February 13, 2025
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.…
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…
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.…
January 23, 2025
Electricity demand soared as winter storm hit Jacksonville
JEA reported nearly record demand for electricity as temperatures dipped below freezing.…
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.…
January 17, 2025
Downtown restaurant scene could expand in 2025
More than a dozen restaurants are under construction, in development or announced.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
January 8, 2025
Baptist plans expansion of emergency department
Baptist proposes a 110,000-square-foot, four-story expansion at its Downtown campus.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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.…