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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 2022.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Featured image for “RD River City Brewery project scheduled for final review”
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. restaurant.

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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.

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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 Grounds coffee shop and patio space.

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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.

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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.

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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 many as last year.

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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.

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Featured image for “Former Mayor Lenny Curry joins government relations firm”
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.

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Featured image for “The Community Foundation commits $250,000 for small-business loans”
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.

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Featured image for “Southeastern Grocers introduces new store brand”
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.

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Featured image for “Florida Theatre closing for extensive renovation”
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.

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Featured image for “Jacksonville Historical Society identifies city’s most endangered buildings”
June 7, 2023

Jacksonville Historical Society identifies city’s most endangered buildings

This year’s list includes architecturally significant commercial properties, churches, schools and homes.

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Featured image for “Jacksonville’s bicentennial bell will debut Wednesday”
June 6, 2023

Jacksonville’s bicentennial bell will debut Wednesday

The 225-pound bronze monument to the city’s 200th anniversary will be displayed at the Main Library.

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Featured image for “Swisher pledges $1 million philanthropy strategy in 2023”
June 5, 2023

Swisher pledges $1 million philanthropy strategy in 2023

The Jacksonville-based manufacturer of tobacco products will focus primarily on local causes and organizations.

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March 22, 2023

Hotel revenue hit all-time high for February

Jacksonville hotels reported that demand for rooms in February was even higher than before the pandemic.

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Featured image for “Daily’s in LaVilla gets initial design approval”
March 10, 2023

Daily’s in LaVilla gets initial design approval

Bold City Brewery plans to move its Downtown operations to the Daily’s site and add a restaurant.

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Featured image for “Jacobs Jewelers: The end of a landmark in Downtown Jacksonville”
January 20, 2023

Jacobs Jewelers: The end of a landmark in Downtown Jacksonville

Roy and Delorise Thomas bought Florida’s oldest jewelry store in 1986. Now they’re retiring.

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Featured image for “Bedroom counties build as Jacksonville jobs grow”
January 10, 2023

Bedroom counties build as Jacksonville jobs grow

Clay, Nassau and St. Johns counties have thousands of new residents who are commuting to Jacksonville for work.

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Featured image for “Hurricane Ian could cost all insurance customers”
October 3, 2022

Hurricane Ian could cost all insurance customers

Northeast Florida was spared the devastation wrought by Category 4 Hurricane Ian in other parts of the state, but that doesn’t mean the disaster will not affect almost everyone who carries property and casualty insurance. An initial analysis released Sept. 29 by Fitch Ratings indicates the total insurance claims related to the hurricane could be as high as $40 billion.

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