Jacksonville approves Target Growth Area housing map for state review
Jacksonville City Council approved a Target Growth Area amendment on June 23, sending the plan to state agencies and keeping final adoption ahead.
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Jacksonville unveils River City Care to ease child care costs—without new taxpayer spending
Jacksonville FL – Mayor Donna Deegan unveiled River City Care, a push for more affordable, easier child care—without recommending new taxpayer spending.
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Jacksonville housing density plan heads to June 23 Council vote
Jacksonville FL – Ordinance 2026-0311 would steer denser housing to selected lower flood-risk corridors near transit and the Emerald Trail, but Council has not voted yet.
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Jacksonville burn ban: What Duval’s wildfire order means for smoke, schools and outdoor plans now
Jacksonville FL – Duval County is under a burn ban as wildfire smoke and dry conditions affect outdoor plans, with families and sensitive groups urged to limit exposure.
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Jacksonville residents could face higher JEA costs as the utility weighs rate changes and a capacity-fee review
Jacksonville FL – JEA’s April 14 workshop and a City Council probe over capacity fees could affect household bills, connection costs, and future infrastructure funding.
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Jacksonville residents face a JEA rates decision as City Council widens its probe
Jacksonville FL – JEA’s April 14 rate workshop and a City Council probe into capacity fees are moving at the same time, putting utility bills and oversight back in focus.
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Jacksonville finally gets rain after a historic dry stretch, but beach hazards and watering limits remain
Jacksonville FL – Rain is finally returning after an exceptionally dry stretch, but rough surf, rip current danger and once-a-week watering limits are still in place.
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Housing Push, Autonomous Transit Plans and Downtown Incentives Lead Local Agenda
Jacksonville, FL – April 3, 2026 – City leaders advance affordable housing, autonomous transit and new downtown incentives this week as investment talks continue.
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Bank Funding, Solar Expansion and Spaceport Growth Signal Economic Momentum in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL – April 2, 2026 – New housing grants, a major solar supply deal and spaceport expansion plans highlight economic growth momentum.
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JEA Rate Review, Affordable Housing Loan and JTA Cuts Lead Jacksonville Policy Week
Jacksonville, FL – April 1, 2026 – Utility rate reviews, transit budget cuts and a major affordable housing loan top this week’s local policy news.
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Jacksonville Advances Housing, Solar Manufacturing and Spaceport Expansion
Jacksonville, FL – March 31, 2026 – New housing grants, a major solar supply deal and spaceport expansion plans signal growth across the First Coast economy.
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Autonomous Transit, Measles Update and Downtown Development Lead Jacksonville Headlines
Jacksonville, FL – March 30, 2026 – Transit upgrades, new health data and downtown development moves shape the city’s week in policy and growth.
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Jacksonville Advances Housing, Solar Manufacturing, and Spaceport Expansion
Jacksonville, FL – March 29, 2026 – New housing investments, a major solar supply deal, and Cecil Spaceport expansion plans signal economic momentum.
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Skyway Future, Downtown Incentives, and Housing Funds Lead Jacksonville Agenda
Jacksonville, FL – March 28, 2026 – Transit decisions, downtown incentives, and new housing investments are shaping the city’s growth plans this week.
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Spaceport Push, Solar Deal and Housing Funds Signal Growth for Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL – March 27, 2026 – City leaders advance spaceport expansion, solar growth and new housing funds shaping jobs and infrastructure.
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Skyway Input, Eastside Jobs and Downtown Growth Lead Jacksonville Updates
Jacksonville, FL – March 26, 2026 – Public transit plans, new Eastside jobs and downtown development projects are driving key city updates.
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Jacksonville Headlines: Public Safety, Development and Downtown Growth Lead the Day
Jacksonville, FL – March 25, 2026 – Police activity, downtown redevelopment, and housing growth top today’s local headlines.
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Weekend Festivals, Concerts and Military Events Highlight Busy March in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL – March 22, 2026 – From food festivals to concerts and a major military seminar, Jacksonville saw a packed weekend across the city.
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Jacksonville Headlines: Mall Gunfire, Sex Crime Arrest, Drought Concerns
Jacksonville, FL – March 21, 2026 – Police investigate mall gunfire, detectives seek more victims in sex crime case, and drought fuels wildfire risk.
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Jacksonville Headlines: Mall Shooting Questions, Crime Investigation, and New Lagoon Community Milestone
Jacksonville, FL – March 17, 2026 – A mall shooting sparks safety concerns, police probe a disturbing case, and a new lagoon community marks a milestone.
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Jacksonville Headlines: Mall Gunfire Investigation, Sexual Battery Arrest, and Drought Concerns
Jacksonville, FL – March 16, 2026 – Police investigate mall gunfire, arrest made in sexual battery case, and drought fuels wildfire fears.
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Mall Gunfire, Sexual Battery Arrest and Drought Warnings Lead Jacksonville Headlines
Jacksonville, FL – March 13, 2026 – Gunfire at Avenues Mall, a major sex crime arrest, and worsening drought conditions lead local headlines.
