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Council members discuss bill to protect neighborhood-specific zoning regulations
Legislation that would create criteria and a process to establish customized zoning regulations and make it more difficult for the Jacksonville City Council to override those regulations could be forthcoming after a July 18 meeting at City Hall. Council member Matt Carlucci called the meeting to discuss a bill he...
First Coast News unveils modern, innovative new studio design
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s been three decades in the making for First Coast News On Your Side. The legacy NBC and ABC duopoly in Jacksonville launched its modern and innovative set designed by Florida-based Z Space Creative during the Thursday evening newscast. Key to the 1,250 square foot...
Rhode Island man sentenced to 2 years for making false bomb threat on plane that diverted to Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Rhode Island man who got into an argument with his travel companion and caused the flight to divert in Jacksonville after making a false bomb threat in December 2023 was sentenced to two years in federal prison Thursday. According to court documents, Evan Sims, 41,...
‘Why in front of my house?’: East Arlington water main break leaves families without Wi-Fi and water
Things are beginning to get back to normal for some families in the Hickory Manor subdivision, after six hours without water on Wednesday. However, some are without cable and Wi-Fi services.
JSO recovered $253,000 owed to clerk of court from towing companies following 2023 audit: incident report
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Last week, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office raided ASAP Towing and Storage’s four locations. The company’s president and owner, Vince Serrano, told the I-TEAM after the raid that he had done nothing wrong. Serrano provided a warrant showing JSO was investigating allegations of fraud...
‘We are really serious about it:’ Thousands of Jacksonville residents are waiting for recycling bins
Thousands of people have no recycling bins in Jacksonville. With more and more people moving to Jacksonville, city leaders said they have requested additional funding to buy more recycling bins. Meanwhile, the demand for new or replacement bins is causing a backlog.
HVS Hotel Market Report – Jacksonville, FL Supports a Robust Hotel Development Pipeline Despite Economic Uncertainty – By Hannah McManus
While many U.S. markets have experienced a slowdown in hotel development amid rising construction costs, increasing financing costs, and general uncertainty, the greater Jacksonville market area has continued to support a robust hotel development pipeline. Factors contributing to this growth include ongoing infrastructure projects in the market, such as the JAXPORT dredging project and Interstate 295 expansion; the ongoing work of the Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) to broaden the city’s appeal as an international business destination; and the availability of land suitable for development.
Jax Music Hour Playlist | July 13
Last week on the Jax Music Hour (Saturdays at 8PM on WJCT News 89.9 FM), we spun tunes from a slew of Jacksonville musicians, including indie-folk duo The Dewars and nationally touring act Flipturn, as well as Alanis Morissette, who’s headlining Daily’s Place on September 21, and Sing Out Loud Festival artists Kevin Morby and The Breeders.
Buzzworthy Businesses with Nicole Fletcher of Live by the Axe
Each week on “Buzzworthy Businesses” our hosts, Steve Strum and Chris Budihas talks to business leaders around Jacksonville who are doing great things in the community. Today, Steve and Chris talk to Nicole Fletcher of Live by the Axe. Indoor axe throwing venue in Fleming Island behind V...
Finding Your Frequency with Michele McManamon of Operation New Uniform
On this episode of Finding Your Frequency, your host, Brian Sexton, sits down and tunes in to conversations with some of the best and brightest creators, influencers, and entrepreneurs that Jacksonville has to offer. Today, Brian brings Michele McManamon of Operation New Uniform. Our Mission: Operation New Uniform empowers active...
Sud Stop Car Wash developing previously identified Big Dan’s sites in Jacksonville
While building plans and permits clearly identify the projects as Big Dan’s Car Wash, the Jacksonville sites will be developed as Sud Stop. A spokesperson for the Real Capital Partners investment holding company in Winter Garden said July 18 it ended a joint venture with Big Dan’s and is continuing three Jacksonville projects under its own brand, Sud Stop Car Wash.
Former shipyard could be redeveloped on Intracoastal
A former shipyard along the Intracoastal Waterway at Atlantic Boulevard would become a mixed-use development with multifamily units, a hotel, a waterside restaurant and marina with public access under a rezoning request and land use map amendment approved this week by a Jacksonville City Council committee. The Land Use and...
JEA bill too high? Here’s how you can save money with a free in-home assessment
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Is your JEA bill too high? A free in-home assessment could save you hundreds of dollars. You don’t have to drown in high water or electric bills. If you think you’re paying too much, you can give JEA a call to schedule a free assessment. They will diagnose the problem and if there isn’t one, they’ll recommend some lifestyle changes.
Police looking for woman accused of using stolen credit card at business on Jacksonville's Southside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help identifying a woman accused of using a stolen credit card at a business. JSO says it is currently investigating an auto burglary on the city's Southside and while doing so, detectives learned that the woman allegedly used the victim's credit card at a nearby business.
MSD sets tentative millage rate during 500th meeting
The Ponte Vedra Beach Municipal Service District held its 500th board of trustees meeting in July 8 and the budget is becoming more and more of a topic of discussion. The board agreed by a vote of four to one to set a tentative millage rate of 0.2464%. Treasurer Rick...
MOCA to exhibit works from The Gordon W. Bailey Collection
The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA), a Cultural Institute of the University of North Florida, kicks off the second half of its 100th anniversary year with “Fill My Heart With Hope: Works From The Gordon W. Bailey Collection.”. The inclusive exhibition featuring more than 100 works from the...
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