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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.…

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The $100 million Holon autonomous vehicle factory is planned in Eastport Exchange industrial park at 10145 Eastport Road in North Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
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.…

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The city of Jacksonville is considering granting up to $5.5 million in property tax incentives to keep The Winn-Dixie Company LLC’s headquarters in the city. | Special to the Jacksonville Daily Record
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.…

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Winn-Dixie Co's headquarters is on Jacksonville's Westside. | Jacksonville Daily Record
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.…

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One of the Jacksonville Transit Authority's autonomous vans makes a test run recently on Gator Bowl Boulevard. A JTA staffer sits inside to take over if necessary. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
April 3, 2026

Autonomous vehicles could expand around Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is considering a pilot program to retrofit buses with autonomous technology.…

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Live Oak Contracting plans to transform the former JEA headquarters campus in Downtown Jacksonville into The Jewel at 21 West. | Jacksonville Daily Record
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.…

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The Ramada by Wyndham Jacksonville I-95 by Butler Blvd. | Ramada
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.…

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Jacksonville City Council will consider allowing bars in certain areas of Downtown to continue serving alcohol until 3 a.m. | Jacksonville Daily Record
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.…

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The renovation of EverBank Stadium is about 10% complete, the Jaguars say.
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.…

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The Duval County jail
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.…

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Swisher is headquartered at 459 E. 16th St. in Jacksonville. The company says it is planning a $135 million expansion. | Jacksonville Daily Record
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.…

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One of JTA's autonomous vehicles. | Jacksonville Today
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.…

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James Bennett, chief operating officer of the Jacksonville Port Authority, is shown in 2022. | Jacksonville Port Authority
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.…

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The Laura Street Trio has been deteriorating for decades. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
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.…

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Project Underground is asking the city for a property tax break that would allow a 120-job expansion to Northwest Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
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.…

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The 45-acre Jacksonville Surf Park will be anchored by a 5.5-acre Wavegarden Cove surfing lagoon. It is within the eTown master planned community in South Jacksonville, east of Interstate 295. | Jacksonville Daily Record
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.…

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An aerial view of Apna Bazar at 11153 Beach Blvd. The grocer wanted to expand to open an animal slaughterhouse.
November 13, 2025

Plans for Beach Boulevard slaughterhouse withdrawn

The proposed slaughterhouse had drawn criticism from animal rights activists and nearby residents.…

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A potential Hard Rock Hotel is proposed on 2.02 acres at 500 E. Bay St., the site of the demolished Berkman II condominium along the St. Johns River. | Jacksonville Daily Record
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.…

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An aerial view of Apna Bazar at 11153 Beach Blvd. The grocer wanted to expand to open an animal slaughterhouse.
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.…

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Renderings of Pearl Square, the Gateway Jax development in the NorthCore area of Downtown Jacksonville, show sidewalk seating. | Jacksonville Daily Record
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.…

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A licensed Starbucks franchise is planned on the ground floor of Bank of America Tower at 50 N. Laura St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 3, 2025

Starbucks seeks incentives for Downtown coffee shop

The Starbucks franchise would open on the ground floor of Bank of America Tower.…

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Breezy Jazz House plans to move to 337 E. Bay St., next to Myth Nighclub. | Joe Lister, Jacksonville Daily Record
September 18, 2025

Incentives approved for jazz club to move Downtown

The Downtown Investment Authority board approved $132,662 for Breezy Jazz House to move from San Marco to Bay Street.…

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Jacksonville is considering incentives for TV or movie production. l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
September 16, 2025

Jax considers incentives for TV or movie production

City Council could offer up to $400,000 for a California-based movie or TV production company to film in the city.…

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Thea Jeffers is owner of Breezy Jazz House.
September 11, 2025

Breezy Jazz House may move back Downtown

Breezy Jazz House is seeking $132,662 in city incentives to move from San Marco to 337 E. Bay St.…