Council committee extends downtown alcohol sales hours after debate on boundaries and safety

Feb 17, 2026

The neighborhoods committee approved ordinance 20260063, extending downtown alcohol sales hours with a technical map amendment after debate about district boundaries, neighborhood impacts and security. The measure passed 6–1; sponsor and business groups said it will spur downtown investment.

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The Jacksonville City Council neighborhoods committee voted to approve ordinance 20260063, which modifies permitted alcohol sales hours in a defined downtown zone, after passing a technical amendment to attach a revised map and legend identifying four downtown subareas.

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