August 26, 2024
The complaint states that Trio ownership owes the city more than $800,000 in unpaid fines for municipal code violations.…
August 9, 2024
Four Seasons can bring ‘a whole new market’ to Jax
Katie Mitura of Visit Jacksonville says the luxury hotel will open the area to new categories of business travelers.…
July 24, 2024
Prosecutors seek years in prison for former JEA CEO
Aaron Zahn will be sentenced July 30 for conspiracy and wire fraud in a scheme to sell JEA.…
July 10, 2024
Downtown Doubletree plans renovation and new name
The hotel on the Southbank will undergo a $14.6 million renovation and will be renamed Hotel Bellamy.…
July 9, 2024
DIA chief raises concerns about Downtown committee
CEO Lori Boyer says projects are on hold as the Special Committee on the Future of Downtown considers changes.…
April 18, 2024
Berkman II auction may be back on
A judge this week dismissed a bankruptcy filed by the Berkman’s former developer, which clears the way for the auction…
April 17, 2024
Building owner responds to Sun-Ray Cinema rumors
Rumors spread on social media this week about the possible sale and demolition of the Sun-Ray Cinema building.…
March 25, 2024
Foreclosure auction canceled for Berkman II site
PB Riverfront Revitalization filed a bankrupcy petition Friday, three days before the property was scheduled to be auctioned.…
March 11, 2024
Berkman II property to be auctioned March 25
A court ordered the auction if debts aren’t paid on the riverfront property where a condo tower was imploded in…
December 1, 2023
$5 million gift helps Bolles build Center for Innovation
Dr. Dana Fender and his wife, Hope, have committed to match a $5 million gift from Frank Sanchez.…
October 17, 2023
Edge City, a landmark in Five Points, is sold to customer
Gunnel Humphreys has sold the speciality boutique after owning it for almost a half-century.…
October 16, 2023
Alcohol may be allowed while strolling along Riverwalks
The Downtown Investment Authority wants Jacksonville to allow open consumption of alcoholic beverages along the Northbank and Southbank Riverwalks.…
October 10, 2023
Florida Theatre to reopen Oct. 28 with ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’
The newly renovated Florida Theatre says it will reopen to the public on Oct. 28.…
October 6, 2023
RD River City Brewery project scheduled for final review
Miami-based Related Group plans 410 residential units on the Southbank, on the site of the former River City Brewing Co.…
October 4, 2023
Costs rising for RiversEdge development on Southbank
The city may increase the property tax rebate for the developer, Elements Development of Jacksonville LLC.…
October 3, 2023
$150,000 in grants considered for The Hub Brooklyn
The three buildings include Alder & Oak restaurant and bar; a rooftop bar; loft space for CD+urban; and a Southern…
August 17, 2023
$4.97 million loan approved for Greenleaf & Crosby Building
Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority approved a forgivable loan package to finance improvements at the historic landmark.…
August 15, 2023
City picks Chicago law firm for stadium negotiations
The Sidley Austin LLP law firm recently represented the state of New York in stadium negotiations with the Buffalo Bills.…
August 7, 2023
Jacksonville University law school grows ‘brick by brick’
Twenty-seven students will compose the second cohort of juris doctor candidates at the JU College of Law, nearly twice as…
August 1, 2023
FSCJ partners with Navy for apprenticeship program
Students earn wages and benefits while learning a skilled trade at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.…
July 17, 2023
Former Mayor Lenny Curry joins government relations firm
Curry will take a position with Ballard Partners, which has offices in Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.…
July 7, 2023
The Community Foundation commits $250,000 for small-business loans
A partnership with the JAX Microfinance Fund will support entrepreneurs, particularly women and people of color.…
July 7, 2023
Southeastern Grocers introduces new store brand
The Know & Love line will include products that are free of nearly 100 undesirable ingredients, the company says.…
June 30, 2023
Florida Theatre closing for extensive renovation
The next phase of improvements ahead of the venue’s 100th anniversary is scheduled for completion in October.…