July 2, 2026
Holon intends to break ground on a plant this year and must create 100 jobs by the end of 2028.…
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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.…
June 17, 2026
Bank of America Tower is now known as Jax Tower at 50 North
Bank of America has reduced its presence in the tower and no longer has naming rights to the building.…
June 16, 2026
West Marine closing 2 Northeast Florida stores after bankruptcy filing
Nationwide, West Marine will close 59 stores, but three will remain open in the Jacksonville area.…
June 15, 2026
Hello, I’m Elizabeth Caldwell, Jax Today’s new investigative reporter
I’m a Fort Myers native who traveled to every continent on Earth before landing in Jacksonville.…
June 15, 2026
Bold City closing Downtown tavern but will continue to brew in Jax
Bold City said it would move its brewing equipment to its production facility on Rosselle Street.…
June 12, 2026
Adventure Landing site headed for redevelopment in St. Augustine
A site plan calls for demolishing Adventure Landing and replacing it with five commercial outparcels.…
June 12, 2026
Two Riverside restaurants closing; Amici in St. Augustine could be next
Clarke Bros. and Prospect Five Points announced they will close, and Amici in St. Augustine said it might.…
June 11, 2026
Leader of Feeding Northeast Florida announces her retirement
Susan King plans to stay on until Feeding Northeast Florida finds a replacement later this year.…
June 10, 2026
St. Johns County announces new program for young professionals
The county and chamber of commerce hope to increase networking and educational opportunities for young professionals.…
June 9, 2026
Incoming City Council president questions grant for Downtown Publix
Incoming Jacksonville City Council President Nick Howland supports a Downtown Publix, but he questioned a cash incentive.…
June 8, 2026
Smoke ’em: New Callahan drag strip inaugurated with burnouts
Hundreds of people came out to christen Hicken Power Dragstrip, the region’s first drag strip since 2017.…
June 8, 2026
Pecan Park Flea Market will close in September after 40 years in business
The Pecan Park property has been sold and will be redeveloped as an automotile dealership.…