The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) is seeking to ground a proposed local bill that might be carried by state legislators in 2026. '”City Council Vice President Nick Howland, who is carrying the bill, has no plans to withdraw it. The at-large Republican said “City Council and the Duval Delegation both recognize Cecil Field’s enormous potential as a job growth engine for NE Florida. '”Name changes may be an emerging microtrend among Northeast Florida aviation entities. Earlier this year, legislation (HB 4009) changing the former Northeast Florida Regional Airport branding to St. Augustine Airport became law with the blessing of the St. Johns County Airport Authority, which pushed for the change during a meeting of the county’s legislative delegation in January.