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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.…

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November 22, 2024

Over neighbors’ objections, Allstate rezoning advances

More than two dozen people opposed plans to transform the former Allstate Campus into residential, office and retail space.…

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A new Downtown Investment Authority program aims to generate residential development in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 20, 2024

More condos and apartments sought in Downtown Jax

The Downtown Investment Authority board has approved a new program designed to generate residential development in the heart of Downtown…

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The back side of the Laura Street Trio, as seen July 10, 2024. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
November 13, 2024

Jacksonville halts negotiations on Laura Street Trio

The city said it is terminating negotiations with developers and will refile a foreclosure lawsuit over the long-empty Laura Street…

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An illustration shows Hogan Street between Monroe and Adams streets. Features include restaurants, landscaping, urban art and the Urban Trail cycle track for bicyclists. | Downtown Investment Authority
October 29, 2024

More shops and restaurants envisioned in Downtown Jax

The Downtown Investment Authority has approved a plan to energize several blocks along Laura and Hogan streets.…

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The Whetstonian Building at 801 N. Jefferson St. in LaVilla could become a protected historic landmark. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 23, 2024

LaVilla buildings could be protected as landmarks

City Council is considering historic landmark status for two buildings purchased by late folk artist Walter Whetstone.…

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The home of Downtown Investment Authority CEO Lori Boyer and retired Circuit Court Judge Tyrie Boyer is shown in an image from an Instagram reel posted by Berkshire Hathaway Florida Network Realty agent Anita Vining. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 22, 2024

CEO of Downtown Investment Authority lists home for $6.75M

DIA CEO Lori Boyer put the historic San Marco home on the market for the second time.…

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Block N11 will include a seven-story, 21,000-square-foot mixed-use building with ground-floor retail and 205 residential units. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 17, 2024

Gateway Jax will begin construction this month

Groundbreaking is scheduled Oct. 29 for the first phase of the Gateway Jax development in Downtown Jacksonville.…

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The duPont YMCA Youth Development Campus is at 7373 Old Kings Road S. | Google, via Jacksonville Daily Record
October 9, 2024

Closed YMCA campus in San Jose approved for homes

The 10.25-acre YMCA campus can be developed into single-family homes or townhomes, but not apartments.…

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The Related Group is proposing a 25-story residential tower on the Downtown Southbank at 835 Museum Circle. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 9, 2024

Southbank high-rise gets final approval

After nearly four years, City Council has approved a development at the former River City Brewing Co. site on the…

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The back side of the Laura Street Trio, as seen July 10, 2024. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
September 10, 2024

Committee chair: New developer ‘in the driver’s seat’ in Laura Street Trio project

A new player is taking a lead role in the effort to revive the Laura Street Trio in Downtown Jacksonville,…

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Riverfront Plaza is one of three riverfront parks planned in Downtown Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 5, 2024

Riverfront parks funding trimmed by $20 million

City Council’s Finance Committee objected to cost increases for three riverfront parks.…

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JEA headquarters is at 225 N. Pearl St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 29, 2024

Two JEA managers move on under new workplace rules

The supervisors, who live out of state, decided to leave the utility rather than work at least one day a…

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The former JEA headquarters campus is at 21 W. Church St., 421 Laura St. and 21 E. Church St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 28, 2024

JEA’s old headquarters will go on the market

The JEA board declared the 2.47-acre campus to be surplus property and authorized the CEO to sell all of parts…

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The Laura Street Trio has been deteriorating for decades. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
August 26, 2024

Jacksonville seeks to foreclose on Laura Street Trio

The complaint states that Trio ownership owes the city more than $800,000 in unpaid fines for municipal code violations.…

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The row houses are planned on this 0.23-acre parcel along Stockton Street between Myra and College streets. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 23, 2024

Residents and businesses say no to row houses in Riverside

Despite concerns about a parking “nightmare,” the city’s Planning Commission backed the project.…

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The Sea & Sky Air Show was canceled after the U.S. Navy Blue Angels told Jacksonville it “wanted to give another city a chance” at hosting the demonstration flying team.
August 16, 2024

Jacksonville works to replace canceled events

The Sea & Sky Air Show and Bethune-Cookman football game are out for 2024-25; Jax River Jams also may go…

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An illustration shows the Flamingo bar and cafe, which would be modeled on The Flamingo in Murray Hill. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 15, 2024

Flamingo Coffee Roasters may expand to Southbank

The Murray Hill bar and cafe has applied for a grant to open in the Hanania Place building on Riverside…

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An illustration shows a street in the Gateway Jax development, also known as The Pearl Street District. | Ted Vitale, Gateway Jax
August 14, 2024

Gateway Jax could begin construction soon

City Council this week approved $98.58 million in incentives for the mixed-use development in the North Core of Downtown Jacksonville.…

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Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan is interviewed as part of the Bloomberg Originals “Power Players” documentary series on Bloomberg.com and YouTube. | Bloomberg via Jacksonville Daily Record
August 7, 2024

Shad Khan: ‘We’re building a neighborhood’ in Jacksonville

The Jaguars owner told Bloomberg he’s out to create a “new core” Downtown — a dining and entertainment district around…

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An illustration shows the AC Hotel by Marriott planned in the Brooklyn area of Downtown. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 2, 2024

AC Hotel by Marriott planned for Downtown Jacksonville

The six-story hotel and two-story parking deck are planned on two facing lots in Brooklyn.…