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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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
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,…
September 5, 2024
Riverfront parks funding trimmed by $20 million
City Council’s Finance Committee objected to cost increases for three riverfront parks.…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…