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Georgia-Florida banners hang in Downtown Jacksonville before a previous game. l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
1 day ago

Businesses suffer as Georgia-Florida game moves to Atlanta

Business usually amps up for the Georgia-Florida game, but the game has moved while EverBank Stadium is renovated.…

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The lakefront dining area of Pusser's Caribbean Bar & Grille, off State Road A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach. | Pusser's/Facebook
October 28, 2026

Pusser’s Bar & Grille set for transformation and new name

Pusser’s, a mainstay in Ponte Vedra Beach for almost two decades, will become Craig’s Beach House.…

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The former Kmart building at 500 Atlantic Boulevard is shown on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. | Sheldon Gardner, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 26, 2026

Plans for ‘Town Center West’ include restaurants and a hotel

The new $100 million Town Center would replace the former Kmart in Neptune Beach.…

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A concept image shows the Third Thursday market at the Union Terminal Warehouse. | Courtesy Phil Rogacki
October 21, 2026

Community market coming soon to Union Terminal Warehouse

The monthly market will feature food, arts and crafts at the revamped building near EverBank Stadium.…

Featured image for “Oak Steakhouse Downtown considered for $400K in incentives”
This rendering shows the planned Oak Steakhouse in The Greenleaf building at Laura and Adams Streets. | Downtown Investment Authority
October 19, 2026

Oak Steakhouse Downtown considered for $400K in incentives

The Downtown Investment Authority board will consider incentives for the steakhouse planned in The Greenleaf building.…

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October 15, 2026

Founders of The District restaurant plan another spot next door

The new fine-dining restaurant in Springfield will include 24 outdoor seats and a “speakeasy style space.”…

Featured image for “Have you heard of a sport called ‘padel’? A club is coming to Jax”
Conquer Padel Club is coming to Jacksonville. The racket sport that is described as a combination of tennis and squash. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 13, 2026

Have you heard of a sport called ‘padel’? A club is coming to Jax

Conquer Padel Club will host a sport described as a mix between tennis and squash.…

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Fat Tuesday plans to return to Jacksonville this month.
October 8, 2026

Severe weather delays Fat Tuesday’s return to Jacksonville

Fat Tuesday says it will open its bar and lounge in Five Points on Oct. 16, a week later than…

Featured image for “JAX Chamber comes out against Amendment 3 tax referendum”
The JAX Chamber in Downtown Jacksonville. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 7, 2026

JAX Chamber comes out against Amendment 3 tax referendum

The chamber said Florida needs more comprehensive tax reform to benefit everyone, not just homeowners.…

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An artist's rendering of the planned 31,000-square-foot Publix at 119 W. Beaver St., part of a new building that will also include a 15-story residential tower and 400 parking spaces. | Gateway/Pearl Square
October 6, 2026

Council punts on incentives for Downtown Publix until after Amendment 3 vote

A Jacksonville City Council committee deferred the Publix vote amid concerns over mounting cash grants.…

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River Restaurant Group plans to open The Wharf in the former Santa Maria restaurant building at 135 Avenida Menendez in St. Augustine. | Zach Gardner
October 6, 2026

Wharf restaurant planned this year on St. Augustine waterfront

River Restaurant Group plans to launch the Wharf with a seafood focus in time for Nights of Lights.…

Featured image for “Café Nairobi roasts Kenyan coffee in Jacksonville”
Martin Kabaki stands with 132-pound sacks of Kenyan coffee beans that he roasts in Downtown Jacksonville. | Simone Endress, Jacksonville Today
October 5, 2026

Café Nairobi roasts Kenyan coffee in Jacksonville

Martin Kabaki has expanded his Kenyan coffee line from farmers markets to Fresh Market — and he hopes to grow…

Featured image for “Developers offer first look at plans for Hard Rock Hotel in Jacksonville”
The proposed Hard Rock Hotel includes a disc-shaped 18th-floor nightclub that developer Michael Munz described as a “record album floating out of the hotel.” | Downtown Development Review Board
October 2, 2026

Developers offer first look at plans for Hard Rock Hotel in Jacksonville

The Hard Rock on Bay Street would include a 350-key hotel and 152 residences, plus restaurants and event space.…

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This Oct. 24, 2016 file photo shows dollar bills in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
September 29, 2026

Florida’s minimum wage increases to $15 on Wednesday

Florida workers are seeing a pay increase this month as the state’s minimum wage hits $15 per hour — the…

Featured image for “JAXPORT tenants report lower demand as global economic pressures slow shipments”
JAXPORT officials said Sept. 28 that global economic conditions, including tariffs and a drought slowing Panama Canal traffic, have contributed to a 5% year-over-year decline in container tonnage and vessel calls. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 29, 2026

JAXPORT tenants report lower demand as global economic pressures slow shipments

JAXPORT officials say a slowdown in shipping due to Iranian and U.S. blockades of the Strait of Hormuz has also…

Featured image for “Carrico won’t seek City Council reelection, will launch advisory firm with wife”
Jacksonville City Council member Kevin Carrico says he will not run for reelection to launch an advisory firm with his wife Daysi Jacobson Carrico. | Alignment G
September 28, 2026

Carrico won’t seek City Council reelection, will launch advisory firm with wife

Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico will not seek a third term in 2027 and will launch Alignment Global Partners.…

Featured image for “Armada must pay full price for Downtown stadium land after missing deadline”
A rendering from 2023 shows early plans for the Jacksonville Armada's proposed Downtown stadium, which the club has yet to build. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 28, 2026

Armada must pay full price for Downtown stadium land after missing deadline

Local attorney Chris Campione announced still incomplete plans in October 2025 to purchase the Armada soccer team.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville’s e-bike crackdown: Lower speed, stiffer standards”
An e-bike sits along a bike path in Santa Monica, Calif., on Aug. 10, 2026. |AP Photo/Jae C. Hong
September 25, 2026

Jacksonville’s e-bike crackdown: Lower speed, stiffer standards

The Jacksonville City Council has approved a 15 mph speed limit and other new rules for e-bike and e-scooter riders.…

Featured image for “More than $75K unpaid and a ‘sour’ ending for Voodoo Brewing Co.”
Voodoo Brewing Co. at 1974 San Marco Blvd. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 23, 2026

More than $75K unpaid and a ‘sour’ ending for Voodoo Brewing Co.

Voodoo leaves Jacksonville’s bar scene amid financial troubles and a lawsuit over unpaid rent.…

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Jacksonville City Council member Kevin Carrico has resigned from his position with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
September 23, 2026

City Council member Kevin Carrico leaves Boys & Girls Clubs executive role

Carrico served in executive roles with the Northeast Florida nonprofit children’s group for nearly 11 years.…

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Florida's soon-to-be $15 minimum wage will be adjusted for inflation in the future.
September 18, 2026

Florida’s minimum wage is about to rise to $15

Read more about the new minimum wage — and why it might actually rise more.…

Featured image for “‘World-class ingredients:’ Oxford Economics ranks Jacksonville as a top 5 city to watch”
Mayor Donna Deegan speaks about Oxford Economics ranking Jacksonville a top 5 city to watch in North America during a news conference Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at City Hall. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
September 15, 2026

‘World-class ingredients:’ Oxford Economics ranks Jacksonville as a top 5 city to watch

“Jacksonville is a standout city — even by fast-growing Florida standards,” the economics firm said.…

Featured image for “CuppaPug cafe to open Jacksonville location”
Andrea Nichols visits with pugs at a CuppaPug cafe in London, where she spent a week studying the business before bringing the concept to Jacksonville. | Photo provided by Andrea Nichols
September 14, 2026

CuppaPug cafe to open Jacksonville location

The Beach Boulevard cafe wll pair coffee and pug playtime to support pug rescue and adoption.…

Featured image for “Fat Tuesday approved for bar and nightclub in Five Points”
Fat Tuesday Social Lounge promises to be a high-energy nightclub featuring music, frozen drinks and cocktails in Five Points. | Fat Tuesday
September 9, 2026

Fat Tuesday approved for bar and nightclub in Five Points

Jacksonville City Council approved a zoning exception to allow Fat Tuesday to return to Jacksonville.…