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1. New sneakers for elementary students shows 'someone believes in them' (bradenton.com) — Every student at Pinedale Elementary School in Jacksonville just received a brand-new pair of sneakers, thanks to Soles4Souls, The Giving Closet Project, and volunteers from CSX. The program, part of a larger Duval County effort, aims to remove "footwear-related barriers" so local children can feel more confident and ready to learn. Thousands more kids in Jacksonville and other cities are also benefiting this year.
2. Jacksonville City Council approves $2B budget ordinance in 18-1 vote (actionnewsjax.com) — Jacksonville's City Council has approved Mayor Donna Deegan's $2 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year in an 18-1 vote, setting funding for city operations and capital projects. The plan covers staffing, technology, debt management, and major agencies like the Jacksonville Aviation Authority and Jacksonville Port Authority, shaping how services reach residents across the city.
3. Amendment 3 looms heavy over Jacksonville budget vote (actionnewsjax.com) — Jacksonville leaders are finalizing a $2 billion city budget while debating how to brace for Amendment 3, a proposed property tax phaseout that could cut $180 million from future revenues. Council members and the chief administrative officer disagree on how much to stash in contingency funds now, but say there will still be time to adjust if voters approve the measure in November.
4. Jacksonville City Council unanimously approves new e-bike ordinance (actionnewsjax.com) — Jacksonville residents will soon see new rules for riding e-bikes on city sidewalks after the City Council unanimously approved an ordinance updating how they're defined, operated, and enforced. The change follows a surge in local e-bike use and aims to cut crashes and injuries involving drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians on Jacksonville's streets and sidewalks.
5. Clay County School Board member, off-duty firefighter sues JFRD over reprimand after controversial remarks about race (news4jax.com) — A Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department firefighter who also serves on the Clay County School Board has filed a federal lawsuit against the city, claiming he was unfairly disciplined for off-duty social media remarks about race. He argues the reprimand, mandatory training, and record notation violated his First Amendment rights, while city officials say his comments harmed workplace cohesion and public trust. The case could influence how Jacksonville handles employee speech online.
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