UF Campus Location at Prime Osborn Triggers Massive Costs for City
What began as a $100 million city investment to lure the University of Florida downtown is quickly becoming a massive, multi-billion-dollar overhaul of Jacksonville’s urban core, with few firm cost estimates and little public input. (Learn More).

Megan Hayward’s Departure from JTA: Questions Remain Unanswered
When a board member raising tough financial and ethical questions is swiftly removed, it’s fair to ask: is Jacksonville's leadership protecting public interest—or political convenience?
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The Interline Building Deal: A Test of Transparency, Fiscal Responsibility, and Political Integrity in Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s plan to acquire the Interline building for the University of Florida’s downtown campus has become a high-stakes debate over fiscal responsibility, public transparency, and the influence of private developers.
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Duval DOGE Committee Probes $100 Million in Dormant City Funds
The Duval Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has uncovered a trail of unspent city funds as it investigates dozens of stalled or outdated capital improvement projects.
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State Senator Jennifer Bradley Leads Push for Smarter Condo Safety Reforms Amid Rising Concerns Over Municipal Building Oversight
With SB 1742, Sen. Jennifer Bradley is trying to bring clarity and flexibility to Florida’s building safety laws—but the chaos in Jacksonville shows that reform without enforcement is just paperwork.
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The Future of Florida Condos Hangs in the Balance as Session Closes
As Florida’s legislative session nears its close, millions of condo owners await crucial decisions that could determine whether they stay in their homes — or are forced out by financial strain.
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SB 1742 vs. HB 913: A Tale of Two Condo Bills and a Crisis in Oversight
While state lawmakers debate how best to enforce condo safety, Jacksonville quietly exemplifies how local inaction can render any reform meaningless.
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Mayor Deegan and Duval DOGE Navigate Jacksonville Budget Challenges
As economic momentum slows and budget deficits loom, Jacksonville’s political leaders are at odds over how to tighten the city’s belt—and who gets to claim credit for doing it.
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Mayor Deegan’s Refusal to Act Lets Immigration Crackdown Advance in Jacksonville
Jacksonville just became the first U.S. city to criminalize undocumented presence — and its mayor let it happen without a signature or a veto.
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City Council Members Tough Questions on the Juliette Balcony Deal
As Jacksonville’s downtown revitalization efforts accelerate, recent scrutiny from City Council members Boylan and Carlucci over the Juliette Balcony project signals a welcome return to fiscal responsibility and community-centered planning.
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When the City Is the Negligent Landlord: Jacksonville’s Troubling Double Standard on Historic Preservation
The slow decay of 324 N. Broad Street, a city-owned historic building in LaVilla, offers a stark example of how Jacksonville fails to practice the preservation values it preaches.
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Mayor Deegan Faces a Defining Decision Over Immigration Bill
Mayor Donna Deegan once warned from London that Trump-era immigration tactics resembled 'concentration camps'—now she must decide whether Jacksonville enforces a bill inspired by that very agenda.
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A Home Among the Pines: UNF’s New Housing Plans Rooted in Nature
From protected wetlands to planned apartments, UNF is navigating the future by aligning growth with its environmental legacy.
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Captain Sandy Yawn Sets Course for Jacksonville’s Luxury Waterfront Revival
From reality TV fame to real-life revitalization, Captain Sandy Yawn is bringing her signature leadership and maritime expertise to Jacksonville’s waterfront.
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Does a DIA Board Member Need to Live in Duval? Carrie Bailey's Appointment Sparks Debate
Carrie Bailey’s appointment to the DIA board suggests a shift in how Jacksonville defines leadership in its Downtown revitalization efforts—prioritizing professional commitment over geographic lines
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Council Greenlights Up to $8M for Interline Building: But At What Cost to Jacksonville?
As LaVilla faces another wave of redevelopment, the Adams Building stands as one of its last original landmarks—steeped in vice, resilience, and history.
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Sam Corcos Exposes a $3.5 Billion IRS Tech Black Hole
It started as a side mission—but Corcos’s investigation into the IRS has revealed one of the most expensive tech failures in government history.
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Florida’s DEI Battle: Where Limited Government Meets a Divided Nation
Supporters and critics of Florida’s anti-DEI bills are divided not just by policy but by contrasting beliefs about what government should do—and what it shouldn’t.
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The Adams Building: From Brothel to Backbone of a Changing LaVilla
As LaVilla faces another wave of redevelopment, the Adams Building stands as one of its last original landmarks—steeped in vice, resilience, and history.
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Immigration, Budget, and Backlash in Jacksonville
Tensions are rising in Jacksonville as City Council Republicans advance a pair of aggressive initiatives—on immigration enforcement and fiscal austerity—that clash with the city’s Democratic mayor and raise questions about long-term governance.
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AGAIN, City of Jacksonville Resumes Foreclosure Lawsuit Against Laura Street Trio
The stalled redevelopment of the Laura Street Trio highlights years of developer noncompliance, mounting public costs, and growing concerns over safety and accountability in Jacksonville’s approach to downtown revitalization.(Learn More).

Krista Joseph In Position to Deliver Stronger St Johns County Tree Protection Regulations
As St. Johns County grapples with rapid growth and increasing development pressure, Commission Chair Krista Joseph is leading a renewed push to strengthen tree protection regulations and preserve the county’s natural landscape.
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Implications of Historic Building Collapse in Downtown Jacksonville
Jacksonville's Phoenix Arts District building collapse reveals a dangerous mix of dilapidated buildings, poor inspections, dubious state compliance, and questionable use of Downtown Investment Authority incentives
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Supporting the Mission of the Demolition by Neglect Task Force
The Demolition by Neglect Task Force, initiated by the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission, is a vital initiative aimed at safeguarding our city’s historic buildings from the devastating effects of often purposeful neglect to have buildings condemned to usher in new development.
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