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City plans to buy controversial liquor store next to elementary school

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The property where a liquor store was projected to open across from an elementary school in Northwest Jacksonville will be purchased by the City of Jacksonville, according to Mayor Donna Deegan, who made the announcement at one of her most anticipated community meetings. Plenty of residents in the area that is riddled […]

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City Council

City council president proposes new ordinance amid battle between Golfair community, liquor store | #citycouncil

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new proposed ordinance could change who decides where exceptions for liquor stores can be allowed after a long-standing battle between a community that is upset by the idea of a new liquor store being built in their neighborhood. People who live in the Golfair area of Jacksonville have met with city […]

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