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Rezoning moves forward for West Jacksonville Publix development

Plans to develop a Publix-anchored shopping center, the Plaza at Normandy, moved forward on Nov. 10, earning rezoning approval from Jacksonville’s City Council. Council approved rezoning Ordinance 2026-0774 with a 16-0 vote for the project at 11351 Normandy Blvd. Council members Rory Diamond, Rahman Johnson and Ju’Coby Pittman were away from the dais during the vote.

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OPINION | The Age of Austerity: Amendment 3 funding collapse will be political grist

Florida voters approved Amendment 3 last week, and for homeowners it will be a boost, increasing the homestead exemption to $150,000 next year and $250,000 the year after. It also lowers the cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties to 5%. And it severely limits what local governments can spend property tax collections on, restricting expenditure to police, fire, infrastructure, government operations, and other “core functions.”

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Nassau County residents voice concerns during data center public hearing

Nassau County’s second public hearing on data centers drew a packed room in Yulee Monday night.

Nassau County, FL · 2d

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Millions in unbudgeted taxpayer incentives weigh on downtown Jacksonville Publix subsidy

A well-connected development group is lobbying the Jacksonville City Council to greenlight a package of taxpayer incentives Tuesday, including a $28 million cash grant, that it says is necessary to build a 15-floor apartment building with a Publix in downtown, a revitalization project Mayor Donna Deegan believes is critical despite looming budgets that will require deep cuts to city services.

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Jacksonville City Council votes 11-8 to approve incentives for downtown grocery store project

Jacksonville City Council members voted yes Tuesday night to give developers incentives for a downtown grocery store project.

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Former Baldwin Middle-Senior High School principal who had gun in car on campus has charge dropped

A misdemeanor charge against former Baldwin Middle-Senior High School Principal Michael Smith was dropped Thursday, Nov. 5 after Smith successfully completed a pre-trial intervention program.

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Former JTA finance chief questioned about his part in $40M shortfall

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville City Council’s financial audit and oversight committee met Tuesday to question former Jacksonville Transportation Authority Chief Financial Officer Raj Srinath about how the agency accumulated a $40 million deficit. Committee members grew frustrated at times, saying Srinath wasn’t directly answering their questions.

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JTA Shakeup: State Attorney’s Office issues subpoena requesting communications between leadership

The subpoena requests communications between top leadership, including former CEO Nat Ford, about bonuses and corporate credit card spending.

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Florida School Board Meeting Erupts Into Chaos as Jake Lang Shows Up: ‘Who Is Bankrolling That Troll’

A school board meeting in Duval County, Florida, ended up spectacularly imploding with shouts from angry attendees. The board meeting itself mainly discussed Tony Ricardo, who allegedly reshared an anti-Islam Facebook post, but the appearance of Jake Lang, an infamous right-wing activist, made things even more heated. On TikTok, there...

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Clay County District Schools confirms ‘unexpected’ death of Paterson Elementary School principal

Clay County District Schools is mourning the “unexpected” death of one of its elementary school principals.

Clay County, FL · 1d

Jacksonville Daily Record

Beer garden permit OK’d for Riverfront Plaza

Riverfront Plaza’s second phase Downtown landed a city permit Nov. 10 to build a shell structure for a beer garden at a project cost of $10 million. The Haskell Co. of Jacksonville is the contractor. The 6,083-square building contains restrooms, a small office space, janitor’s closet and open space...

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Clay County narrows fire chief search to three finalists

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Clay County has selected three finalists in its search for a new fire chief, following the upcoming retirement of longtime leader Lorin Mock. Mock has led Clay County Fire Rescue since 2009 - a tenure spanning nearly 17 years - and his retirement set off a nationwide search for his successor.

Clay County, FL · 1d

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Jacksonville Golf & Country Club Continues the $30M Blueprint for Tomorrow Project

Jacksonville Golf & Country Club moves forward with its Blueprint for Tomorrow project and announces Damon Williams, CCM, as the clubs new General Manager. The Blueprint for Tomorrow, a $30 million initiative will transform and enhance JGCC’s amenities. The project will add a new Bar & Grill, a redesigned pool complex, an updated fitness and wellness facility and improved golf course and facilities.

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

Jacksonville Daily Record

Intelligent Office to open new Jacksonville location

The 6,632-square-foot coworking space will be located on Perimeter Park Court. Office and meeting space provider Intelligent Office announced Nov. 10 that it will open a new location in Jacksonville’s Southside. The new location at 8780 Perimeter Park Court, Building 100, will be owned and operated by Jacksonville residents...

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‘It’s going to be painful’: St. Johns County puts fire station on hold, plans staff cuts amid Amendment 3 fallout

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – St. Johns County is preparing for significant budget adjustments after Florida voters approved Amendment 3, a property tax reform measure that will reduce ad valorem tax revenue for local governments. According to the Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research, the county could see...

St Johns County, FL · 2d

Jacksonville Daily Record

Gator Bowl to stay in Jacksonville through 2028

City Council approved the contract extension at its Nov. 10 meeting. The Gator Bowl will remain in Jacksonville through at least the 2028 college football season, following approval of a contract extension with the city. City Council approved the extension with a 16-1 vote Nov. 10. Council member Rory Diamond...

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LIST: Veterans Day parades, ceremonies, and tributes in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia

Communities across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, with a lineup of public parades, memorial ceremonies, community center openings, and school tributes.

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Before storm season ends, Jacksonville locksmiths for smart locks

Top 3Locksmiths · Jacksonville, FL·Checked Nov 8, 2026. A smart lock still has to fit the door you own, especially when storm-season humidity makes that door stubborn. I read through the public reviews for 3 Jacksonville locksmiths and came away with different reasons to consider each one—and the questions worth asking first.

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Jacksonville Housing Authority subpoenaed over former CEO's compensation, finances

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The state attorney’s office for Florida’s Fourth Judicial Circuit has issued a subpoena to the Jacksonville Housing Authority, demanding a broad range of records dating back to October 2023. The subpoena, signed by Stephen Siegel on behalf of State Attorney Melissa Nelson, requires the agency to produce documents by Nov. 20, 2026.