Coverage of Jacksonville’s business community, from small-business growth and entrepreneurship to major corporate and economic developments.
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Timucuan Asset Management Inc. will lease about 7,034 square feet on the top floor of One Tower Court, the new office building next to the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 11, 2025

Shad Khan’s new office building signs top-floor tenant

Timucuan Asset Management Inc. will lease space in the office building that will house Jacksonville Jaguars’ headquarters.…

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Swisher is headquartered at 459 E. 16th St. in Jacksonville. The company says it is planning a $135 million expansion. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 10, 2025

Swisher announces $135M expansion in Springfield

Swisher received $3.5 million in incentives from the city to create at least 240 jobs in the next two years.…

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Indian marketplace Patel Brothers plans a 20,000-square-foot store in the developing Shops at Racetrack Rd. in St. Johns County. | Patel Brothers
December 10, 2025

Indian grocery Patel Brothers plans St. Johns County store

Patel Brothers plans a store at the Shops at Racetrack Road, the chain’s second store in Northeast Florida.…

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A Space Invaders game by Raw Thrills is up for auction at Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach. | Bill Ramsey & Associates
December 2, 2025

Here’s a chance to keep a piece of Adventure Landing

An online auction is selling memorabilia and equipment from the closed Adventure Landing entertainment center.…

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The Harris Teeter in Summerville, South Carolina. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 1, 2025

Is another Harris Teeter planned in St. Johns County?

The county is reviewing plans for a second store that matches the Harris Teeter footprint.…

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The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. | News Service of Florida
December 1, 2025

Appeals court revives securities lawsuit against FPL

The issues include improper influence on elections and FPL’s failed attempt to acquire JEA in Jacksonville.…

Featured image for “Project Underground seeks tax break for $10M Northwest Jacksonville expansion”
Project Underground is asking the city for a property tax break that would allow a 120-job expansion to Northwest Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 24, 2025

Project Underground seeks tax break for $10M Northwest Jacksonville expansion

The code-named Project Underground currently employs more than 140 people at its existing Jacksonville plant.…

Featured image for “Open 9 months, Lily’s restaurant closes Downtown”
Lily Grabb has closed Lily’s Asian-American Food in Downtown Jacksonville. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
November 21, 2025

Open 9 months, Lily’s restaurant closes Downtown

Owner Lily Grabb said she closed the Asian American restaurant after struggling to attract lunch customers.…

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The 2025 Rolls-Royce Phantom has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $517,750 to $597,750, according to Car & Driver. | Photo by Tom Bunning via Jacksonville Daily Record
November 20, 2025

Rolls-Royce franchise planned for Jacksonville next year

Fields Auto Group intends to operate the Rolls-Royce dealership at its Land Rover of Jacksonville location.…

Featured image for “440-acre motorsports complex gets green flag in Palatka”
This 440-acre motorsports complex includes a racetrack, go-kart course, meeting space, garages and more. | Putnam County
November 19, 2025

440-acre motorsports complex gets green flag in Palatka

A father and son team wants to build the $200 million motorsports complex next to the municipal airport.…

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Kroger launched home delivery service in Jacksonville in 2021. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 19, 2025

Kroger ending grocery delivery service in Florida

Kroger is closing several fulfillment centers, including one in Jacksonville, and laying off 1,400 people statewide.…

Featured image for “Deal to sell Casa Marina Hotel in Jax Beach falls through”
The Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant at 691 First St. N. in Jacksonville Beach. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 18, 2025

Deal to sell Casa Marina Hotel in Jax Beach falls through

Developer Corner Lot had planned to buy and redevelop the Casa Marina and a property across the street.…

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Lukumades, a Greek pastry shop, is planned at 1020 Park St. in the Five Points Theatre building.
November 17, 2025

Greek pastry shop plans Five Points location

Lukumades II is working on building out its second location, in the Five Points Theatre building.…

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The 45-acre Jacksonville Surf Park will be anchored by a 5.5-acre Wavegarden Cove surfing lagoon. It is within the eTown master planned community in South Jacksonville, east of Interstate 295. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 14, 2025

Surf park approved for $4.6M property tax break

City Council approved the tax break this week to help develop the surf park in South Jacksonville.…

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An aerial view of Apna Bazar at 11153 Beach Blvd. The grocer wanted to expand to open an animal slaughterhouse.
November 13, 2025

Plans for Beach Boulevard slaughterhouse withdrawn

The proposed slaughterhouse had drawn criticism from animal rights activists and nearby residents.…

Featured image for “Bankrupt Marineland will be sold to local activists”
The ownership of Marineland Dolphin Adventure has been tied up in court proceedings for months. Now, a nonprofit organization run by local people will take over its operations. | News4Jax, LoopNet
November 12, 2025

Bankrupt Marineland will be sold to local activists

The group, #1 Apex Association, plans to keep Marineland operating with existing employees and animals.…

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Walmart announced in April 2023 that it plans to build its own EV fast-charging network. | PlugShare via Jacksonville Daily Record
November 12, 2025

EV charging stations planned at 8 Jacksonville Walmarts

Walmart has received permits for EV chargers at eight stores, and three more are in review.…

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St. Augustine's Uptown neighborhood is just north of the historic downtown. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
November 11, 2025

Nights of Lights parking worries some business owners

One change, in particular, is raising concerns about Nights of Lights. See what the debate is all about.…

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The Harris Teeter in Summerville, South Carolina. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 11, 2025

Harris Teeter plans grocery in East Arlington

Harris Teeter expects to start construction in the spring at northwest Atlantic and Kernan boulevards.…

Featured image for “Florida seeks to expand Atlantic red snapper season”
Gov. Ron DeSantis points to increases in fishing due to state management of the Florida Gulf red snapper season. The governor spoke Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at the Amelia Island Marina, | News4Jax
November 10, 2025

Florida seeks to expand Atlantic red snapper season

The state is asking the federal government for permission to oversee red snapper fishing off Florida’s East Coast.…

Featured image for “No decision reached on Beach Boulevard slaughterhouse”
An aerial view of Apna Bazar at 11153 Beach Blvd. The grocer wanted to expand to open an animal slaughterhouse.
November 7, 2025

No decision reached on Beach Boulevard slaughterhouse

The Jacksonville Planning Commission took a tie vote on whether Apna Bazar can expand with a slaughterhouse.…

Featured image for “JEA responds to government shutdown by halting late fees”
JEA headquarters is at 225 N. Pearl St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 5, 2025

JEA responds to government shutdown by halting late fees

JEA also will also ease criteria for struggling customers to qualify for payment extensions.…

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The Wilson Family Farm in St. Johns County is among the producers in the local agriculture industry. | Submitted, Christine Wilson
November 5, 2025

St. Johns County seeks input from agriculture leaders

A new agriculture advisory board will give farmers a seat at the table during important county decisions.…

Featured image for “ICARE and city pledge to revive affordable housing fund”
ICARE is working with the city to revive an affordable housing trust fund. | Gabriella Paul, WUSF
November 4, 2025

ICARE and city pledge to revive affordable housing fund

The fund would provide incentives for developers to create more affordable housing.…