2 hours ago
After discussing ideas to develop parts of World Golf Village, St. Johns County has been quiet for months. What’s the…
Stay informed about Jacksonville’s business community with updates on local employers, development projects, and economic trends. We cover downtown growth, regional development, and the challenges and opportunities shaping Northeast Florida’s workforce.
1 day ago
Cafecito: A nearly 100-year-old Riverside building becomes a modern coffee shop
Cafecito’s owners want to create a “third space” for people to frequent outside their homes and workplaces.…
2 days ago
THE JAXSON | Built by hand: Gullah Geechee labor and the making of Jacksonville
13 historic photographs tell the story of Gullah Geechee workers whose contributions often went unrecognized yet remain embedded in Jacksonville’s…
3 days ago
City lawmakers continue JEA investigation despite business leaders’ objections
Regional business leaders at the Jacksonville Civic Council called on City Council to end its probe of JEA.…
3 days ago
JTA studies Skyway options and postpones community meetings
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority says it will reschedule a second round of meetings.…
May 1, 2026
Does Downtown Jacksonville need more office space? Some are betting yes.
Office vacancy rates are higher than most cities, but there still might be a need for high-end space.…
May 1, 2026
St. Johns County’s business is booming, and officials want to keep it that way
From new hospitals to the local airport, a lot of money is coming into one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties.…
May 1, 2026
Proposed seafood restaurant recommended for Riverfront Plaza
A Baltimore restaurant group proposes to operate the restaurant on the park’s southwest corner.…
April 30, 2026
More people are living Downtown, but office vacancies remain high
The number of residents in Downtown Jacksonville reached 9,228 in 2025, according to a new report.…
April 29, 2026
Jacksonville keeps dishing out incentives — but will that change?
City lawmakers are growing uncomfortable with the amount of incentives awarded for development.…
April 29, 2026
THE JAXSON | A century on Myrtle Avenue: The story of Moore Dry Kiln
For over 100 years, the Moore Dry Kiln industrial complex near Downtown Jacksonville adapted, expanded and survived through changing economic…
April 29, 2026
Brooklyn bars approved to sell alcohol until 3 a.m., an hour later than past
Jacksonville City Council approved later hours in Brooklyn to match other Downtown areas.…
April 29, 2026
A drone show and crustacean creations – it’s time for Shrimp Fest
The 61st annual shrimp festival comes to Fernandina Beach this weekend — with a few changes.…
April 24, 2026
Whole Foods set to open May 21 in Brooklyn
Whole Foods will open in the One Riverside development, at the site of the demolished Florida Times-Union building.…
April 22, 2026
Southeast Toyota shows off huge new JAXPORT site
The facility enables Southeast Toyota to process hundreds more vehicles per day to ship to dealers.…
April 22, 2026
Potbelly sandwich shop coming to Jacksonville in May
Potbelly will open its first Northeast Florida location in the Deerwood Village shopping center.…
April 22, 2026
THE JAXSON | The Farris family: From grocers to meatpacking pioneers
In honor of National Arab American Heritage Month, The Jaxson highlights the Farris family and the rise of a Syrian…
April 16, 2026
DeSantis’ office devotes millions to Northwest Jax job training programs, Boys & Girls Clubs
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office devoted $3 million to Northwest Jacksonville training programs that will provide skills for trades and medical…
April 15, 2026
Baker County wrestles with housing shortage
The county has a housing shortage of 178 units, reversing a surplus from two decades ago, a new report shows.…
April 15, 2026
Fruit Cove residents fight proposed Daily’s gas station
St. Johns County commissioners denied a similar gas station proposal in 2019, partly because of traffic.…
April 15, 2026
THE JAXSON | Remembering the Roosevelt Grill of West Ashley Street
In honor of National Arab American Heritage Month, The Jaxson takes a look at a business that made a lasting…
April 15, 2026
Permit issued for another phase of Pearl Square
This portion of the Pearl Square downtown development will include apartments, retail, restaurants, a gym and more.…
April 14, 2026
Gasoline prices expected to rise across Florida
Gasoline averaged $4.04 per gallon in Duval County on Monday, but the price had risen to $4.12 by Tuesday.…
April 14, 2026
Five-star hotel approved in downtown St. Augustine
City commissioners unanimously approved plans for a hotel in downtown’s tallest building.…