Roger Weeder

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City leaders challenged to solve pension mess posted on Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 11:58am JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- With an election year right around the corner, city's leaders are being challenged to solve a pension mess with a $1.7 billion deficit in the police and fire fund. A task... read more...
Pension task force wraps up work posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 5:28pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- An in depth study into the city's $1.7 billion police and fire pension deficit has been wrapped up at city hall. The Jacksonville Retirement Reform Task Force is... read more...
Gator Bowl special treat for some military families posted on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 - 4:11pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A Gator Bowl outing brought together 55 children and spouses of deceased military servicemen. The Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation helped bring the families together for... read more...
New vision for Jacksonville Shipyards posted on Friday, December 13, 2013 - 8:00pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Prime waterfront property in Downtown called the Shipyards has developers saying 'why not build a 1,000-foot tower to give the city a landmark?' The idea is being called... read more...
City eyes naming rights for sports complex venues posted on Monday, November 18, 2013 - 6:45pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- In the shadow of EverBank Field are two city entertainment venues that do not have a corporate name, but that could change if the city finds a taker at the right price.... read more...
Veterans Day Parade attracts WWII vets posted on Monday, November 11, 2013 - 5:15pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Marching bands, military gear and veterans all participated in Jacksonville's Veterans Day Parade which is one of the largest in the state. Among the veterans in the parade... read more...
City taking suggestions to spice up Downtown posted on Monday, November 4, 2013 - 7:24pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Downtown Investment Authority is soliciting ideas on what is needed to jump start the heart of the city. The agency is putting together a 10-year blueprint and this month is... read more...
JaxChamber says London trip scores jobs posted on Monday, November 4, 2013 - 5:26pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars football in London has the JaxChamber saying it scored jobs with more prospects in the pipeline. On Monday, city and businesses leaders who made the trip said... read more...
Foreclosure relief: Free counseling over next 5 days posted on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 7:11pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Homeowners who have reached a dead end or are frustrated are encouraged to explore their mortgage options as the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America comes to the... read more...