Along with workplace culture concerns, the Jacksonville City Council’s Special Investigatory Committee is looking into whether JEA failed to collect millions in “capacity” fees that help pay for water and sewer infrastructure over several years.
Some downtown Jacksonville parking meters are showing their age — and for drivers trying to pay for a spot, that could mean more confusion than convenience.
Jacksonville Aviation Authority leaders and local officials met Wednesday to discuss plans aimed at turning Cecil Airport into an aerospace hub, a pitch they say could bring hundreds of high-tech jobs and new investment to the region.
Yanira Cardona, the first Hispanic Outreach Coordinator for the City of Jacksonville, is leaving her post after two years of service to become General Manager of the Phoenix Arts District.
The Jaguars will relocate to Orlando for the 2027 season as work on their stadium continues, with NFL owners voting unanimously to approve the move on Tuesday afternoon. The vote was the final step in signing off on a relocation plan that has been known for months.
The City of Jacksonville is developing its first-ever Food Plan, a sweeping look at how food moves through the city today and a roadmap for where it goes tomorrow.
As housing costs continue to strain household budgets, a Jacksonville program aimed at preventing evictions is offering a lifeline to families facing short-term financial hardship.
More than 20-thousand fans packed UNF Arena over two-and-a-half weeks, as teams from across Florida competed for state titles. The event featured 48 high school games and was part of a busy stretch that saw the University of North Florida host 74 total basketball games in just 19 days.
Jacksonville’s rapid growth is putting new pressure on an old bottleneck: permitting. On this episode of This Week in Jacksonville Business Edition, Kent Justice talks with Sabrina Dugan, managing partner of SwiftBuild.ai, about how artificial intelligence is being used to speed up plan review—without removing human oversight.
The City of Jacksonville on Thursday launched the SHIP Single-Family Development Program to build 10 affordable single-family homes and pair eligible buyers with downpayment assistance, officials said.
Two well-known restaurants in downtown Jacksonville are preparing to close, renewing concerns about vacancies and foot traffic in the city’s urban core as local leaders push for more downtown development.
Victor Chrispin, a former CEO of a dance company in Jacksonville, is now facing a sexual battery charge related to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a teen, according to court records.
LIFT JAX announced a partnership with Swisher that ties inclusive economic development to the company’s $135 million Jacksonville manufacturing expansion, the organizations said.
The 7 Creeks Recreation Area park partners invite the community to join them on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the 5th Annual 7 Creeks Fest
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday announced that he sent a “criminal subpoena” to the administration of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, questioning the city’s immigration enforcement.
EverBank, a large employer in downtown Jacksonville, is planning to possibly move out of downtown less than a year after Citizens Property Insurance bailed on downtown for a building on the city’s Southside.
A nonprofit organization focused on home repairs and rehabilitation services is expanding its presence to Jacksonville, with a particular emphasis on serving veterans and low-income homeowners.
A troubled apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Westside is now under new management following months of complaints from residents about unsafe and unsanitary living conditions, according to court records and city officials.
The City of Jacksonville Chief Health Officer, Dr. Sunil Joshi, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show on Thursday. Dr. Joshi said that because of declining vaccination rates, there is a concern that the very contagious measles virus may continue to spread.
Jacksonville officials are marking a major milestone in a long-running effort to eliminate failing septic tanks in neighborhoods near waterways.
The Jacksonville City Council approved on Tuesday a multi-million dollar pedestrian safety project near EverBank Stadium.
A Jacksonville health center is expanding its reach to treat more people, especially those who do not have insurance.
Jacksonville City Council votes Tuesday on a multi-million pedestrian safety project near EverBank Stadium. The plan would add raised crosswalks, creating safer connections between the stadium and upcoming Four Seasons.
Residents of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are in for several cold starts this week, which is why plant experts say it’s important to protect plants before the cold arrives.
The City of Jacksonville has activated its Warming Center Contingency Plan as a cold front is expected to push through Sunday night, causing temperatures to drop sharply.
The City of Jacksonville said one of its employees has been placed on administrative leave after she posted a video on Wednesday talking about recent reports of increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across the area.
On Friday, Ellis’ attorney, Stephen Kelly, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against multiple officers, Sheriff T.K. Waters, and the City of Jacksonville. The lawsuit alleges violations of Ellis’ Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights, excessive force, failure to intervene, fabrication of evidence, false reporting, and municipal liability under Monell.
The State Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida has revealed new details involving the arrest of a Jacksonville woman who was recently arrested following an encounter between her, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE).
Jacksonville will officially kick off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend on Friday with a long-standing tradition that brings the community together—the Dr. MLK Jr. Breakfast.
The City of Jacksonville said one of its employees has been placed on administrative leave after she posted a video on Wednesday talking about recent reports of increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across the area.
The City of Jacksonville will host Playoffs in the Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Riverfront Plaza to get fans ready for the Jacksonville Jaguars playoff game Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.
The CEO of a Jacksonville dance company is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old boy for months, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
A 24-year-old man charged in connection with a crash that killed a teacher and his 1-year-old son on Baymeadows Road is set to appear in court on Wednesday morning.
The CEO of a Jacksonville dance company is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old boy for months, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
An investigation into a registry of people legally carrying firearms into Jacksonville’s City Hall and the Yates Building has found no evidence of criminal intent, the state attorney’s office said.
Say goodbye to 2025 and ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Johns River.
From festive Christmas trees to cozy space heaters, common holiday fixtures can quickly become fire hazards if proper precautions aren’t taken, Jacksonville fire officials warned.
It’s almost Christmas, and residents of Grassy Pond Apartments on California Avenue are still dealing with a bit of a mess.
The University of Florida’s lead liaison for the university’s planned Downtown Jacksonville graduate campus said Dec. 19 that property transactions for the project have closed, as reported by the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Resident complaints and unpaid fines have continued to pile up at a troubled apartment complex on Jacksonville’s Westside despite the complex getting new property management in October, according to recent data provided by the City of Jacksonville.
Sequenya “Queen” Akins and her two young children are still homeless after losing their apartment at the Desert Winds complex off Atlantic Boulevard to a fire.
The City of Jacksonville’s newly formed DOGE Committee created to review government efficiency met for just nine minutes Tuesday as members continued examining allegations of illegal conduct involving the city’s Telescope Health telehealth contracts.
Ability Housing and partners on Tuesday opened the Village at Cedar Hills, a Jacksonville affordable housing community where 90 families will move in just in time for the holidays.
The City of Jacksonville held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning to celebrate the official opening of the new Riverfront Plaza Park.
A 24-year-old man charged in connection with a crash that killed a teacher and his 1-year-old son on Baymeadows Road was set to appear in court Thursday morning.
Jacksonville University (JU), University of North Florida (UNF), and Penn State Berks published the 18th State of the River Report, which overviews the conditions in the Lower St. Johns River Basin.
The 24-year-old man who turned himself in on Sunday for his role in a fatal crash that took place on Baymeadows Road six months ago has found himself in legal trouble due to his driving before, court records show.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a man charged with DUI manslaughter after a crash that killed a teacher and his 1-year-old son on Baymeadows Road.
Jacksonville’s telehealth contractor responded on Wednesday to fraud allegations regarding its management of the city’s telehealth program, which provides health care access for Duval County residents.
A Jacksonville councilman will hold a meeting Friday morning at City Hall to address the disruption of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid the federal government shutdown.
During a joint meeting on Thursday between the Jacksonville City Council and the Duval County School Board, leaders discussed both the district’s academic turnaround and a troubling increase in accidents involving students walking to and from school.
The Clara White Mission is hosting a cleanup at Pinehurst Cemetery and celebrating the birthday of Dr. Eartha M.M. White on Saturday.
The City of Jacksonville and other community partners launched the Duval Care Coalition in response to the government shutdown and SNAP benefit delays.
The News4JAX I-TEAM has been investigating ongoing problems at Arbor Oaks Apartments on the west side since September, after a resident reported going days without running water.
Whether you have tickets to Saturday’s annual Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville or you just plan to head downtown for some tailgating tradition, we have some important information you need to know.
The City of Jacksonville is looking to join the fight against hunger by supporting the “Peanut Butter Challenge,” and is asking residents to spread the word.
The City of Jacksonville is investigating one of its employees after a resident claimed a city worker told her family to stop filing complaints about problem properties in her neighborhood.
The City of Jacksonville debuted a music video featuring Mayor Donna Deegan, a local rapper and students for the “Keep Jax Cute, Don’t Pollute” anti-littering campaign.
The Sea and Sky Air Show will return to Jacksonville Beach on Saturday, but the U.S. Navy Blue Angels still haven’t announced whether they are performing at the event.
Memorial Park, one of Jacksonville’s most beloved public spaces, is preparing for a new chapter as the city works to preserve its beauty and history in the face of increasingly damaging storms.
Some Murray Hill Residents are fed up with what they’re calling unsafe homes in their area.
Jacksonville is planning to install a monument to honor the victims of the Sapelo Island gangway collapse, also known as the Sapelo 7.
The new property manager for at least two troubled apartment complexes on Jacksonville’s Westside told News4JAX it is committed to addressing resident issues and pledged to be more transparent and accountable.
The City of Jacksonville agreed to receive $730,000 from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s Real Time Crime Center in Tuesday’s city council meeting.
The fate of the Blue Angels’ appearance at this month’s Sea and Sky Airshow at Jacksonville Beach hangs in the balance as the government shutdown continues to impact military operations nationwide.
The City of Jacksonville is reviewing a building permit application for the largest $696.5 million portion of the $1.4 billion “Stadium of the Future” renovation of EverBank Stadium, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
The City of Jacksonville will unveil on Tuesday a new app that aims to connect people to pets up for adoption at Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS).
Service has been restored to an elevator at a 17-story senior community building after it hadn’t been working for a week. The property manager said repairs are being made to its other elevator.
Undefeated Raines Vikings face rival Ribault Trojans in historic Northwest Classic at Ribault's new stadium Saturday. The mile-apart schools continue their storied rivalry with playoff implications at stake.
Jacksonville’s Chief Administrative Officer Karen Bowling is stepping down from her role, effective Oct. 24, the Mayor’s Office announced Friday.
The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) Board of Directors voted unanimously on Monday to approve two resolutions, one opposing proposed budget changes and another opposing a proposed bill.
Both elevators at a 17-story Jacksonville senior living facility have been out of service since Thursday due to water damage. Mount Carmel Gardens is providing resident support while awaiting repairs.
The City of Jacksonville approved a $2 billion budget early Wednesday that includes just under $1 million for affordable housing, a fraction of what some council members had sought.
The City of Jacksonville is getting ready to unveil the finalized design for the long-anticipated Metropolitan Park revitalization.
A Black student who was dragged from his car by Florida law enforcement officers during a traffic stop in Jacksonville has filed a lawsuit.
JEA said it is working on a formal policy to address water service disconnections after the News4JAX I-TEAM reported last week that residents of a Westside apartment complex had their water shut off for days due to the owner’s unpaid bills.
The Jacksonville City Council is set to vote on Tuesday night on an ordinance that would change how free event tickets are distributed among the city’s elected officials.
Arbor Oaks on Jammes Road, the troubled Westside apartment complex the News4JAX I-TEAM reported last week, was previously owned by Jarek Tadla, a Polish-born real estate investor who, according to the JAX Rental Housing project at the University of North Florida, has companies that own more apartment complexes in Jacksonville than anyone else.
Residents of a Westside apartment complex will finally have their water restored on Tuesday evening after going days without running water due to the owner’s unpaid bills, according to JEA.
Some Jacksonville artists said they’re frustrated as the city began its costly crosswalk mural removals from streets on Friday.
The city says the new system will streamline the civil plan review and permitting process, speeding up approvals for developers and contractors.
The City of Jacksonville said it plans to comply with the state’s updated requirement to remove colorful pavement art from streets.
A once-forgotten African American cemetery in Jacksonville was officially dedicated, marking a powerful and emotional milestone for the community and the families of those buried there.
The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida reports a significant boost in community support as it navigates through its annual summer donation slowdown, thanks to a substantial grant that will help maintain critical services.
The city’s Finance Committee held its final meeting on Friday to review the proposed $2 billion budget before it heads to the full city council for a vote. During the meeting, however, council members approved a series of amendments introduced by Council member Rory Diamond, known as the “Big Beautiful Budget Amendments.”
Local advocates said that the St. Johns River has too much waste and they want it cleaned up.
A Jacksonville mom is calling for change in a Northside neighborhood near where a young teenager was hit while trying to cross an intersection.
