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Aldi Regional Vice President JR Perry at the new stor in Downtown Jacksonville, at 777 N. Market St. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
2 days ago

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.…

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An illustration of The Village at Seven Pines. | Jacksonville Daily Record
3 days ago

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.…

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Bank of America and other companies have anchored the 42-story Downtown tower at 50 N. Laura St. since it was built in 1990. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
3 days ago

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.…

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After filing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, West Marine Inc. said it is closing 59 stores, including two in the Jacksonville area. | Special to the Jacksonville Daily Record
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.…

Featured image for “Bold City closing Downtown tavern but will continue to brew in Jax”
Bold City Brewery was one of the first craft breweries in Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
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.…

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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.…

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St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President Scott Maynard talks business with young professionals. | St. Johns County
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.…

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City Councilman Nick Howland during a Finance Committee budget hearing. | Casmira Harrison, Jacksonville Today
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.…

Featured image for “Pecan Park Flea Market will close in September after 40 years in business”
Shopper browse at Pecan Park Flea Market. | News4Jax
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.…

Featured image for “Supra Revolving Sushi Bar prepares to replace Hooters in Tinseltown”
The former Tinseltown Hooters will become a new sushi restaurant
June 2, 2026

Supra Revolving Sushi Bar prepares to replace Hooters in Tinseltown

In the all-you-can-eat concept, sushi dishes come to tables on a conveyor belt. Or you can order off the menu.…

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Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby finished with 78 yards on 16 carries in the latest Jaguars loss. The Jaguars fell to 2-6 following a 30-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 at EverBank Stadium. Former Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus converted a short field goal at the buzzer to lift Green Bay to victory. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
June 2, 2026

Jax Beach bars and restaurants can expand capacity on Jaguars game days

With capacaity limited for Jaguars games, city officials thought businesses might get bigger crowds.…

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Fans that are part of a cooling system are seen on the roof of a data center April 27, 2026, in Hillsboro, Oregon. | Jenny Kane, AP
June 1, 2026

Concerns grow over proposed AI data center in Nassau County

County officials have scheduled a series of workshops to investigate the ramifications of data centers.…

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Ruby Tuesday has closed at 1022 Hospitality Lane, at Monument Road and Interstate 295. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
May 29, 2026

Ruby Tuesday closes in Regency area of Arlington; 4 locations remain

Ruby Tuesday is permanently closed after 24 years at Monument Road and Interstate 295.…

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Koi Sushi & Thai & Bar will move into the former space of TGI Fridays at Orange Park Mall. | Jacksonville Daily Record
May 28, 2026

Asian restaurant in Ponte Vedra is expanding to Orange Park Mall

Koi Sushi & Thai & Bar will open in the former space of TGI Fridays at Orange Park Mall.…

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A rendering shows the $160 million hotel, convention center and office project proposed by Corner Lot and investment partner Aspect Holdings LLC on the Northbank of Downtown Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
May 28, 2026

Culinary Institute eyes San Antonio as model for Jacksonville campus

City Council voted to endorse a future $35 million incentives deal for a riverfront high-rise anchored by the Culinary Institute.…

Featured image for “‘Luxury pet hotel’ plans to open next month near St. Johns Town Center”
A dog sits in an enclosed space at the K9 Resorts pet hotel. | Special to Jacksonville Daily Record
May 28, 2026

‘Luxury pet hotel’ plans to open next month near St. Johns Town Center

K9 Resorts Jacksonville will offer premium bedding, Microban flooring and flat-screen televisions.…

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May 26, 2026

Naked Kitchen opens 1st restaurant in Phoenix Arts & Innovation District

Naked Kitchen focuses on nonprocessed foods in a nearly 100-year-old building in North Springfield.…

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An artist's depiction shows the Southbank Residences next to Friendship Fountain in Downtown Jacksonville. | Related Group
May 20, 2026

Southbank Residences begins construction after years of delays

Southbank Residences represents the first new luxury high-rise on Jacksonville’s riverfront in over a decade.…

Featured image for “Siding with church, St. Johns County rejects alcohol at Hastings pizza parlor”
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
May 19, 2026

Siding with church, St. Johns County rejects alcohol at Hastings pizza parlor

Main St. Pizza & Ice Cream had sought permission to sell beer and wine across from First Baptist Church.…

Featured image for “Dapper D’s opens cigar bar and cheesesteak restaurant in Downtown Jax”
Darian “Jack” Jackson prepares to open two businesses — a cigar bar and a cheesesteak restaurant — May 15 at 11 N. Ocean St. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
May 15, 2026

Dapper D’s opens cigar bar and cheesesteak restaurant in Downtown Jax

Dapper D’s is opening on Ocean Street, in the space of the former Island Girl Cigar Bar.…

Featured image for “City seals $12M deal to keep Winn-Dixie HQ — and a Brentwood store open”
Winn-Dixie Co's headquarters is on Jacksonville's Westside. | Jacksonville Daily Record
May 14, 2026

City seals $12M deal to keep Winn-Dixie HQ — and a Brentwood store open

Winn-Dixie’s $12 million deal with the city is expected to bring 200 new jobs to its Jacksonville corporate headquarters.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville seeks feedback on creating business district along 103rd Street”
This view of 103rd Street shows heavy traffic at a stop light at Firestone Road. | Google Maps
May 12, 2026

Jacksonville seeks feedback on creating business district along 103rd Street

The business district could make small assessments for improving “the Wonderland Corridor.”…

Featured image for “Winn-Dixie agrees to keep Brentwood-area store until at least 2029”
The city of Jacksonville is considering granting up to $5.5 million in property tax incentives to keep The Winn-Dixie Company LLC’s headquarters in the city. | Special to the Jacksonville Daily Record
May 11, 2026

Winn-Dixie agrees to keep Brentwood-area store until at least 2029

Residents and City Council members said the area would have no grocer if Winn-Dixie closed the store as planned.…

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May 11, 2026

More homeowners put their houses on the market; median price declines

New listings in Northeast Florida increased 1.7% in April, and the median price declined slightly to $390,000.…