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May 5, 2023

Daniel Davis: Move jail out of Downtown and speed development

Davis, the Republican candidate for Jacksonville mayor, says the jail occupies valuable land that could be used for private development. …

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May 3, 2023

DeSantis supports UF graduate center in Jacksonville

Florida House and Senate lawmakers have agreed to add $75 million to the state budget to help fund the estimated…

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April 24, 2023

$440 million manufacturing plant considered on Westside

Cosentino Group wants to buy 330 acres of the Cecil Commerce Center. The company makes kitchen countertops and other architectural…

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April 21, 2023

Food hall and restaurant in mix for Shipyards West Park

The Downtown Investment Authority board heard updates this week on two proposed locations for a food hall and restaurant.…

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April 20, 2023

Laura Street Trio seeks more city money for redevelopment

Owner Steve Atkins is proposing to develop the historic buildings into housing, a restaurant and a Marriott Autograph Hotel.…

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March 30, 2023

Crew demolishes Capt. Sandy Yawn’s building in LaVilla

The Bravo TV reality show star demolished the century-old building with plans for a nautical-themed restaurant, despite concern from preservation…

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March 29, 2023

Historic Ford Motor Co. plant is on the road to demolition

The property owner is signaling it will file a permit application to raze the deteriorating riverfront structure in the Talleyrand…

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March 24, 2023

Jaxport adds fifth MSC Mediterranean container service

MSC’s biweekly North European rotation services food and beverage, auto parts and forest products.…

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March 17, 2023

Hardwick riverfront high-rise hits delays

The developer of The Hardwick is considering adding a hotel to the project at the former Duval County Courthouse site.…

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March 16, 2023

Entertainment venues spreading along Bay Street

The Downtown Investment Authority board approved $1.655 million to renovate Live Bar, Myth Nightclub and Element Bistro + Bar.…

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March 16, 2023

Shad Khan’s company seeks foundation permit for Four Seasons

Iguana Investments Florida LLC must start vertical construction by Sept. 1 for the proposed Four Seasons Hotel & Residences near…

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March 1, 2023

Rooftop bar and music venue planned for Bay Street

Developers of “Decca” will receive city loans for the historic property next to Justice Pub.…

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The Vestcor Cos. is developing Lofts at Cathedral. This illustration shows the new apartment building that will be added at the site. (Vestcor Cos.
March 1, 2023

Loans approved for workforce housing Downtown

Jacksonville City Council has signed off on loans to renovate a historic building into the Lofts at Cathedral, a development…

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February 27, 2023

Jaguars training facility taking shape with rooftop solar

The $120 million Miller Electric Center is expected to be completed by the start of the season.…

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February 22, 2023

Two sites considered for UF center in Downtown Jacksonville

Florida Rep. Wyman Duggan says UF is reviewing land that’s part of the Florida State College at Jacksonville and the…

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February 10, 2023

Capt. Sandy Yawn can demolish 109-year-old building Downtown

Reality TV star Sandy Yawn plans to demolish a crumbling building in Downtown Jacksonville and build a replica and restaurant.…

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February 6, 2023

Housing authority approves plan for two home developments

The Jacksonville Housing Authority will work with two private developers to create more affordable housing.…

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February 1, 2023

Sulzbacher seeking $28 million in financing for Enterprise Village

Sulzbacher is piecing together financing for Enterprise Village, which will provide affordable housing and homelessness services in Jacksonville.…

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January 27, 2023

City Council approves $7.5 million for 1st and Main in Springfield

1st and Main, an estimated $53.6 million project from Corner Lot in Jacksonville, combines multifamily and commercial space.…

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January 26, 2023

JEA board approves $106.6 million solar deal

JEA will have access to 150 megawatts of solar power produced by Florida Power & Light Co.…

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January 11, 2023

Jacksonville approves financing to raise power lines at port

JAXPORT says that raising power lines will allow larger ships into the newly deepened St. Johns River harbor.…

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January 11, 2023

City Council signs off on revised deal for Four Seasons project

Shad Khan’s development company, Iguana Investments Florida LLC, plans a Four Seasons hotel and office building on Jacksonville’s riverfront.…

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January 5, 2023

Two-story Daily’s would include bar and restaurant

The rooftop bar/restaurant at Daily’s in LaVilla would include outdoor covered seating and a game area, plans show.…

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December 19, 2022

JEA considering $106.6 million solar deal

The JEA board of directors is considering a $106.6 million agreement to buy 150 megawatts of solar power produced by…