December 15, 2025
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Plans for Beach Boulevard slaughterhouse withdrawn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.…
October 3, 2025
Starbucks seeks incentives for Downtown coffee shop
The Starbucks franchise would open on the ground floor of Bank of America Tower.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
September 8, 2025
Surf park developer says project is in jeopardy
Developer Aventuur says projected construction costs have grown by over 20%.…
August 19, 2025
Taxing district considered for Five Points improvements
Jacksonville City Council is considering legislation to create a special tax assesssment for commercial property.…
August 15, 2025
Haskell signs approved for new headquarters on Southbank
Haskell is moving from Riverside Avenue on the Northbank to San Marco Boulevard.…