January 21, 2026
The development will anchor a retail corridor that Gateway Jax plans along Beaver Street in the Pearl Square neighborhood.…
Stories tracking Jacksonville’s downtown growth, redevelopment projects, and efforts to revitalize the city’s urban core.
January 21, 2026
Autonomous NAVI shuttles could extend to the Beaches
NAVI ultimately could replace JTA’s Beach Buggy ride service in the Beaches, CEO Nat Ford says.…
January 12, 2026
Baptist Health plans 15-story hotel on Southbank
The $110 million, four-star hotel would serve patients’ families, but it would be open to the public as well.…
January 12, 2026
Southbank residential tower in review for permits
The Related Group plans the tower next to Friendship Fountain, where the River City Brewery once operated.…
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 5, 2025
Indiana developer says it’s buying Laura Street Trio
Becovic Management Group says it is buying the restored Barnett National Bank Building in addition to the Laura Street Trio.…
December 4, 2025
Main Street Bridge could become a national landmark
City lawmakers want to add the iconic Main Street Bridge to the National Register of Historic Places.…
November 25, 2025
Riverfront Plaza second ‘destination’ Downtown park to open this month
City officials are debuting Riverfront Plaza and RiversEdge public parks on the Nothbank and Southbank, respectively.…
November 25, 2025
Lights and action usher in Jacksonville’s inaugural River Fest
Fireworks, a lighted boat parade and a sneak peek at Jacksonville new downtown park are all at Saturday’s River Fest.…
November 25, 2025
Developer to seek $48M in incentives for Publix-anchored project Downtown
Officials discussed Gateway Jax’s coming request Monday during a City Council committee on Downtown.…
November 20, 2025
Four Seasons tax incentive could rise by $6M
See a rundown of all the incentives going to the Four Seasons hotel and related development.…
November 14, 2025
More outdoor dining on the way in Downtown Jacksonville
The Jacksonville City Council voted to allow restaurant and bar seating on Downtown sidewalks.…
November 14, 2025
City sets sail on new Downtown fireboat station
Ground was broken Friday for a new fireboat station to serve Jacksonville’s growing Downtown.…
November 7, 2025
Potential Hard Rock Hotel could seek public incentives
Developers outlined at least $40 million in incentives for a possible Hard Rock on the Northbank.…
November 7, 2025
The next step on the riverfront: Shipyards West Park
Groundbreaking is planned next year on Shipyards West, one of many areas under development on the Northbank.…
November 5, 2025
Duval DOGE questions autonomous vehicle program
Some members of the Jacksonville City Council want to rethink funding for the autonomous vehicle program.…
November 5, 2025
Jacksonville may expand sidewalk dining Downtown
City Council is considering legislation that would allow sidewalk dining throughout Downtown instead of in select areas.…
November 5, 2025
Duval Schools HQ to move to Baymeadows after School Board reverses course
Duval Schools HQ on the Southbank will be sold in the move to a building on the Southside, following a…
November 4, 2025
Pratt Funeral Home will be reborn as ‘The Raven’
The Raven, a lodging establishment, will feature 13 rooms with kitchenettes and laundry facilities plus a pool.…
October 28, 2025
It’s Florida-Georgia week. The commotion has already begun.
Expect the usual traffic and crowds as the Florida-Georgia game approaches on Saturday.…
October 27, 2025
Sale of historic Armory building moves toward City Council vote
Jacksonville officials could sell the 109-year-old Armory building to a Fort Lauderdale developer for $2.89 million.…
October 17, 2025
A chill in the air at EverBank Stadium … literally
JEA says chilled water is a growing method of cooling buildings, including the stadium and the Four Seasons.…
October 9, 2025
Why the city thinks incentives for Downtown Starbucks make sense
Jacksonville officials say a Starbucks in the Bank of America Tower would be a sign of health for Downtown.…
October 7, 2025
Driverless Downtown shuttles are drawing few riders
Just over 100 people a day have used the NAVI shuttles, but the mayor and JTA predict the number will…