December 22, 2025 Proposed miniature golf course hits hurdle in St. Johns CountyThe zoning agency recommended against a miniature golf course called Nothing Putt Fun & Games.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 16, 2025 Pecan Craft Kitchen sets opening in Julington CreekA “farm-to-fire” restaurant, Pecan Craft Kitchen will open in the former Broudy’s Liquors location.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 11, 2025 600-acre motorsports park planned in Nassau CountyThe motorsports park will feature a racetrack designed by Indy 500 winner Bobby Rahal, a partner in the project.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 10, 2025 Indian grocery Patel Brothers plans St. Johns County storePatel Brothers plans a store at the Shops at Racetrack Road, the chain’s second store in Northeast Florida.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 1, 2025 Is another Harris Teeter planned in St. Johns County?The county is reviewing plans for a second store that matches the Harris Teeter footprint.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 20, 2025 New restaurants lined up for Jacksonville airportChick-fil-A, Panda Express, V Pizza and Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q will open in the airport’s new concourse.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 6, 2025 St. Johns commission rejects 205-home developmentA developer sought to resurrect a plan for homes on farmland off County Road 214.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 13, 2025 Adventure Landing in St. Augustine could be gone soonAdventure Landing could be demolished and the site redeveloped for commercial use.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
September 22, 2025 Orange Park Mall will celebrate 50th anniversary this weekThe mall will celebrate its anniversary with remarks from local leaders, a marching band and a time capsule.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 28, 2025 ‘Agrihood’ could be revived in St. Johns CountyA special magistrate says the county acted unreasonably when it denied a rezoning request for the project.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 19, 2025 Developer plans another community in Clay CountyBTI Partners of Fort Lauderdale now owns 6,500 acres to develop two master planned communities.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 7, 2025 New St. Johns County website tracks improvement projectsThe Featured Projects site includes roads, parks, stormwater systems, public safety facilities and more.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 7, 2025 Plans for Bad Ass Coffee brewing in St. AugustineThe chain, based in Hawaii, is planning its ninth location in Florida, its first outside the Gulf.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 26, 2025 EV automaker Rivian is expanding in St. Johns CountyThe electric vehicle manufacturer plans to open a service and demo center in St. Augustine in early 2026.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 27, 2025 Gypsy Cab Co. will close in St. Augustine after 42 yearsGypsy Cab Co. will close June 5, and Purple Olive restaurant will move into the space.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 21, 2025 Winn-Dixie store in St. Augustine will convert to AldiThe store in Shores Village Plaza will close Aug. 17 to convert to the Aldi format.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 21, 2025 Taproom and pizza restaurant will open soon DowntownPizza Dynamo and Pour Taproom could open the first week of June in the VyStar Credit Union parking garage.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 15, 2025 Downtown Jacksonville Harveys could become AldiThe store would become one of at least nine potential Aldi conversions in Northeast Florida.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record and Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 25, 2025 Plans brewing for old Sears building at Orange Park MallThe store could be demolished and replaced with a new shopping center called Orange Park Plaza.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 18, 2025 Pecan Kitchen approved for alcohol sales in Julington CreekThe southern-cooking restaurant is under construction where a Broudy’s liquor store previously operated.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 8, 2025 Publix to be demolished and rebuilt in FernandinaA new, larger Publix will replace the store in the Island Walk Shopping Center.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 4, 2025 Public outcry sinks Water Lily plan in St. Johns CountyThe Water Lily development would bring up to 3,000 homes to a largely agricultural area.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 12, 2025 San Sebastian Winery plans marketplace with restaurantThe proposal includes a restaurant, retail building and additional surface parking adjacent to the winery..…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 23, 2025 St. Augustine Marine Center seeks rezoning for expansionProposals for the Marine Center include office space, commercial space, patio, parking, boat slips and service bays.…By J. Brooks Terry - Jacksonville Daily Record