{"id":125366,"date":"2026-01-20T20:47:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/125366\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T20:47:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:47:20","slug":"city-of-jacksonville-to-launch-state-of-food-initiative-shaping-the-citys-food-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/125366\/","title":{"rendered":"City of Jacksonville to launch \u2018State of Food\u2019 initiative, shaping the city\u2019s food system"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> (Cheyanne Mumphrey,  Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The city of Jacksonville will launch its \u201cState of Food\u201d initiative on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The program involves a citywide planning process that would focus on strengthening and supporting Jacksonville\u2019s local food system. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">According to the city, it would help guide how food is grown, processed, distributed, accessed, consumed and recovered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The event begins at 4 p.m. News4JAX will stream it live.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorsChris Will headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/CWill\/\" title=\"View Chris Will&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chris Will<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Chris Will has joined the News4JAX team as a weekend morning reporter, after graduating from the University of Florida in spring 2024. During his time in Gainesville, he covered a wide range of stories across the Sunshine State. His coverage of Hurricane Ian in southwest Florida earned a National Edward R. Murrow Award. <\/p>\n<p>Elijah Morris headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/EMorris\/\" title=\"View Elijah Morris&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Elijah Morris<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Elijah joined News4Jax in 2024 and is grateful everyday for the experiences the job brings him. He graduated from Bethune Cookman University in 2023 and Full Sail University with an MFA in 2024, where he honed his photography skills freelancing and building his own client base in addition to his studies.  <\/p>\n<p>Dee Brown JU Highlights<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:58<\/p>\n<p>Dee Brown JU HighlightsAnother chilly start across Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:25<\/p>\n<p>Another chilly start across Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaIndiana, Miami fans bring college spirit to Jacksonville for national championship battle<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:34<\/p>\n<p>Indiana, Miami fans bring college spirit to Jacksonville for national championship battleFlorida bills aim to regulate mobile home rent hikes<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:31<\/p>\n<p>Florida bills aim to regulate mobile home rent hikes2 shootings, armed robbery reported across 3 Jacksonville fast-food restaurants over the weekend<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:10<\/p>\n<p>2 shootings, armed robbery reported across 3 Jacksonville fast-food restaurants over the weekendDeputy recovering after shootout with man accused of killing his father in Baker County<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n<p>Deputy recovering after shootout with man accused of killing his father in Baker CountyCity blight initiatives manager pushing for increased funding to address illegal dumping<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:01<\/p>\n<p>City blight initiatives manager pushing for increased funding to address illegal dumpingChief Meteorologist Richard Nunn says our frigid, frosty forecast isn&#8217;t over yet<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:38<\/p>\n<p>Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn says our frigid, frosty forecast isn&#8217;t over yetHonoring legacy of civil rights icon at Jacksonville\u2019s 45th annual MLK Holiday Parade<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>Honoring legacy of civil rights icon at Jacksonville\u2019s 45th annual MLK Holiday Parade5 side hustles that actually work!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:15<\/p>\n<p>5 side hustles that actually work!Tracking rain before freezing temperatures arrive<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n<p>Tracking rain before freezing temperatures arriveSnow flurry potential in Southeast Georgia on Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>Snow flurry potential in Southeast Georgia on SundaySafety concerns at A1A and TPC Blvd <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:03<\/p>\n<p>Safety concerns at A1A and TPC Blvd Questions remain as JSO continues Springfield double death investigation<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:24<\/p>\n<p>Questions remain as JSO continues Springfield double death investigationJacksonville protesters bash ICE operations, demand city employee be reinstated<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:45<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville protesters bash ICE operations, demand city employee be reinstatedIn case you haven&#8217;t noticed, it&#8217;s been a little cold in Jacksonville&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:23<\/p>\n<p>In case you haven&#8217;t noticed, it&#8217;s been a little cold in Jacksonville&#8230;Fernandina Beach community rallies behind woman fighting to keep food pantry open<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:11<\/p>\n<p>Fernandina Beach community rallies behind woman fighting to keep food pantry openReporter Ariel Schiller has all the info you need for warming centers in Jacksonville<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:12<\/p>\n<p>Reporter Ariel Schiller has all the info you need for warming centers in JacksonvilleTHROWBACK THURSDAY: David Robinson practices with JU<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:52<\/p>\n<p>THROWBACK THURSDAY: David Robinson practices with JUWoman facing multiple charges after punching trooper in the face during ICE encounter, AG says<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:45<\/p>\n<p>Woman facing multiple charges after punching trooper in the face during ICE encounter, AG saysFlorida AG says Nassau County can\u2019t justify big impact fee rate hike despite 17% population increase<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:18<\/p>\n<p>Florida AG says Nassau County can\u2019t justify big impact fee rate hike despite 17% population increaseChilly Thursday gives way to freezing weather in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:27<\/p>\n<p>Chilly Thursday gives way to freezing weather in Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaBelgian man on a mission to locate relatives of Jacksonville WWII soldier<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:05<\/p>\n<p>Belgian man on a mission to locate 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