July 18, 2024Former shipyard could be redeveloped on IntracoastalApartments, a restaurant and a marina are proposed on the land on Atlantic Boulevard.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 17, 2024Mayport redevelopment could get boost from cityJacksonville may provide $154,100 to hire staff and make improvements to drive the project forward.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 27, 2024Another roadblock for Laura Street Trio projectThe Downtown Investment Authority staff is recommending that the city end negotiations with the developer of the Laura Street Trio.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 12, 2024Autonomous vehicle plant gets $7.7 million in incentivesA company identified as Holon would build a $100 million plant on about 40 acres in Northwest Jacksonville.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 11, 2024Jax River Jams could be coming to an endDowntown Vision Inc. is evaluating the future of the free concert series because of declining sponsorship and rising costs.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 10, 2024Rise Doro seeks $15.45 million in incentives to rebuildThe apartment building Downtown burned in January. In rebuilding, developers plan to add workforce housing.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 4, 2024MOSH is $1.5 million shy of fundaising goalFacing a June 30 deadline, MOSH has raised $38.5 million to build a larger museum on the Northbank.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 3, 2024Public hearing set on Jaguars stadium dealUnder a new timeline, legislation would be introduced June 11, followed by a public hearing June 17 and a vote…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 3, 2024New Laura Street Trio proposal seeks $87 million in incentivesThe proposal is outlined in a draft term sheet the developer delivered to the Downtown Investment Authority.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 3, 2024Jacksonville offers incentives for filmmakers and TVThe city will spend almost $540,000 on grants and rebates for film and television producers.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 28, 2024$5 million permit issued for Sheriff’s Office in BrooklynThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is leasing almost 60,000 square feet of space for its Homeland Security Division in the Riverside…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record and Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 24, 2024City considers $7.7 million for autonomous vehicle plantNew legislation would provide incentives for a manufacturing and assembly plant in Jacksonville.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 22, 2024JEA board approves $560,000 salary for interim CEOThe city reportedly is investigating whether Vickie Cavey’s hiring violated Florida’s Sunshine Law.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 17, 2024EverBank and Jaguars want to extend naming rightsPending approval by the city, the name of EverBank Stadium would remain in place through 2027.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 16, 2024Southbank high-rise approved for $58.79 million in incentivesJacksonville City Council will consider the incentives after the Downtown Investment Authority recommended them this week.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 16, 2024Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park to open June 27The park honors the song written in the early 1900s by Jacksonville brothers James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 14, 2024Community meeting set on contested Chick-fil-ANeighbors oppose a Chick-fil-A planned near the North Creek subdivision in North Jacksonville.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 14, 2024Panel begins to explore ways to spark DowntownA special committe of Jacksonville City Council met for the first time as it tries to speed up Downtown development.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 9, 2024Retired Jags player plans Downtown restaurantMarcus Stroud, a defensive lineman for the Jaguars from 2001 through 2007, plans to open Baby Got Brunch at 610…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 7, 2024X Games considers TV event at Jacksonville skate parkThe X Games asked the city about staging a one-day Skateboard Street event this summer at the new Artist Walk…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 6, 2024Related Group high-rise resurfaces on SouthbankThe plan calls for a 25-story tower with no fewer than 390 luxury units, a river-facing restaurant, a ship store…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 29, 2024New committee seeks answers on Downtown developmentJacksonville City Council President Ron Salem is creating a special committee to examine the work of the Downtown Investment Authority.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 24, 2024Stadium deal could be ready by mid-MayCity Council President Ron Salem says a series of public meeting then will be held to gather input on the…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 24, 2024Fans urge Jacksonville council to preserve Sun-Ray CinemaSun-Ray is a tenant of the Five Points Theatre building, which is in line to be sold.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record