June 15, 2026
The healtcare company plans to invest in advance vision manufacturing and packing for ACUVUE contact lenses.…
June 10, 2026
Former JEA headquarters sold for $1M; 180 residences planned
Live Oak Contracting will convert the JEA building into residences, rooftop amenities and retail space.…
June 5, 2026
Rise Doro apartments reopen, more than 2 years after massive fire
About 20% of the Rise Doro’s 247 apartments have been filled since the building was rebuilt.…
June 4, 2026
Councilman withdraws zoning proposal that would have reduced public input
Councilman Rory Diamond said he wanted to streamline zoning to create more affordable housing.…
May 29, 2026
JTA raises fares and cuts services to make up for budget deficit
The JTA board approved a $139.2 million budget Thursday that included the cuts and fare increases.…
May 18, 2026
City officials silent on status of Holon factory for autonomous vehicles
The $100 million Holon autonomous vehicle plant was supposed to break ground in April, but the date came and went.…
May 11, 2026
Winn-Dixie agrees to keep Brentwood-area store until at least 2029
Residents and City Council members said the area would have no grocer if Winn-Dixie closed the store as planned.…
April 13, 2026
City considering up to $12M in tax incentives for Winn-Dixie
The Jacksonville-based Winn-Dixie is asking the city for tax incentives to make investments in its headquarters building.…
April 3, 2026
Autonomous vehicles could expand around Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is considering a pilot program to retrofit buses with autonomous technology.…
February 24, 2026
JEA board approves sale of former headquarters
Live Oak Contracting plans to convert the JEA building into residential units, offices and rooftop amenities.…
February 11, 2026
Ramada could become affordable housing for vets
A nonprofit from New York has plans to convert the Ramada by Wyndham on Baymeadows Road.…
January 26, 2026
Some Downtown bars could sell alcohol until 3 a.m.
Jacksonville City Council will consider an ordinance that would allow some bars to serve alcohol for an extra hour.…
January 9, 2026
Despite rising costs, ‘Stadium of the Future’ is on schedule
The $1.4 billion renovation of EverBank Stadium is about 10% complete, Jaguars officials say.…
December 15, 2025
Some City Council members oppose jail in their districts
Three Jacksonville council members say historically redlined neighborhoods should be off limits for a new jail.…
December 10, 2025
Swisher announces $135M expansion in Springfield
Swisher received $3.5 million in incentives from the city to create at least 240 jobs in the next two years.…
December 9, 2025
JTA sues union in dispute over federal safety plan
JTA says the union is jeopardizing federal funding by refusing to sign a safety plan involving autonomous vehicles.…
December 8, 2025
Jacksonville Port Authority executive dies in car accident
James Bennett, chief operating officer of the Port Authority, also sat on the Baker County Board of Commissioners.…
December 5, 2025
Indiana developer says it’s buying Laura Street Trio
Becovic Management Group says it is buying the restored Barnett National Bank Building in addition to the Laura Street Trio.…
November 24, 2025
Project Underground seeks tax break for $10M Northwest Jacksonville expansion
The code-named Project Underground currently employs more than 140 people at its existing Jacksonville plant.…
November 14, 2025
Surf park approved for $4.6M property tax break
City Council approved the tax break this week to help develop the surf park in South Jacksonville.…
November 13, 2025
Plans for Beach Boulevard slaughterhouse withdrawn
The proposed slaughterhouse had drawn criticism from animal rights activists and nearby residents.…
November 7, 2025
Potential Hard Rock Hotel could seek public incentives
Developers outlined at least $40 million in incentives for a possible Hard Rock on the Northbank.…
November 7, 2025
No decision reached on Beach Boulevard slaughterhouse
The Jacksonville Planning Commission took a tie vote on whether Apna Bazar can expand with a slaughterhouse.…
November 5, 2025
Jacksonville may expand sidewalk dining Downtown
City Council is considering legislation that would allow sidewalk dining throughout Downtown instead of in select areas.…