At the center of the disclosure dispute is a confidential document known as the “Robo Memo,” which details efforts to influence Florida elections, public officials and media coverage
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Jacksonville City Council president flew on billionaire’s jet to catch Rays game
Nick Howland said he attended the game hours south of Jacksonville “to help raise funds for my political committee” but declined to share more specifics about the fundraiser.
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Mayor Deegan’s budget includes record $209 million payment for police and fire retirement debt
That payment, in addition to Mayor Donna Deegan’s proposed billion-dollar police and fire budget, means costs for police service, fire protection and public-safety retirement costs make up more than 63 percent of the city’s entire $2 billion general fund.
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In tense meeting, Jacksonville aviation officials refuse to drop potential lawsuit
After hearing from city officials, who said the suit would tear away at the fabric of Jacksonville’s consolidated government, the board allowed for a 30-day window to mediate with City Hall outside court
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Jacksonville aviation officials prep lawsuit, accusing city of trying to ‘pickpocket’
The authority’s board of directors will meet Thursday in a special session to consider authorizing the litigation, which follows years of public and behind-the-scenes acrimony
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Facing rising costs, JEA hikes electric, water rates again
For the average Jacksonville residential customer, the combined water and electric bill will rise from $231.67 to $239.83.
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Newly released Carrico records raise questions about altered text messages in JEA probe
New questions are being raised about newly released public records tied to Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico and a state investigation into the attempted appointment of his boss to the JEA board.
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Newly released Carrico records raise questions about altered text messages in JEA probe
New questions are being raised about newly released public records tied to Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico and a state investigation into the attempted appointment of his boss to the JEA board.
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Embattled Jacksonville council president withholds some subpoena records
The texts were part of a batch of records City Council President Kevin Carrico had to turn over in response to a subpoena from State Attorney Melissa Nelson’s office.
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State attorney sends JEA subpoena for records about former mayor’s lobbying firm
The subpoena, obtained by the Florida Trib and News4Jax, suggests prosecutors remain interested in probing what has mushroomed into an increasingly bitter but convoluted feud