June 18, 2026 Demolition permit issued to begin work toward Downtown PublixGateway Jax plans to replace a former First Baptist Church auditorium with a multi-use tower including a Publix.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 15, 2026 Bold City closing Downtown tavern but will continue to brew in JaxBold City said it would move its brewing equipment to its production facility on Rosselle Street.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 12, 2026 Two Riverside restaurants closing; Amici in St. Augustine could be nextClarke Bros. and Prospect Five Points announced they will close, and Amici in St. Augustine said it might.…By John Asebes - News4Jax and Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 9, 2026 Demolition begins at MOSH as museum continues move to NorthbankMOSH’s walls have been partly demolished, windows removed and portions of the interior gutted.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 28, 2026 ‘Luxury pet hotel’ plans to open next month near St. Johns Town CenterK9 Resorts Jacksonville will offer premium bedding, Microban flooring and flat-screen televisions.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 1, 2026 Proposed seafood restaurant recommended for Riverfront PlazaA Baltimore restaurant group proposes to operate the restaurant on the park’s southwest corner.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 30, 2026 More people are living Downtown, but office vacancies remain highThe number of residents in Downtown Jacksonville reached 9,228 in 2025, according to a new report.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 27, 2026 Phoenix Arts & Innovation District prepares for housingThe Phoenix project in North Springfield plans to break ground soon on its first new construction.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 24, 2026 Whole Foods set to open May 21 in BrooklynWhole Foods will open in the One Riverside development, at the site of the demolished Florida Times-Union building.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 9, 2026 Construction coming soon on Southbank residential towerMayor Donna Degan says the Related Group will break ground next month at the former River City Brewery site.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 2, 2026 Hotel and convention center proposed at Ford on BayCorner Lot and Aspect Holdings propose a hotel, convention center and office space at the former Duval courthouse site.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 31, 2026 Aldi set to open converted Winn-Dixie in FernandinaAldi will open its newest store Thursday, giving the company at least 24 supermarkets in Northeast Florida.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 24, 2026 Aircraft maker prepares for production at Cecil AirportOtto Aerospace has obtained a demolition permit as a step toward making aircraft in Jacksonville.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 9, 2026 Another loss for Downtown: Bellwether restaurant is closingBellwether plans to close in March, following news that Intuition Ale Works will close in April.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 18, 2026 DIA board rejects incentives to keep EverBank in DowntownEverBank is requesting $9.8 million in incentives to keep its headquarters in Downtown Jacksonville.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 9, 2026 EverBank seeks $10M to keep headquarters DowntownEverBank wants taxpayer incentives to make up for the cost of operating Downtown instead of the suburbs.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 22, 2026 Plans move ahead for restaurant at Riverfront PlazaThe city would own the restaurant at Riverfront Plaza and choose an operator to build out the structure.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 14, 2026 City seeks to demolish MOSH building on the SouthbankMOSH closed its museum on the Southbank in September while planning a move across the river.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record and Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 12, 2026 Baptist Health plans 15-story hotel on SouthbankThe $110 million, four-star hotel would serve patients’ families, but it would be open to the public as well.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 18, 2025 Thunderbirds will join Blue Angels for air show at NAS JaxThe Air Force Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels will perform separately at NAS Jacksonville in 2026.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 5, 2025 Indiana developer says it’s buying Laura Street TrioBecovic Management Group says it is buying the restored Barnett National Bank Building in addition to the Laura Street Trio.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record and Joe Lister - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 3, 2025 JetBlue adding flights from Jacksonville to Puerto RicoJetBlue will begin flying between San Juan and Jacksonville International Airport on March 13.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 7, 2025 Potential Hard Rock Hotel could seek public incentivesDevelopers outlined at least $40 million in incentives for a possible Hard Rock on the Northbank.…By Joe Lister - Jacksonville Daily Record and Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
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.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record