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The boundaries of a proposed 200-acre development near the busy intersection of Interstate 95 and State Road 16 in St. Johns County | St. Johns County
1 day ago

St. Johns County OKs more development on farmland

Development is coming to nearly 250 acres of farmland designated as “agricultural enclaves.”…

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St. Johns County voters will be asked in November about potentially paying a little extra to fund land conservation. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
October 12, 2026

St. Johns organizations weigh in on conservation tax measure

St. Johns County voters will decide whether the government should spend more money to support conservation.…

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A third-floor view looking down on the food court and new concourse under construction at Jacksonville International Airport.
October 9, 2026

New concourse nears completion at Jacksonville International Airport

Concourse B, with new restaurants and six new gates, is expected to open in late January.…

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Land near State Road 208 in St. Johns County. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
October 5, 2026

Unleashed by Florida lawmakers, landowners move to convert farms into subdivisions

A new farmland development law is one of a string wresting power over development away from local government.…

Featured image for “Developers offer first look at plans for Hard Rock Hotel in Jacksonville”
The proposed Hard Rock Hotel includes a disc-shaped 18th-floor nightclub that developer Michael Munz described as a “record album floating out of the hotel.” | Downtown Development Review Board
October 2, 2026

Developers offer first look at plans for Hard Rock Hotel in Jacksonville

The Hard Rock on Bay Street would include a 350-key hotel and 152 residences, plus restaurants and event space.…

Featured image for “St. Johns County reverses decision on developments totaling 1,000-plus acres”
The St. Johns County Commission reversed course and denied two proposed developments that the board previously approved in August | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
September 28, 2026

St. Johns County reverses decision on developments totaling 1,000-plus acres

The decision by the St. Johns County’s Board of County Commissioners bucks a new Florida law meant to fast-track rural…

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Each year Cumberland Island hosts 25% to 30% of the loggerhead nests in Georgia | Center for Biological Diversity
September 22, 2026

New mansions could be built on Cumberland Island

A proposed land exchange would allow up to eight homes on Cumberland Island, some as large as 15,000 square feet.…

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A rendering of the completed Interra Apartments, formerly the FBI headquarters, in Arlington. | Interra Apartments
September 21, 2026

Redeveloped FBI building in Arlington in line for $1.5M tax break

The once-dilapidated office building in Arlington has reopened as Interra Apartments.…

Featured image for “St. Johns County reverses course and denies 4,000-home development near Nocatee”
The St. Johns County Commission denied a proposal for developing forested land along the intracoastal waterway in St. Johns County. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
September 15, 2026

St. Johns County reverses course and denies 4,000-home development near Nocatee

The project sought approval under a new state law easing development of “agricultural enclaves.”…

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Gateway Jax is asking for more than $55 million in city incentives for its proposed hotel and residences tower at Riverfront Plaza. | Downtown Development Review Board
September 14, 2026

Gateway Jax seeks $70M in incentives for riverfront tower and Hotel Merrydelle

The Jacksonville City Council would have the final say on Gateway Jax’s latest Downtown projects.…

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Gateway Jax is asking for more than $55 million in city incentives for its proposed hotel and residences tower at Riverfront Plaza. | Downtown Development Review Board
September 4, 2026

Hotel and tower under review at Riverfront Plaza

Gateway Jax is seeking conceptual design approval of a development at the foot of the Main Street Bridge.…

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In September, St. Johns County officials reversed a previous decision on another enclave project on the intracoastal waterway near Palm Valley. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
September 1, 2026

St. Johns wants to challenge Florida’s agricultural enclave development law

St. Johns County may go to court over a new law that eases development of agricultural lands.…

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Kevin Allen, Krista Joseph and Martin Pyszczymuka all ran campaigns that called for slowing St. Johns County's growth | Photos courtesy of the candidates
August 24, 2026

Slow-the-growth candidates win big in St. Johns County

From the School Board to the County Commission, this month’s primary elections scored wins for St. Johns County candidates running…

Featured image for “Sebastian Harbor Marina in St. Augustine to open in October after 20 years”
Construction on the Sebastian Harbor Marina is scheduled to be completed in October. | News4Jax
August 21, 2026

Sebastian Harbor Marina in St. Augustine to open in October after 20 years

The 64-slip marina on the San Sabastian River basin in St. Augustine will open after sitting idle for decades.…

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Fire Station 48 at the city's Blount Island marine terminal. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
August 19, 2026

New fire station replaces 46-year-old firehouse at Blount Island

The new, larger Fire Station 48 will protect JAXPORT and Northside neighborhoods on Heckscher Drive.…

Featured image for “1,000-plus acres of agricultural land OK’d for development in St. Johns”
This forested land, pictured across the intracoastal waterway near Palm Valley, could be developed into homes pending a decision by the St. Johns County Commission next month | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
August 19, 2026

1,000-plus acres of agricultural land OK’d for development in St. Johns

As many as 15,000 homes got the green light under a new law that eases the way for development.…

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St. Johns County voters will be asked in November about potentially paying a little extra to fund land conservation. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
August 18, 2026

On St. Johns ballots in November: More funding for conservation?

St. Johns County voters will be asked whether they support a tax increase to help buy conservation land.…

Featured image for “Historic Laura Street Trio auctioned to Indiana developer for $125K”
The back side of the Laura Street Trio, as seen July 10, 2024. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
August 6, 2026

Historic Laura Street Trio auctioned to Indiana developer for $125K

Becovic Management Group obtained the long-vacant Laura Street Trio in a foreclosure auction.…

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St. Johns County has received numerous proposals to develop agricultural land under a new state law. One large residential development would be just north of Nocatee. | Google Maps
August 4, 2026

St. Johns County considers challenge to agricultural development law

County commissioners want to know if it would be worth the time and money to challenge the law in court.…

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Speakers oppose a proposed Daily's gas station, convenience store and car wash in Fruit Cove. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
July 31, 2026

Developer withdraws proposal for Daily’s gas station in Fruit Cove

Daily’s parent company has put forth the plan three times, and residents have opposed it from the start.…

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World Golf Foundation Inc. owned 36.7 acres surrounding the former World Golf Hall of Fame structure. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 31, 2026

Judge upholds development restrictions at World Golf Village

The World Golf Foundation had argued that land-use restrictions dating to 1996 were no longer valid.…

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A conceptual rendering of Roosevelt Commons, a 124-unit permanently attainable housing community.
July 30, 2026

Jacksonville Community Land Trust to create attainable housing in urban core

Roosevelt Commons will be a 124-unit attainable housing community on the Eastside.…

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When it comes to understanding the power of CCC, few American cities illustrate the concept as effectively as Minneapolis | The Jaxson
July 29, 2026

THE JAXSON | What Minneapolis can teach Jacksonville about the power of clustering

Clustering creates momentum. And few cities illustrate the concept better than Minneapolis.…

Featured image for “St. Johns County Commission candidates cite varied experience level”
St. Johns County Commission candidates speak at a forum hosted by the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce in June. From left are District 4 candidates Sam Williams and James Galloway and District 2 candidates Martin Pyszczymuka, Will McMullan, Tim Burres and Heather Brofford. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
July 27, 2026

St. Johns County Commission candidates cite varied experience level

Four candidates are competing to represent the county’s southwest area on the St. Johns County Commission.…