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A coastal flood advisory and a rip current statement in effect for 6 regions in the area

JACKSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL


Federal lawsuit over Jacksonvilleโ€™s city council redistricting ends with settlement

A federal judge has now given final approval to a settlement that ends a lengthy legal battle over redistricting between several civil rights groups and the city of Jacksonville.

Councilman proposes bill for city to buy land where controversial liquor store plans to open

The Jacksonville City Council will consider a plan on Tuesday night to buy the land where a controversial liquor store is expected to open in Brentwood.

Redistricting settlement means fewer women, less Black representation in city council โ€” at least for now

Jacksonville City Council will soon have fewer women and less Black representation. That will be the short-term repercussions of the new boundary maps the council signed off on Tuesday night.

Councilman wants to withdraw tax-incentive vote for China-based Jinko Solar amid federal investigaton

Councilman Matt Carlucci is calling for the Jacksonville City Council to hold off on voting on a $2.3 million grant for JinkoSolar on Tuesday night.

Slow & steady: Changes coming to Arlington River near Cesery Bridge

Changes are coming to the Arlington River. The city plans to post signs encouraging boaters to slow down in the area around the Cesery Bridge.

Jacksonville City Council to consider $100,000 settlement in redistricting lawsuit

An end could be near for the lengthy redistricting battle between the city of Jacksonville and several civil rights groups.

City Council takes one more step to move MOSH to Northbank, approves $1 lease agreement

The city council is set to vote Tuesday night on a lease agreement to allow MOSH to build on the site now known as the Museum District on the North Bank.

Jacksonville ethics commission decides against pursuing investigation into possible Cumber JEA connections

The Jacksonville ethics commission decided Tuesday it wonโ€™t be looking into a former candidate for mayor Leanna Cumber.

City Council sets aside $10M for new UF Health Jacksonville trauma center, ER

Funding for a new trauma center and emergency room at UF Healthโ€™s main campus was approved Tuesday night by Jacksonville City Council.

With 7 city council seats undecided, what will elections look like in May?

There are seven Jacksonville City Council seats that will be decided in the runoff election in May.

Armdad get unanimous city council approval to move ahead with stadium plans

By a unanimous 16-0 vote in the Jacksonville city council, the Jacksonville Armada have taken another step toward building a soccer stadium near the sports complex.

Some Jacksonville candidates say their campaign signs are being destroyed

The election for Jacksonville City Council and Jacksonville Mayor is March 21, and two candidates running for office tell News4JAX their campaign signs are being destroyed.

City Council moves forward with development of new $100M UF satellite campus

The plan to build a University of Florida graduate satellite campus is one step closer after a Jacksonville City Council rules committee took up the measure Monday to fund $20 million in 2023 and another $30 million at a later date.

JEA council committee looking into mayoral candidate Cumber would like to hear from FBI

Council members held a meeting Thursday.

Residents of 2 Jacksonville neighborhoods pushing back against planned developments

Residents of two Jacksonville neighborhoods are pushing back against development projects that they say would create far more danger for vehicle and foot traffic.

Lawsuit seeks removal of candidate running for Jacksonville At-Large Group 5 seat from ballot

A lawsuit was filed this week involving two Democrats running for Jacksonville City Council At-Large Group 5, reveal court documents obtained Wednesday by News4JAX.

Man who says he needs money from drivers to survive says new law is unfair; sponsor says itโ€™s about safety

The only thing standing in the way of banning those asking for money on the cityโ€™s roadways is Mayor Lenny Curryโ€™s signature.

3 controversial construction projects go before Jacksonville City Council, including one near Pumpkin Hill Preserve

Several controversial construction projects are coming up before the Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday night.

Curry to introduce $50M proposal to city council to help bring UF satellite campus to Jacksonville

Mayor Lenny Curry is following through with his plans to bring an expansion of the University of Florida campus to Jacksonville.

Jacksonville looking to crack down on panhandling in medians and intersections

The city of Jackosnville is looking to crack down on panhandling in the median of roads. This has been an issue all over the city in recent years and the city council is working improve safety.

Political observers weigh in on Jacksonville City Councilโ€™s vote to ban projecting unwanted messages on property

The Jacksonville City Council hasย come together to fight antisemitic messages projected on buildings in the city.

City Council approves legislation to ban projecting unwanted messages on property

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday approved legislation that bans any message projected onto someoneโ€™s building or property without permission.

Ben Frazier of Northside Coalition suggests โ€˜5 point planโ€™ to reduce Jacksonville gun violence

As of Jan. 17, 11 homicides had been reported in Jacksonville for the year 2023 โ€” and the president of the Northside Coalition, is urging city leaders to consider new ways to curb violent crime.

Brenda Priestly Jackson will not seek reelection to District 10. She gives reasons why in letter

In a letter addressed Thursday to Mike Hogan, the Duval County supervisor of elections, Jacksonville City Council member Brenda Priestly Jackson writes that she be withdrawing as a candidate for District 10.

Jacksonville City Council approves power line raising project bill

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday approved a bill committing $27 million to raising power lines over the St. Johns River at JaxPort.

Proposal would use nearly $700K for Jaguars-Chargers playoff game

The city of Jacksonville is preparing to host Saturdayโ€™s AFC wild-card game between the Jaguars and the Chargers.

Appeals court denies city of Jacksonvilleโ€™s motion for stay of redistricting order

The 11th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals has denied the city of Jacksonvilleโ€™s request for a stay of a federal judgeโ€™s ruling on redistricting.

Jacksonville City Council moves forward with power line raising project

The city of Jacksonvilleโ€™s $27 million commitment to raising power lines over the St. Johns River at JaxPort is moving quickly through the city council legislative process.

Civil rights groups argue judgeโ€™s ruling in Jacksonville redistricting case shouldnโ€™t be put on hold

Thereโ€™s another update in the court battle over Jacksonvilleโ€™s new city council and school board districts.

Redistricting court battle creates uncertainty for candidates

In March, voters will go to the polls to elect new city leaders โ€” among them Jacksonville City Council members.

Local state Rep. Angie Nixon not running for Jacksonville City Council seat

The race for one Jacksonville City Council seat is a little less crowded for now.

Jacksonville City Council plans to take action, address Confederate monuments as fate remains undecided

Contention among parties defending or protesting the removal of the Confederate monuments around Jacksonville has been an ongoing issue since the topic was first introduced in 2020.

Duval supervisor of elections scrambling to prepare for spring election as city files appeal of judgeโ€™s voting map decision

The city of Jacksonvilleโ€™s decision to appeal the judgeโ€™s approved redistricting maps has the Duval County Supervisor of Elections office in limbo as it can potentially impact city elections in March.

Jacksonville City Council decides to appeal judgeโ€™s decision on voting maps

The Jacksonville City Council has decided to challenge a federal court judgeโ€™s ruling that would have changed the face of Jacksonvilleโ€™s political landscape.

Federal judge rejects city council approved voting maps, adopts plan introduced by NAACP

A federal judge on Monday rejected a redistricting plan submitted by the Jacksonville City Council and ruled that a map proposed by those who sued the city over voting boundaries is the best plan moving forward.

Appeals court denies motion to stay judgeโ€™s order that struck down redrawn district map

After the Jacksonville City Council last Friday made a decision on a redrawn district map, the city filed a motion with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to stay Judge Marcia Morales Howardโ€™s order striking down the very first version.

Property appraiser says redrawing Riverside-Avondale district was a necessity due to growth

After much deliberation and debating, Jacksonville City Council members made a final decision Friday on a redrawn redistricting map.

Jacksonville City Council makes decision on redrawn district map

In an effort to meet a deadline imposed by a federal judge, Jacksonville City Council members spent the day Friday debating six map options for updating boundaries for the cityโ€™s school board and council districts.

After more fireworks and changes, Jacksonville City Council confident it will have redrawn map done ahead of deadline

There were more fireworks on Thursday as a special Jacksonville City Council committee met to try and hash out the details of the new city council and school board districts in order to comply with a federal judgeโ€™s ruling.

โ€˜A sham and a scam!โ€™: Debate over City Council, school board maps heats up as work to redraw begins

There were passionate moments on Tuesday over how to redraw city council and school district boundaries so that they do not diminish the voices of Black people in the Jacksonville community.

Councilman Diamond stepping down as CEO of K9s for Warriors

Jacksonville City Councilman Rory Diamond said Thursday he plans to step down next month as CEO of K9s for Warriors.

Clock is ticking: Jacksonvilleโ€™s redrawing of boundary lines for city council map, school board districts due in less than 3 weeks

The council met on Thursday to discuss the matter โ€” but nothing has yet been decided. A new drawing of the district map has not begun.

Judgeโ€™s ruling signaled win for plaintiffs in Jacksonville redistricting suit. But could things backfire?

The Jacksonville City Council canceled a special meeting that was set for Wednesday where they planned to discuss hiring an outside attorney to fight a judgeโ€™s ruling in a lawsuit on newly-drawn district lines, but apparently, the cityโ€™s General Counsel Office has already obtained legal representation.

Judge throws out Jacksonvilleโ€™s newly-drawn districts in racial gerrymandering suit

In a lengthy 140-page ruling filed Wednesday, a federal judge threw out Jacksonvilleโ€™s newly-drawn city council and school board district map.

Food to be distributed Saturday at Mandarin Oaks Elementary School

Farm Share will be distributing food at an event this week in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville residents have mixed emotions on potential new high rise for former site of Jacksonville Landing

The Downtown Investment Authority is expected to officially sign off on a $35 million plan to bring new high-rise apartments to the former site of The Jacksonville Landing.

Pedestrian, bicycle safety tips to protect kids heading back to school

Jacksonville is now the sixth deadliest city in the United States for pedestrians, according to Smart Growth America, which is a nonprofit aiming to make city streets safer.

JFRD asks for money in next yearโ€™s budget to help pay for 94 additonal positions

The Jacksonville City Council on Thursday was going over how to spend over $1.5 billion of your tax dollars.

Athletic association VP hopes improvements will continue at Greenland Park

During a meeting Tuesday evening of the Jacksonville City Council, the vice president of the Mandarin Athletic Association told council members that he hopes improvements will continue at Greenland Park.

Northside Coalition, NAACP file suit over Jacksonville City Councilโ€™s redistricting plan

The Northside Coalition has filed a lawsuit Friday against the City of Jacksonville asking a judge to throw out the city councilโ€™s redistricting map.

$37M budget increase request for JSO wonโ€™t mean more officers on streets, interim sheriff says

Mayor Lenny Curry is presenting his final budget proposal to the Jacksonville City Council with a big portion of the plan related to public safety.

Jacksonville City Council District 7

Democrat Reggie Gaffney Jr. and Republican Charles Barr got the most votes in a six-way in a special August election for Jacksonville City Council District 7 and will face off in Novemberโ€™s second election -- essentially a runoff.

Jacksonville City Council, District 9

When Councilman Garrett Dennis resigned to run for a seat in the Florida Legislature, three candidates signed up to run in a special August election for District 9, Jacksonville City Council. Democrat Tyrona Clark-Murray received 53% of the vote and was elected to fill the seat through next June. She must run for re-election next spring to win a full four-year term.

Proposed property tax cut doesnโ€™t mean Jacksonville homeowners would pay less than last year

Despite a planned tax cut, you will more than likely be spending more on your property taxes because the value of your property has gone up.

Duval County races on November ballot

In addition to second elections (runoffs) for any Duval County School Board or Jacksonville City Council race where no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in August, other elective offices in the county and its beaches will appear on the general election ballot in November:

McDonaldโ€™s expects to hire more than 2,000 new employees across North Florida this summer

McDonaldโ€™s is making a special pledge exclusively to its employees in Jacksonville and North Florida: The job comes with sizzling perks.

Jacksonville City Council gives zoning approval for new Sulzbacher menโ€™s homeless center

Jacksonville is another step closer to moving the Sulzbacher Center from downtown to the Northside.

City Council member Randy DeFoor wonโ€™t seek re-election for District 14

City Council member Randy DeFoor announced Wednesday that she wonโ€™t be seeking re-election for the district, which includes Riverside, Avondale, Lake Shore and parts of the Westside to the Clay County line.

Are trash troubles around Jacksonville finally in the rearview mirror?

Jacksonville City Council has issued a final report from its Special Committee on Solid Waste, and Councilman Ron Salem says the issues should be behind the River City.

Whatโ€™s next for the controversial confederate monuments in Jacksonville?

Now that the Jacksonville city council unanimously decided not to take down the controversial confederate monuments immediately, what is next?

Council withdraws bill to reimburse city employees traveling for โ€˜treatment related to reproductive rightsโ€™

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday evening voting unanimously to withdraw legislation that was aimed at creating a reimbursement option for city employees who travel for โ€œmedical treatments related to reproductive rights.โ€

Council votes down resolution asking city to make plan, budget $500K to remove Confederate monuments

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday voted against a resolution that asked Mayor Lenny Curry and the city to propose a plan that would budget $500,000 to remove remaining Confederate monuments.

Bill to reimburse city employees who travel for โ€˜medical treatment related to reproductive rightsโ€™ to be introduced at council meeting

Proposed legislation that would create a reimbursement option for city employees who travel for โ€œmedical treatments related to reproductive rightsโ€ will be introduced at the Jacksonville City Council meeting on Tuesday.

Group wants voters to decide on fate of Confederate monuments in Jacksonville

Members of the Unity Project gathered Monday on the steps of City Hall.

Civil rights groups file suit challenging Jacksonville City Councilโ€™s redistricting map

Civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit demanding the Jacksonville City Council โ€œstart overโ€ on recently approved boundary lines.

New bill outlines changes for adult entertainment performers in Jacksonville

A bill that got the green light Tuesday from the Jacksonville City Council makes changes to the cityโ€™s adult entertainment and dancing entertainment codes.

Term limit legislation gets thumbs down in City Councilโ€™s 3rd reading

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday voted against a term limit bill that was introduced in February. The vote was 7-10.

Councilman wants Jacksonville voters to decide fate of Confederate monument

Itโ€™s been a source of controversy for at least the past three years, and a member of the Jacksonville City Council wants to change the process for coming up with a solution.

Term limit legislation for Jacksonville officials could be in trouble

The Jacksonville City Council is expected to hold a public hearing Tuesday on the term limit bill introduced in February, but it appears the legislation could be in trouble.

Councilman wants Jacksonville to roll back millage rate for ad valorem tax revenues

How does a local government deal with mounting inflation and its effect on people?

Brakes tapped on City Council bill seeking to clarify behaviors deemed disruptive during meetings

A bill introduced last month by the Jacksonville City Council president seeks to clarify types of behavior deemed disruptive during meetings.

Jacksonville City Council members discuss possibly pausing part of gas tax increase

The city of Jacksonville is looking to put a pause on a gas tax implemented earlier this year to help the growing financial strain many continue to feel at the pumps.

Jacksonville City Council votes in favor of redistricting plan

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday voted 17-1 in favor of a redistricting plan that sets boundaries for its members.

Jacksonville mayor issues statement after legislation proposed to speed up removal of confederate monuments

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry on Monday issued a statement to News4JAX after a new measure was proposed last week to speed up the process of removing confederate monuments in the city.

Recent acts of gun violence in Oceanway believed to be connected, JSO says

Members of the Jacksonville City Council met Thursday night, addressing recent cases of violent crime reported within the cityโ€™s seventh district.

6 people were home as shots were fired into Oceanway house: incident report

On Thursday, members of the Jacksonville City Council plan to address violence in the cityโ€™s 7th district during a town hall meeting.

Longtime investigative reporter Ken Amaro files to run for Jacksonville City Council

Known for his legendary "On Your Side" reports, Ken Amaro, formerly of First Coast News, filed to run for Jacksonville City Council District 1.

20% voter turnout in City Council special election: Higher than anticipated

In a special election Tuesday that was triggered by a runoff for the Jacksonville City Council At-Large Group 3 seat, Republican Nick Howland clinched 51% of the vote to his Democratic opponent Tracye Polson, who received 48% of the vote.

Polls open for Jacksonville City Council seat special election

Polls will open at 7 a.m. Tuesday in a special election to replace the Jacksonville City Council seat left vacant when Tommy Hazouri died in September.

UNF poll finds Jacksonville City Council candidates Howland, Polson in dead heat

A new poll released Thursday by the Public Opinion Research Lab at the University of North Florida reveals new data from registered voters, and the results show the two candidates for the City Council At Large Group 3 seat neck-and-neck in the race.

Less than a week left before Jacksonville elects new member to City Council

In six days, Jacksonville voters will elect a new member to the city council to replace Tommy Hazouri who died last September.

โ€˜Bus tour for mental healthโ€™ hitting Jacksonville streets to educate, spread awareness

Commissioners will host Community Bus Tours in various neighborhoods.

7,300 Duval residents cast ballots during first weekend of early voting

Not many people took part during the first weekend of early voting for a special Jacksonville City Council election to replace the seat vacated by the late Tommy Hazouri.

5 year plan: Investment Authority peaks into future of Downtown Jacksonville

After speaking Wednesday evening with a group of millennials, Jacksonville City Council members are onboard with the Downtown Investment Authorityโ€™s proposal to finally bring new parks to the area.

Young adults help get council members to back resolution supporting riverfront park development

For years, there have been promises of downtown riverfront development, yet nothing has happened. Now the promise of new parks along the St. Johns River is closer to coming true.

โ€˜Baymeadows Community Improvement Districtโ€™ up for final vote in City Council

The Jacksonville City Council is facing a vote Tuesday on a proposed special taxing district for residential areas around what used to be the Baymeadows Golf Club.

Jacksonville City Council president forms Special Committee on Solid Waste

Four months into the suspension of curbside recycling pickup in Jacksonville, there is no end in sight.

Process of tabulating vote-by-mail ballots underway in special Jacksonville City Council election

Early voting begins Saturday for a special Jacksonville City Council election to replace the seat left vacant when Tommy Hazouri died in September.

Redistricting town hall meeting to take place at Ed White High

Jacksonvilleโ€™s growth in the past years could likely have an impact on who represents you on the Jacksonville City Council and Duval County School Board.

Anti-Biden flag still flying atop crane near stadium

The Jacksonville City Council president on Wednesday told News4JAX he hopes to soon have a resolution worked out as a flag, which contains a profane message toward President Joe Biden, remained flying near TIAA Bank Field.

Gas tax hike takes effect Saturday in Duval County

Starting Saturday in Duval County, you're going to be paying more at the pump because of a local gas tax that is now in effect.

Following firing of Urban Meyer, Jacksonville city leaders look to future

City leaders are looking to the future after Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer was fired before the end of his first season with the team.

Curry on Jacksonville gas tax increase: โ€˜We are going to follow through on our policiesโ€™

Starting in January, Jacksonvilleโ€™s local gas tax is going to double from 6 cents a gallon to 12 cents.

Jacksonville City Council member trying to put the brakes on gas tax increase

A Jacksonville City Council member is trying to put the brakes on the cityโ€™s new gas tax increase.

COVID-19 vaccination rate in Duval County at 60%

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County on Monday provided a COVID-19 update to a Jacksonville City Council committee.

Low early voting turnout in Jacksonvilleโ€™s special election for City Council seat

Early voting ends Sunday. Election day is Tuesday and all 199 precincts will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All registered voters are eligible to participate.

Early voting begins Saturday in Duval County

Voters in Jacksonville and all of Duval County will soon be heading to the polls for a special election.

Council gives thumbs up to redevelopment agreement at site of former Times-Union property

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday night approved a redevelopment agreement for a project at and around the site of the old Florida Times-Union building in the Brooklyn neighborhood.

City Council commends journalist Ken Amaro for decades of service in Jacksonville

During its Tuesday night meeting, the Jacksonville City Council approved a resolution honoring First Coast News investigative journalist Ken Amaro for his decades of work.

Federal appeals court affirms convictions, sentences of ex-City Council members

Three judges from the Atlanta-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit heard oral arguments on Wednesday in the appeals from two former Jacksonville City Council members who were sentenced to prison for multiple counts of fraud involving a federally-backed loan and a city grant for a barbecue sauce business.

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