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A sign at the former First Baptist Church auditorium at 119 W. Beaver St. lists a Publix as coming soon. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
June 18, 2026

Demolition permit issued to begin work toward Downtown Publix

Gateway Jax plans to replace a former First Baptist Church auditorium with a multi-use tower including a Publix.…

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Bold City Brewery was one of the first craft breweries in Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
June 15, 2026

Bold City closing Downtown tavern but will continue to brew in Jax

Bold City said it would move its brewing equipment to its production facility on Rosselle Street.…

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Clark Bros. is one of two Riverside restaurants that announced it is closing. | News4Jax
June 12, 2026

Two Riverside restaurants closing; Amici in St. Augustine could be next

Clarke Bros. and Prospect Five Points announced they will close, and Amici in St. Augustine said it might.…

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June 9, 2026

Demolition begins at MOSH as museum continues move to Northbank

MOSH’s walls have been partly demolished, windows removed and portions of the interior gutted.…

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A dog sits in an enclosed space at the K9 Resorts pet hotel. | Special to Jacksonville Daily Record
May 28, 2026

‘Luxury pet hotel’ plans to open next month near St. Johns Town Center

K9 Resorts Jacksonville will offer premium bedding, Microban flooring and flat-screen televisions.…

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A Downtown Investment Authority committee voted 3-0 on Thursday to move forward with plans for a restaurant at Riverfront Plaza on the Downtown Northbank. | The Choptank via Jacksonville Daily Record
May 1, 2026

Proposed seafood restaurant recommended for Riverfront Plaza

A Baltimore restaurant group proposes to operate the restaurant on the park’s southwest corner.…

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An aerial rendering of the Gateway Jax development in Downtown Jacksonville. | Gateway Jax via the Jacksonville Daily Record
April 30, 2026

More people are living Downtown, but office vacancies remain high

The number of residents in Downtown Jacksonville reached 9,228 in 2025, according to a new report.…

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The Phoenix Arts & Innovation District launched a new phase that will include multifamily construction, shown here in a rendering. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 27, 2026

Phoenix Arts & Innovation District prepares for housing

The Phoenix project in North Springfield plans to break ground soon on its first new construction.…

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The Whole Foods grocery store in Brooklyn will open May 21 with giveaways to the first 300 customers. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
April 24, 2026

Whole Foods set to open May 21 in Brooklyn

Whole Foods will open in the One Riverside development, at the site of the demolished Florida Times-Union building.…

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The Related Group’s South Bank Residences is planned on the Downtown Jacksonville Southbank where the River City Brewing Co. restaurant was demolished. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 9, 2026

Construction coming soon on Southbank residential tower

Mayor Donna Degan says the Related Group will break ground next month at the former River City Brewery site.…

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A rendering shows the $160 million hotel, convention center and office project proposed by Corner Lot and investment partner Aspect Holdings LLC on the Northbank of Downtown Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 2, 2026

Hotel and convention center proposed at Ford on Bay

Corner Lot and Aspect Holdings propose a hotel, convention center and office space at the former Duval courthouse site.…

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Germany-based grocer Aldi plans an April 2 opening of its Fernandina Beach store, the former Winn-Dixie at 947 Amelia Plaza. | Jacksonville Daily Record
March 31, 2026

Aldi set to open converted Winn-Dixie in Fernandina

Aldi will open its newest store Thursday, giving the company at least 24 supermarkets in Northeast Florida.…

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Otto Aerospace plans to build its Phantom 3500 jet, shown in a rendering, at Cecil Airport in Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
March 24, 2026

Aircraft maker prepares for production at Cecil Airport

Otto Aerospace has obtained a demolition permit as a step toward making aircraft in Jacksonville.…

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Bellwether restaurant, at 117 W. Forsyth St. in Downtown Jacksonville, announced it will close at the end of March after nine years of operation. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
March 9, 2026

Another loss for Downtown: Bellwether restaurant is closing

Bellwether plans to close in March, following news that Intuition Ale Works will close in April.…

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EverBank Center is at 301 W. Bay St. in Downtown Jacksonville. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
February 18, 2026

DIA board rejects incentives to keep EverBank in Downtown

EverBank is requesting $9.8 million in incentives to keep its headquarters in Downtown Jacksonville.…

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EverBank Center is at 301 W. Bay St. in Downtown Jacksonville. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
February 9, 2026

EverBank seeks $10M to keep headquarters Downtown

EverBank wants taxpayer incentives to make up for the cost of operating Downtown instead of the suburbs.…

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A city-owned restaurant is planned in Riverfront Plaza, the park at the former site of the Jacksonville Landing in Downtown. | Jacksonville Daily Record
January 22, 2026

Plans move ahead for restaurant at Riverfront Plaza

The city would own the restaurant at Riverfront Plaza and choose an operator to build out the structure.…

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The Museum of Science & History, shown Jan. 11, at 1025 Museum Circle on the Downtown Southbank, is planned for demolition. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
January 14, 2026

City seeks to demolish MOSH building on the Southbank

MOSH closed its museum on the Southbank in September while planning a move across the river.…

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The Baptist Health hotel would be built at 1051 Palm Ave. on the Downtown Southbank. | Jacksonville Daily Record
January 12, 2026

Baptist Health plans 15-story hotel on Southbank

The $110 million, four-star hotel would serve patients’ families, but it would be open to the public as well.…

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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration flying team will perform in the 2026 NAS Jax Air Show, NAS Jacksonville confirmed. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 18, 2025

Thunderbirds will join Blue Angels for air show at NAS Jax

The Air Force Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels will perform separately at NAS Jacksonville in 2026.…

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The Laura Street Trio has been deteriorating for decades. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
December 5, 2025

Indiana developer says it’s buying Laura Street Trio

Becovic Management Group says it is buying the restored Barnett National Bank Building in addition to the Laura Street Trio.…

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A JetBlue Airways plane takes off from the Tampa International Airport in Tampa on May 15, 2014. | Chris O'Meara, AP file
December 3, 2025

JetBlue adding flights from Jacksonville to Puerto Rico

JetBlue will begin flying between San Juan and Jacksonville International Airport on March 13.…

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A potential Hard Rock Hotel is proposed on 2.02 acres at 500 E. Bay St., the site of the demolished Berkman II condominium along the St. Johns River. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 7, 2025

Potential Hard Rock Hotel could seek public incentives

Developers outlined at least $40 million in incentives for a possible Hard Rock on the Northbank.…

Featured image for “Pratt Funeral Home will be reborn as ‘The Raven’”
The former Lawton Pratt funeral home is being converted into lodging. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
November 4, 2025

Pratt Funeral Home will be reborn as ‘The Raven’

The Raven, a lodging establishment, will feature 13 rooms with kitchenettes and laundry facilities plus a pool.…