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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
July 23, 2026

6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County could be developed under new state law

The law treats some agricultural land as though it has already been zoned for single-family housing.…

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July 21, 2026

Local real estate firm secures funding for affordable housing portfolio

JWB Real Estate Capital plans three projects — its first foray into affordable housing development.…

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Neptune Beach is exploring fees that could help pay for future capital projects. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 20, 2026

Neptune Beach explores impact fees to help fund capital improvement projects

The city would use the fees to help offset its investment in infrastructure needed for growth.…

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Candidates for St. Johns County Commission District 4, from left: James Galloway, Krista Joseph and Sam Williams | Photos submitted or shared from candidate's campaign social media page.
July 16, 2026

St. Johns County commissioner defends her seat against 2 election challengers

Voters in northeast St. Johns County will decide next month whether to retain Krista Joseph as a commissioner.…

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This manufactured home is an example of how Jacksonville and HUD hope to increase affordable housing. | City of Jacksonville
June 30, 2026

HUD and Jacksonville team up to create affordable housing on Northside

The Starter Home Initiative will use manufactured homes to create more affordable housing.…

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JEA headquarters is at 225 N. Pearl St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
June 26, 2026

JEA set to raise water and electric rates; hearing and vote Tuesday

The average customer’s combined water, sewer and electric bill would rise about $8 per month.…

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Fans that are part of a cooling system are seen on the roof of a data center April 27, 2026, in Hillsboro, Oregon. | Jenny Kane, AP
June 16, 2026

St. Johns County is latest to consider moratorium on data centers

County Commissioner Ann Taylor said moratoriums in other counties make St. Johns a “sitting duck” for a data center.…

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June 16, 2026

The best way to lower home prices? There may be many answers

Baker County needs more affordable homes, but building is not the only answer, experts say.…

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Fans that are part of a cooling system are seen on the roof of a data center April 27, 2026, in Hillsboro, Oregon. | Jenny Kane, AP
June 1, 2026

Concerns grow over proposed AI data center in Nassau County

County officials have scheduled a series of workshops to investigate the ramifications of data centers.…

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This view of 103rd Street shows heavy traffic at a stop light at Firestone Road. | Google Maps
May 12, 2026

Jacksonville seeks feedback on creating business district along 103rd Street

The business district could make small assessments for improving “the Wonderland Corridor.”…

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This aerial view shows the World Golf Hall of Fame at World Golf Village in St. Augustine. | Visit St. Augustine
May 8, 2026

#AskJAXTDY | What is St. Johns County planning for World Golf Village?

After discussing ideas to develop parts of World Golf Village, St. Johns County has been quiet for months. What’s the…

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Fans that are part of a cooling system are seen on the roof of a data center April 27, 2026, in Hillsboro, Oregon. | Jenny Kane, AP
May 5, 2026

St. Johns commissioners worry about the possibility of data centers

Elected officials worry that data centers, the power behind artificial intelligence, could drain the county’s resources.…

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Manufacturing — like HVAC company Q-PAC in Elkton — are one area where St. Johns County is seeing businesses grow. | St. Johns County
May 1, 2026

St. Johns County’s business is booming, and officials want to keep it that way

From new hospitals to the local airport, a lot of money is coming into one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties.…

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An aerial rendering of the Gateway Jax development in Downtown Jacksonville. | Gateway Jax via the Jacksonville Daily Record
April 30, 2026

More people are living Downtown, but office vacancies remain high

The number of residents in Downtown Jacksonville reached 9,228 in 2025, according to a new report.…

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The Phoenix Arts & Innovation District launched a new phase that will include multifamily construction, shown here in a rendering. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 27, 2026

Phoenix Arts & Innovation District prepares for housing

The Phoenix project in North Springfield plans to break ground soon on its first new construction.…

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A house under construction. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 23, 2026

St. Johns County adopts revised comprehensive plan

The county revised its plan to comply with state law that restricts development regulations.…

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Speakers oppose a proposed Daily's gas station, convenience store and car wash in Fruit Cove. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
April 15, 2026

Fruit Cove residents fight proposed Daily’s gas station

St. Johns County commissioners denied a similar gas station proposal in 2019, partly because of traffic.…

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Gateway Jax's Block N8 will comprise 537 rentals, including 143 short-term units. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 15, 2026

Permit issued for another phase of Pearl Square

This portion of the Pearl Square downtown development will include apartments, retail, restaurants, a gym and more.…

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Miami-based NextNRG says it has secured a long-term lease option on an unspecified 1,600-acre property in Nassau County. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 15, 2026

Nassau County considers moratorium on data centers

County commissioners are pursuing an ordinance to block data center development for a year.…

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The Related Group’s South Bank Residences is planned on the Downtown Jacksonville Southbank where the River City Brewing Co. restaurant was demolished. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 9, 2026

Construction coming soon on Southbank residential tower

Mayor Donna Degan says the Related Group will break ground next month at the former River City Brewery site.…

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The Florida Legislature passed a $114.5 billion budget Friday, May 29, 2026. | Gary McCullough, AP
March 24, 2026

St. Johns County asks DeSantis to veto development bill

County commissioners say the bill would take away their authority over some development issues.…

Featured image for “Divisive Shore Drive project in St. Augustine is dead”
A proposed path path along Shore Drive in St. Augustine South is officially off the table. St. Johns County officials had proposed building a trail to get pedestrians and cyclists out of the winding two-lane road. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
March 3, 2026

Divisive Shore Drive project in St. Augustine is dead

St. Johns County commissioners have officially nixed the walking path proposed along Shore Drive.…

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St. Augustine's Treasury building, seen from the Bridge of Lions, is the tallest in the historic downtown's skyline, standing six stories tall. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
February 25, 2026

St. Augustine’s Treasury building could be a hotel soon

More than 100 rooms are planned in the Treasury building along with a new parking garage.…

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Empty lots line South Myrtle Avenue at McCoys Creek Boulevard in the Brooklyn neighborhood. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 18, 2026

#AskJAXTDY | How did the Brooklyn neighborhood get its name?

A Jacksonville Today reader asks why Brooklyn has the same name as a New York city borough.…