The Florida Times-Union28d
Jacksonville could double its garbage fee. Neighborhood leaders show openness
Jacksonville City Council member Matt Carlucci has been a one-man band speaking to neighborhood leaders about doubling the city's residential garbage fee. So far, he hasn't been booed off the ...
First Coast News9d
$500 million deficit warning spurs push for waste fee increase in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville City Councilman Matt Carlucci’s proposal to increase the city’s solid waste fee is moving forward, with a final vote next week. The ordinance, co-sponsored ...
The Anniston Star29d
Jacksonville mayor gives an update on the city
Johnny Smith gave an update on the state of Jacksonville last week, saying that, despite inflation, the city is in good financial standing. Speaking to the Exchange Club on Jan. 9, Smith said the ...
Action News Jax14d
Jacksonville becomes first Florida city to implement new disaster recovery process system
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division has partnered with the Florida Division of Emergency Management to be the first city in the state to implement the ...
The Florida Times-Union8d
Mayor Donna Deegan comes out in support of Jacksonville garbage fee increase
Property-owners at the Beaches also pay property taxes to the city of Jacksonville's general fund, so they are helping to foot the bill for garbage collection in Jacksonville while also paying for ...
First Coast News4d
New amenities, two-way streets and riverfront upgrades: Inside Jacksonville’s redevelopment push
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville city officials shared updates Monday on several major downtown development projects, including plans to transform Riverfront Plaza into a hub for recreation and ...
Yahoo14d
Jacksonville becomes first Florida city to implement new disaster recovery process system
“I want to thank Director Guthrie and his team for allowing Jacksonville to be the first city to adopt the new F-ROC system, which will bring back so much money back to our community.” ...
Yahoo23d
City of Jacksonville provides updates on winter storm responses
The City of Jacksonville (COJ) has provided an update on it’s winter storm response after a day of wintry precipitation. Per hazardous road conditions, citizens are highly encouraged and urged ...
WOKV10d
Jacksonville city committee denies a proposed trash fee increase
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A proposal to increase trash fees in the City of Jacksonville is moving through city committees. The bill would gradually raise the garbage fee over three years. The city ...
WOKV8d
City of Jacksonville, University of Florida take step toward new graduate campus
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The City of Jacksonville will provide 23 “buildable” acres to the University of Florida for the new graduate campus in downtown after an open and public disposition process.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel16d
Matt Carlucci: Raising Jacksonville garbage fee may be unpopular, but it is fiscally sound
Raising Jacksonville’s solid waste fee is a necessary, transparent and fiscally responsible step to address an issue we can no longer afford to ignore. Our city’s current garbage fee of $12.65 ...