Jacksonville’s new ‘transparency dashboards’ give public glimpse of how city is using resources
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville’s new “Mayor’s Transparency Dashboards” include information on everything from permits and Public Works projects to literacy. There are currently four dashboards available on…
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JEA pushed for accelerated plan to sell utility to alter the narrative after public backlash, investment banker says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Monday marked Day 9 in the federal trial against former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn and his former Chief Financial Officer Ryan Wannemacher, who are both charged with conspiracy…
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Florida Senate to consider bill that would limit people without homes from sleeping, camping in public
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Senate will consider a controversial bill Monday that would ban people without homes from sleeping or camping in public. The House passed its version of…
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When will tiger cubs born at Jacksonville Zoo make public debut?
Getting a close-up of these cubs is more than a photo opportunity, a visit can also save endangered species worldwide. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Meet Mina, Machli and Beppy — at…
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Former drawbridge employees say long shifts put public at risk
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Three whistleblowers are warning of potential danger on Northeast Florida’s iconic drawbridges: downtown Jacksonville’s Main Street Bridge, St. Augustine’s Bridge of Lions, the Crescent Beach Bridge, and…
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Concerns over public safety increase amid latest incident in Kansas City
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – There have been more mass shootings than days so far in 2024, with 49 mass shootings reported over the past 46 days. These statistics are leading many…
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At some private downtown parking lots marked ‘public,’ patrons keep getting hit with $100 over fees
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you are not careful, you could end up paying over $100 for just a few minutes of parking in downtown Jacksonville. It’s an issue News4JAX first…
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Homeland Security to address public safety at NFL’s Super Bowl Sunday
NEVADA – Secretary Mayorkas will participate in the National Football League’s press conference on the safety and security of employees, players, and fans during Super Bowl LVIII at the Super…
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Public education bills may impact Duval County Public Schools
Members of the group Public School Defenders said the “Freedom to Learn Act” would restore classroom libraries to teacher control. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Parents are asking Duval County Public School…
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State needs more shelters if it wants to pass law to keep people from camping in public, residents living on streets say
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking a stand and supporting legislation that would, if passed, keep people from sleeping on sidewalks and public parks. “We are not…
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