November 14, 2025
City Council approved the tax break this week to help develop the surf park in South Jacksonville.…
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November 13, 2025
Plans for Beach Boulevard slaughterhouse withdrawn
The proposed slaughterhouse had drawn criticism from animal rights activists and nearby residents.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
November 4, 2025
ICARE and city pledge to revive affordable housing fund
The fund would provide incentives for developers to create more affordable housing.…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
October 15, 2025
Orange Park Mall restricts teens on Fridays and Saturdays
Anyone younger than 18 will need a parent or guardian with them to enter Orange Park Mall on those days.…
October 15, 2025
JWB helps renters with down payments during housing crisis
JWB helped eight families buy homes by contributing $20,000 to each of them for down payments.…
October 15, 2025
Adventure Landing closes permanently in Jax Beach
Adventure Landing closed its waterpark and arcade after 30 years off providing family entertainment.…
October 6, 2025
Cannabis store planned in Downtown Jacksonville
GŪD Essence, a cannabis retailer, would occupy the closed Burger King at 210 E. State St.…