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Citrus groves are shrinking from disease, disasters and development. The orange harvest is in a 30-year decline.…
Coverage of Jacksonville’s business community, from small-business growth and entrepreneurship to major corporate and economic developments.
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.…
March 18, 2026
Two Harveys in Jacksonville will become Winn-Dixies
The Jacksonville stores are among seven in Florida and southern Georgia that will take on the Winn-Dixie brand.…
March 17, 2026
Harry’s Seafood buys 63-year-old Whitey’s Fish Camp
The new owners say they won’t make major changes at Whitey’s, the oldest restaurant in Clay County.…
March 10, 2026
Aldi will open latest store Thursday in Neptune Beach
The new Aldi will replace a former Winn-Dixie, one of nearly 80 stores Aldi plans to convert.…
March 9, 2026
Another loss for Downtown: Bellwether restaurant is closing
Bellwether plans to close in March, following news that Intuition Ale Works will close in April.…
March 6, 2026
Virtual reality venue sets sights on Town Center
Sandbox VR locations include virtual reality rooms and space for birthday parties, events and gatherings…
March 3, 2026
Breezy Jazz House starts work on Downtown club
Breezy Jazz House is moving from San Marco to East Bay Street, joining a strip of other nightlife spots.…
March 3, 2026
Gateway Jax unveils first residences in Pearl Square
Vaneveer will feature 205 apartments with a Japanese restaurant on the ground floor, Gateway Jax says.…
February 27, 2026
JAXPORT shippers rely less on Red Sea during turmoil
JAXPORT does not expect to experience a large effect from a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.…
February 26, 2026
Tax law could be boon for Jacksonville auto show
Auto show dealers hope to benefit from a law that allows people to deduct interest on new U.S. vehicles.…
February 25, 2026
3 a.m. toast: Some Downtown bars get extra hour on alcohol
Sales will be allowed until 3 a.m. in the NorthCore, the Central Core, and the Sports and Entertainment District.…
February 23, 2026
Hardee’s reopening in Arlington, 2 years after fire
Hardee’s was renovated after a fire damaged the fast-food restaurant during a roof replacement in 2024.…
February 18, 2026
DIA board rejects incentives to keep EverBank in Downtown
EverBank is requesting $9.8 million in incentives to keep its headquarters in Downtown Jacksonville.…
February 16, 2026
Intuition Ale Works auctions its brewing equipment
An online auction will begin Wednesday as Intuition Ale Works goes out of business after 15 years.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…