March 20, 2026
Veteran restaurant and bar owner Scott McAlister bought the Mossfire Grill building for $1.4 million.…
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March 20, 2026
Buckman Bridge repairs mean more backups this weekend
An FDOT repair project on the Buckman Bridge could mean traffic delays from Orange Park into Mandarin.…
March 19, 2026
Florida bill eases Cuba restrictions — if leaders change
Lawmakers passed a bill that could increase business with Cuba if the island gets a new government.…
March 18, 2026
Lawmakers pass bill to round cash charges to nearest nickel
The nearest-nickel bill will take effect if and when Gov. Ron DeSantis signs it.…
March 18, 2026
Two Harveys in Jacksonville will become Winn-Dixies
The Jacksonville stores are among seven in Florida and southern Georgia that will take on the Winn-Dixie brand.…
March 17, 2026
Harry’s Seafood buys 63-year-old Whitey’s Fish Camp
The new owners say they won’t make major changes at Whitey’s, the oldest restaurant in Clay County.…
March 13, 2026
JetBlue expanding Fort Lauderdale service beyond spring break
JetBlue announced March 12 it will begin year-round nonstop service between Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale beginning June 18, expanding beyond…
March 13, 2026
Jacksonville’s first outdoor food hall, The Block Jax, is opening this month
A new outdoor food hall and entertainment venue is set to open later this month in Jacksonville.…
March 11, 2026
Sarbez! owner plans new restaurant, venue Alfred’s in west St. Augustine
Alfred’s, a new restaurant and venue, is targeting a spring opening in St. Augustine’s West City neighborhood.…
March 11, 2026
PGA Tour announces doubling of ‘signature events’ as soon as next year
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp announced it will expand its signature events to produce competitive fields.…
March 10, 2026
Aldi will open latest store Thursday in Neptune Beach
The new Aldi will replace a former Winn-Dixie, one of nearly 80 stores Aldi plans to convert.…
March 9, 2026
Another loss for Downtown: Bellwether restaurant is closing
Bellwether plans to close in March, following news that Intuition Ale Works will close in April.…
March 6, 2026
Virtual reality venue sets sights on Town Center
Sandbox VR locations include virtual reality rooms and space for birthday parties, events and gatherings…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…