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Should Jacksonville create a police citizen review board? City leaders invited public to workshop to discuss topic of interest across nation Updated:  Tags:  Similar boards in other areas of Florida, including Orlando, Miami, Tampa and St. Petersburg, were discussed. The public was encouraged to join city leaders Friday to discuss the idea of adding a citizen review board to oversee police handling of investigations and to address complaints. Currently, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs division reviews all complaints. JSO Director Mike Bruno said in Friday’s meeting th...

Jobs announcement showcases Daniel Davis ahead of expected Jacksonville mayoral bid Daniel Davis is not running for Mayor ... yet. In Northeast Florida, the mosaic of the 2023 mayoral picture continues to take shape. Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce CEO  Daniel Davis has been on hand for many endorsement events and business development announcements over the years, but Thursday was in the new context of his expected entry into the mayoral race. Despite polling at just 6% in the only public poll of the embryonic field, Davis has an advantage no other candidate in the race does: a deep netwo...

Jacksonville City Council modifies gas tax hike, sets stage for full council vote Jacksonville council member vote to include Emerald Trail in $1 billion infrastructure program Lexi Suda, Producer Updated:  Tags:  Councilwoman Randy DeFoor speaks at special City Council meeting discussing proposed gas tax increse to pay for infrastruction projects. (COJ.net) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville City Council, meeting Wednesday as a committee-of-the-whole on the proposed $1 billion gas tax increase, approved amendments to include $132 million for the Emerald Trail and to set aside $250 million...

Morrison’s India ban is another cynical election ploy We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss May 8, 2021 — 12.05am Save Normal text size Credit: I disagree with David Crowe’s conclusion (“PM in denial over travel ban backlash”, May 7). It’s working out exactly as Scott Morrison planned it, since his main focus now is the election he must call by May 2022. Harsh statements about jail and fines makes him look tough. That’s a vote-winner. Dog-whistles get nods of approval from dog-whistle fanciers. His statem...

After at-times heated debate Tuesday evening, the Jacksonville City Council withdrew a controversial measure that would have eliminated a local requirement that the Duval County Health Department director be a physician. The bill is expected to be reintroduced later and referred to multiple council committees — the initial measure was only discussed by one — for extensive discussion and public input. "Let all the parties involved talk about it," City Council President Tommy Hazouri said. "I don't know why it's emotional … but it seems to be." The bill was intended to help fill the ...