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Peyton Struggles: The Truth about the Courthouse
On March 5th, 89.9 WJCT hosted a call in show with Mayor John Peyton. In this conversation, regarding the design of the Duval County Courthouse, Mayor Peyton gives an answer that leaves a lot to be desired.
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Jacksonville 34th Most Congested Metro Area
According to these rankings, traffic congestion in Jacksonville is a larger problem than it is in Orlando.
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Jacksonville's Downtown Action Plan
The Downtown Action Plan is the JEDC's 19 point initiative for breathing life into Downtown Jacksonville during the current recession.
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Jacksonville's Official Federal Stimulus List
Although rail is clearly not a priority to the Peyton administration, the following projects ended up on Jacksonville's Federal Stimulus List.
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Mayport Cruise Ship Terminal Proposal
Currently, cruise ships sailing from Jacksonville operate from a temporary cruise terminal provided by the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT). To get to this terminal, all ships must sail beneath electric power lines and the Dames Point Bridge, both which cross the St. Johns River.
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Urban Parks: Water Street Garage Pocket Park
Located on the corner of Bay and Broad Streets, the Water Street garage pocket park may be the most overlooked public space in Downtown Jacksonville.
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Peyton's Struggles: Friendship Fountain
If the city follows through with its current plans, Friendship Fountain, one of Jacksonville's most recognizable landmarks, could soon meet its demise.
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Peyton's Struggles: The Convention Center
"There are many pressing priorities in the community. Right now, those don't include a new convention center." Former Peyton spokeswoman Susie Wiles - 07/30/05
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Peyton's Struggles: FSU Medical School
?Medical students at Florida State could be training in Jacksonville as early as July. The school plans to offer electives at the Mayo Clinic as well as a family practice rotation at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Florida State has plans to open a regional campus in Jacksonville for up to 20 students...
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Peyton's Struggles: Economic Stimulus Package
?In an ideal world, we'd love to be able to do everything now,? Peyton said. ?We can't afford that luxury.?Jacksonville Business Journal 12/01/08
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