The Main Street Bridge in Downtown Jacksonville reopened on Tuesday morning after a tugboat crash closed the bridge for hours, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

The Main Street Bridge will be closed to all vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians Monday, Aug. 11, through Friday, Aug. 16, for an important bridge inspection and maintenance project.

The owner of the historic Laura Street Trio in Downtown Jacksonville has found a potential new buyer for the long-vacant buildings, Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico said on WJCT’s First Coast Connect on Tuesday.

A major name in hospitality could soon be checking in to downtown Jacksonville. Hard Rock Hotels is reportedly considering the vacant Berkman II site along the riverfront, just down the road from the Four Seasons Hotel and Shipyards projects that are already in the works.

In just one week, Jacksonville’s first professional women’s soccer team will make its debut.

A revamped historic building in downtown Jacksonville is set to have its grand opening on Friday night.

Downtown Jacksonville is buzzing with activity as cranes fill the skyline, and progress continues on some of the city’s most significant construction projects.

Starbucks Coffee Co. is in permitting review for a shop in Bank of America Tower, which would bring the national retailer back to Downtown Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record.

A river taxi went mysteriously missing from Downtown Jacksonville’s South Bank on Monday night, but was found Tuesday morning, according to the city’s dock master.

JWB Real Estate Company purchased and will renovate the Greenleaf and Crosby building in downtown Jacksonville.

Council Member Matt Carlucci is set to file a resolution urging the Duval County School Board to further consider Downtown Jacksonville as the location for its future consolidated administrative headquarters.

It has been a few days since parts of Adams and Forsyth streets in downtown Jacksonville reopened to two-way traffic, marking a significant change in the city’s traffic flow. To get a sense of public reaction, News4JAX walked up and down Adams and Forsyth streets to see how businesses in the area have begun adapting to the change.

If you don’t want to leave your house to watch Fourth of July fireworks, we’re giving you a front-row seat on News4JAX.com and News4JAX+.

The city said it is returning to the way things were before the pandemic and added the change will reduce expenses for taxpayers.

Driving in downtown Jacksonville will be harder before it becomes easier as the city begins work on Forsyth Street, one of the roads that is being returned to two-way traffic.

After holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to celebrate the launch of the nation’s first public driverless transportation service, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority said people can begin accessing the service on Monday.

Starting June 30, you can catch a ride aboard one of Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s driverless passenger vans in Downtown Jacksonville.

This week, Jacksonville City Council member Mike Gay introduced a resolution to formally request a review by the Florida Commission on Ethics of the decision by General Counsel Michael Fackler to hire the Bedell law firm for representation in the city’s criminal gun registry case. Fackler’s father-in-law, Hank Coxe, has been a partner of the Bedell firm for many years.

Jacksonville, which is the largest city by area in the United States, is home to a professional sports team, a plethora of golf courses, and long stretches of beaches. Unfortunately, one study conducted by FinanceBuzz deemed it all irrelevant, listing the 904 as the most boring city in the country based on multiple factors, including population makeup, culinary scene, outdoor activities, nightlife, celebrations, and overall things to do.

The Pop-Out is a concert series throughout the month of June, bringing local and regional Black musical acts to the River City.

An upcoming major court hearing in Jacksonville could affect the longtime debate over Confederate monuments on city property.

The Downtown Investment Authority is redirecting funds to help prepare the long-vacant 1903 church for private redevelopment, aiming to bring new life to the downtown landmark.

The Pop-Out is a concert series throughout the month of June, bringing local and regional Black musical acts to the River City.

Jacksonville Today reader Nancy H. notes that walking Downtown has become difficult because it requires multiple crossings at busy intersections.

In a recent episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, I sat down with Daniel Davis, President and CEO of the JAX Chamber. Our conversation took place at Manifest Distilling, one of

Players by the Sea will perform Waitress at the Ritz Theatre from Friday to Sunday after being displaced by a fire.

Jacksonville Today reader Karen F. says people in her office have been discussing the stretch of Interstate 95 in the construction zone. Several co-workers relate that they have had “dangerous close calls at a new ‘unmarked merge” while heading northbound after Emerson Street.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is bringing public transportation into a new era with the opening of the Autonomous Innovation Center (AIC) Thursday morning.

Duval County Public Schools celebrated a significant milestone on Monday after it was officially approved to be the first Blue Zones school district.

Jacksonville’s newest music venue is opening later than expected, according to the venue’s management company.

Jacksonville is rapidly gaining recognition as a popular tourist destination, with many visitors expressing a strong desire to return to the River City.

The Union Terminal Warehouse on Jacksonville’s Historic Eastside reopened as a mixed-used development Thursday after a $72 million renovation.

The Trump administration on Tuesday published a list of more than 440 federal properties it had identified to close or sell, including the FBI headquarters and the main Department of Justice building, after deeming them “not core to government operations.”

A shooting outside the Sulzbacher Center in downtown Jacksonville this past January is prompting a big change at the East Adams Street facility. The shooting left a man with critical injuries, and as a result, the Jacksonville city council will now consider a bill that would set aside $100,000 to pay Jacksonville Sheriff’s officers to provide security.

News4JAX will have coverage on air, starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. When The Morning Show ends at 10 a.m., we’ll continue with an extended coverage live stream of the finish line.

Around 14,000 runners are getting ready to participate in the Gate River Run this Saturday, and there are some things you need to know ahead of the race – especially if you’ll be around the downtown area.

Downtown Vision, Inc., (DVI) Downtown Jacksonville’s nonprofit Business Improvement District (BID) has announced their 10th annual DTJax Gala: Under Construction on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at 1 Independent Square. Proceeds from the #DTJax Gala benefits the PlacemakingJax initiative to turn passive spaces into active public places. The evening’s highlights include live music by MAG!C RAD!O, captivating art displays by Lana Shuttleworth, a thought-provoking human library experience facilitated by PlacemakingJax, unique fashion elements presented by Pnuema, and delicious bites from Downtown favorites like SoulFULL Eats, Hungry Owl, Happy Grilled Cheese and Lazy Days Hot Dog Cart, accompanied with drinks from Manifest Distilling. Tickets, sponsorship opportunities and more information can be found at www.DTJax.com/gala

Driving in downtown Jacksonville will be harder before it becomes easier as the city begins work on Forsyth Street, one of the roads that is being returned to two-way traffic.

Downtown Jacksonville is coming alive this weekend as the city hosts the World of Nations Celebration and the Jax College Baseball Classic.

Driving in downtown Jacksonville will become easier as the city is reintroducing two-way travel to the area, beginning with Forsyth and Adams streets.

Sometimes called the “City of Renderings,” Jacksonville is working to shed that nickname as officials prepare to give an update on several downtown projects Monday morning.

Sometimes called the “City of Renderings,” Jacksonville is working to shed that nickname as officials prepare to give an update on several downtown projects Monday morning.

One year after the $60 million RISE Doro luxury apartment complex in Jacksonville burned down, its developers remain determined to come back stronger.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times in Downtown Jacksonville late Sunday morning.

To test its capabilities, we asked AI to create a perfect, budget-friendly day trip itinerary for Jacksonville, Florida, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18.

According to News4JAX’s partners at Jacksonville Daily Record, the vacant J. Allen Axson Elementary School could become the home for multiple businesses, including a hotel, restaurant, bar, and self-storage units.

Jacksonville is a city with seven bridges, and Jacksonville Today reader Dave E. thinks they should shine.

The Bureau of Fire, Arson & Explosives Investigations released its final report into last year’s massive fire at the RISE Doro apartments and found “no conclusive evidence” to determine the specific cause of the blaze.

A fight on New Year’s Eve near downtown Jacksonville caused some damage to the City Hall building after a fight broke out at James Weldon Park, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The concept design for Metropolitan Park will be previewed at an open house Wednesday.

Decca Live, a brand new music venue, is opening in Downtown Jacksonville in January 2025.

Are you ready to get into the Christmas spirit? News4Jax has compiled a list of the best light displays and events around our area.

Vacancies are on the rise in the heart of Jacksonville, according to Downtown Vision, Inc.’s (DVI) 2024 State of Downtown Report, which was released last week.

In the latest episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, host Kent Justice welcomed Jake Gordon, CEO of Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI), to discuss the 2024 State of Downtown Report.

A piece of Jacksonville’s history is finding new life as the Snyder Memorial Church opens its doors to the public after decades of vacancy.

News4JAX is counting down to Wednesday evening when the City of Jacksonville will hold its Christmas tree lighting.

Nearly 3,000 JEA customers are without power in Downtown Jacksonville and parts of the Eastside on Saturday morning.

The city of Jacksonville says it is ending negotiations with the developer of the Laura Street Trio, which means redeveloping that area does not have a path forward for the time being.

The city of Jacksonville is hosting a Veterans Day Parade on Monday at 11:01 a.m. in Downtown Jacksonville.

Jacksonville PorchFest Presented by Corner on Main is a free, family-friendly event held in Historic Springfield, a community just north of Downtown Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

A 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.

The 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.

Companies will be looking to fill hundreds of jobs at a job fair in Downtown Jacksonville on Thursday, Oct. 17.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will soon have a new headquarters.

A 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.

Rain is in the forecast for days to come, make plans inside

Riders in Jacksonville’s Brooklyn area have a new travel option when making a lunch stop.

The City of Jacksonville is looking to foreclose on the historic Laura Street Trio according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

Jacksonville’s transformation looks to advance with the investment of $40 million toward four key projects.

Discussions on how to move forward with redeveloping the iconic Laura Street Trio buildings have started once again.

This episode focuses on downtown, with Lori Boyer, CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority.

The letters on the Wells Fargo building in downtown Jacksonville are set to be removed this weekend.

Downtown 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.

The DoubleTre by Hilton will look different by 2027.

A city ordinance now allows people ages 21 and older to drink alcoholic beverages on the Jacksonville Riverwalk in the designated container areas.

We’d love to see how every community in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia is showing out for America’s birthday.

The City of Jacksonville will have five locations again this year where spectators can watch a fireworks show on the 4th of July this year.

The 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.

The 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.

The Jacksonville Farmers Market, located just one mile from downtown Jacksonville, is over 85 years old.

A 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 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 Lori Boyer could soon have her contract extended.

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 Ron Salem announced a Special Committee that will look into the efficacy of the Downtown Investment Authority.

Jacksonville’s downtown revitalization project is one step closer to completion.

When you look up and down the St Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville, you’ll notice cranes lining the riverfront.

The Trio is a group of historic buildings in downtown Jacksonville that a developer wants to turn into a hotel, restaurant and apartments.

The 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.

Every person, regardless of intellectual disabilities, should have the opportunity to enjoy everything Jacksonville offers.

Chalk drawing competition took place in James Weldon Johnson Park.

Jax River Jams is returning to Downtown Jacksonville for its fourth-consecutive festival.

Jacksonville’s downtown revitalization project, the Emerald Trail is getting more than $147 million in federal funds from the Department of Transportation.

The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus (JCC) will be included in the Art Walk event in Downtown Jacksonville on March 6.

The 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.

Emotions 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.

The completion date for the proposed stadium for the Jacksonville Armada has been pushed back.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will be debuting its very first autonomous shuttle at FSCJ’s downtown campus on Tuesday.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will be debuting its very first autonomous shuttle at FSCJ’s downtown campus on Tuesday.

Greg 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.