July 31, 2025
Extreme heat drove demand for electricity to record-setting levels on Monday, then did it again the next day.…
July 30, 2025
Northbank marina would be named for Mayor Hans Tanzler
Hans Tanzler was mayor from 1967 to 1979 and helped lead cleanup of the St. Johns River.…
July 30, 2025
Two companies interested in old JEA headquarters
Live Oak Contracting LLC and Simple State Inc. have submitted proposals to buy the Downtown property.…
July 29, 2025
Berkman II site on Northbank sold for $7.3M
The deal ends decades of involvement in the failed condo project by Choate Construction Co.…
June 23, 2025
JAXPORT CEO receives 5-year contract extension with $550K base pay
Eric Green, who has served as JaxPort’s CEO for eight years, will have another five years at the helm with…
June 18, 2025
DIA board approves agreement with new CEO
Colin Tarbert, a longtime Baltimore development executive, will recieve annual compensation of $297,000.…
May 30, 2025
Laura Street Trio could be auctioned this summer
The city of Jacksonville is pressing ahead with a foreclosure lawsuit against the Trio’s owner.…
May 29, 2025
More opposition arises over land swap for UF campus
A former development official and a group known as Riverfront Parks Now both favor other options.…
May 9, 2025
Irish pub and restaurant planned for East Bay Street
Keane’s Irish Pub would open next to the Decca Live music and dance club, where Justice Pub closed in February.…
May 6, 2025
3rd option proposed to acquire building for UF campus
City Council member Nick Howland proposed a new option for acquiring the Interline Brands building in LaVilla.…
April 14, 2025
Jacksonville planning director resigns at mayor’s request
R. Brett James says he was given no details about why the administration sought his resignation.…
April 7, 2025
Jacksonville on the hook for $74M in developer incentives
Jacksonville City Council member Will Lahnen refers to the city’s commitments as the “cash incentive cliff.” …
April 2, 2025
Duval DOGE zeroes in on $90M in inactive projects
The local DOGE committee wants to know whether the projects can be removed from the city budget.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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. …
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…