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The Jacksonville Eastside has been accepted to the National Register of Historic Places. | LIFT JAX
November 28, 2023

Jax Eastside joins National Register of Historic Places

Dating back to the end of the Civil War, the Eastside neighborhood is one of Jacksonville’s last cohesive urban core…

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Naked Kitchen will lease about 2,700 square feet of space in the front and side of the Liberty Building at 2336 Liberty St. with a patio for outdoor dining. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
November 28, 2023

Naked Kitchen restaurant signs on in Phoenix arts district

The restaurants plans to open in one of the buildings being revitalized in the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District north…

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The city has been working for years to land a nonstop flight from Jacksonville International Airport to London. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 13, 2023

Despite hurdles, JAX continues push for London flight

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority says it has worked toward a London flight for more than five years. It’s no simple…

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November 7, 2023

Saxum Real Estate advances plans for 3.8 million-square-foot North Jacksonville industrial park

An almost 3.8 million-square-foot industrial park is in review for 816 acres near the Jacksonville airport.…

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November 6, 2023

Jacksonville Jaguars inviting bids to work on the ‘Stadium of the Future’

In a big step toward the renovation of the 28-year-old EverBank Stadium, the Jacksonville Jaguars seek sealed bids for work…

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Lila’s Seafood & Steaks is planned for demolition in the Beach Boulevard Shopping Center. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 31, 2023

Lila’s Seafood & Steaks building to be demolished

The city is reviewing a permit to demolish the closed restaurant in the Beach Boulevard Shopping Center.…

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The Dillard's Clearance Center remains open at Regency Square Mall. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 30, 2023

Dillard’s Clearance remains open at Regency Square Mall

The Dillard’s Clearance Center is not part of the possible sale of Regency Square Mall.…

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A sign on Burger's King's drive-thru window says the restaurant is closed. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 25, 2023

Burger King closes in Downtown Jacksonville

The restaurant at 210 E. State St. was built on almost 1.6 acres in 1985. Signs on the drive-thru and…

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Mambos Cuban Cafe will move and the space will become Bellini Modern Italian. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 19, 2023

Mambos Cuban Cafe expanding at former Denny’s

Owner Raul Arias Jr. is renovating a Denny’s on Beach Boulevard. The restaurant will be renamed Mambos Cuban Kitchen.…

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The Johnson & Johnson Vision disposable contact lens manufacturing plant is in Deerwood Park in Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 18, 2023

Johnson & Johnson Vision expands in Jacksonville

Johnson & Johnson Vision is working on at least $57 million in investments at its disposable contact lens manufacturing plant…

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October 17, 2023

Buyer identified for Regency Square Mall; plans still unclear

Blackwater Development LLC, based in Lake City, announced that it is the prospective buyer for the 56-year-old mall.…

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The Beach Road Fish House sign is for sale. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 16, 2023

Beach Road Fish House sign is up for sale

Corner Lot, which is developing the site with apartments, wants to see the sign “go to a good home.”…

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Employees work inside the city’s first Amazon fulfillment center near Jacksonville International Airport. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 16, 2023

Amazon tops list of Northeast Florida employers

Online retailing, warehousing and delivery has taken over as the area’s No. 1 job provider.…

Featured image for “Manufacturer comes to Jax to build rafts and military gear”
Survival life rafts are shown under construction in this image from a Wing Group video about its North Jacksonville plant. | The Wing Group
October 4, 2023

Manufacturer comes to Jax to build rafts and military gear

The Wing Group, based in California, has taken over a closed plant in North Jacksonville…

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October 2, 2023

Regency Square Mall owners say they’re selling

Regency Realty LLC did not identify the buyer or explain how the mall might be used under new ownership.…

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1928 Cuban Bistro will open its sixth location in Fleming Island. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 28, 2023

1928 Cuban Bistro adding 6th location

The Cuban restaurant hopes to open in Fleming Island by the end of the year.…

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The historic Federal Reserve Building at 424 N. Hogan St. in Downtown Jacksonville. | Severine Photography, via the Jacksonville Daily Record
September 28, 2023

Historic Federal Reserve Building leased Downtown

The 19,420-square-foot building at 424 N. Hogan St. is fully leased, but the tenant has not been announced.…

Featured image for “Piccadilly closes its last Jacksonville cafeteria”
Customers pick out their selections in the serving line at Piccadilly cafeteria. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
September 26, 2023

Piccadilly closes its last Jacksonville cafeteria

The cafeteria, known for Southern comfort food, has operated in Jacksonville for more than 50 years.…

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Jacksonville International Airport plans a $300 million expansion with Concourse B. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 25, 2023

New concourse delayed at Jacksonville airport

A six-gate addition at Jacksonville International Airport is now scheduled to begin early next year with completion in 2026.…

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Confetti and streamers fly to mark the grand opening of the new Winn-Dixie in College Park on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.
September 21, 2023

Winn-Dixie returns to College Park in Arlington

The opening fills a food desert in an area where Winn-Dixie operated from 1997 to 2007.…

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September 20, 2023

Three South Jacksonville hotels being transformed into apartments

Two troubled hotels off Baymeadows Road and one near University and Bowden are being turned into apartments averaging $1,000 to…

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Customers line up at a Dreamette. | Gregory Todaro, WJCT News 89.9
September 15, 2023

Dreamette expanding in Northwest Jacksonville

The shop’s operator says it will help fill a shortage of food and entertainment options on the growing Northside.…

Featured image for “San Marco Theatre work approved for two storefronts”
Missy Riley Art & Pieces intends to move within San Marco Square into the storefront between Stellers Gallery and Iguana San Marco, the former San Marco Theatre. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 15, 2023

San Marco Theatre work approved for two storefronts

The city issued permits to divide the space for Iguana San Marco and Missy Riley Art & Pieces.…

Featured image for “Bass Pro Shops applies for approval of Outdoor World”
Bass Pro Shops plans to open an Outdoor World store in St. Johns County in 2024. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 8, 2023

Bass Pro Shops applies for approval of Outdoor World

The company is seeking approval of a master development plan in St. Johns County. The store would be the 13th…