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A band performs at River Jams in 2023 | Jax River Jams
June 11, 2024

Jax River Jams could be coming to an end

Downtown Vision Inc. is evaluating the future of the free concert series because of declining sponsorship and rising costs.…

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More than 100 firefighters battle a fire Jan. 29, 2024, at the Rise Doro apartments. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
June 10, 2024

Rise Doro seeks $15.45 million in incentives to rebuild

The apartment building Downtown burned in January. In rebuilding, developers plan to add workforce housing.…

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MOSH is planning a $100 million museum on the Northbank in Downtown Jacksonville. | MOSH
June 4, 2024

MOSH is $1.5 million shy of fundaising goal

Facing a June 30 deadline, MOSH has raised $38.5 million to build a larger museum on the Northbank.…

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The Jacksonville Jaguars released this concept for what they call "the Stadium of the Future." | Jacksonville Jaguars
June 3, 2024

Public hearing set on Jaguars stadium deal

Under a new timeline, legislation would be introduced June 11, followed by a public hearing June 17 and a vote…

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The Laura Street Trio at Laura, Forsyth and Adams streets Downtown. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
June 3, 2024

New Laura Street Trio proposal seeks $87 million in incentives

The proposal is outlined in a draft term sheet the developer delivered to the Downtown Investment Authority.…

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Jacksonville plans to offer incentives to lure filmmakers to town. | Jacksonville Daily Record
June 3, 2024

Jacksonville offers incentives for filmmakers and TV

The city will spend almost $540,000 on grants and rebates for film and television producers.…

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The Florida Blue office complex in Brooklyn. | Jacksonville Daily Record
May 28, 2024

$5 million permit issued for Sheriff’s Office in Brooklyn

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is leasing almost 60,000 square feet of space for its Homeland Security Division in the Riverside…

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The Holon Mover is an autonomous electric vehicle with a top speed of 37 mph. It has seating for up to 15 passengers. | Benteler
May 24, 2024

City considers $7.7 million for autonomous vehicle plant

New legislation would provide incentives for a manufacturing and assembly plant in Jacksonville.…

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JEA Interim CEO Vickie Cavey. | JEA
May 22, 2024

JEA board approves $560,000 salary for interim CEO

The city reportedly is investigating whether Vickie Cavey’s hiring violated Florida’s Sunshine Law.…

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EverBank Stadium would remain the name of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ stadium through 2027 under a proposed sponsorship extension. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today
May 17, 2024

EverBank and Jaguars want to extend naming rights

Pending approval by the city, the name of EverBank Stadium would remain in place through 2027.…

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The Related Group is proposing a 25-story residential tower on the Downtown Southbank.
May 16, 2024

Southbank high-rise approved for $58.79 million in incentives

Jacksonville City Council will consider the incentives after the Downtown Investment Authority recommended them this week.…

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Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park in LaVilla is shown under construction in March 2024. | Jacksonville Daily Record
May 16, 2024

Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park to open June 27

The park honors the song written in the early 1900s by Jacksonville brothers James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson.…

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Chick-fil-A has been approved for this site along Lady Lake Road west of Duval Station Centre. | Jacksonville Daily Record
May 14, 2024

Community meeting set on contested Chick-fil-A

Neighbors oppose a Chick-fil-A planned near the North Creek subdivision in North Jacksonville.…

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A special committee is exploring how to speed up development in Downtown Jacksonville. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
May 14, 2024

Panel begins to explore ways to spark Downtown

A special committe of Jacksonville City Council met for the first time as it tries to speed up Downtown development.…

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Marcus Stroud, a defensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2001 through 2007, plans to open Baby Got Brunch at 610 N. Julia St. Downtown. | Jacksonville Daily Record
May 9, 2024

Retired Jags player plans Downtown restaurant

Marcus Stroud, a defensive lineman for the Jaguars from 2001 through 2007, plans to open Baby Got Brunch at 610…

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Artist Walk rendering
May 7, 2024

X Games considers TV event at Jacksonville skate park

The X Games asked the city about staging a one-day Skateboard Street event this summer at the new Artist Walk…

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The Related Group is proposing a 25-story residential tower, a river-facing restaurant and a ship store at the site for the former River City Brewery on the Downtown Southbank. | Jacksonville Daily Record
May 6, 2024

Related Group high-rise resurfaces on Southbank

The plan calls for a 25-story tower with no fewer than 390 luxury units, a river-facing restaurant, a ship store…

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Jacksonville City Council President Ron Salem is creating a special committee to investigate Downtown development. | Bill Bortzfield, Jacksonville Today
April 29, 2024

New committee seeks answers on Downtown development

Jacksonville City Council President Ron Salem is creating a special committee to examine the work of the Downtown Investment Authority.…

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The Jacksonville Jaguars want to renovate EverBank Stadium into "the Stadium of the Future." | Jacksonville Jaguars
April 24, 2024

Stadium deal could be ready by mid-May

City Council President Ron Salem says a series of public meeting then will be held to gather input on the…

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Sun-Ray Cinema is moving to Tampa. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
April 24, 2024

Fans urge Jacksonville council to preserve Sun-Ray Cinema

Sun-Ray is a tenant of the Five Points Theatre building, which is in line to be sold.…

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Work is under way to make Forsyth in Downtown Jacksonville a two-way street. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
April 22, 2024

One-way Downtown streets returning to two-way traffic

Construction has begun to reconfigure Forsyth and Adams streets as they were decades ago.…

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RiversEdge: Life on the St. Johns will sit on the Southbank site of the former JEA Southside Generating Station, which was demolished more than 20 years ago. | Preston Hollow Community Capital
April 16, 2024

Buildings will rise soon at RiversEdge on Southbank

RiversEdge: Life on the St. Johns will include townhouses, retail, restaurants, office space, a hotel, a public marina and park…

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The Laura Street Trio is at Laura, Forsyth and Adams streets Downtown. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
April 15, 2024

Laura Street Trio project still has a chance

A Downtown Investment Authority committee opted not to recommend closing the door on conversations with the developer.…

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Riverfront Plaza is one of three riverfront parks planned in Downtown Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 11, 2024

Residents call for more green space at Riverfront Plaza

Participants at a community discussion urged the city to reconsider plans for residences and a restaurant at the new riverfront…