July 10, 2025
Jacksonville is trying to finish a drainage project to alleviate the problem, but residents remain frustrated.…
May 23, 2025
Crash-prone San Marco intersection gets $1.8M revamp
The project at Hendricks Avenue and San Marco Boulevard included new crosswalks, wider lanes and other safety measures.…
March 3, 2025
Pizza restaurant nears opening in old San Marco Theatre
Electric Dough Pizza Co. will bring a unique blend of pizza to Jacksonville in the late spring.…
November 4, 2024
Restaurateur plans third spot in San Marco
Matthew Medure plans to open the restaurant, Saleya Cafe & Bar Nicois, in the former space of Missy Riley Art…
September 6, 2024
Flooded San Marco worries about what’s next
In some ways, residents say, the flooding this week was worse than a hurricane.…
September 5, 2024
More flooding threatens waterlogged First Coast
Bands of heavy rain could bring additional flooding in soggy Jacksonville over the next several days.…
September 4, 2024
Bistro X in San Marco will reopen with new concept
San Marco restaurant Bistro X and its adjoining sister restaurant, Limoncello Ristorante, will close Sept. 28 and reopen as a…
August 5, 2024
Drivers asked to stay off the roads in Northeast Florida
Some roads are already flooded from Hurricane Debby, and trees have fallen onto roads.…
July 10, 2024
Affordable housing begins leasing at San Marco East
The Lofts at San Marco East is a 172-unit affordable housing complex at Philips Highway and St. Augustine Road. …
July 9, 2024
Voodoo Brewing Co. will open Saturday in San Marco
The brew pub will open in a 99-year-old building formerly occupied by Bohemian Lounge, Indochine and Square One.…
June 5, 2024
Pizza restaurant submits plans at San Marco Theatre
Electric Dough Pizza Co. could open in the former San Marco Theatre building by the end of the year.…
April 24, 2024
Windows smashed at 10 San Marco businesses
The smash-and-grab incidents caused about $29,000 in damage plus some stolen merchandise, police said.…
April 24, 2024
Controversial San Marco storage project gets City Council OK
The 10-story building will include affordable housing, retail and a self-storage element, much to the frustration of many residents.…
April 4, 2024
Staff turns thumbs down on Southbank storage facility
A staff report for the Downtown Development Review Board recommends that a rezoning request be denied.…
March 22, 2024
Storage project on Southbank returns with new plan
The proposal has attracted staunch opposition from residents, and a new version faces “very strong headwinds.”…
January 29, 2024
Pizza concept now planned for San Marco Theatre
Restaurateur Al Mansur stepped back from plans for a Flying Iguana there, but he will be an investor in the…
December 5, 2023
Bistro X adds sister restaurant: Limoncello Ristorante
Limoncello Ristorante serves lighter, less expensive Italian fare inspired by owner Marcello Villani’s mother.…
September 15, 2023
San Marco Theatre work approved for two storefronts
The city issued permits to divide the space for Iguana San Marco and Missy Riley Art & Pieces.…
September 14, 2023
Proposed food and beverage tax sparks early debate
A proposed 1% tax on food and drinks would fund anti-homelessness programs in Jacksonville.…
August 15, 2023
$13,000 reward offered in San Marco slayings
Police say they have no suspects or a motive for shootings that killed two women in San Marco.…
August 10, 2023
Flying Iguana will take over closed San Marco Theatre
Al Mansur, founder of Al’s Pizza and Flying Iguana, intends to open Iguana San Marco in 2024 in the historic…
August 4, 2023
Vegan restaurant evolves from food truck to San Marco site
Kravegan started as a small catering business then moved to a food truck and then a mall food court. Now…
August 1, 2023
THE JAXSON | The story of the Downtown Southbank
Now considered part of Downtown Jacksonville, the waterfront district between the St. Johns River and I-95 has a deceptively long…
June 27, 2019
Real estate and sea level rise: A buyer’s guide
In Florida, sellers don’t have to disclose flood damage. So how can buyers assess the risk?…