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An illustration of Junior Achievement's planned Experiential Learning Center at Florida State College at Jacksonville's downtown campus. | JA
8 hours ago

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
12 hours ago

Introducing the Northeast Florida News Collaborative

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

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Clay Eye Holdings operates Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons in Fleming Island. | Google Maps
January 16, 2026

Clay Eye to pay $2.14M for alleged kickback scheme

Clay Eye Holdings billed Medicare and Medicaid for unnecessary procedures, the Justice Department said.…

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The Dun & Bradstreet headquarters on Gate Parkway. | Google
January 15, 2026

Dun & Bradstreet to pay $5.7M in fines and refunds

The federal government accused Jacksonville-based Dun & Bradstreet of “unfair or deceptive practices.”…

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An agriculture-themed mural adorns the side of a building along Hastings' historic Main Street. The mural was painted by artist Kelsey Montague in 2025. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
January 12, 2026

New Dunkin’ coffee shop brings more growth to Hastings

The Dunkin franchise in Hastings is part of a concerted effort to revitalize the once-bustling community.…

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The Jacksonville Jaguars won the AFC South title after a 41-7 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. The Jaguars (13-4) closed the regular season with eight straight wins. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 8, 2026

Jaguars’ playoff game may draw $10M in local impact

The Jaguars will take on the Buffalo Bills, whose fans tend to travel in large numbers to away games.…

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CSX Corp. headquarters is at 500 Water St. in Downtown Jacksonville. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
January 8, 2026

CSX cuts 166 management jobs to reduce costs

CSX said it eliminated 5% of its management workforce after evaluating the company’s market and costs.…

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Jacksonville's Anheuser-Busch brewery and canning facility operates on the city's Northside. | Anheuser-Busch
January 6, 2026

Anheuser-Busch invests $30M in Jacksonville brewery

The investment will upgrade equipment to produce more Michelob Ultra, Anheuser-Busch said.  …

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Amazon has begun home delivery of Winn-Dixie groceries in Jacksonville. | Winn-Dixie/Amazon
January 5, 2026

Amazon delivers same-day groceries in Jacksonville

The Amazon delivery station in West Jacksonville is now operating and employs more than 100 people.…

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Construction work contniues at the Hub Brooklyn on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 30, 2025

The Hub Brooklyn expected to open within weeks

The Hub, housing three restaurants, is tenatively scheduled to open Jan. 19 at Riverside Avenue and Forest Street.…

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An illustration shows the interior of the proposed Starbucks in Downtown Jacksonville. | City of Jacksonville
December 29, 2025

Starbucks gets permit to build in Bank of America Tower

The city issued a permit for Starbucks to build on the ground floor of the building’s southeast corner.…

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The Bestbet cardroom in Jacksonville. | Google Maps
December 24, 2025

Bestbet sues to stop poker room in Hamilton County

Bestbet argues that Hamilton Downs should not be allowed to operate a card room on adjacent land.…

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A CVS store in Newton, Massachusetts, on Aug. 13, 2025. | Charles Krupa, AP file
December 24, 2025

Are any stores open on Christmas Day?

Most stores are closed on Christmas, but a handful of businesses will be open during the holiday.…

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Swisher is headquartered at 459 E. 16th St. in Jacksonville. The company says it is planning a $135 million expansion. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 10, 2025

Swisher announces $135M expansion in Springfield

Swisher received $3.5 million in incentives from the city to create at least 240 jobs in the next two years.…

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Ken Babby, pictured in 2023, owned the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp for 10 years. He purchased the club from Peter Bragan. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 9, 2025

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp sold to Prospector Baseball Group

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp were purchased by Prospector Baseball Group. This is Prospector’s first purchase of an affiliated baseball club.…

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Lily Grabb has closed Lily’s Asian-American Food in Downtown Jacksonville. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
November 21, 2025

Open 9 months, Lily’s restaurant closes Downtown

Owner Lily Grabb said she closed the Asian American restaurant after struggling to attract lunch customers.…

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The 2025 Rolls-Royce Phantom has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $517,750 to $597,750, according to Car & Driver. | Photo by Tom Bunning via Jacksonville Daily Record
November 20, 2025

Rolls-Royce franchise planned for Jacksonville next year

Fields Auto Group intends to operate the Rolls-Royce dealership at its Land Rover of Jacksonville location.…

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Lukumades, a Greek pastry shop, is planned at 1020 Park St. in the Five Points Theatre building.
November 17, 2025

Greek pastry shop plans Five Points location

Lukumades II is working on building out its second location, in the Five Points Theatre building.…

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Joe and Milouda Cline, owners of Cline's Custom Meats. | J. Brooks Terry, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 31, 2025

Cline’s butcher shop expands from San Marco to St. Johns

The butcher shop, Cline’s Custom Meats, is known for cuts of meat that include Jacksonville-raised cattle…

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Waffle Cone employee Aiden Postema scoops ice cream Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at the business in Five Points. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
October 30, 2025

How might Five Points change with new ‘business improvement district’?

Most business owners say they are willing to pay more to increase security and beautification.…