The Morning Report: Jacksonville’s Changing Skyline and Remembering 9/11

Two major projects that could reshape Jacksonville’s downtown skyline are moving closer to construction, after receiving conceptual approval from the Downtown Development Review Board. Plus, 25 years after the September 11 attacks, a Florida State University history professor discusses how educator…

The Morning Report: Affordable Housing Trust Fund & A Quiet Hurricane Season So Far

A Jacksonville City Council member is pushing to restore $4.9 million for an affordable housing trust fund that was removed from the city's proposed budget. Also, today is the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, Florida Public Radio Emergency Network meteorologist Megan Borowski explains why the…

The Morning Report: Duval Teachers Union Membership Update and Rising Fuel Costs

Jacksonville’s teachers union is facing a recertification election after failing to meet a required membership threshold. Also, fuel prices have spiked overnight in Florida following the Labor Day weekend.

The Morning Report: Questions Surrounding Private Jet Trip for City Council President and New Proposed Rules for Private Colleges

Jacksonville City Council President Nick Howland’s trip aboard a developer’s private jet to a Tampa Bay Rays game is raising questions. Howland says the trip was connected to fundraising for his political committee and will be disclosed in campaign finance reports. Also, the IRS and Treasury Depart…

The Morning Report: A Call for Accountability and Community Healing in JAX

The family of 22-year-old Asia Bennett is continuing to seek accountability after she was fatally shot by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers during a domestic dispute call. Attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family, is expected to hold a news conference about the case this morning. Also, a …

First Coast Connect: Concrete concerns

A proposed heavy industrial facility in Northwest Jacksonville is drawing pushback from the surrounding community, which has raised concerns about health effects, increased traffic and perpetuating the damaging legacy of “redlining,” which has historically concentrated undesirable development in po…

The Morning Report: More Communities Drop License Plate Cameras

St. Johns County law enforcement will remove license plate reader cameras from state roads after the Florida Department of Transportation revoked permits for the devices. Also, Neptune Beach Police are ending their school-zone speed camera program following public feedback and the state’s decision …

The Morning Report: JEA CEO Resigns and MOSH’s Progress

JEA CEO Vickie Cavey says she will retire later this month. Interim CEO Jody Brooks will continue leading the utility while officials search for a permanent successor. Also, Jacksonville’s Museum of Science & History says design work for its new Northbank location is 60% complete, with groundbreaki…

The Morning Report: Florida Backs Away From Flock Cameras

Florida is revoking permits for Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers installed along state highways, prompting law enforcement agencies across Northeast Florida to discontinue their use.

The Morning Report: Regency Demolition Could Begin Soon and Weather Preview For The Week

Demolition could begin this week on the east wing of Jacksonville’s former Regency Square Mall, clearing the way for apartments and new retail space. Also, forecasters are tracking two areas of tropical activity, neither of which is expected to become a tropical cyclone threatening Florida, but bot…