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Bellwether restaurant, at 117 W. Forsyth St. in Downtown Jacksonville, announced it will close at the end of March after nine years of operation. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
52 minutes ago

Another loss Downtown: Bellwether restaurant is closing

Bellwether plans to close in March, following news that Intuition Ale Works will close in April.…

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Three players use Sandbox VR headsets and accessories. | SandboxVR
3 days ago

Virtual reality venue sets sights on Town Center

Sandbox VR locations include virtual reality rooms and space for birthday parties, events and gatherings…

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The rooftop terrace and pool at Vandeveer. | Gateway Jax
March 3, 2026

Gateway Jax unveils first residences in Pearl Square

Vaneveer will feature 205 apartments with a Japanese restaurant on the ground floor, Gateway Jax says.…

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Country Carriages has operated its horse and carriage business in St. Augustine since 2004. | Courtesy Country Carriages
February 27, 2026

St. Augustine drops longtime horse carriage operator

The action comes after pressure from animal welfare activists and a history of rules violations.…

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JAXPORT CEO Eric Green addresses more than 600 people during the 2026 State of the Port on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. | JAXPORT
February 27, 2026

JAXPORT shippers rely less on Red Sea during turmoil

JAXPORT does not expect to experience a large effect from a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.…

Featured image for “Tax law could be boon for Jacksonville auto show”
A row of Mazdas are just some of the 200 new cars and trucks on display at the 2026 Jacksonville International Auto Show. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 26, 2026

Tax law could be boon for Jacksonville auto show

Auto show dealers hope to benefit from a law that allows people to deduct interest on new U.S. vehicles.…

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An aerial view of Downtown Jacksonville | Jacksonville Daily Record
February 25, 2026

3 a.m. toast: Some Downtown bars get extra hour on alcohol

Sales will be allowed until 3 a.m. in the NorthCore, the Central Core, and the Sports and Entertainment District.…

Featured image for “JEA board backs CEO amid claims of toxic workplace”
JEA CEO Vickie Cavey. speaks at the JEA board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, as board Chair Joe DiSalvo listens. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
February 24, 2026

JEA board backs CEO amid claims of toxic workplace

The board also pushed back against one of its own members for privately asking CEO Vickie Cavey to resign.…

Featured image for “Breeze Airways adds flights from Jax to Fort Lauderdale”
Breeze Airways is adding service between Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale. | Business Wire
February 24, 2026

Breeze Airways adds flights from Jax to Fort Lauderdale

Breeze is offering a promotional fare of $49 one way for travel through Sept. 15.…

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February 23, 2026

BLACKSONVILLE 100 | Business

People who created financial independence for themselves and opened up job opportunities for others through entrepreneurship or executive leadership.…

Featured image for “Fleet Landing considers another retirement tower”
An illustration of Fleet Landing Riversides, at the site of the former Haskell headquarters in Brooklyn. | Gensler
February 23, 2026

Fleet Landing considers another retirement tower

Fleet Landing is evaluating options for a riverfront community at the former Haskell campus in Brooklyn.…

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Hardee’s is reopening at at 9111 Merrill Road, east of Southside Connector and Interstate 295, nearly two years after a fire damaged the building in April 2024. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
February 23, 2026

Hardee’s reopening in Arlington, 2 years after fire

Hardee’s was renovated after a fire damaged the fast-food restaurant during a roof replacement in 2024.…

Featured image for “Intuition Ale Works auctions its brewing equipment”
Part of Intuition Ale Works' tanks in its large brewing system off East Bay Street. | Intuition Ale Works
February 16, 2026

Intuition Ale Works auctions its brewing equipment

An online auction will begin Wednesday as Intuition Ale Works goes out of business after 15 years.…

Featured image for “Swisher partners with Lift Jax on Eastside jobs”
Swisher is headquartered at 459 E. 16th St. in Jacksonville. The company says it is planning a $135 million expansion. | Jacksonville Daily Record
February 13, 2026

Swisher partners with Lift Jax on Eastside jobs

The Jacksonville-based tobacco company has agreed to reserve 60 jobs for Eastside residents in its $135 million expansion.…

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Four more Aldi grocery stores will soon open in Northeast Florida.
February 13, 2026

4 more Aldi stores expected by summer in Northeast Florida

The next Aldi will open Feb. 26 in a converted Winn-Dixie store in St. Johns.…

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February 12, 2026

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Affording housing in Jacksonville

More than half of the renting households in the Jax Metro Area spend more than 30% of their monthly income…

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Visitors tour Daimler Coach's new U.S. headquarters in Jacksonville after its opening Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 11, 2026

Daimler Coaches opens U.S. headquarters in Jacksonville

The Daimler facility will handle inspection, training, delivery, repair and service for the giant motor coaches.…

Featured image for “Ramada could become affordable housing for vets”
The Ramada by Wyndham Jacksonville I-95 by Butler Blvd. | Ramada
February 11, 2026

Ramada could become affordable housing for vets

A nonprofit from New York has plans to convert the Ramada by Wyndham on Baymeadows Road.…

Featured image for “Baptist Health teams up with Brooks to add rehab unit”
The Brooks Rehabilitation Neuro Recovery Center on University Boulevard South, showing some of the equipment and services expected at the Baptist Health location. | Brooks Rehabilitation
February 10, 2026

Baptist Health teams up with Brooks to add rehab unit

Baptist Health will build its first inpatient rehabilitation center at its San Marco campus. Brooks Rehabilitation will run it.…

Featured image for “EverBank seeks $10M to keep headquarters Downtown”
EverBank Center is at 301 W. Bay St. in Downtown Jacksonville. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
February 9, 2026

EverBank seeks $10M to keep headquarters Downtown

EverBank wants taxpayer incentives to make up for the cost of operating Downtown instead of the suburbs.…

Featured image for “2 Publix in Northeast Florida will include wine bars”
Publix Pours offers pizza, burritos, beer, wine and coffee inside the store. | Jacksonville Daily Record
February 9, 2026

2 Publix in Northeast Florida will include wine bars

Publix Pours will sell beer and wine, smoothies and expanded deli menus in Silverleaf and Fernandina Beach.…

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February 6, 2026

Impact Church sues new owner of Regency Square mall

Impact Church has filed two court complaints against mall owner Blackwater Regency since late 2025.…

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An illustration of Junior Achievement's planned Experiential Learning Center at Florida State College at Jacksonville's downtown campus. | JA
January 20, 2026

Junior Achievement plans workforce training at FSCJ

Junior Achievement’s Experiential Learning Center will allow students to explore careers and learn to run businesses.…

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Officials with the Jacksonville Housing Authority and the city break ground on new affordable housing in Durkeeville. | City of Jacksonville
January 20, 2026

Introducing the Northeast Florida News Collaborative

A coalition of Northeast Florida news organizations – including Jacksonville Today – plan to tackle the issue of housing costs…