Kent Justice

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, host Kent Justice sits down with Jeff Bacon, the commissioner of the Atlantic Sun Conference, to discuss the bold move of relocating the conference headquarters from Atlanta to Jacksonville. With nearly two years under his belt in Northeast Florida, Bacon shares his insights on the vibrant sports culture of the city and the strategic decision to host the men’s and women’s basketball championships in 2026.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition host Kent Justice caught up with Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp owner Ken Babby. With a jaw-dropping $31.5 million renovation of the Vystar Ballpark under their belts, Babby couldn’t contain his enthusiasm for opening day. He highlighted the standout feature of the revamped park: the shrimp boats, which he boldly claimed are “the best seats in the house.”Babby’s mission?

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Published: April 2, 2025 at 9:27 PMTags: Florida, AHCA, Ron DeSantisFLORIDA – Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration faced criticism after a report from Tallahassee suggested the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) may have lost $160 million. The report claimed the agency could be responsible for the massive million-dollar loss due to improper accounting and failure to pay a federal penalty related to Medicaid.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jimmy Patronis, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, has dedicated nearly two decades to public service, with a focus on supporting first responders and managing the state’s economic challenges. In a recent interview, he shared his reflections on his tenure and his aspirations if elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Watch the entire interview above. As he prepares to leave his position, Patronis outlined three main goals if elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Published: March 27, 2025 at 8:58 AMTags: This Week in Jacksonville, Business Edition, Jacksonville, PodcastsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In this week’s episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, host Kent Justice sits down with Ron Autrey, the former CEO and chairman of Miller Electric. With nearly five decades of experience, Autrey shares his journey from joining the family business in 1975 to steering it through the digital revolution and beyond.