News in Jacksonville
JAXPORT tenants report lower demand as global economic pressures slow shipments
JAXPORT officials say a slowdown in shipping due to Iranian and U.S. blockades of the Strait of Hormuz has also affected its cargo intake.

Carrico won’t seek City Council reelection, will launch advisory firm with wife
Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico will not seek a third term in 2027 and will launch Alignment Global Partners.

A Legacy that Rings True
Business Profile For 100 years, Harby Jewelers has helped Jacksonville families mark life’s biggest moments – building a legacy one relationship, one generation and one story at a time. Hugh […]

More than $75K unpaid and a ‘sour’ ending for Voodoo Brewing Co.
Voodoo leaves Jacksonville’s bar scene amid financial troubles and a lawsuit over unpaid rent.

‘World-class ingredients:’ Oxford Economics ranks Jacksonville as a top 5 city to watch
“Jacksonville is a standout city — even by fast-growing Florida standards,” the economics firm said.

CuppaPug cafe to open Jacksonville location
The Beach Boulevard cafe wll pair coffee and pug playtime to support pug rescue and adoption.

UF Health Jacksonville mobile health unit targets barriers to healthcare
UF Health Jacksonville expects its mobile health unit to provide screenings and preventive services.

Fat Tuesday approved for bar and nightclub in Five Points
Jacksonville City Council approved a zoning exception to allow Fat Tuesday to return to Jacksonville.

EverBank merging with Seattle-based financial institution
WaFd Inc., the parent of what was once called Washington Federal Bank, will take on the EverBank name.

JEA CEO Vickie Cavey resigns a month after taking leave of absence
Cavey said resigning was best for her family and JEA, but she did not state a reason for leaving.

Otto Aerospace plans to start construction at Cecil Airport in 2028
Otto will make a new generation corporate jet at Cecil beginning in 2030, according to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority.

New Arrivals, New Challenges
Five Points landscape shifts The Five Points merchant community is experiencing a transitional phase as new businesses move in and others close their doors. Fat Tuesday, known for its frozen […]