April 15, 2026
This portion of the Pearl Square downtown development will include apartments, retail, restaurants, a gym and more.…
Stories tracking Jacksonville’s downtown growth, redevelopment projects, and efforts to revitalize the city’s urban core.
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 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.…
April 2, 2026
Hotel and convention center proposed at Ford on Bay
Corner Lot and Aspect Holdings propose a hotel, convention center and office space at the former Duval courthouse site.…
March 26, 2026
Collapsed HQ sale now a ‘legal matter’ for Duval Schools
The HQ sale that fell through last month could now be a legal headache for Duval Schools.…
March 23, 2026
MOSH offers first look at 3 of its planned galleries
MOSH released illustrations of three galleries as it continues to raise money for a new Northbank museum.…
February 24, 2026
JEA board approves sale of former headquarters
Live Oak Contracting plans to convert the JEA building into residential units, offices and rooftop amenities.…
February 23, 2026
JTA seeks comments on next phase of driverless shuttles
Public meetings will start this week to share information about the shuttles, known as the Ultimate Urban Circulator.…
February 9, 2026
EverBank seeks $10M to keep headquarters Downtown
EverBank wants taxpayer incentives to make up for the cost of operating Downtown instead of the suburbs.…
February 2, 2026
Jacksonville’s 60-year-old federal building could be sold
A federal panel is considering whether to sell the Charles E. Bennett Federal Building in Downtown Jacksonville.…
February 1, 2026
OPINION | The politics of last call: Should Downtown bars serve ’til 3?
Should Downtown bars be allowed to serve alcohol for an extra hour?…
January 28, 2026
MOSH construction on Northbank might start later
MOSH leaders now have until Sept. 1 to start construction of their new Northbank facility.…
January 22, 2026
Plans move ahead for restaurant at Riverfront Plaza
The city would own the restaurant at Riverfront Plaza and choose an operator to build out the structure.…
January 21, 2026
Gateway Jax begins to transform lighthouse garage
The development will anchor a retail corridor that Gateway Jax plans along Beaver Street in the Pearl Square neighborhood.…
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.…