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The city is working to acquire two properties for the University of Florida graduate campus planned in LaVilla. To the west in yellow is a site owned by Vestcor. To the east in red is a site owned by Gateway Jax. | Jacksonville Daily Record
March 20, 2025

2nd land swap considered for UF campus in Jacksonville

The city is considering two separate land swaps to obtain parcels for the UF campus in LaVilla.…

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Haskell near space on the Downtown Southbank. | Haskell via the Jacksonville Daily Record
March 7, 2025

Two Downtown businesses are on the move

Haskell is moving to the Southbank, and Citizens Insurance will leave Downtown for South Jacksonville.…

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The new CSX headquarters signs are digital boards featuring technology that allows them to change colors and display moving images. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
March 6, 2025

CSX lights up skyline with new digital signs

The programmable CSX signs can display moving images for holidays and Jags games, among others.…

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A bus stops in Northwest Jacksonville on March 1, 2024. | Carter Mudgett, Jacksonville Today
February 28, 2025

JTA board member questions ridership numbers

Megan Hayward pointed out discrepancies shortly after Mayor Donna Deegan sought to remove her from the board.…

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Aventuur, a creator of surf parks, says it partners with Wavegarden. Wavegarden designs wave generating systems and surfing lagoons. | Aventuur
February 26, 2025

City Council gives final approval for Surf Park

Council granted a rezoning request for a mixed-use development and surf park in eTown.…

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The Jacksonville Port Authority wants to raise the high-voltage lines near the Blount Island Terminal from 175 feet to at least 225 feet to allow larger ships to pass. | Jacksonville Daily Record
February 25, 2025

Costs increase for raising Jaxport power lines

JEA has agreed to contribute $32.5 million toward raising power lines to allow larger cargo ships to and from Jaxport. …

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The University of North Florida is a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference. | UNF via Facebook
February 13, 2025

Jacksonville considers funding for ASUN basketball tourney

City Council will consider spending $100,000 per year to host the Atlantic Sun Conference basketball championships.…

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The Gateway Jax development would include 11 floors of residences, five floors of hotel rooms, two floors of podium parking and lobbies, a floor of public food and beverage space, and a public sky garden terrace. | Gateway Jax via Jacksonville Daily Record
February 7, 2025

Land swap for UF could bring new riverfront tower

The Downtown Investment Authority is proposing a swap of two city-owned riverfront properties with Gateway Jax.…

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February 6, 2025

Trash fee increase still uncertain despite mayor’s support

Mayor Donna Deegan says she supports increasing the fee to cover the costs of collecting trash.…

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Despite rising costs, Jacksonville residents have paid the same amount for trash collection for 15 years.
February 5, 2025

Higher trash fees headed for final City Council vote

Three of four City Council committees voted in favor of the proposed increase.…

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The former Park View Inn at 901 N. Main St., bordered by Main, State, Ocean and Orange streets. | Jacksonville Daily Record
February 5, 2025

Gateway Jax takes step toward expanding into Springfield

A City Council committee approved legislation to facilitate a mixed-use development on North Main Street.…

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Michael Fackler | Jacksonville Daily Record
January 29, 2025

Council members Salem, Diamond introduce bill expressing lack of faith in city’s lead attorney

Saying that the city of Jacksonville’s top lawyer has shown “an unacceptable preference to address and support the wishes of…

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Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn leaves the federal courthouse in March 2022 after entering a not guilty plea on charges of conspiracy and wire fraud.
January 28, 2025

Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn reports to prison

Zahn is serving his sentence for conspiracy and wire fraud in Federal Correctional Institution, Edgefield in South Carolina.…

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January 23, 2025

Electricity demand soared as winter storm hit Jacksonville

JEA reported nearly record demand for electricity as temperatures dipped below freezing.…

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Legislation from Jacksonville City Council member Rory Diamond’s legislation would make it possible to build multifamily housing amid single-family home communities.
January 21, 2025

‘Missing middle’ plan would allow more multifamily housing

City Council legislation would allow housing such as duplexes and triplexes in established neighborhoods.…

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An illustration shows The HUB on Riverside Avenue, anchored by Southern Grounds coffee shop, the Sky Bar and an Alder & Oak restaurant. | Jacksonville Daily Record
January 17, 2025

Downtown restaurant scene could expand in 2025

More than a dozen restaurants are under construction, in development or announced.…

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The Florida Blue office complex in Brooklyn. | Jacksonville Daily Record
January 14, 2025

Sheriff’s Office may move most staff to Florida Blue Tower

The agency would vacate the deteriorating Police Memorial Building in favor of leasing at the Florida Blue complex.…

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The vacant J. Allen Axson Elementary School at 1221 E. 16th St. could be turned into a restaurant, and hotel with a storage facility. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
January 10, 2025

Vacant Axson school could become boutique hotel

Plans for J. Allen Axson Elementary School include a restaurant and bar, plus a new self-storage facility.…

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The Jacksonville Planning Commission endorsed a plan to rezone parcels at 901, 937 and 940 N. Main St. to allow a mix of office, commercial retail and service establishments. | Google via Jacksonville Daily Record
January 10, 2025

Downtown eyesore could be redeveloped in Gateway Jax

The demolished Park View Inn site could become restaurants, residences and offices as part of the Gateway Jax development.…

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Baptist Medical Center plans to expand its emergency department with a 110,000-square foot addition and renovation of its existing emergency services building. | Jacksonville Daily Record
January 8, 2025

Baptist plans expansion of emergency department

Baptist proposes a 110,000-square-foot, four-story expansion at its Downtown campus.…

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December 6, 2024

NoCo Center could become apartments and grocery

A 16-story apartment building and grocery store could replace the former First Baptist Church main auditorium, now called NoCo Center.…

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Matt and Lindsay Moberg opened The Mini Market at 233 N. Hogan St. It is in the former space of Back to the Grind Downtown coffee shop. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 5, 2024

New Mini Market caters to Downtown crowd

The Mini Market sells snacks, gifts, groceries and more to meet the needs of Downtown workers.…

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A marketing brochure for The Pondry says it “combines workspace, residential living, and commerce in a one-of-a-kind mixed-use ecosystem.” | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 4, 2024

Residents prevail in fight against Pondry development

A City Council committee voted against rezoning the former Allstate Campus to develop The Pondry residences and offices.…

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The Laura Street Trio of historic buildings at Forsyth and Laura streets in Downtown Jacksonville are shown Nov. 11, 2024. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
November 25, 2024

Laura Street Trio sale could pave a path forward

The owner of the long-vacant Laura Street Trio is interested in selling the property to its partnering developer.…