February 18, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | How did the Brooklyn neighborhood get its name?
A Jacksonville Today reader asks why Brooklyn has the same name as a New York city borough.…
December 30, 2025
The Hub Brooklyn expected to open within weeks
The Hub, housing three restaurants, is tenatively scheduled to open Jan. 19 at Riverside Avenue and Forest Street.…
October 8, 2025
1928 Cuban Bistro plans to expand in Brooklyn
Based in Jacksonville, 1928 Cuban Bistro plans its eighth location where Tossgreen closed.…
June 24, 2025
Burrito Gallery closes in Brooklyn, ending local chain’s 20-year run in Jacksonville
Burrito Gallery was known in Jacksonville for its fast-casual Southwestern menu, which it described as “Jax Mex.”…
February 25, 2025
City Council OKs Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office move to Brooklyn
JSO will move from the nearly 48-year-old Police Memorial Building Downtown to the Florida Blue tower. …
August 27, 2024
You can now ride a driverless vehicle to lunch in Brooklyn
JTA is testing autonomous vehicles along Riverside Avenue in advance of launching its Ultimate Urban Circulator next summer.…
June 10, 2024
EverBank moving branch from Brooklyn to Ortega
The city of Jacksonville issued a permit last week for EverBank to build out its new branch at 4211 San…
May 28, 2024
$5 million permit issued for Sheriff’s Office in Brooklyn
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is leasing almost 60,000 square feet of space for its Homeland Security Division in the Riverside…
May 8, 2024
Home2 Suites hotel opens in Brooklyn area
The Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Downtown is an all-suites property at 600 Park St. Players Grille will open there…
October 3, 2023
$150,000 in grants considered for The Hub Brooklyn
The three buildings include Alder & Oak restaurant and bar; a rooftop bar; loft space for CD+urban; and a Southern…
August 7, 2023
Two buildings proposed along Brooklyn Riverwalk
Hakimian Holdings Inc. wants to add retail and a restaurant to the Gates of Riverside, its property on Riverside Avenue.…
July 13, 2023
Players Grille coming to Home2 Suites in Brooklyn
The hotel, a project of Corner Lot and Kelco Management and Development, is expected to open in early 2024.…
April 14, 2023
New wine bar in the works for Brooklyn
The Downtown Development Review Board unanimously approved conceptual plans for Dedalus Wine Bar in the former Liddy’s Machine Shop.…
January 4, 2023
The Hub Brooklyn is ready for construction
The Hub Brooklyn is ready to rise. The city issued three permits Tuesday for Danis Construction LLC to build three…
February 1, 2022
THE JAXSON | 5 Black history sites in Brooklyn
In honor of the beginning of Black History Month, here’s a review of sites in the quickly changing neighborhood of…
2 days ago
Friday is deadline to give your views on Skyway options
JTA is considering five Skyway options and wants to know which ones the public prefers.…
March 18, 2026
THE JAXSON | Ranking the 6 Skyway alternatives, from best to worst
As Jacksonville revisits the future of its Skyway, this moment presents a broader opportunity to consider how the Skyway fits…
March 9, 2026
Classic cars draw thousands to Amelia Concours d’Elegance
The 31st Amelia Concours featured about 250 race cars, classics and special motorcycles.…
March 4, 2026
THE JAXSON | 7 Downtown riverfront dining experiences that no longer exist
Today, diners struggle to find a restaurant along the river in Downtown Jacksonville that is not inside of a hotel.…
February 25, 2026
3 a.m. toast: Some Downtown bars get extra hour on alcohol
Sales will be allowed until 3 a.m. in the NorthCore, the Central Core, and the Sports and Entertainment District.…
February 25, 2026
New proposals emerge for future of Jacksonville’s Skyway
Transit officials want to know what the public thinks about five possibilities for upgrading the Skyway.…
February 23, 2026
Fleet Landing considers another retirement tower
Fleet Landing is evaluating options for a riverfront community at the former Haskell campus in Brooklyn.…
February 23, 2026
JTA seeks comments on next phase of driverless shuttles
Public meetings will start this week to share information about the shuttles, known as the Ultimate Urban Circulator.…
January 21, 2026
Autonomous NAVI shuttles could extend to the Beaches
NAVI ultimately could replace JTA’s Beach Buggy ride service in the Beaches, CEO Nat Ford says.…