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Bellwether restaurant, at 117 W. Forsyth St. in Downtown Jacksonville, announced it will close at the end of March after nine years of operation. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
2 days ago

Another loss for Downtown: Bellwether restaurant is closing

Bellwether plans to close in March, following news that Intuition Ale Works will close in April.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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March 4, 2026

THE JAXSON | 7 Downtown riverfront dining experiences that no longer exist

Today, diners struggle to find a restaurant along the river in Downtown Jacksonville that is not inside of a hotel.…

By Ennis Davis

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An aerial view of Downtown Jacksonville | Jacksonville Daily Record
February 25, 2026

3 a.m. toast: Some Downtown bars get extra hour on alcohol

Sales will be allowed until 3 a.m. in the NorthCore, the Central Core, and the Sports and Entertainment District.…

By Mike Mendenhall

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Intuition Ale Works will close April 24 after an attempt to sell the business failed. | Intuition Ale Works
January 28, 2026

Intuition Ale Works closing after ‘right buyer never came’

Craft Breweries like Intuition Ale Works are finding it difficult to remain in business as costs mount and competition grows.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Debra Joshua marches in the 45th Martin Luther King Jr. Grand Parade through Downtown Jacksonville on Monday. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
January 20, 2026

BIT OF JOY | Martin Luther King Day parade

Jacksonville honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with the annual breakfast and parade through Downtown.…

By Will Brown

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