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A.G. GancarskiMay 15, 2017

Those who might worry that the Florida/Georgia football game will leave Jacksonville anytime soon can rest a bit easier, as the City Council is about to approve an extension of the agreement for the city to host the Florida/Georgia football game until 2021. The legislation (2017-322) cleared Neighborhoods, Community Investments, and Services on Monday morning, its […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 18, 2016

After a month defined by preparation for and recovery from Hurricane Matthew, Jacksonville could use some good news, positive economic activity, and a whole lotta fun. City leaders say it’s coming later in October and early in November, via both sporting events (the 2016 Georgia vs. Florida game and the Navy vs. Notre Dame game) […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 16, 2016

Jacksonville will retain the rights to the World’s Largest Cocktail Party, as Lenny Curry announced Wednesday an extension of the contract for five more years. “This is a big deal for Jacksonville,” Curry said, and for “both schools.” The deal extends the agreement to 2021, which will “mitigate any uncertainty,” with a window opening for re-negotiation of […]

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