Michael Boylan

Residents make their way across a flooded street after Hurricane Irma brought floodwaters to Jacksonville on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017.

Jacksonville Resiliency Committee To Vote On Recommendations In Next Meeting

Brendan Rivers

The Jacksonville City Council’s Special Committee on Resiliency is getting close to wrapping up its work as members are scheduled to vote on and finalize…

map of Lot J plan, which includes space for a new parking lot, residential units, a Live! arena and hotel and retail space.

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Several Council Members Feeling Good About Lot J Ahead of January Vote

Sky Lebron

Some members of the Jacksonville City Council say they’re feeling comfortable with the proposed Lot J deal following a couple public meetings over the…

a large, open main lobby at the Jacksonville City Hall with a top down view, a few people walking along the bottom floor.

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Jacksonville City Council Will Launch ‘Safer Together’ Workshops Next Month

Sky Lebron

Beginning in early January, the Jacksonville City Council will begin holding “Safer Together” workshops, with the aim of the meetings to encourage…

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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Social Justice Committee Supports More Than $1 Million In Proposed Legislation

Sky Lebron

Jacksonville’s Social Justice and Community Investment Committee met for the final time in 2020 on Monday, choosing to go over and decide whether to…

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Resiliency Committee Sends Long-Awaited Legislation To Full City Council

Sky Lebron

The Jacksonville City Council’s Special Committee on Resiliency finalized legislation Friday that has been in the works since early this year to help…

Outside of the Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office on Jacksonville's Northside.

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After Damning Report, Duval Canvassing Board Chair Resigns From Position

Sky Lebron

Following a report by WJCT News partner The Florida Times-Union that cited rules violations, Duval County Canvassing Board Chair Brent Shore has resigned…

outside of the bulding, where it reads Duval Supervisor of Elections in big letters, partially covered up by a palm tree, and someone walking up the stairs into the building

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Duval Canvassing Board Changes Decision, Will Livestream Meetings

Sky Lebron

The Duval Canvassing Board is reversing course, and beginning Tuesday will allow a live stream of its meetings as the board looks through questionable…

Chris Hand facing the board, which is seated at a long table, everyone is wearing a mask.

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Duval Election Canvassing Board Decides Against Live Streaming Process

Sky Lebron

The Duval County Canvassing Board will not make any changes to its procedures adopted earlier this month, despite an argument from a Duval Democratic…

Councilman Ron Salem sitting, looking out past a bench he is sitting at, there is a small mic in front of him. Painting in the background, and someone sitting to his right.

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JEA Bonuses Could Require City Council Approval, Under New Legislation

Sky Lebron

Jacksonville City Councilman Ron Salem on Monday outlined his proposed legislation that would put more power in the council’s hands when it comes to…

Outside of the Duval County School District Building, block building with large lettering saying the name of the building

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City Council Okays Half-Cent Sales Tax Referendum For Duval School Improvements

Sky Lebron

Voters in Jacksonville will be able to decide whether to allow a half-cent sales tax to improve the infrastructure and safety of Duval County schools this…