David Bauerlein - Florida Times-Union

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry continues to press for removal of a Confederate monument from Springfield Park by putting $500,000 into his proposed budget for taking down Confederate monuments in parks.

The plan includes a host of construction projects that range from resurfacing worn-out streets to building new parks and libraries.

The biggest change for fans at 121 Financial Ballpark would be the removal of bleacher seating behind right field.

As residents wrestle with inflation, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry included a lower property tax rate in his new budget.

City Council voted 13-6 against a proposal to remove the monument at Springfield Park. Instead, the council wants to have a series of public discussions about the future of all Confederate monuments on public land.

City Council withdrew legislation that would have reimbursed travel costs for employees who obtain abortions in other states.

Fischer announced that he will concentrate on running for Duval County property appraiser in the spring 2023 election.

The city of Jacksonville is on the verge of unlocking a ban on self-storage buildings for a company that wants to build one a few blocks from San Marco.

City Council member Matt Carlucci used close-up drone photos to show the robe-draped woman on top of the statue's roof.

Gibson became the second Democrat to file for mayor. Mayor Lenny Curry cannot run again because of term limits.