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DCPS releases community feedback to Master Facility Plan and school consolidation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The future of many Duval County public schools was the topic of conversation Thursday during a School Board workshop. The district released results of its Master Facility Plan and says they would need $1 billion to make every improvement right now, which is down from $1.4 billion that was proposed during a previous plan. The district doesn't have that money, but hopes to make improvements over multiple years.
Beach house sets record for most expensive home ever sold in Duval County
ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. — Land and longevity were the keys to success in June for Duval County’s highest-priced home sales. Just two homes on the list of the area’s most expensive single-family homes were built after the year 2000. The rest spanned a major chunk of the 20th century, with years of completion ranging from 1926 to 1976 — exactly five decades.
City of Jacksonville announces new programs to support small businesses
The city of Jacksonville has launched a new set of programs offering financial assistance for small businesses in Duval County. The city’s Small Business Capital Access Programs provide support ranging from microgrants of $500 to low-interest loans of up to to $50,000 for qualified businesses. The city Office of...
New DCPS Superintendent talks increasing enrollment, budget, and teacher compensation
After Duval County Public Schools new superintendent completed his first day of school in his new role, Dr. Christopher Bernier sat down one-on-one with Action News Jax to discuss his plans for the future of the district.
Tell Us: Nearly half of Jacksonville property managers are offering perks as rental market cools. What have you seen?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An apartment construction boom in Duval County is giving renters more options and better deals. A new Zillow report found that in the Jacksonville metro area, 45.6% of rentals offered a concession in July. That’s compared to 27.8% a year ago. The typical asking rent is $1,769, up 0.8% from last year.
City Announces Small Business Capital Access Programs
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, August 13, 2024 | The City of Jacksonville Office of Economic Development (OED) announces the newly established Small Business Capital Access Programs (SBCAP), which supports the growing needs of the over 66,000 small businesses in Duval County. Nearly 18,000 of those businesses employ 100 people or less. The...
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