Man charged in Baymeadows crash that killed teacher, toddler set to appear in court for arraignment
Read full article: Man charged in Baymeadows crash that killed teacher, toddler set to appear in court for arraignmentA 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.
Man arrested on DUI manslaughter charge 6 months after crash that killed teacher, toddler on Baymeadows Road
Read full article: Man arrested on DUI manslaughter charge 6 months after crash that killed teacher, toddler on Baymeadows RoadThe 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.
After School Board approves move to Baymeadows, NAACP Jacksonville raises alarm about lack of access for minority groups
Read full article: After School Board approves move to Baymeadows, NAACP Jacksonville raises alarm about lack of access for minority groupsThe Duval County School Board on Tuesday approved not only a $17.2 million sale of its riverfront headquarters but also the purchase of a new HQ location: the Dream Finders building on Prominence Parkway off Baymeadows Road.
DCPS approves $17M offer from Chase Properties to sell riverfront headquarters, purchases new site in Baymeadows
Read full article: DCPS approves $17M offer from Chase Properties to sell riverfront headquarters, purchases new site in BaymeadowsThe Duval County School Board passed a new $17.2 million offer for its riverfront headquarters, following last month’s failed negotiations with Fleet Landing.
FDOT recommends pedestrian crosswalk on Baymeadows Road after deadly crash prompts traffic study
Read full article: FDOT recommends pedestrian crosswalk on Baymeadows Road after deadly crash prompts traffic studyA Jacksonville councilman has requested safety improvements be made for Baymeadows Road following a crash that killed a father and his 1-year-old son last month.
City councilman says flood recovery time has improved as city enters Phase 2 of San Marco drainage project
Read full article: City councilman says flood recovery time has improved as city enters Phase 2 of San Marco drainage projectAfter an outpouring of complaints following flooding woes in San Marco, District 5 City Councilman Joe Carlucci provided updates about the city’s efforts to improve the issue.
Jacksonville councilman continues pushing for safety improvements on Baymeadows Road after crash that killed teacher
Read full article: Jacksonville councilman continues pushing for safety improvements on Baymeadows Road after crash that killed teacherA Jacksonville councilman has requested safety improvements be made for Baymeadows Road following a crash that killed a father and his 1-year-old son last month.
Councilman calls for urgent safety improvements on Baymeadows Road after crash that killed father, 1-year-old son
Read full article: Councilman calls for urgent safety improvements on Baymeadows Road after crash that killed father, 1-year-old sonA Jacksonville councilman said on Tuesday he has requested urgent safety improvements for Baymeadows Road following a crash that killed a father and his 1-year-old son last week.
‘How many more lives?’: Mourning community calls for city to mandate crosswalk after father and son deaths in Baymeadows
Read full article: ‘How many more lives?’: Mourning community calls for city to mandate crosswalk after father and son deaths in BaymeadowsA devastated Baymeadows community called for city officials to prioritize building a crosswalk for Baymeadows Road after a father and son were fatally hit on Friday night.
Jacksonville City Council passes bill to prohibit food trucks at gas stations
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council passes bill to prohibit food trucks at gas stationsThe Jacksonville City Council passed a bill with a 12 to 7 vote that prohibits food trucks from preparing and/or selling food or beverages at gas stations.
Jacksonville food truck owners push back against proposed legislation targeting gas station setups
Read full article: Jacksonville food truck owners push back against proposed legislation targeting gas station setupsFood truck owners expressed strong opposition to a proposed legislation that would make it illegal for food trucks to operate at gas stations in Jacksonville.
San Marco residents voice concerns at Town Hall for construction plans to address flooding
Read full article: San Marco residents voice concerns at Town Hall for construction plans to address floodingThe City of Jacksonville is set to begin a project in San Marco to bring drainage improvements and fix flooding in a neighborhood that often floods during heavy rain. The project, which costs about $64 million, will also put in huge drainage pipes connecting the neighborhood to a pump station.
San Marco business manager ‘thrilled, excited’ as $64 million drainage project seeks to fix neighborhood flooding
Read full article: San Marco business manager ‘thrilled, excited’ as $64 million drainage project seeks to fix neighborhood floodingThe City of Jacksonville is set to begin a project in San Marco to bring drainage improvements and fix flooding in a neighborhood that often floods during heavy rain. The project, which costs about $64 million, will also put in huge drainage pipes connecting the neighborhood to a pump station.
‘It gives the community a voice’: Council to vote on proposed Northeast Development Review Board
Read full article: ‘It gives the community a voice’: Council to vote on proposed Northeast Development Review BoardOn Tuesday night, Jacksonville City Council members are set to vote on a proposed ordinance that would create a special development review board for Northeast Jacksonville, despite facing some council opposition. Ordinance 2024-0851, introduced by Councilmember Mike Gay, aims to protect the area from overdevelopment and give people in the neighborhood a chance to weigh in on how development is conducted.
Jacksonville City Council approves $1 million for affordable housing builders, partners with JHFA on a new loan program
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council approves $1 million for affordable housing builders, partners with JHFA on a new loan programIn a step toward tackling affordable housing and homelessness in Duval County, the Jacksonville City Council approved an ordinance allocating $1 million from the city’s contingency fund to support affordable housing projects.
Developer abandons affordable housing plans for San Jose YMCA after neighborhood outcry, councilman says
Read full article: Developer abandons affordable housing plans for San Jose YMCA after neighborhood outcry, councilman saysJacksonville Councilman Joe Carlucci said a local developer has walked away from a plan to turn an abandoned YMCA campus into an affordable housing complex.
4 temporary pumps added to alleviate widespread flooding in San Marco as officials work on long-term solutions
Read full article: 4 temporary pumps added to alleviate widespread flooding in San Marco as officials work on long-term solutionsSan Marco is one of Jacksonville’s low-lying areas, but the amount of flooding it’s seen this week has surprised residents and business owners.
Councilman holds town hall to discuss developer turning YMCA campus in San Jose into affordable housing
Read full article: Councilman holds town hall to discuss developer turning YMCA campus in San Jose into affordable housingA proposed plan to tear down a YMCA campus in a Jacksonville neighborhood to make way for an affordable housing complex is getting some pushback from area residents.
Developer proposes turning YMCA campus in San Jose into affordable housing amid neighborhood pushback
Read full article: Developer proposes turning YMCA campus in San Jose into affordable housing amid neighborhood pushbackA proposed plan to tear down a YMCA campus in a Jacksonville neighborhood to make way for an affordable housing complex is getting some pushback from area residents.
TWIJ Business Edition - Affordable housing’s growing need
Read full article: TWIJ Business Edition - Affordable housing’s growing needThe housing and homelessness crises are connected to affordable housing, which is positioned to help more people make their way under a roof instead of being stranded under open skies.
Crime a key focus of San Marco community meeting with Jacksonville mayor following double murder
Read full article: Crime a key focus of San Marco community meeting with Jacksonville mayor following double murderJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and Councilman Joe Carlucci on Thursday night continued her series of community meetings in San Marco.
Insurance agents offer advice to hurricane-proof your home
Read full article: Insurance agents offer advice to hurricane-proof your homeInsurance agents say that it’s extremely important to make sure your home is properly prepped ahead of the storm, no matter how strong the storm may get -- from making sure your gutters are free of debris to making sure your sandbags are properly in place.
Hurricane season starts next week. Have you read your insurance policy lately?
Read full article: Hurricane season starts next week. Have you read your insurance policy lately?Hurricane season officially starts on June 1. You should check your car and homeowner's insurance policies to make certain you know what is covered and what is not should a storm threaten our area.
Property insurers seek hefty rate hikes
Read full article: Property insurers seek hefty rate hikesRoof-damage claims. Lawsuits. Reinsurance costs. For tens of thousands of homeowners, those issues could add up to large property-insurance rate increases if state regulators sign off on proposals presented Tuesday.
Joe Carlucci, son of councilman, announces run for Jacksonville City Council seat
Read full article: Joe Carlucci, son of councilman, announces run for Jacksonville City Council seatJoe Carlucci, a son of Councilman Matt Carlucci, announced Monday that he’s running for the Jacksonville City Council seat that covers District 5.
