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This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition

By: News4Jax and Graham Media Group
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 This Week in Jacksonville Business Edition is a weekly digital series with News4JAX anchor Kent Justice who talks with the experts about business, economic development, jobs, technology and more.Produced by News4Jax, in cooperation with Graham Media Group. Economics Politics & Government
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  • Florida makes strides to reduce childhood poverty

    Florida makes strides to reduce childhood poverty
    Feb 19 2026
    Florida is making meaningful progress in reducing childhood poverty, a key indicator of the state’s long-term economic health. According to new data highlighted by Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the number of children living in poverty statewide has dropped by hundreds of thousands over the past six years. Wilson shared, “There’s about 711,000 kids in Florida in poverty. And while that’s a high number, it’s down a couple hundred thousand from about six years ago.” In Duval County alone, approximately 3,000 fewer children are living in poverty compared to previous reports, a positive sign that targeted efforts are working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Northeast Florida housing faces ‘normal’ year amid marketing shifts

    Northeast Florida housing faces ‘normal’ year amid marketing shifts
    Feb 26 2026
    Northeast Florida’s housing market is shifting into what builders call a “more normal” year — still strong, but shaped by higher interest rates, local fees, and the push-and-pull over growth. NEFBA President Scott Brannock (Tidewater Homes) joins “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition” to explain what the Northeast Florida Builders Association does, why workforce development is his biggest 2026 priority, and how local policies can either expand attainable housing—or make it harder to build. Brannock discusses the region’s permit trends, the real cost drivers behind “affordability,” why impact fees are a top legislative issue in Tallahassee, and why “missing middle” options like duplexes and triplexes may be key to keeping Northeast Florida livable as it grows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Gateway Jax CEO shares vision for downtown’s transformation

    Gateway Jax CEO shares vision for downtown’s transformation
    Feb 5 2026
    Gateway Jax is leading a major redevelopment effort in downtown Jacksonville, aiming to reshape nearly 30 acres with a mix of residential, retail, and public spaces. Bryan Moll, CEO of Gateway Jax, spoke with This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition about the project’s progress and its potential impact on the region’s economic growth. Moll brings experience from overseeing more than $6 billion in real estate projects across major markets including Tampa and Washington, D.C. He explained how lessons learned from those cities are influencing Gateway Jax’s approach in Jacksonville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
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