The City Council of Jacksonville approved zoning exception E-25-12 for property at 9551 Baymeadows Road, Units 1-3. Owned by Baymeadows Shopping Center, LLC, the exception permits Red Room Hookah Lounge, operating as Medusa Restaurant and Lounge, to sell and serve alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption within an existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) district. The application was filed by Holly McQueen on behalf of the owner. Both the Land Use and Zoning Committee and the Planning and Development Department recommended approval, with the Council confirming that the exception aligns with the Comprehensive Plan, is compatible with surrounding uses, and presents no detrimental environmental or traffic impacts. The decision, approved by an 18-0 vote, enables the establishment to offer expanded services, contributing to local retail and entertainment options. The ordinance becomes effective upon signature and requires the exception to be exercised within one year.