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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.…

Featured image for “Plans for Beach Boulevard slaughterhouse withdrawn”
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Plans for Beach Boulevard slaughterhouse withdrawn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.…

Featured image for “EV charging stations planned at 8 Jacksonville Walmarts”
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.…

Featured image for “Nights of Lights parking worries some business owners”
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.…

Featured image for “Harris Teeter plans grocery in East Arlington”
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.…

Featured image for “St. Johns County seeks input from agriculture leaders”
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.…

Featured image for “Clay County couple makes last-minute bid to save Marineland”
Barbara and Jon Rubel are trying to preserve the conservation, research and education missions of Marineland.
November 4, 2025

Clay County couple makes last-minute bid to save Marineland

Barbara and Jon Rubel want permission of a bankruptcy court to continue operating Marineland.…

Featured image for “Cline’s butcher shop expands from San Marco to St. Johns”
Joe and Milouda Cline, owners of Cline's Custom Meats. | J. Brooks Terry, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 31, 2025

Cline’s butcher shop expands from San Marco to St. Johns

The butcher shop, Cline’s Custom Meats, is known for cuts of meat that include Jacksonville-raised cattle…

Featured image for “How might Five Points change with new ‘business improvement district’?”
Waffle Cone employee Aiden Postema scoops ice cream Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at the business in Five Points. | Mike Mendenhall, Jacksonville Today
October 30, 2025

How might Five Points change with new ‘business improvement district’?

Most business owners say they are willing to pay more to increase security and beautification.…

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Lisa Sutherland has been appointed as interim president of Jacksonville University. | JU
October 28, 2025

Lisa Sutherland appointed as JU’s interim president

Sutherland will take over when current President Tim Cost becomes school chancellor July 1…

Featured image for “Holon signs agreement to build autonomous vehicles in Jax”
Holon plans to produce this autonomous vehicle at a new plant in Jacksonville by 2027. | Holon
October 27, 2025

Holon signs agreement to build autonomous vehicles in Jax

Holon, a German manfacturer, plans to build a factory and produce the autonomous vehicles by 2027.…

Featured image for “Jacksonville’s airport expansion hits a milestone”
Contractors place a tree and American flag atop the last girder of Concourse B at Jacksonville International Airport.
October 24, 2025

Jacksonville’s airport expansion hits a milestone

The last girder was put in place for the new Concourse B at Jacksonville International Airport.…

Featured image for “Winn-Dixie scales back to focus on Florida”
Southeastern Grocers is rebranding itself as The Winn-Dixie Co. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
October 21, 2025

Winn-Dixie scales back to focus on Florida

Southeastern Grocers is rebranding as The Winn-Dixie Co. and selling stores in several states.…

Featured image for “Preston Haskell makes $12M gift to Jacksonville University”
Jacksonville University is naming its Public Policy Institute after Preston Haskell, founder of The Haskell Co. He spoke at the university Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. | Jacksonville University
October 16, 2025

Preston Haskell makes $12M gift to Jacksonville University

The university will name its Public Policy Institute after Haskell, a longtime contributor and founder of The Haskell Co.…

Featured image for “Downtown Jacksonville Starbucks wins city incentives”
An illustration shows the interior of the proposed Starbucks in Downtown Jacksonville. | City of Jacksonville
October 15, 2025

Downtown Jacksonville Starbucks wins city incentives

The Starbucks franchise holder now will turn their attention to construction in the Bank of America Tower Downtown.…