Jacksonville City Council Set to Vote on $1.4 Billion Stadium Renovation The Jacksonville City Council is expected to decide on the Stadium of the Future at its meeting on Tuesday. After meticulous review and careful consideration over several weeks, Jacksonville’s 19-member City Council is now poised to vote on the comprehensive stadium renovation agreement. This […]
The volume of passengers passing through American airports on Sunday set a record that may not be maintained until the following weekend. According to the Transportation Security Administration, about 3 million travelers were inspected at airports on Sunday, shattering the previous record established on May 24, the Friday before Memorial Day.The TSA’s projection for Friday, […]
The Jacksonville Ethics Commission has raised concerns about a new state statute that went into effect on Friday. The Commission, which plays a crucial role in monitoring city administration and investigating accusations against officials, has expressed that the new statute’s stricter reporting requirements will pose a significant challenge to local government anti-corruption initiatives. Local ethics […]
A documentary film, Moncrief Springs, directed by a Jacksonville-based filmmaker, will be screened. It focuses on Northside’s rich history and the ways that politics and race affect the travel and tourism sector. With its stunning beaches, oldest city in the country, and title as the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” Florida is one of the […]
Jacksonville has a single tax certificate for business licensing instead of a regime that licenses enterprises based on their activities. The city is likewise more welcoming to lower-income entrepreneurs in terms of fees. However, officials should simplify zoning and permission requirements for beginning a business and provide clear online instructions on the process.Business formation infrastructure […]
As Gov. Ron DeSantis reviews the final bills on his desk from the 2024 legislative session; numerous measures are set to take effect on July 1. So far, the Florida governor has signed 262 laws from the session while vetoing three.Here are some measures that will go into effect within a few weeks: HB 601: […]
Many fan inquiries about the Jaguars’ “Stadium of the Future” revolve around when construction will begin and when the team would relocate its home games from Jacksonville. The Jacksonville City Council will ultimately vote on the new stadium contract on Tuesday. According to team President Mark Lamping’s agreements with city council, the pact includes a […]
The Homeland Security Department stated Wednesday that arrests for unlawful border crossings had plummeted by more than 40% in the three weeks since asylum processing was paused. The Border Patrol’s average daily arrests over seven days have dropped below 2,400, a more than 40% decrease from when President Joe Biden’s proclamation took effect on June […]
Jacksonville has several drug and alcohol treatment centers that provide a variety of rehabilitation and recovery services. Jacksonville, FL, rehab institutions offer outpatient services, counseling, and inpatient therapies to persons suffering from alcohol or drug addiction or mental health issues. Individuals seeking treatment in Jacksonville, FL, have access to diverse rehabilitation facilities. The rehabs there […]
“We do a little bit more humanitarian work on that side because we contract with the St. Francis House for eight beds per night,” says a Jacksonville-based organization, who intends to propose a five-year program to the Jacksonville City Council to address a new ban that will prevent unhoused people from sleeping outside overnight. In […]