Jacksonville
GOVERNMENT
List shows top cities in the U.S. for people to move to. Where does Jacksonville fall?
A new study shows moving to Florida is still a popular choice, but the most desirable cities in the state have shifted. Jacksonville ranked as the sixth most popular big city for people to move to in the U.S. for the first quarter of 2024, according to a new report from moveBuddha.com.
Reactions to a Florida law banning people from sleeping or camping on public property
On Oct. 1, a Florida law banning counties and municipalities from allowing people to regularly sleep or camp on public property will take effect. Dawn Gilman, the CEO of Changing Homelessness in Jacksonville, spoke Friday on The Florida Roundup about the law and efforts to help Floridians who don’t have housing.
Jacksonville mayor, politicians react to President Biden dropping out of the 2024 race
Politicians are reacting after President Joe Biden announced that he has dropped out of the 2024 Presidential race and will not seek re-election, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee for the Democratic Party.
City of Jacksonville to address Florida law that bans those who are homeless from sleeping on public property
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville is set to hold a news conference Monday outlining its plan to address a new Florida law. House Bill 1365 makes it illegal to sleep in public spaces and outlines the exact parameters of where people experiencing homelessness can stay. Mayor Donna...
FBI and Offshore Power Systems Buildings Could Be Redeveloped into Housing in Jacksonville, FL
A developer has submitted plans to replace former FBI and Offshore Power Systems buildings with a mixed-income housing complex. Plans call the project “the 7820 Arlington Residential Development,” although it’s uncertain whether this will be the community’s official name. Baker Design Build hopes to move forward with the construction of about 800 apartments, with 285 in the first three buildings.
Feeding Northeast Florida opens new headquarters in Northwest Jacksonville
Feeding Northeast Florida opened its new 110,000-square-foot warehouse and campus July 18 in Northwest Jacksonville. It is at 5245 Old Kings Road near Interstates 10, 95 and 295. The Jacksonville-based food bank serves a 12-county region that includes 272,00 food-insecure individuals. Of those, 90,000 are children. The project “represents a...
City Council committee begins discussions on how to spend $94M Community Benefits Agreement
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The discussion on how to spend $94 million of the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) that was taken out of the Jaguars stadium deal last month begins in earnest Monday. The special Jacksonville City Council committee appointed to determine how the money could be spent has the...
St. Marys Bridge will shut down next week for routine repairs
Routine repairs will require a daytime shutdown of U.S. 17 at the St. Marys Bridge at the Florida-Georgia border next week. That means a detour to Interstate 95 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become...
Luxury 324-Unit Multifamily Community near Jacksonville to be Developed
Terrassa, a luxury 324-unit multifamily community near Jacksonville, is set to be developed in the growing market of St. Augustine in St. Johns County. Thompson Thrift, a full-service real estate company and a multifamily developer, expects to begin construction in July, with completion expected in fall 2026. “St. Johns County...
Coast Guard Cutter Valiant Returns after Deployment in Florida Straits, Windward Passage
Coast Guard Cutter Valiant (WMEC 621) and its crew returned to their homeport at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, following a 49-day migrant interdiction operations patrol in the Florida Straits and Windward Passage. Valiant’s crew deployed in support of Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast (HSTF-SE) and Operation Vigilant Sentry...
50 years ago, Independent Life was more than a tall building in Jacksonville | Mark Woods
One week ago, the large yellow letters that spelled out “WELLS FARGO” came down. One by one, a vintage 1958 Sikorsky S-58 helicopter carried them away, leaving the top of the 37-story building in the middle of Jacksonville’s Northbank blank again. ...
Jacksonville Special Committee on the Community Benefits Agreement announces upcoming meeting dates
The committee will review the Community Benefits Agreement, initially proposed in legislation 2024-904-E, which was previously struck from the legislation to allow City Council review as part of the annual budget process.
‘River City Readers’ challenge surpasses goal of 1.5 million minutes read
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The year-long citywide challenge to improve literacy rates among school-aged children known as “River City Readers” has surpassed its goal of 1.5 million minutes read, according to Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan. Deegan kicked off the reading initiative in late January to challenge students to...
New city program launches to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in Jacksonville artists
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new program is aiming to help shape the economy and community in Jacksonville. The City of Jacksonville and Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville are launching a pilot program to invest in local artists who are helping create a quality of life in the city. “I...
School board, Florida House, Senate seats up for grabs in Duval County August election
While Florida voters will largely turn out in November for the presidential election and proposed Constitutional amendments, Duval County residents also have the chance to make their priorities known in local races in August. From School Board to contested Florida Senate primaries, a slew of races will be on Duval...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.