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Ground broken on ’Pearl Street District,’ part of 22-acre, multi-billion dollar downtown Jacksonville development
Read full article: Ground broken on ’Pearl Street District,’ part of 22-acre, multi-billion dollar downtown Jacksonville developmentA new project slated for completion within the next two years in downtown Jacksonville took a major step on Tuesday, providing further evidence of the city’s priority to develop the area.
JSO searching for suspect involved in Downtown Jacksonville fatal hit-and-run
Read full article: JSO searching for suspect involved in Downtown Jacksonville fatal hit-and-runThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a fatal hit-and-run suspect for a crash that happened earlier in the year in Downtown Jacksonville.
Special committee meets to discuss future of Laura Street Trio, possible foreclosure
Read full article: Special committee meets to discuss future of Laura Street Trio, possible foreclosureA special committee that’s focused on the future of Downtown Jacksonville is set to meet Monday to discuss the future of three historic high rises.
City of Jacksonville seeks to foreclose on Laura Street Trio Downtown
Read full article: City of Jacksonville seeks to foreclose on Laura Street Trio DowntownThe City of Jacksonville is looking to foreclose on the historic Laura Street Trio according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Private equity firm launches fund for city projects
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Private equity firm launches fund for city projectsJacksonville’s transformation looks to advance with the investment of $40 million toward four key projects.
Meet the man who will take the letters off the Wells Fargo building downtown 13 years after mounting them
Read full article: Meet the man who will take the letters off the Wells Fargo building downtown 13 years after mounting themThe letters on the Wells Fargo building in downtown Jacksonville are set to be removed this weekend.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Improving downtown one step at a time
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Improving downtown one step at a timeDowntown Jacksonville is a key element of growth in the city. Jake Gordon is one of the leaders in the effort to improve and promote downtown for living, working, and playing, and he is our guest on This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition.
City ordinance allows alcoholic beverages on the Jacksonville Riverwalk in designated areas
Read full article: City ordinance allows alcoholic beverages on the Jacksonville Riverwalk in designated areasA city ordinance now allows people ages 21 and older to drink alcoholic beverages on the Jacksonville Riverwalk in the designated container areas.
Downtown Jacksonville’s 4th of July fireworks show will be earlier this year. Here’s when and where you can watch
Read full article: Downtown Jacksonville’s 4th of July fireworks show will be earlier this year. Here’s when and where you can watchThe City of Jacksonville will have five locations again this year where spectators can watch a fireworks show on the 4th of July this year.
Special committee examining future of downtown Jacksonville expected to meet Monday
Read full article: Special committee examining future of downtown Jacksonville expected to meet MondayThe special committee examining the future of downtown Jacksonville is scheduled to meet Monday morning, and Jax Chamber officials are expected to share some of the lessons learned from a recent trip to Downtown Phoenix.
City of Jacksonville would give more than $15 million in incentives to help rebuild RISE Doro
Read full article: City of Jacksonville would give more than $15 million in incentives to help rebuild RISE DoroThe City of Jacksonville is looking into giving developers of the RISE Doro an incentive package that would help them rebuild after a devastating fire that destroyed portions of the building in January.
First Coast Gems: The oldest farmers market in Florida is located right here in Jacksonville
Read full article: First Coast Gems: The oldest farmers market in Florida is located right here in JacksonvilleThe Jacksonville Farmers Market, located just one mile from downtown Jacksonville, is over 85 years old.
Jacksonville City Council focuses on lack of downtown development
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council focuses on lack of downtown developmentA new committee looking at the city agency that’s supposed to bring in development to downtown met for the first time Monday. The question many have now is why downtown development is taking so long and what about the future of the Downtown Investment Authority and its leader, Lori Boyer.
Former Jaguars player Marcus Stroud set to open ‘Baby Got Brunch’ restaurant downtown
Read full article: Former Jaguars player Marcus Stroud set to open ‘Baby Got Brunch’ restaurant downtownFormer Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Marcus Stroud is moving from football to business. Stroud is becoming an entrepreneur and opening a restaurant downtown, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Downtown Investment Authority CEO welcomes ‘opportunity to focus on downtown’
Read full article: Downtown Investment Authority CEO welcomes ‘opportunity to focus on downtown’Downtown Investment Authority CEO, Lori Boyer, is welcoming the city council committee's look at her agency and the pace of downtown development.
Jacksonville City Council President announces committee to examine Downtown Investment Authority
Read full article: Jacksonville City Council President announces committee to examine Downtown Investment AuthorityJacksonville City Council President Ron Salem announced a Special Committee that will look into the efficacy of the Downtown Investment Authority.
City to celebrate completion of 1st phase of Jacksonville’s Emerald Trail with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Read full article: City to celebrate completion of 1st phase of Jacksonville’s Emerald Trail with ribbon-cutting ceremonyJacksonville’s downtown revitalization project is one step closer to completion.
City, developer of Laura Street Trio leave the door open for potential project partnership
Read full article: City, developer of Laura Street Trio leave the door open for potential project partnershipThe Trio is a group of historic buildings in downtown Jacksonville that a developer wants to turn into a hotel, restaurant and apartments.
Developer says DIA wants to end negotiations for Laura Street Trio
Read full article: Developer says DIA wants to end negotiations for Laura Street TrioThe future of the Laura Street Trio project in downtown Jacksonville might be in jeopardy, according to a new letter from the developer that was shared by The Jaxson Mag on social media.
Jacksonville’s Emerald Trail project receives more than $147 million from Department of Transportation
Read full article: Jacksonville’s Emerald Trail project receives more than $147 million from Department of TransportationJacksonville’s downtown revitalization project, the Emerald Trail is getting more than $147 million in federal funds from the Department of Transportation.
Jacksonville appoints special committee to help homelessness, affordable housing
Read full article: Jacksonville appoints special committee to help homelessness, affordable housingThe city of Jacksonville is trying to find more housing and local groups are trying to help and state lawmakers are trying to find solutions too.
‘They’re all people’: Pro-Palestinian group rallies in downtown Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘They’re all people’: Pro-Palestinian group rallies in downtown JacksonvilleEmotions ran high at a pro-Palestinian rally held in Downtown Jacksonville as organizers and protestors said they want people to see the death toll in Gaza as more than just a statistic.
‘It’s the future, and it’s here’: JTA debuts first autonomous vehicle on FSCJ’s downtown campus
Read full article: ‘It’s the future, and it’s here’: JTA debuts first autonomous vehicle on FSCJ’s downtown campusThe Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will be debuting its very first autonomous shuttle at FSCJ’s downtown campus on Tuesday.
RISE president ‘broke down’ the first time he drove over Hart Bridge, saw his $60M complex destroyed by fire
Read full article: RISE president ‘broke down’ the first time he drove over Hart Bridge, saw his $60M complex destroyed by fireGreg Blais, president of the company that built RISE Doro, said in his 29 years of development, he’s never had a situation like what unfolded last month when his $60 million apartment complex caught fire and was destroyed just days before it was set to open in downtown Jacksonville.
At some private downtown parking lots marked ‘public,’ patrons keep getting hit with $100 over fees
Read full article: At some private downtown parking lots marked ‘public,’ patrons keep getting hit with $100 over feesIf you are not careful, you could end up paying over $100 for just a few minutes of parking in downtown Jacksonville.
Demolition of fire-gutted RISE Doro building begins, could take weeks; investigation into cause ongoing
Read full article: Demolition of fire-gutted RISE Doro building begins, could take weeks; investigation into cause ongoingHeavy equipment moved into place Friday morning and crews began what will likely be a weekslong process to tear down the RISE Doro apartment building. A crane began tearing off parts of the top corner of the building before 6:30 a.m. Friday but then work abruptly stopped.
Demolition of fire-gutted RISE Doro building looms as some express concerns over timing
Read full article: Demolition of fire-gutted RISE Doro building looms as some express concerns over timingCrews are setting up equipment and preparing to tear down the Rise Doro apartment building following a massive fire that sparked Sunday night and was still smoldering Wednesday.
Structural engineer ‘concerned’ over RISE Doro emergency demolition, believes investigative work could be compromised
Read full article: Structural engineer ‘concerned’ over RISE Doro emergency demolition, believes investigative work could be compromisedAs the city of Jacksonville reviews a permit to tear down the RISE Doro apartment building, a structural engineer said the emergency demolition could mean a lot of investigative work now won’t happen.
Crews set up for demolition of fire-gutted RISE Doro building as city reviews emergency permit
Read full article: Crews set up for demolition of fire-gutted RISE Doro building as city reviews emergency permitIt will cost an estimated $1 million to demolish the 80-foot-tall RISE Doro apartment building after a devastating fire left it unsafe and at risk of collapse.
$6M in city incentives likely off the table for owners after RISE Doro devastated by fire
Read full article: $6M in city incentives likely off the table for owners after RISE Doro devastated by fireDowntown Investment Authority CEO Lori Boyer said she’s encouraged that the RISE CEO has committed to rebuilding in Downtown Jacksonville after the RISE Doro apartments went up in flames.
RISE Doro hired a private company to conduct building inspections. How is that different from a city inspector?
Read full article: RISE Doro hired a private company to conduct building inspections. How is that different from a city inspector?Permits for the RISE Doro show it hired a private company to do some of its building inspections, while the structure was being built.
Collapse concerns emerge following fire at RISE Doro apartments, building to be partially demolished, officials say
Read full article: Collapse concerns emerge following fire at RISE Doro apartments, building to be partially demolished, officials sayAs fire crews battle hot spots that keep popping up at the RISE Doro apartments, officials have brought up the possibility of demolition due to collapse concerns at the Downtown apartment complex.
Roads around RISE Doro apartments closed ‘until further notice’ over concerns of collapse
Read full article: Roads around RISE Doro apartments closed ‘until further notice’ over concerns of collapseUntil the fire-gutted RISE Doro apartment building can be torn down, the surrounding streets, a nearby parking garage and several businesses will remain closed.
‘The timing was just terrible’: Why the sprinkler system didn’t activate at RISE Doro apartments
Read full article: ‘The timing was just terrible’: Why the sprinkler system didn’t activate at RISE Doro apartmentsThe fire that destroyed the RISE Doro apartments in Downtown Jacksonville sparked just days before the final inspection that would have allowed the building’s sprinkler system to be activated.
Apartment fire aftermath: Tenants who were days from moving into RISE Doro building must move elsewhere
Read full article: Apartment fire aftermath: Tenants who were days from moving into RISE Doro building must move elsewhereAfter a devastating fire left a brand-new luxury apartment building unsafe and likely to be demolished, tenants who expected to move in this weekend will have to live elsewhere.
No evidence of harmful runoff into St. Johns River as RISE Doro building continues to burn, environmental group says
Read full article: No evidence of harmful runoff into St. Johns River as RISE Doro building continues to burn, environmental group saysA brand-new luxury apartment building that was set to begin housing tenants by this weekend is now a water-soaked wood frame shell filled with soot and ash.
What’s next for the downtown apartment building marred by devastating fire?
Read full article: What’s next for the downtown apartment building marred by devastating fire?What are the next steps for the future of the downtown apartment complex that went up in flames just days before it was scheduled to welcome residents?
JFRD chief explains why it’s difficult to put the fires out at RISE Doro apartments
Read full article: JFRD chief explains why it’s difficult to put the fires out at RISE Doro apartmentsSince late Sunday night, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue has been trying to extinguish a fire at the new RISE Doro Apartments on East Adams Street. JFRD Chief Keith Powers said the fire has been difficult to put out because of void spaces in the building during construction.
A brief history of RISE Doro apartments, the $67M downtown complex that caught fire just weeks before opening
Read full article: A brief history of RISE Doro apartments, the $67M downtown complex that caught fire just weeks before openingBefore a brand new luxury apartment complex set to open near the downtown sports complex in March caught fire Sunday night, there was a controversy over a historic building demolition and major cost overruns.
Timeline: Luxury apartment complex in Downtown Jacksonville goes up in flames weeks before opening
Read full article: Timeline: Luxury apartment complex in Downtown Jacksonville goes up in flames weeks before openingJacksonville Fire and Rescue crews battled through the night as a brand-new luxury apartment building Downtown went up in flames.
‘We’re talking about days’: JFRD says construction makes massive fire at luxury Downtown apartments difficult to fight
Read full article: ‘We’re talking about days’: JFRD says construction makes massive fire at luxury Downtown apartments difficult to fightA brand-new apartment building that was still under construction in downtown Jacksonville appears to be a complete loss after a massive blaze that kept more than 100 firefighters working through the night.
Mayor Deegan kicks off ‘River City Readers’ to improve literacy rates of children
Read full article: Mayor Deegan kicks off ‘River City Readers’ to improve literacy rates of childrenMayor Donna Deegan kicked off the first “River City Readers” in Downtown Jacksonville on Saturday. It’s a part of a year-long citywide challenge to improve literacy rates among school-aged children.
Thousands attend Jacksonville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast
Read full article: Thousands attend Jacksonville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Unity BreakfastThe 37th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast will be held Friday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center as city and local organizations unite their events for the first time since 2019.
Hundreds of first responders prepare for big crowds in Jacksonville for football games, NYE celebrations
Read full article: Hundreds of first responders prepare for big crowds in Jacksonville for football games, NYE celebrationsJax is ready: that’s the word from local officials as they gear up for an incredibly busy next couple of days.
List: Best spots to watch fireworks this New Year’s Eve in Northeast Florida
Read full article: List: Best spots to watch fireworks this New Year’s Eve in Northeast FloridaIf you’re hoping to ring in 2024 with a fireworks display — News4JAX has compiled a list of the places planning to light up the sky on Sunday night.
Developer wants $22M city loan to help jumpstart long-delayed Laura Street Trio project downtown
Read full article: Developer wants $22M city loan to help jumpstart long-delayed Laura Street Trio project downtownThe status of a possible multimillion-dollar city investment into three downtown buildings is still up in the air.
Historic Springfield Holiday Home Tour offers a look inside Jacksonville’s most historic homes
Read full article: Historic Springfield Holiday Home Tour offers a look inside Jacksonville’s most historic homesIf you’ve ever just wanted to take a look inside some of Jacksonville’s most historic homes, now is your chance!
WATCH LIVE: Jacksonville kicks off holiday season with Christmas tree lighting at James Weldon Johnson Park
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Jacksonville kicks off holiday season with Christmas tree lighting at James Weldon Johnson ParkThe city of Jacksonville is kicking off the holiday season with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree.
Downtown business owner says high cost of parking is costing them customers
Read full article: Downtown business owner says high cost of parking is costing them customersThere have been more concerns and questions about downtown parking recently including the cost of private parking lots and the lack of parking in general.
Scrutinized private parking company responds to high overage charges, says downtown parking actually pretty cheap
Read full article: Scrutinized private parking company responds to high overage charges, says downtown parking actually pretty cheapMany of the private lots are run by Elite Parking and there are no attendants. Customers either pay at a kiosk or by text and that’s been part of the problem.
Woman warns others after being hit with $100 charge for going over time limit in private downtown parking lot
Read full article: Woman warns others after being hit with $100 charge for going over time limit in private downtown parking lotThe parking lot is run by Elite Parking. There are signs all over saying you must follow the rules and there is no free parking.
Downtown development: Update on projects moving forward in 2024 and beyond
Read full article: Downtown development: Update on projects moving forward in 2024 and beyondFor years we have heard the promises of new development along the river and renderings showing changes to our skyline downtown. Now, some of those projects are taking shape.
‘Bait and switch’: Councilman criticizes Sheriff Waters after JSO says it needs $9 million to repair jail
Read full article: ‘Bait and switch’: Councilman criticizes Sheriff Waters after JSO says it needs $9 million to repair jailAs talks continue about building a new jail and sheriff’s office in Jacksonville, it’s also becoming a political issue. On Friday, the city council learned it would cost millions to fix up the current jail before a new one is ever built somewhere else.
Ultimate Guide: Veterans Day parades to be held in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia this weekend
Read full article: Ultimate Guide: Veterans Day parades to be held in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia this weekendFlorida and Georgia are planning on showing honor and gratitude with multiple events around the area.
Report says downtown Jacksonville is growing after years of stagnation, but office vacancy rates highest in the state
Read full article: Report says downtown Jacksonville is growing after years of stagnation, but office vacancy rates highest in the stateDowntown Jacksonville, with a flurry of riverfront construction, is finally starting to grow again after years of stagnation, according to a new report from Downtown Vision which tracks and analyzes downtown’s performance in key indicators of urban revitalization, such as development and investment, residential demand and tourism health.
Jacksonville Porchfest 2023
Read full article: Jacksonville Porchfest 2023Presented by Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR), Jacksonville PorchFest is a FREE, family- and dog-friendly music festival held on the beautiful front porches of the Historic Springfield community, just north of Downtown Jacksonville, Florida.
Downtown Jacksonville cafe closes, cites safety concerns, parking issues, rising food costs as reasons
Read full article: Downtown Jacksonville cafe closes, cites safety concerns, parking issues, rising food costs as reasonsAfter three years, Mag’s Café in downtown Jacksonville is officially closing its doors.
Gateway Jax could invest more than $2B for downtown development around Pearl Street
Read full article: Gateway Jax could invest more than $2B for downtown development around Pearl StreetGateway Jax, a commercial real estate company, announced plans Wednesday for a mixed-use development in the North Core area of Downtown Jacksonville that will cost $500 million.
A New Duval County jail could cost over $380M, but current jail still needs to be repaired
Read full article: A New Duval County jail could cost over $380M, but current jail still needs to be repairedThe Jacksonville City Council is still working on plans to move the jail from its current location downtown to another area of town but it could take years before that happens.
10 arrested during investigation after shooting at James Weldon Johnson Park, sheriff says
Read full article: 10 arrested during investigation after shooting at James Weldon Johnson Park, sheriff saysTen individuals — most between the ages of 15 and 17 — were arrested after an investigation into a shooting at James Weldon Johnson Park in Downtown Jacksonville, Sheriff T.K. Waters announced Tuesday.
Tiny Bottle, Big Dreams: Crafting Gusti’s Rosé Legacy from France to Jacksonville!
Read full article: Tiny Bottle, Big Dreams: Crafting Gusti’s Rosé Legacy from France to Jacksonville!Gusti is a bubbly rosé from Provence, France displayed in a 250 ml beer bottle. This company was created in 2020 by three young entrepreneurs in the south of France.
Renters Rights: When you can withhold your rent
Read full article: Renters Rights: When you can withhold your rentHow bad do things have to be for you to get out of a lease? When is it legal to withhold your rent payments? James Tyer, an attorney with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, said you CAN stop paying rent, but you do have to give your landlord a written notice.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts confirms it will build a complex in Jacksonville with Shad Khan
Read full article: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts confirms it will build a complex in Jacksonville with Shad KhanThe 170-room property will feature waterfront views alongside renowned Four Seasons service, setting a new standard for luxury hospitality in Downtown Jacksonville.
Work expected to begin next week on new Riverfront Plaza park
Read full article: Work expected to begin next week on new Riverfront Plaza parkAfter years of promises and debate, residents could finally start seeing work begin on the old Jacksonville Landing site. A new park will eventually be built on what is now called Riverfront Plaza.
Where storms could impact July 4th fireworks shows
Read full article: Where storms could impact July 4th fireworks showsThe July 4th holiday weekend is nearly upon us, and eyes begin to turn to the weather for a very specific timeframe. Rain and storms are a near-daily occurrence in early July, and they can severely impact the July 4th fireworks displays across the area.
State budget allocates $75M for new UF satellite campus in Jacksonville; Jaguars want it near stadium
Read full article: State budget allocates $75M for new UF satellite campus in Jacksonville; Jaguars want it near stadiumGov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday set aside $75 million for a new satellite campus in Jacksonville when he signed the state’s record $117 billion budget.
Jaguars ask fans to join ‘huddle,’ share input in stadium renovation plans
Read full article: Jaguars ask fans to join ‘huddle,’ share input in stadium renovation plansThe Jaguars will kick off a series of community “huddles” next week to rally support for renovations that would create the “stadium of the future,” which the team unveiled in an online presentation earlier this week.
A mother of 3 became homeless when her husband abandoned her. A local nonproft helped turn her life around
Read full article: A mother of 3 became homeless when her husband abandoned her. A local nonproft helped turn her life aroundThe local nonprofit found that 71% of the people surveyed became homeless because they could not afford to make ends meet.
‘Stadium of the Future’: Jaguars reveal renovation plans in online presentation
Read full article: ‘Stadium of the Future’: Jaguars reveal renovation plans in online presentationThe team unveiled plans for its vision for TIAA Bank Field in an online video presentation on Wednesday morning, a fully reimagined venue that will serve as the centerpiece of Jacksonville’s downtown area and keep the team in town after its lease expires in 2030.
City’s emergency operations chief resigns, citing ‘ongoing false narratives’
Read full article: City’s emergency operations chief resigns, citing ‘ongoing false narratives’Less than a month before the start of hurricane season, the head of Jacksonville’s emergency operations division has resigned from his post amid an internal investigation into what he calls “unfounded allegations.”