Carolyn Woods, Tony Sleiman, and midazolam hydrochloride are in the headlines today.Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday morning round-up of stories from the First Coast, around Florida, and across the country. We'll also preview some of WJCT's upcoming news programming.
Jacksonville among top markets for investor home purchases: The Jacksonville home market is among the top five in the nation with the highest percentage of personal properties being bought by institutional investors. (WJCT)
New Atlantic Beach mayor calls for dismissals: Atlantic Beach Mayor Carolyn Woods, elected in August, called for the firing of the city manager and city attorney at a meeting last night. (News4Jax)
Jax Landing ownership looks at mixed use redevelopment: Tony Sleiman, owner of the Jacksonville Landing, says he is looking at ways to put more than just retail and restaurant space in a redevelopment of the center. (Jacksonville Business Journal)
Visit Jacksonville revives convention center study: The city's official tourism agency is taking another look at the feasibility of building a "world class" convention center. (Florida Times-Union)
Florida Medicaid expansion stalled: Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford is the most prominent voice in the debate over expanding Medicaid in the state, with Governor Rick Scott remaining mostly silent on the issue which he had supported. (Politico)
Judge rules in favor of new lethal injection drug: The case against the use of midazolam hydrochloride in state executions is headed back to the Florida Supreme Court following the decision of a circuit judge that the drug did not constitute cruel and unusual punishment. (Reuters)
Today on First Coast Connect, the creators of the proposed privately run Jax Connector bus route between downtown and the beaches will join us to discuss urban transportation in Jacksonville.
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