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Gateway Jax is seeking a first round of approvals for the design of its proposed hotel and residential tower at Riverfront Plaza, the site of the demolished Jacksonville Landing in Downtown Jacksonville. | Downtown Development Review Board
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Hotel and tower under review at Riverfront Plaza

Gateway Jax is seeking conceptual design approval of a development at the foot of the Main Street Bridge.…

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The new six-story parking garage at Jacksonville International Airport is shown under construction in February 2026. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
21 hours ago

New parking garage just months away at Jacksonville International Airport

The airport expects to open 2,000 new parking spaces before the busy Thanksgiving travel period.…

Featured image for “Westside family sues apartment complex after father drowns in retention pond”
James O. Holloway Sr., pictured with an unidentified child, died March 21 after being reported missing from his apartment on 103rd Street. He drowned in a retention pond there, and his family is suing management for negligence, | Holloway family
2 days ago

Westside family sues apartment complex after father drowns in retention pond

James Holloway, who had dementia, died March 21 in a retention pond at Marcis Pointe Apartments.…

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JEA CEO Vickie Cavey, left, and Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan speak at a news conference Feb. 20, 2026. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
3 days ago

JEA CEO Vickie Cavey resigns a month after taking leave of absence

Cavey said resigning was best for her family and JEA, but she did not state a reason for leaving.…

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Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream, based in Columbus, Ohio, says it is coming to Jacksonville. This image shows one of the chain's shops in an unidentified location. | Jacksonville Daily Record
3 days ago

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams announces expansion to Five Points

The Ohio-based Jeni’s plans to open in the Five Points Theater, anchored by the FIVE entertainment venue.…

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Texas-based Otto Aerospace has released renderings of its planned Cecil Airport campus, where it proposes to construct its Phantom 3500 business jet. | Special to the Jacksonville Daily Record
September 1, 2026

Otto Aerospace plans to start construction at Cecil Airport in 2028

Otto will make a new generation corporate jet at Cecil beginning in 2030, according to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority.…

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Beachside Seafood Restaurant & Market, at 120 Third St. S. in Jacksonville Beach, will continue operating as a market even as its restaurant service winds down. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 31, 2026

Beachside Seafood will cease restaurant operations in October

Beachside owners plan to improve the market, add offerings and explore selling prepared food.…

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The city of Jacksonville has approved the demolition of Regency Square Mall's east wing. | File photo
August 28, 2026

City approves demolition of Regency Square Mall’s east wing

Officials clear the way to demolish the portion 59-year-old Regency Square Mall between Impact Church and the shuttered JC Penney.…

Featured image for “St. Johns Riverkeeper sues Keystone Terminal, alleging coal ash mismanagement”
Dust flies into the air from a coal dust pile at Keystone Terminal in Talleyrand | St. Johns Riverkeeper
August 27, 2026

St. Johns Riverkeeper sues Keystone Terminal, alleging coal ash mismanagement

Talleyrand residents have been complaining to Jacksonville’s Environmental Quality Division about dust since 2021.…

Featured image for “REVIEW | Taste-testing Jacksonville’s French-Korean bakeries”
Pastry case at Tous Le Jours' Baymeadows location, one of two popular French-Korean bakery chains that have arrived in Jacksonville | Hanna Raskin
August 27, 2026

REVIEW | Taste-testing Jacksonville’s French-Korean bakeries

The output is French. The ownership is Korean. But the ethos is thoroughly American at Jacksonville’s new favorite bakeries.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville City Council OKs veteran-hiring legislation”
A new city law requires companies receiving incentives to try to hire military veterans or spouses. It also gives incentive preference for jobs at Cecil Airport. | Jax Daily Record
August 26, 2026

Jacksonville City Council OKs veteran-hiring legislation

Companies receiving city incentives must make a “good faith effort” to hire veterans and will be given extra consideration for…

Featured image for “Jacksonville weighing incentives for relaunch of Bellwether restaurant Downtown”
A rendering from the Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority shows the revised interior of Bellwether restaurant. at 117 W. Forsyth St. Downtown. | City of Jacksonville
August 25, 2026

Jacksonville weighing incentives for relaunch of Bellwether restaurant Downtown

The new Bellwether owner are seeking a forgivable loan to help reopen the restaurant with changes to the menu and…

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A Flock camera at the Mezza Premier Apartment complex is seen in this composite image | Elizabeth Caldwell, Jacksonville Today
August 24, 2026

Flock cameras are watching more than roads in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says it operates about 150 Flock devices, but cameras at pools suggest that number may not…

Featured image for “Sebastian Harbor Marina in St. Augustine to open in October after 20 years”
Construction on the Sebastian Harbor Marina is scheduled to be completed in October. | News4Jax
August 21, 2026

Sebastian Harbor Marina in St. Augustine to open in October after 20 years

The 64-slip marina on the San Sabastian River basin in St. Augustine will open after sitting idle for decades.…

Featured image for “Becovic pays $27 million for Carling and 11 East in Downtown Jacksonville”
In deals confirmed Aug. 16, Indiana-based Becovic Management Group expanded its investment in Downtown Jacksonville with the purchase of the 11 East Apartments and The Carling Apartments. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
August 21, 2026

Becovic pays $27 million for Carling and 11 East in Downtown Jacksonville

The The Residences at Barnett and Laura Street Trio owner’s purchase adds two more historic Downtown Jacksonville buildings to its…

Featured image for “1,000-plus acres of agricultural land OK’d for development in St. Johns”
This forested land, pictured across the intracoastal waterway near Palm Valley, could be developed into homes pending a decision by the St. Johns County Commission next month | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
August 19, 2026

1,000-plus acres of agricultural land OK’d for development in St. Johns

As many as 15,000 homes got the green light under a new law that eases the way for development.…

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August 18, 2026

Ability Housing completes 92 units of affordable housing in St. Augustine

The Village of New Augustine is Ability Housing’s first project in St. Augustine. It won’t be the last.…

Featured image for “Kings Trail deal in San Jose shows toll of challenging a big developer”
The shuttered Kings Trail Elementary site in the San Jose neighborhood is poised to be redeveloped by Dream Finders Homes into 110 houses.
August 12, 2026

Kings Trail deal in San Jose shows toll of challenging a big developer

Dream Finders Homes plans to build 110 cottages, townhomes or single-family houses at the Old Kings Road site.…

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A boat floats at the new Met Park Marina on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, with the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences under construction in the background. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 12, 2026

Met Park Marina becomes latest riverfront development to open

The rebuilt marina includes 78 slips, electrical and water hookups, marine fuel and a store.…

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Hamburger Mary's Orlando hosts drag shows and filed a lawsuit challenging the Florida law.
August 7, 2026

Federal appeals court allows Florida to enforce drag show law

The law restricts minors from attending certain “adult live performances,” including some drag shows.…

Featured image for “Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville leads new U.S. News hospital rankings”
The Mayo Clinic campus in Jacksonville was the No. 1 hospital in Florida in the U.S. News' 2026-27 rankings. Mayo also was named to the Honor Roll, comprising the 20 best hospitals in the nation. | Mayo Clinic
August 6, 2026

Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville leads new U.S. News hospital rankings

Mayo Clinic Florida joined its campuses in Minnesota and Arizona in the Honor Roll of 20 best hospitals.…

Featured image for “Historic Laura Street Trio auctioned to Indiana developer for $125K”
The back side of the Laura Street Trio, as seen July 10, 2024. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
August 6, 2026

Historic Laura Street Trio auctioned to Indiana developer for $125K

Becovic Management Group obtained the long-vacant Laura Street Trio in a foreclosure auction.…

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The future site of a proposed Publix grocery store at 119 W. Beaver St. Downtown. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
August 5, 2026

Why Jacksonville may revise incentives for Downtown Publix project

Developer Gateway Jax and city officials are renegotiating a nearly $50 million incentives deal for the Downtown Publix project.…

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August 5, 2026

THE JAXSON | Sophia Nickerson Starks, the woman who built Jacksonville’s beauty empire

Long before entrepreneurship became a buzzword, Sophia Nickerson Starks built one of Jacksonville’s most influential Black-owned institutions.…