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Jacksonville is forming a task force to address the Phoenix Area Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project, which still holds unused money. The east side sidewalk project has spent some funds but retains more than $1.6 million. Officials plan to direct the remaining money toward neighborhood improvements.
Action News Jax (WJAX/WFOX, Cox Media Group) · Sep 29, 2026A Jacksonville Housing Authority board member sued the agency and its CEO in federal court. The lawsuit alleges her housing assistance ended without a hearing, violating her constitutional rights. The complaint says the authority sought more than $9,000 for unreported family income, and the claims are unproven.
Action News Jax (WJAX/WFOX, Cox Media Group) · Sep 29, 2026The Jacksonville Home + Patio Show opens its fall edition Friday, Oct. 2, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. The three-day event includes workshops from local experts, gardening classes, decor displays and guests Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison. Residents planning home or garden projects can find advice from local experts there.
WOKV · Sep 29, 2026Emo Night Karaoke, a live-band karaoke event, returns to Jack Rabbits in Jacksonville on Oct. 3. The set list ranges from My Chemical Romance to heavier songs such as "Toxicity" by System of a Down. Fans of live music can sing along with a band that night.
WOKV · Sep 28, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Florida's minimum wage is rising to $15 an hour, but according to MIT’s Living Wage Calculator, this still leaves a single adult in Jacksonville about $8 an hour short of covering basic needs. The article details high costs for housing and other necessities in the area.
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A University of Florida report showed that Florida consumer sentiment rose 0.3 points to 67.7 in September after six months of declines. While Floridians were more optimistic about future economic conditions, confidence regarding current finances decreased.
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A University of North Florida poll found that Florida homeowners prioritize property insurance issues over property tax concerns. The survey was conducted as Amendment 3, a property tax limitation measure, approaches the November 3 ballot.
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Streeter Acclaimed Kitchen, which was affected by a restaurant fire, has reopened operations as a food truck.
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An arbitrator determined Jacksonville's city-owned electric utility may owe damages and legal fees to former CEO Aaron Zahn following a finding of breach of his original employment contract. Zahn was recently released from prison after serving time for fraud related to his tenure at JEA.
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The Jacksonville City Council voted to approve a $2 billion budget and restored the affordable housing trust fund. The vote represents decisions on the city's funding priorities and housing initiatives.
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