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Regional business leaders at the Jacksonville Civic Council called on City Council to end its probe of JEA.…
Coverage of Jacksonville’s business community, from small-business growth and entrepreneurship to major corporate and economic developments.
May 1, 2026
Does Downtown Jacksonville need more office space? Some are betting yes.
Office vacancy rates are higher than most cities, but there still might be a need for high-end space.…
May 1, 2026
St. Johns County’s business is booming, and officials want to keep it that way
From new hospitals to the local airport, a lot of money is coming into one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties.…
May 1, 2026
Proposed seafood restaurant recommended for Riverfront Plaza
A Baltimore restaurant group proposes to operate the restaurant on the park’s southwest corner.…
April 29, 2026
Jacksonville keeps dishing out incentives — but will that change?
City lawmakers are growing uncomfortable with the amount of incentives awarded for development.…
April 29, 2026
Brooklyn bars approved to sell alcohol until 3 a.m., an hour later than past
Jacksonville City Council approved later hours in Brooklyn to match other Downtown areas.…
April 24, 2026
Whole Foods set to open May 21 in Brooklyn
Whole Foods will open in the One Riverside development, at the site of the demolished Florida Times-Union building.…
April 15, 2026
Former school site will become affordable housing
The Villages at Lake Forest will reserve a fourth of the affordable housing units for Duval Schools staff.…
April 15, 2026
Fruit Cove residents fight proposed Daily’s gas station
St. Johns County commissioners denied a similar gas station proposal in 2019, partly because of traffic.…
April 15, 2026
Permit issued for another phase of Pearl Square
This portion of the Pearl Square downtown development will include apartments, retail, restaurants, a gym and more.…
April 14, 2026
Gasoline prices expected to rise across Florida
Gasoline averaged $4.04 per gallon in Duval County on Monday, but the price had risen to $4.12 by Tuesday.…
April 13, 2026
City considering up to $12M in tax incentives for Winn-Dixie
The Jacksonville-based Winn-Dixie is asking the city for tax incentives to make investments in its headquarters building.…
April 10, 2026
Unemployment in Jacksonville is highest since pandemic
Unemployment in the Jacksonville metro area rose from 4.7% in December to 5.2% in January.…
April 9, 2026
The Merrydelle: Historic Ambassador Hotel renamed under Marriott brand
The announcement comes as the city’s design review board gives Hotel Merrydelle its final approval to proceed.…
April 7, 2026
Trasca & Co Eatery closing in Ponte Vedra Beach
Owner Sara Frasca says she’s closing Trasca & Co Eatery to focus on her consulting business, Point NorthEast.…
April 2, 2026
BestBet sued over treatment of pregnant employees
The EEOC sued BestBet Jacksonville, claiming the business forced two pregnant employees to quit their jobs.…
April 2, 2026
JEA customers could pay higher rates by year’s end
The city-owned utility will hold a rate workshop in April and could have a hearing in June on possible hikes.…
March 30, 2026
Winn-Dixie will close 2 Harveys stores in Jacksonville
Harveys will close at 201 W. 48th St. and 49 Arlington Rd. S. Two other stores will convert to Winn-Dixie.…
March 25, 2026
Jaguars settle into new offices at One Tower Court
The Jaguars occupy the second through fourth floors of the new building across from EverBank Stadium.…
March 24, 2026
Aircraft maker prepares for production at Cecil Airport
Otto Aerospace has obtained a demolition permit as a step toward making aircraft in Jacksonville.…
March 23, 2026
The fruit that made Florida is quickly disappearing
Citrus groves are shrinking from disease, disasters and development. The orange harvest is in a 30-year decline.…
March 20, 2026
The Block Jax opens with food hall, music, dog park and more
Block Jax, just off Gate Parkway, is a family-oriented entertainment space built from shipping containers.…
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
Fernandina commissioners fight recall drive over parking
A recall drive targets Commissioners Tim Poynter and Genece Minshew for their support of paid parking.…