Al Ferraro

Ferraro, right, announced his campaign for mayor Saturday.

UNF Pollster: Councilman Ferraro Faces Steep Challenges in 2023 Jax Mayoral Race

Sydney Boles

Jacksonville District 2 City Councilman Al Ferraro announced Saturday he is running for mayor in 2023, an election that has already drawn historic…

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Jacksonville City Councilman Al Ferraro Is Running For Mayor

Jacksonville City Council Al Ferraro member said Saturday he intends to run for mayor in 2023, telling supporters he will follow through on providing…

Riverside business owners were told construction will take two weeks.

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Jacksonville Considers 6-Cent Gas Tax Increase To Fund Infrastructure Projects

Sydney Boles

Jacksonville may impose a tax on gasoline to fund up to $930 million in improvements to roadways, drainage and transit, according to WJCT News partner The…

Outside of City Hall, large building with steps leading to the entrance, a couple of palm trees out in the front

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City Council Largely Shows Support For Countywide Mask Mandate

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Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry gave his reasoning for a countywide mask mandate Wednesday afternoon. “I remind you that even before the mandate, I have a…

Councilman Al Ferraro (at the head of the table), joined by several fellow councilmembers, leads a public meeting Friday discussing NEFRC funding.

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NEFRC Asked To Show What It Does For Jax As City Council Members Question Its Value

Brendan Rivers

Councilman Al Ferraro has asked the Northeast Florida Regional Council to illustrate what it does for Jacksonville ahead of committee hearings where…

Northeast Florida Regional Council CEO Beth Payne speaking to the board of directors Thursday.

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NE FL Regional Council CEO Expects Jacksonville City Council To Reinstate Funding

Brendan Rivers

During Thursday’s meeting, Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) CEO Beth Payne told her board of directors she thinks the Jacksonville City Council…

Councilman Ron Salem speaking to firefighters and JSO officers ahead of his election.

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Jacksonville City Councilman Looks To Force Debate Over NE FL Regional Council Funding

Brendan Rivers

Jacksonville At-Large Group 2 City Councilman Ron Salem says legislation restoring funding to the Northeast Florida Regional Council he plans to file this…

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Curry Prohibits 'All Forms' Of Employment Discrimination; Opposes HRO Bills

Jessica Palombo

Updated 5:42 p.m. on 01/29/16 Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is changing the city’s employment policy to prohibit discrimination of any kind. In a memo to…