January 7, 2026
City commissioners approved paid parking starting this spring, but voters could end it in August.…
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January 6, 2026
Anheuser-Busch invests $30M in Jacksonville brewery
The investment will upgrade equipment to produce more Michelob Ultra, Anheuser-Busch said. …
January 5, 2026
Amazon delivers same-day groceries in Jacksonville
The Amazon delivery station in West Jacksonville is now operating and employs more than 100 people.…
January 2, 2026
Judge dismisses lawsuit over paid parking in Fernandina
The City Commission will vote Tuesday on whether to institute paid parking in the downtown area.…
December 30, 2025
The Hub Brooklyn expected to open within weeks
The Hub, housing three restaurants, is tenatively scheduled to open Jan. 19 at Riverside Avenue and Forest Street.…
December 29, 2025
Starbucks gets permit to build in Bank of America Tower
The city issued a permit for Starbucks to build on the ground floor of the building’s southeast corner.…
December 24, 2025
Bestbet sues to stop poker room in Hamilton County
Bestbet argues that Hamilton Downs should not be allowed to operate a card room on adjacent land.…
December 24, 2025
Are any stores open on Christmas Day?
Most stores are closed on Christmas, but a handful of businesses will be open during the holiday.…
December 16, 2025
Brooks Rehabilitation embarks on $68M expansion
Brooks Rehabilitation will expand its Southside, Mandarin and Orange Park sites beginning next year.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
November 13, 2025
Plans for Beach Boulevard slaughterhouse withdrawn
The proposed slaughterhouse had drawn criticism from animal rights activists and nearby residents.…