St. Johns County approves new leadership
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla — As of Tuesday, there is a new permanent fire chief and a county administrator in St. Johns County. Two county positions that had been vacated –…
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St. Johns County approves controversial paved trail along Intracoastal Waterway
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The St. Johns County Commission heard nearly two hours of passionate public comments Tuesday both in favor of the Shore Drive Trail and against it….
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Neptune Beach approves to add speed cameras to school zones in effort to increase safety
NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – Neptune Beach will add speed cameras to school zones after the city council approves the new addition on Monday. This means drivers will face a $100…
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FWC approves rule changes for 2024-25 hunting seasons, new alligator harvest opportunity
FLORIDA – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new rule changes for the 2024-2025 hunting seasons and a new special-use alligator harvest opportunity. Summaries of all the…
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Jacksonville City Council approves controversial development
Dozens of neighbors said the development doesn’t fit the aesthetic of their neighborhood. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A controversial workforce housing development is headed to Biscayne Boulevard on Jacksonville’s Northside. The…
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Land use committee approves rezoning for northside affordable housing complex opposed by many residents
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A proposed affordable housing complex on the Northside was met with hours of opposition from concerned residents after the Land Use and Zoning Committee voted to approve…
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JTA approves money for negotiations to redesign Skyway downtown
It’s the latest step in JTA’s Ultimate Urban Circulator, a three-phase plan implementing autonomous vehicles throughout the urban core. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Transit Authority is taking its first…
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Jacksonville City Council approves $9 million in jail projects
The council approved the spending unanimously Tuesday night. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jail maintenance projects top $9 million, but could keep the building operational while the city considers moving the facility…
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JaxPort board approves 30-year lease with Enstructure
The JaxPort board approved a 30-year lease agreement with Enstructure to use waterfront space that Southeast Toyota Distributors will vacate when it moves in 2025. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A fast-rising…
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JHA board approves $20K bonus, 6-month contract extension as city investigation that could shake up agency looms large
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Last week, some thought Jacksonville Housing Authority CEO Dwayne Alexander would step down from his position ahead of a soon-to-be-released investigative report from the city that is…
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