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The woman inherited her father’s home after he died, but the 55+ community says she can’t live there.…
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$20M home in Ponte Vedra Beach sold to benefit brain cancer research
Aerospace executive Rick Sontag donated the home to the foundation he and his late wife formed.…
July 15, 2026
Culinary Institute of America picks Jacksonville for Southeast hub
City officials believe the culinary institute will transform Downtown into a destination for tourists and businesses.…
July 10, 2026
Sulzbacher begins construction on next phase of Enterprise Village
Sulzbacher is expanding its services in housing, healthcare and job training for people without homes.…
July 10, 2026
Daily’s gas station in Fruit Cove rejected again as residents protest
The St. Johns County Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to deny the Daily’s proposal.…
July 9, 2026
EverBank renews lease to keep headquarters in Downtown Jacksonville
EverBank had requested incentives to remain Downtown, saying it was more expensive than a suburban location.…
July 9, 2026
Long-abandoned Sax Seafood & Grill building could come down soon
The Downtown Investment Authority board will consider a proposal to demolish the partially built Sax Seafood building.…
July 8, 2026
THE JAXSON | How Dennis Street became an industrial powerhouse
Long before Jacksonville’s Westside became synonymous with warehouses and distribution centers, a single developer saw opportunity in an overlooked stretch…
July 7, 2026
Jake Gordon to step down as CEO after 11 years at Downtown Vision Inc.
Gordon said it was time for new perspectives at Downtown Vision, a nonprofit that aims to revitalize Downtown.…
July 7, 2026
Chick-fil-A opens lunch counter to test market in Downtown Jacksonville
Chick-fil-A is exploring an expansion at Jax Tower at 50 North., the former Bank of America Tower.…
July 6, 2026
European Street Café to open 4th site at Riverfront Plaza in Downtown
The restaurant will open in the second phase of Riverfront Plaza, which is under construction.…
July 2, 2026
Holon still plans to build autonomous vehicles in Jacksonville
Holon intends to break ground on a plant this year and must create 100 jobs by the end of 2028.…
July 2, 2026
Publix reopens in Fernandina Beach after a year of renovations
Residents had fewer grocery options with the Publix and Winn-Dixie both closed since 2025.…
June 30, 2026
How lobbying and campaign donations shaped a Florida transportation law
A little-noticed provision in a new transportation law changes how new vehicle brands can enter the state’s market.…
June 29, 2026
Murray Bros. Caddyshack closes after 25 years at World Golf Village
The Caddyshack restaurant was the longest continously operated tenant at World Golf Village.…
June 24, 2026
A tribute to Edgewood Bakery: Credit union brings another baker to site
Community First Credit Union and Arble Baking Co. will be operate at the former Edgewood Bakery site.…
June 24, 2026
Elon Musk buys Jacksonville energy company, FTC filing shows
Musk bought the assets of APR Energy, which deploys fast-track power plants at sites around the world.…
June 24, 2026
Hardcore venue Hard Love ready to reopen after permit problems
Hard Love in Murray Hill was closed for months, but it is set to reopen this weekend with a bang.…
June 23, 2026
Residents push back on proposal to replace St. Augustine shop with restrooms
The city is considering public restrooms in the space currently occupied by the Manly Toys and Hobbies shop.…
June 22, 2026
Baptist Health opening medical campus in growing Silverleaf community
The Baptist facility will initially include primary care, wellness, cardiology, rehabilitation and lab services.…
June 22, 2026
The Sugar Factory closes Town Center location after three years
A note on the door of the Sugar Factory thanks customers but does not give a reason for closing.…
June 18, 2026
Demolition permit issued to begin work toward Downtown Publix
Gateway Jax plans to replace a former First Baptist Church auditorium with a multi-use tower including a Publix.…
June 18, 2026
Aldi opens Downtown store, the first of 3 new stores in coming weeks
The store replaces a Harveys Supermarket that closed a year ago to be converted to the Aldi brand.…
June 17, 2026
5 restaurants announced for Village of Seven Pines shopping center
The restaurants will be part of Seven Pines, a master-planned community at Butler and I-295.…