Hope rekindled for Laura Street Trio

A rendering of the proposed redevelopment of the Laura Street Trio

By Michele Leivas A Philadelphia law firm will be brought in as outside counsel to assist the Jacksonville City Council in crafting legislation for a redevelopment agreement for the Laura […]

City Council rejects anti-hate crimes bill

At-Large Group 1 Councilmember Terrence Freeman discusses the importance and power of resolutions at the Aug. 13 city council meeting.

By Michele Leivas The Jacksonville City Council rejected a bill that would have increased fines and penalties for city ordinance violations if they were deemed to be related to hate […]

Mayor’s Task Force Funding Approved

Photo/COJ Photographer Wes Lester

Mayor Donna Deegan held a signing ceremony at City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 13 to enact the near $26 million legislation package for the Mayor’s Task Force. The evening before, […]

Sulzbacher honors Gulliford as Beaches Healthy Hero

Jacksonville Beach City Council member Dr. Georgette Dumont, University of North Florida, and event honoree, Jacksonville City Councilman Bill Gulliford

On May 16, 2019, the Sulzbacher Beaches Health Center, a healthcare facility operated in Jacksonville Beach by Sulzbacher, honored Jacksonville City Councilman Bill Gulliford with the “2019 Beaches Healthy Hero” […]