January 29, 2025Council members Salem, Diamond introduce bill expressing lack of faith in city’s lead attorneySaying that the city of Jacksonville’s top lawyer has shown “an unacceptable preference to address and support the wishes of…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 28, 2025Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn reports to prisonZahn is serving his sentence for conspiracy and wire fraud in Federal Correctional Institution, Edgefield in South Carolina.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 23, 2025Electricity demand soared as winter storm hit JacksonvilleJEA reported nearly record demand for electricity as temperatures dipped below freezing.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 21, 2025‘Missing middle’ plan would allow more multifamily housingCity Council legislation would allow housing such as duplexes and triplexes in established neighborhoods.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 17, 2025Downtown restaurant scene could expand in 2025More than a dozen restaurants are under construction, in development or announced.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 14, 2025Sheriff’s Office may move most staff to Florida Blue TowerThe agency would vacate the deteriorating Police Memorial Building in favor of leasing at the Florida Blue complex.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 10, 2025Vacant Axson school could become boutique hotelPlans for J. Allen Axson Elementary School include a restaurant and bar, plus a new self-storage facility.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 10, 2025Downtown eyesore could be redeveloped in Gateway JaxThe demolished Park View Inn site could become restaurants, residences and offices as part of the Gateway Jax development.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 8, 2025Baptist plans expansion of emergency departmentBaptist proposes a 110,000-square-foot, four-story expansion at its Downtown campus.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 6, 2024NoCo Center could become apartments and groceryA 16-story apartment building and grocery store could replace the former First Baptist Church main auditorium, now called NoCo Center.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 5, 2024New Mini Market caters to Downtown crowdThe Mini Market sells snacks, gifts, groceries and more to meet the needs of Downtown workers.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 4, 2024Residents prevail in fight against Pondry developmentA City Council committee voted against rezoning the former Allstate Campus to develop The Pondry residences and offices.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 25, 2024Laura Street Trio sale could pave a path forwardThe owner of the long-vacant Laura Street Trio is interested in selling the property to its partnering developer.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 22, 2024Over neighbors’ objections, Allstate rezoning advancesMore than two dozen people opposed plans to transform the former Allstate Campus into residential, office and retail space.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 20, 2024More condos and apartments sought in Downtown JaxThe Downtown Investment Authority board has approved a new program designed to generate residential development in the heart of Downtown…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 13, 2024Jacksonville halts negotiations on Laura Street TrioThe city said it is terminating negotiations with developers and will refile a foreclosure lawsuit over the long-empty Laura Street…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 29, 2024More shops and restaurants envisioned in Downtown JaxThe Downtown Investment Authority has approved a plan to energize several blocks along Laura and Hogan streets.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 23, 2024LaVilla buildings could be protected as landmarksCity Council is considering historic landmark status for two buildings purchased by late folk artist Walter Whetstone.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 22, 2024CEO of Downtown Investment Authority lists home for $6.75MDIA CEO Lori Boyer put the historic San Marco home on the market for the second time.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 17, 2024Gateway Jax will begin construction this monthGroundbreaking is scheduled Oct. 29 for the first phase of the Gateway Jax development in Downtown Jacksonville.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 9, 2024Closed YMCA campus in San Jose approved for homesThe 10.25-acre YMCA campus can be developed into single-family homes or townhomes, but not apartments.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 9, 2024Southbank high-rise gets final approvalAfter nearly four years, City Council has approved a development at the former River City Brewing Co. site on the…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
September 10, 2024Committee chair: New developer ‘in the driver’s seat’ in Laura Street Trio projectA new player is taking a lead role in the effort to revive the Laura Street Trio in Downtown Jacksonville,…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
September 5, 2024Riverfront parks funding trimmed by $20 millionCity Council’s Finance Committee objected to cost increases for three riverfront parks.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record