May 5, 2023Daniel Davis: Move jail out of Downtown and speed developmentDavis, the Republican candidate for Jacksonville mayor, says the jail occupies valuable land that could be used for private development. …By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 3, 2023DeSantis supports UF graduate center in JacksonvilleFlorida House and Senate lawmakers have agreed to add $75 million to the state budget to help fund the estimated…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 24, 2023$440 million manufacturing plant considered on WestsideCosentino Group wants to buy 330 acres of the Cecil Commerce Center. The company makes kitchen countertops and other architectural…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 21, 2023Food hall and restaurant in mix for Shipyards West ParkThe Downtown Investment Authority board heard updates this week on two proposed locations for a food hall and restaurant.…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 20, 2023Laura Street Trio seeks more city money for redevelopmentOwner Steve Atkins is proposing to develop the historic buildings into housing, a restaurant and a Marriott Autograph Hotel.…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 30, 2023Crew demolishes Capt. Sandy Yawn’s building in LaVillaThe Bravo TV reality show star demolished the century-old building with plans for a nautical-themed restaurant, despite concern from preservation…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 29, 2023Historic Ford Motor Co. plant is on the road to demolitionThe property owner is signaling it will file a permit application to raze the deteriorating riverfront structure in the Talleyrand…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record and Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 24, 2023Jaxport adds fifth MSC Mediterranean container serviceMSC’s biweekly North European rotation services food and beverage, auto parts and forest products.…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 17, 2023Hardwick riverfront high-rise hits delaysThe developer of The Hardwick is considering adding a hotel to the project at the former Duval County Courthouse site.…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 16, 2023Entertainment venues spreading along Bay StreetThe Downtown Investment Authority board approved $1.655 million to renovate Live Bar, Myth Nightclub and Element Bistro + Bar.…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 16, 2023Shad Khan’s company seeks foundation permit for Four SeasonsIguana Investments Florida LLC must start vertical construction by Sept. 1 for the proposed Four Seasons Hotel & Residences near…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record and Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 1, 2023Rooftop bar and music venue planned for Bay StreetDevelopers of “Decca” will receive city loans for the historic property next to Justice Pub.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record and Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 1, 2023Loans approved for workforce housing DowntownJacksonville City Council has signed off on loans to renovate a historic building into the Lofts at Cathedral, a development…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 27, 2023Jaguars training facility taking shape with rooftop solarThe $120 million Miller Electric Center is expected to be completed by the start of the season.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record and Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 22, 2023Two sites considered for UF center in Downtown JacksonvilleFlorida Rep. Wyman Duggan says UF is reviewing land that’s part of the Florida State College at Jacksonville and the…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 10, 2023Capt. Sandy Yawn can demolish 109-year-old building DowntownReality TV star Sandy Yawn plans to demolish a crumbling building in Downtown Jacksonville and build a replica and restaurant.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record and Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 6, 2023Housing authority approves plan for two home developmentsThe Jacksonville Housing Authority will work with two private developers to create more affordable housing.…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 1, 2023Sulzbacher seeking $28 million in financing for Enterprise VillageSulzbacher is piecing together financing for Enterprise Village, which will provide affordable housing and homelessness services in Jacksonville.…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 27, 2023City Council approves $7.5 million for 1st and Main in Springfield1st and Main, an estimated $53.6 million project from Corner Lot in Jacksonville, combines multifamily and commercial space.…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 26, 2023JEA board approves $106.6 million solar dealJEA will have access to 150 megawatts of solar power produced by Florida Power & Light Co.…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 11, 2023Jacksonville approves financing to raise power lines at portJAXPORT says that raising power lines will allow larger ships into the newly deepened St. Johns River harbor.…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 11, 2023City Council signs off on revised deal for Four Seasons projectShad Khan’s development company, Iguana Investments Florida LLC, plans a Four Seasons hotel and office building on Jacksonville’s riverfront.…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 5, 2023Two-story Daily’s would include bar and restaurantThe rooftop bar/restaurant at Daily’s in LaVilla would include outdoor covered seating and a game area, plans show.…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 19, 2022JEA considering $106.6 million solar dealThe JEA board of directors is considering a $106.6 million agreement to buy 150 megawatts of solar power produced by…By Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record