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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
February 13, 2026

Swisher partners with Lift Jax on Eastside jobs

The Jacksonville-based tobacco company has agreed to reserve 60 jobs for Eastside residents in its $135 million expansion.…

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Four more Aldi grocery stores will soon open in Northeast Florida.
February 13, 2026

4 more Aldi stores expected by summer in Northeast Florida

The next Aldi will open Feb. 26 in a converted Winn-Dixie store in St. Johns.…

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February 12, 2026

NUMBER OF THE WEEK | Affording housing in Jacksonville

More than half of the renting households in the Jax Metro Area spend more than 30% of their monthly income…

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Visitors tour Daimler Coach's new U.S. headquarters in Jacksonville after its opening Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 11, 2026

Daimler Coaches opens U.S. headquarters in Jacksonville

The Daimler facility will handle inspection, training, delivery, repair and service for the giant motor coaches.…

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The Ramada by Wyndham Jacksonville I-95 by Butler Blvd. | Ramada
February 11, 2026

Ramada could become affordable housing for vets

A nonprofit from New York has plans to convert the Ramada by Wyndham on Baymeadows Road.…

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The Brooks Rehabilitation Neuro Recovery Center on University Boulevard South, showing some of the equipment and services expected at the Baptist Health location. | Brooks Rehabilitation
February 10, 2026

Baptist Health teams up with Brooks to add rehab unit

Baptist Health will build its first inpatient rehabilitation center at its San Marco campus. Brooks Rehabilitation will run it.…

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EverBank Center is at 301 W. Bay St. in Downtown Jacksonville. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
February 9, 2026

EverBank seeks $10M to keep headquarters Downtown

EverBank wants taxpayer incentives to make up for the cost of operating Downtown instead of the suburbs.…

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Publix Pours offers pizza, burritos, beer, wine and coffee inside the store. | Jacksonville Daily Record
February 9, 2026

2 Publix in Northeast Florida will include wine bars

Publix Pours will sell beer and wine, smoothies and expanded deli menus in Silverleaf and Fernandina Beach.…

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February 6, 2026

Impact Church sues new owner of Regency Square mall

Impact Church has filed two court complaints against mall owner Blackwater Regency since late 2025.…

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An illustration of Junior Achievement's planned Experiential Learning Center at Florida State College at Jacksonville's downtown campus. | JA
January 20, 2026

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
January 20, 2026

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.…