April 14, 2026
Gasoline averaged $4.04 per gallon in Duval County on Monday, but the price had risen to $4.12 by Tuesday.…
Coverage of Jacksonville’s business community, from small-business growth and entrepreneurship to major corporate and economic developments.
April 13, 2026
City considering up to $12M in tax incentives for Winn-Dixie
The Jacksonville-based Winn-Dixie is asking the city for tax incentives to make investments in its headquarters building.…
April 10, 2026
Unemployment in Jacksonville is highest since pandemic
Unemployment in the Jacksonville metro area rose from 4.7% in December to 5.2% in January.…
April 9, 2026
The Merrydelle: Historic Ambassador Hotel renamed under Marriott brand
The announcement comes as the city’s design review board gives Hotel Merrydelle its final approval to proceed.…
April 7, 2026
Trasca & Co Eatery closing in Ponte Vedra Beach
Owner Sara Frasca says she’s closing Trasca & Co Eatery to focus on her consulting business, Point NorthEast.…
April 2, 2026
BestBet sued over treatment of pregnant employees
The EEOC sued BestBet Jacksonville, claiming the business forced two pregnant employees to quit their jobs.…
April 2, 2026
JEA customers could pay higher rates by year’s end
The city-owned utility will hold a rate workshop in April and could have a hearing in June on possible hikes.…
March 30, 2026
Winn-Dixie will close 2 Harveys stores in Jacksonville
Harveys will close at 201 W. 48th St. and 49 Arlington Rd. S. Two other stores will convert to Winn-Dixie.…
March 25, 2026
Jaguars settle into new offices at One Tower Court
The Jaguars occupy the second through fourth floors of the new building across from EverBank Stadium.…
March 24, 2026
Aircraft maker prepares for production at Cecil Airport
Otto Aerospace has obtained a demolition permit as a step toward making aircraft in Jacksonville.…
March 23, 2026
The fruit that made Florida is quickly disappearing
Citrus groves are shrinking from disease, disasters and development. The orange harvest is in a 30-year decline.…
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.…