{"id":251910,"date":"2026-04-30T02:02:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T02:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/251910\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T02:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T02:02:09","slug":"the-old-stanton-renovation-project-could-receive-another-financial-boost-if-this-bill-is-passed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/251910\/","title":{"rendered":"The Old Stanton renovation project could receive another financial boost if this bill is passed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Old Stanton&#8221; High School (News4Jax)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 A Jacksonville city council member has introduced a bill that would send more than $143,000 toward the rehabilitation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2022\/06\/20\/historic-old-stanton-high-school-to-be-renovated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2022\/06\/20\/historic-old-stanton-high-school-to-be-renovated\/\">Historic Stanton School<\/a> on Ashley Street.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Councilman Rahman Johnson introduced Ordinance 2026-0260 two weeks ago. The bill would appropriate $143,710 from the general fund\u2019s operating reserves to help restore the former high school building, which sits vacant in downtown Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">RELATED | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/12\/old-stanton-high-school-undergoing-renovations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/12\/old-stanton-high-school-undergoing-renovations\/\">Old Stanton High School undergoing renovations<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Stanton High School opened in 1869 as the Stanton Normal School, giving it more than 150 years of history in the Jacksonville community. Historic Stanton Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is leading efforts to restore the building.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Renovation work is already underway \u2014 roof truss repairs are in progress, old windows are being replaced, and portions of old drywall have been removed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The bill is expected to move through city council.<\/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 AuthorJenese Harris headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/3INEDUJXZZCNHJR36IFEZECB6Y\/\" title=\"View Jenese Harris&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jenese Harris<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Veteran journalist, Emmy Award winning anchor, 2025 Gracie award winner for on-air talent<\/p>\n<p>Stella Jones Varsity 4 Girls Soccer Player of the Year<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:06<\/p>\n<p>Stella Jones Varsity 4 Girls Soccer Player of the YearWitness shares video of St. Johns County investigation that shut down all lanes on I-95<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:43<\/p>\n<p>Witness shares video of St. Johns County investigation that shut down all lanes on I-95Meet our April Positively JAX winner: Chris Shee, founder of MasterCraft Builder Group \ud83c\udf1f\ud83c\udfe0 <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:09<\/p>\n<p>Meet our April Positively JAX winner: Chris Shee, founder of MasterCraft Builder Group \ud83c\udf1f\ud83c\udfe0 Brantley County shifts to recovery, but wildfire danger not over yet, officials warn<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:15<\/p>\n<p>Brantley County shifts to recovery, but wildfire danger not over yet, officials warnKailani Barrientos is the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX Girls Wrestler of the Year<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:50<\/p>\n<p>Kailani Barrientos is the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX Girls Wrestler of the YearCoach Drafts and the Nease Panthers are fired up for spring ball \ud83c\udfc8 \ud83d\udd25 \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:47<\/p>\n<p>Coach Drafts and the Nease Panthers are fired up for spring ball \ud83c\udfc8 \ud83d\udd25 \ud83d\udc40Some Brantley County residents return home relieved but emotionally drained<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:50<\/p>\n<p>Some Brantley County residents return home relieved but emotionally drained3 a.m. alcohol sales expanding to Brooklyn after council vote<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:26<\/p>\n<p>3 a.m. alcohol sales expanding to Brooklyn after council voteBrantley County residents still able to return home though hot spots are still along Highway 110<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:39<\/p>\n<p>Brantley County residents still able to return home though hot spots are still along Highway 110It&#8217;s Harvest Day.  Five new microgreens and a familiar favorite. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 4:57<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s Harvest Day.  Five new microgreens and a familiar favorite. FEMA says rumors that it stopped aid, pulled firefighters from Georgia wildfires are false<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:48<\/p>\n<p>FEMA says rumors that it stopped aid, pulled firefighters from Georgia wildfires are falseWhat to know if you need help or want to donate to wildfire victims<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:05<\/p>\n<p>What to know if you need help or want to donate to wildfire victimsResidents not sure what they will find as Brantley County re-entry begins<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:04<\/p>\n<p>Residents not sure what they will find as Brantley County re-entry beginsBrantley County adjusting some road closures, evacuations as containment of Highway 82 fire lags<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:25<\/p>\n<p>Brantley County adjusting some road closures, evacuations as containment of Highway 82 fire lagsFormer Jacksonville youth pastor arrested on sexual battery charges, accused of grooming girl<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:08<\/p>\n<p>Former Jacksonville youth pastor arrested on sexual battery charges, accused of grooming girlBryce Fiore is your Varsity 4 Wrestler of the Year <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:52<\/p>\n<p>Bryce Fiore is your Varsity 4 Wrestler of the Year Raines Vikings Spring Football<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:08<\/p>\n<p>Raines Vikings Spring FootballSome homes in Brantley County were reduced to ashes, but families say they still have each other<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:30<\/p>\n<p>Some homes in Brantley County were reduced to ashes, but families say they still have each otherRed Cross volunteers at Seldon Park help those affected by wildfires<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:11<\/p>\n<p>Red Cross volunteers at Seldon Park help those affected by wildfiresBattle to save homes continues as Highway 82 Fire now over 20K acres<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>Battle to save homes continues as Highway 82 Fire now over 20K acresWildfire evacuees seek help at American Red Cross shelter in Brunswick<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:01<\/p>\n<p>Wildfire evacuees seek help at American Red Cross shelter in BrunswickBrantley County Family Connection, UGA Extension help fire victims<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:35<\/p>\n<p>Brantley County Family Connection, UGA Extension help fire victimsAbout 20,000 acres burned by Brantley County Highway 82 wildfire <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:35<\/p>\n<p>About 20,000 acres burned by Brantley County Highway 82 wildfire Fire officials give update on Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:36<\/p>\n<p>Fire officials give update on Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County Highway 82 fire in Brantley County grows to 9,200 acres<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>Highway 82 fire in Brantley County grows to 9,200 acresPrevious photoNext photo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#8220;Old Stanton&#8221; 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