Lawmakers hope new law spurs affordable housing, but some say it weakens local government control

A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday will make it harder for local governments to turn down some housing-related development requests. Welcome to the official YouTube channel of WJXT News4JAX - The Local Station. Covering Jacksonville, Florida, and surrounding communities with trusted, accurate, and impactful journalism, our mission is to keep you informed with stories that matter. From breaking news to investigative reports, weather updates to community events, we deliver honest, authentic coverage you can count on. We're proud to be part of the Jacksonville community. Watch more from News4JAX on YouTube: 🆕 Newest videos: https://www.youtube.com/news4jax/videos 📰 More news stories: https://www.news4jax.com ▶️ Watch News4JAX live: https://www.news4jax.com/live/ 📩 Sign up for the News4JAX newsletter: https://www.news4jax.com/newsletters/