Jacksonville councilwoman declines to comment on ongoing HR investigation that got her removed from classroom
Read full article: Jacksonville councilwoman declines to comment on ongoing HR investigation that got her removed from classroomJacksonville City Councilwoman Tyrona Clark-Murray refused to answer questions from News4JAX Tuesday night, after Duval County Schools reassigned her to a non-student role amid an ongoing HR investigation.
DCPS confirms Jacksonville council member removed from classroom amid HR investigation
Read full article: DCPS confirms Jacksonville council member removed from classroom amid HR investigationThe Jacksonville city councilwoman for District 9 was removed from her classroom duties and temporarily reassigned to a non-student-related role amid an ongoing human resources investigation, Duval County Public Schools confirmed to News4JAX on Thursday.
Annie R. Morgan Elementary on Jacksonville’s Westside to become tech incubator, community hub
Read full article: Annie R. Morgan Elementary on Jacksonville’s Westside to become tech incubator, community hubAnnie R. Morgan Elementary, which was closed last summer on Jacksonville’s Westside, will be revived as a tech incubator and community hub, as reported by our news partners at Jacksonville Today.
Man shot Sunday at violence-plagued Valencia Way Apartments, police say
Read full article: Man shot Sunday at violence-plagued Valencia Way Apartments, police sayA man in his early 20s is expected to recover after he was shot Sunday evening at the Valencia Way Apartments, a Westside complex with a years-long history of violent crime. Detectives are still working to identify the shooter, who was described as wearing all black clothing with a red face covering.
Neighbors turn frustration toward city councilwoman after recent shooting at Westside parking lot
Read full article: Neighbors turn frustration toward city councilwoman after recent shooting at Westside parking lotThere’s more fallout following a weekend quadruple shooting inside the Paxon Shopping Center parking lot off Edgewood Avenue.
Council member seeks withdrawal of legislation considering business district along 103rd Street
Read full article: Council member seeks withdrawal of legislation considering business district along 103rd StreetA bill to initiate the process to create a business improvement district along 103rd Street in West Jacksonville could be withdrawn from Jacksonville City Council consideration, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Councilman wants to establish business improvement district on Jacksonville’s Westside, similar to the one in 5 Points
Read full article: Councilman wants to establish business improvement district on Jacksonville’s Westside, similar to the one in 5 PointsA Jacksonville councilmember is proposing to establish a business improvement district on the Westside, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Councilwoman who represents residents of troubled Westside apartments says city is ‘working on solutions’
Read full article: Councilwoman who represents residents of troubled Westside apartments says city is ‘working on solutions’After weeks of attempting to reach City Councilwoman Tyrona Clark-Murray regarding water service issues at a Westside apartment complex, News4JAX finally talked with her Tuesday ahead of a crucial council meeting.
JEA to create new notification policy after I-Team investigates Westside complex suddenly left without water for days
Read full article: JEA to create new notification policy after I-Team investigates Westside complex suddenly left without water for daysJEA 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.
Sheriff Waters, other JSO members walk through District 5 to meet with community members about crime in area
Read full article: Sheriff Waters, other JSO members walk through District 5 to meet with community members about crime in areaSheriff T. K. Waters and other Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office members walked through District 5 to meet with community members about crime in their area on Saturday.
‘I can go swimming’: Jacksonville woman wants officials to address flooding issues on Edgewood Avenue
Read full article: ‘I can go swimming’: Jacksonville woman wants officials to address flooding issues on Edgewood AvenueA woman who lives near Edgewood Avenue North near Rockwood Drive said she wants officials to pay more attention to the infrastructure issues when it rains.
Community center to ‘bring life’ into abandoned school on Jacksonville’s westside
Read full article: Community center to ‘bring life’ into abandoned school on Jacksonville’s westsideWest Jacksonville Elementary, a school that has been vacant for at least five years, is set to be transformed into a community center through a $2 million project.
‘It’s sad and it bothers me’: Daycare owner calls for changes on Westside road after multiple incidents
Read full article: ‘It’s sad and it bothers me’: Daycare owner calls for changes on Westside road after multiple incidentsA Jacksonville daycare owner and a teen who was hit by a car are calling for changes on what they say is a dangerous Westside road.

Councilwoman says city will help Anchor Glass employees find new jobs, site will be considered for other companies
Read full article: Councilwoman says city will help Anchor Glass employees find new jobs, site will be considered for other companiesCouncilwoman Tyrona Clark-Murray said the city will help employees find new jobs and the Anchor Glass site will be considered for future manufacturing companies after it announced it will close.
New stadium deal almost done; changes make sure local workers get to help build the new sports complex
Read full article: New stadium deal almost done; changes make sure local workers get to help build the new sports complexA day after the Jacksonville City Council voted to remove most of a key funding element from the Jaguars stadium renovation deal, the members will meet again Friday to consider even more amendments to the proposal.
Valencia Way property owners required to make changes to trouble apartments to enhance safety
Read full article: Valencia Way property owners required to make changes to trouble apartments to enhance safetyThe city of Jacksonville is one step closer to taking action to improve safety at the Valencia Way Apartments, which has a long history of crime issues.
Mayor Deegan announces $21.7M budget for city’s Mowing & Landscape Maintenance Division
Read full article: Mayor Deegan announces $21.7M budget for city’s Mowing & Landscape Maintenance DivisionMayor Donna Deegan on Wednesday announced a huge budget increase of $21.7 million for Jacksonville’s Mowing and Landscape Maintenance Division — a 95-percent increase from the 2022 budget.
Some Jacksonville candidates say their campaign signs are being destroyed
Read full article: Some Jacksonville candidates say their campaign signs are being destroyedThe 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.
Jacksonville City Council, District 9
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council, District 9When 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.
Despite opposition, proposed Soutel Drive liquor store gets votes needed for waiver
Read full article: Despite opposition, proposed Soutel Drive liquor store gets votes needed for waiverSome people living in a Northside community near Soutel Drive say it’s the last thing they want — a fifth liquor store.
