, community members are pushing back with a rally organized by the Jacksonville Community Action Committee(JCAC). The “No New Jail Rally” is set to take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday on the steps of City Hall, just before the city council‘s regular meeting.

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Mayor Deegan hosts town hall from Atlantic Coast high on budget

Read full article: Mayor Deegan hosts town hall from Atlantic Coast high on budget

Mayor Donna Deegan is hosting her third town hall discussing the City of Jacksonville’s budget priorities with residents.

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Watch Live: Mayor Deegan hosts third town hall from Jacksonville Beach on budget

Read full article: Watch Live: Mayor Deegan hosts third town hall from Jacksonville Beach on budget

Mayor Donna Deegan is hosting her third town hall discussing the City of Jacksonville’s budget priorities with residents.

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‘Unfortunate that it’s been made a political tool': Deegan speaks on airport hologram, says removal is Wi-FI related

Read full article: ‘Unfortunate that it’s been made a political tool': Deegan speaks on airport hologram, says removal is Wi-FI related

It’s been almost a month since Jacksonville unveiled a hologram of Mayor Donna Deegan at Jacksonville International Airport; however, it hasn’t been well-received by every member of the City Council since its reveal.

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‘Send the thing back’: City Council members express dismay over funds used to purchase airport hologram

Read full article: ‘Send the thing back’: City Council members express dismay over funds used to purchase airport hologram

It’s been almost a month since Jacksonville unveiled a hologram of Mayor Donna Deegan at Jacksonville International Airport; however, it hasn’t been well-received by every member of the City Council since its reveal.

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Mayor Deegan, USL officials announce arrival of 1st women’s major league sports franchise in Jacksonville

Read full article: Mayor Deegan, USL officials announce arrival of 1st women’s major league sports franchise in Jacksonville

Sporting JAX, a club founded in 2020, is announcing the arrival of Jacksonville’s first women’s major league sports franchise in the city on Tuesday.

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Photo gallery: Scenes from the Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame luncheon

Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from the Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame luncheon

The Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame welcomed four new members to its class on Friday. Click through the images above to check out scenes from the ceremony.

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Gators-Bulldogs, concerts, entertainment: New stadium in Jacksonville will benefit more than Jaguars

Read full article: Gators-Bulldogs, concerts, entertainment: New stadium in Jacksonville will benefit more than Jaguars

The stadium deal is expected to benefit more than just the Jaguars and should help the city as it looks to keep the Florida-Georgia football game in town long term.

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‘Celebrate!’: Jaguars ‘Stadium of the Future’ clears final hurdle, approved unanimously by NFL owners

Read full article: ‘Celebrate!’: Jaguars ‘Stadium of the Future’ clears final hurdle, approved unanimously by NFL owners

NFL owners voted unanimously to approve the stadium deal between the Jaguars and the City of Jacksonville on Tuesday, clearing the way for the Stadium of the Future to become a reality.

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‘Take what you need’: Gas officials ask drivers to be mindful of how much gas they’re taking in Florida

Read full article: ‘Take what you need’: Gas officials ask drivers to be mindful of how much gas they’re taking in Florida

Millions of Floridians are under evacuation orders, and many are heading north to get out of the storm’s path. All of the extra traffic has some gas stations running on empty, with covers becoming more and more common on pumps.

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JFRD tests new hybrid fire truck that could save money, help environment

Read full article: JFRD tests new hybrid fire truck that could save money, help environment

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department tested out a new hybrid fire truck that could potentially be added to its fleet.

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Mayor Deegan’s $1.9B budget passes but not without opposition from Councilman Diamond

Read full article: Mayor Deegan’s $1.9B budget passes but not without opposition from Councilman Diamond

Jacksonville City Council passed Mayor Donna Deegan’s $1.9 billion budget, which focuses on issues like addressing public safety and homelessness.

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What questions do you have for Mayor Deegan about the city’s budget?

Read full article: What questions do you have for Mayor Deegan about the city’s budget?

Mayor Donna Deegan will present her budget to the city council on Monday at 9:30am. So, we want to know what questions you have about the budget that we can bring to the mayor?

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Former State Sen. Audrey Gibson resigns from role with city of Jacksonville

Read full article: Former State Sen. Audrey Gibson resigns from role with city of Jacksonville

Former State Senator Audrey Gibson resigned from her role with the city of Jacksonville as the head of the Grants and Compliance division.

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Debate between mayor, city council over Confederate statue removal may be done — for now

Read full article: Debate between mayor, city council over Confederate statue removal may be done — for now

There might be a cease-fire in the latest battle over Confederate monuments in Jacksonville.

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‘Clear double standard’: Mayor Deegan calls out city council for outrage following removal of Confederate monument

Read full article: ‘Clear double standard’: 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 “manufactured controversy.”

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Mayor Donna Deegan appoints Florida Blue’s Darnell Smith as new chief of staff

Read full article: Mayor Donna Deegan appoints Florida Blue’s Darnell Smith as new chief of staff

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan announced Tuesday the appointment of a new chief of staff. This comes days after the city announced former Chief of Staff Pat McCollough would no longer serve in that role.

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Finance committee to take up Mayor Deegan’s $25M transformation funding package

Read full article: Finance committee to take up Mayor Deegan’s $25M transformation funding package

The Jacksonville City Council’s Finance Committee on Wednesday will take up Mayor Donna Deegan’s $25 million transformation funding package.

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Mayor Deegan and finance committee work to decide how to spend over $25M from remaining COVID-19 grants, city money

Read full article: Mayor Deegan and finance committee work to decide how to spend over $25M from remaining COVID-19 grants, city money

Mayor Donna Deegan's plan to spend $25 million on a variety of issues that came up during transition meetings with the public. Deegan is proposing using federal funds left over from COVID-19 and other city money to pay for programs ranging from housing, public safety, recreation and more.

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New legislation would punish lawmakers who vote to take down Confederate monuments

Read full article: New legislation would punish lawmakers who vote to take down Confederate monuments

State Representative Dean Black has filed legislation that would punish lawmakers who vote to successfully take down Confederate monuments. If it is passed next year by the Florida legislature, it would have a big impact on what’s happening in Jacksonville with Confederate monuments.

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Northside community shares suggestions for change at mayor’s 12th community conversation

Read full article: Northside community shares suggestions for change at mayor’s 12th community conversation

It was a packed house filled with plenty of listening ears as Mayor Donna Deegan held her 12th community conversation event.

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Mayor Deegan’s affordable housing task force meets, gives recommendations

Read full article: Mayor Deegan’s affordable housing task force meets, gives recommendations

One of the biggest concerns in Jacksonville is housing, or the lack of it. The News4JAX I-TEAM has been showing you many of the concerns over the years. Most recently the poor conditions at an eastside apartment complex.

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Sheriff announces ending of $98M contract with embattled jail healthcare provider

Read full article: Sheriff announces ending of $98M contract with embattled jail healthcare provider

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and Mayor Donna Deegan held a news conference on Tuesday evening to announce the end of a $98 million contract with Armor Correctional Health Services, which administers healthcare to inmates at the Duval County jail.

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Mayor Donna Deegan officially moved into her new office in City Hall

Read full article: Mayor Donna Deegan officially moved into her new office in City Hall

Mayor Deegan is officially in her new office on the fourth floor of city hall.

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