August 25, 2026
The new Bellwether owner are seeking a forgivable loan to help reopen the restaurant with changes to the menu and…
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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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
August 3, 2026
Bellwether restaurant will reopen Downtown with new owners
Pearl Hospitality Group plans to add sushi and Asian dining to a refreshed Bellwether menu.…
August 3, 2026
Jacksonville Aviation Authority drops lawsuit threat against city
Airport and city officials signed a memorandum of understanding to work together and end lawsuit tensions.…
July 31, 2026
Developer withdraws proposal for Daily’s gas station in Fruit Cove
Daily’s parent company has put forth the plan three times, and residents have opposed it from the start.…
July 31, 2026
Florida Fresh Access Bucks program pauses amid funding shortage
Fresh Access Bucks allowed SNAP users to extend their benefits at Florida-based farmers markets and retailers.…
July 31, 2026
Judge upholds development restrictions at World Golf Village
The World Golf Foundation had argued that land-use restrictions dating to 1996 were no longer valid.…
July 29, 2026
JEA CEO Vickie Cavey takes extended leave, effective immediately
JEA gave no explanation why Cavey was taking leave. She will be gone between two weeks and 60 days, JEA…
July 27, 2026
JEA may have under-collected water capacity fees by $55M, auditors say
JEA officials and Jacksonville City Council auditors are working to determine if any of the unbilled fees can be recouped.…
July 27, 2026
Streeter Acclaimed Kitchen seeks new home after devastating fire
The owner of Streeter Acclaimed Kitchen pledges to move forward even though his building can’t be saved.…
July 27, 2026
Gate plans car wash at Adventure Landing site in St. Augustine
Jacksonville-based Gate Petroleum is joining the redevelopment of the former Adventure Landing site in St. Augustine, purchasing a portion of…
July 24, 2026
Fat Tuesday plans return to Jacksonville, nearly 30 years after closing
Fat Tuesday, a frozen cocktail bar, was an original tenant of Jacksonville Landing and closed in 1997.…
July 22, 2026
Hamburger Mary’s closes in Murray Hill
Hamburger Mary’s closed its only Jacksonville location last week, just over a year after it opened.…