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Action News Jax

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‘The books are a mess’: Jacksonville Housing Authority board fires CEO

The Jacksonville Housing Authority board voted unanimously to fire CEO Cheron Corbett Waller during an emergency meeting and named former JHA CEO Robyn Phillips acting CEO.

Jacksonville, FL · 10d

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Jacksonville Housing Authority board terminates CEO after she declined to resign

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Housing Authority board voted unanimously at a special meeting on Tuesday to terminate CEO Cheron Corbett. Corbett was terminated without cause, effective immediately. Her contract states she could receive 22 weeks of salary, or more than $100,000. Officials said she was given the opportunity to resign over the weekend but declined.

Jacksonville, FL · 10d
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Action News Jax

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Interim JTA CEO said he will depart from the agency when replacement is hired

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s interim CEO has announce he will leave the agency.

Jacksonville, FL · 9d

hoodline.com

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Crowley Plans Refrigerated Cargo Upgrade at Jacksonville Terminal

The planned Crowley Logistics project at the Talleyrand Marine Terminal would replace diesel-powered refrigerated-container equipment with electric racks and plugs. Crowley leases property from the Jacksonville Port Authority. Crowley spokesperson David DeCamp said the project is part of the federally funded JAXPORT EXPRESS program, the outlet notes. Five New Racks,...

Jacksonville, FL · 9d
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Jacksonville Property Taxes Outpace Home Values, Ranking No. 2 in the U.S.

Jacksonville homeowners have watched their property tax bills climb far faster than the value of their homes, and new numbers show just how stark that gap has become. A national analysis of the 100 largest U.S. metro areas found Jacksonville ranked No. 2 for the widening distance between rising tax bills and slower-growing home values between 2022 and 2024.

Jacksonville, FL · 11d

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Carla Shoes and Accessories celebrates 30 years

Carla Shoes and Accessories is a family-owned specialty boutique that is celebrating 30 years in business. The store has been in Ponte Vedra since 1996, and it was named after the original owner’s daughter. Bill and Joanne Long took over as the sole owners in 2021, and Joanne said hitting the 30-year mark is a huge milestone.

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · 8d

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‘The house was on fire’: JTA board member calls for leadership to resign, says former CEO hid extent of financial woes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville Transportation Authority board member is demanding that the agency’s top three remaining executives resign, saying former CEO Nat Ford and his leadership team deliberately concealed the depth of JTA’s financial problems for more than a year. Daniel Vallencourt spoke exclusively with News4JAX...

Jacksonville, FL · 11d

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Trailer Bridge names Charles Gittens CEO

News Shipping Shipbuilding Inland/Coastal Passenger Offshore Views Conferences Resources. Jacksonville, Fla.-based Trailer Bridge Inc. has named Charles Gittens its chief executive officer, effective November 2, 2026. Gittens comes to Trailer Bridge with more than 30 years of experience in transportation and logistics, holding leadership roles in ocean transportation, commercial strategy...

Jacksonville, FL · 10d

hoodline.com

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Merritt Properties Breaks Ground on 126,500 Square Feet at North Jacksonville's Imeson Landing

Zoo Pkwy & Imeson Park Blvd. — Approximate Merritt Phase Three Site. Construction crews have broken ground on a third phase of Imeson Landing Business Park in North Jacksonville, where Merritt Properties plans three new shallow-bay industrial buildings totaling 126,500 square feet. The expansion, once finished, is expected to push the park's total footprint to 392,700 square feet. Completion is targeted for the second quarter of 2027.

Jacksonville, FL · 11d

WOKV

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Sulzbacher Center cuts the ribbon on phase one of Enterprise Village in Brentwood

Phase One includes 100 studio and one-bedroom apartments, with the first residents moving in this week.

Jacksonville, FL · 10d

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JEA making call center managers available during public board meeting to help customers understand new charges

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – JEA customers frustrated by higher electric bills this summer may soon get some answers — and some changes could be on the way. Higher fuel costs pushed JEA’s summer electric rates up this year, even as overall demand remained similar to last year. That was one of the biggest takeaways from Monday’s finance committee meeting, as customers continue to raise concerns about rising costs on their monthly bills.

Jacksonville, FL · 10d

The Coconut Mama

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Struggling chain closes last location in Florida city after 40 years

A popular restaurant chain has closed a longtime Florida location, ending a decades-long presence in one of the state’s largest cities. The shutdown comes as the brand continues to restructure…

Jacksonville, FL · 12d

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DART’s new CEO arrives Monday. Investigations into spending at Florida agency follow him

Nathaniel Ford’s first day on the job is Oct. 26, but questions linger amid a financial crisis at his prior agency in Jacksonville. Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s new CEO Nathaniel Ford arrives at the agency Monday, where he’s tasked with seeing through key compromises in governance, service and funding to keep the system from fracturing.

Dallas, TX · 11d

FoodWorldNews

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Hooters Exits Jacksonville After 40 Years as Closures Mount in Its Home State of Florida After 2025 Bankruptcy

Jacksonville no longer has a Hooters. The chain's last restaurant in the city, at 8938 San Jose Blvd. near Baymeadows Road, has closed permanently, with signs on the building saying it closed for good after 40 years, Action News Jax reported on Oct. 3. The closure leaves Florida's largest city...

Jacksonville, FL · 12d

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JHA board holds special meeting on CEO evaluation, continued employment

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – She’s been on the job for only a year and a half, and now News4JAX has learned the CEO of the Jacksonville Housing Authority could be on her way out. The Housing Authority board is holding an emergency meeting on Tuesday to review the performance and continued employment of Cheron Corbett.

Jacksonville, FL · 11d

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Jacksonville ranks No. 2 nationally for property taxes rising faster than home values

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville-area property taxes rose much faster than home values from 2022 to 2024, placing the metro No. 2 among the 100 largest U.S. metro areas in an analysis by ConsumerAffairs. The typical homeowner’s property tax bill in the Jacksonville metro area increased 21.7%, while median home...

Jacksonville, FL · 11d

Action News Jax

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‘Red flags’: JHA CEO’s future in question as review raises financial concerns, JEA parallels

Jacksonville Housing Authority CEO Cheron Corbett Waller’s future could be decided Tuesday, when the agency’s board holds a special meeting following questions about her failed compensation proposal and JHA’s finances.

Jacksonville, FL · 11d

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Habitat St. Johns seeks owners for income-restricted homes

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County is looking for homeowners for homes in the organization’s newest neighborhood. Of the 36 homes in the Volusia Woods community in St. Augustine, Habitat leaders hope to find owners for...

St. Augustine, FL · 14d

West Orlando News

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Construction Starts on New Phase of Jacksonville Business Park Development

Construction started on a new phase of a Jacksonville business park development. The post Construction Starts on New Phase of Jacksonville Business Park Development appeared first on West Orlando News .

Jacksonville, FL · 12d