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10 Jacksonville, Florida Barbecue Spots Locals Keep Coming Back To

One barbecue joint in this city opens at 7 AM, so you can technically start your day near a smoker. I love that kind of commitment. Ribs for breakfast? I’m not judging. Another spot builds a sandwich stacked with pork, brisket, sausage, jalapeno poppers, and slaw. A third keeps its pit behind the counter, where the meat gets chopped right in front of you.

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The Florida Times-Union

Roach activity temporarily closes 3 Jacksonville restaurants

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Duval County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Duval County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 19-25, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Duval County restaurant inspection site . More: See recent restaurant inspections for Clay County More: See recent restaurant inspections for Nassau County More: See recent restaurant inspections for St. Johns County Which Duval County restaurants got

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1926 Coffee Co Opening in Historic Jacksonville Building

JACKSONVILLE, FL — 1926 Coffee Co is preparing to open a new coffee shop inside The Barnett building at 112 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 around the week of Thanksgiving, Vice President of Development Nathan Walter told Business Debut in a recent interview. The cafe is part of...

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These 11 Florida Cafes Serve Pumpkin Lattes Worth Celebrating Fall For

One Orlando cafe makes its pumpkin latte with actual pumpkin puree. Real squash, in a coffee cup, in a state where fall usually means swapping flip-flops for slightly thicker flip-flops. I love that detail because it proves Florida takes this season seriously, even without falling leaves. A Jacksonville shop gives...

Orlando, FL · 11d

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Florida's Restaurant Apocalypse Rolls Into 2026: More Closures — More Layoffs

Rising Overhead Costs and Cautious Diners Hit Neighborhood Favorites and National Chains Hard. Independently researched, reported & reviewed by human journalists!. Senior Staff Writer | OmniCom MultiMedia | Reporting by People, for People™

Florida · 17d

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Bell and Layton’s Delicatessen Brings Bagels and Pastrami to Jacksonville’s Mandarin Neighborhood

Jacksonville’s Mandarin neighborhood is getting a new deli focused on fresh bagels, smoked lox and pastrami. Bell and Layton’s Delicatessen and Provisions is preparing to open at 10140 San Jose Boulevard, in the former Player’s Grille space. The 5,094-square-foot shop is the project of business partners Brian...

Jacksonville, FL · 14d

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Willowbranch Playground Reopens in Riverside Just in Time for Fall

Kids in Jacksonville's Riverside neighborhood have a freshly reopened playground to climb on this fall, with city parks officials announcing that the play area at Willowbranch Park is ready for use. The announcement, timed to the season, gives families along Willowbranch Creek a reason to head back to the park grounds at 2870 Sydney Street.

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Demolition begins on Brett’s Waterway as Fernandina Beach moves forward with marina redevelopment

Demolition is underway at Brett’s Waterway, a longtime Fernandina Beach restaurant that served generations of families for 41 years.

Fernandina Beach, FL · 12d

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The High Cost of Dying

Death, much like a newly paved lot in Riverside, has been thoroughly corporate-sanctioned, sanitized and inflated beyond all recognition. For decades, the standard exit strategy in Duval County has meant handing over a small fortune to a glossy funeral parlor for a heavy mahogany box, chemical embalming fluids that could survive a nuclear winter and a concrete vault designed to keep nature entirely out of the natural order of things. But a quiet, slightly rebellious counter-movement of death doulas, green burials and conservationists across Northeast Florida is tearing up the script. They are trading corporate funeral monopolies for hand-stitched shrouds, untreated pine boxes and a return to the oldest tradition on earth: letting the dirt take you back.

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Good Food, Great Friends and a Little Southern Soul

There are tailgates, and then there’s Georgia-Florida weekend. For generations of Bulldog fans, the annual trek to Jacksonville has been about more than football. It’s a reunion of friends and one of the best weekends on the college football calendar. While the Dawgs and Gators battle it out...

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Celebrating Diwali - Light Beyond Lamps

Jacksonville – Come celebrate Diwali with lots of food, colorful decorations and the opportunity to learn about the ancient values and traditions of Diwali that carry on today. Open to all at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir located in the Arlington area. Tuesday November 10, 2026 from 12pm-6:30pm. 7500 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277.

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Cantina Louie Plans Jacksonville International Airport Location

Tacos before takeoff could soon be on the menu at Jacksonville International Airport. Cantina Louie, the Northeast Florida restaurant brand known for its Mexican street food and cocktails, is preparing to bring its menu to the airport’s new Concourse B. The city approved a permit on October 26 for...

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Jacksonville readers choose News4JAX anchor Melanie Lawson as Folio Weekly’s first Person of the Year

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – We’ve always known how amazing News4JAX anchor Melanie Lawson is, but it’s nice to know the Jacksonville community sees it, too!. Lawson, who has been a feature on The Morning Show broadcast for nearly two decades, was named Folio Weekly’s 2026 Person of the Year, chosen by readers across Northeast Florida.

Jacksonville, FL · 14d

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REVIEW | Alder & Oak beckons with pizza and a good time

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. On my first visit to Alder & Oak at The Hub Brooklyn, curiosity and hunger pangs guided our ordering strategy, which meant my dining companion and I ended up with about twice as many dishes as the typical two-top at the determinedly stylish Mediterranean restaurant. When a server arrived with our selections from the menu’s “Earth” and “Sea” sections—more prosaically known as “entrees”—she became visibly apprehensive. While she could find space on the fog gray wooden table for all the Greek-motif dinnerware she was carrying, the arrangement struck her as uncomfortably crowded.

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The Florida Times-Union

The McRib is back! Here’s where to find it in Jacksonville

McDonald’s fans in Jacksonville may have a reason to celebrate: The fast-food chain’s popular McRib sandwich is back , and local customers are reporting sightings across Northeast Florida. The limited-time McRib sandwich will be available at McDonald’s locations across Florida starting Tuesday, Oct. 27, giving fans another chance to get their hands on the barbecue favorite. In addition to the announced rollout, fans have shared their enthusiasm for the sandwich’s return by reporting sightings in Jacksonville, Pensacola, Titusville, Apopka, Melbourne, Tampa and Fort Myers, according to the McRib Locator website. The McRib’s return has become an annual event for many loyal customers, who eagerly track down the boneless pork sandwich whenever it reappears on restaurant menus. Beyond Florida, McDonald’s has confirmed the sandwich’s return in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Dallas. Here's what to know about the McRib and how to find one near you. What is in McDonald's McRib? The McRib is a boneless meat patty shaped to resemble a rack of ribs. Budget your diet for: Calories: 520 (26% of daily value) Total fat: 28 g (35%) Total carbohydrates: 46 g (17%) Protein: 24 g (48%) What is the McRib made of? Despite its name and rib-like

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The 2026 Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Main Stage Concert Line-Up at the New JAX Amphitheater

The 71st Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair has announced its 2026 JAXFAIR Main Stage Line-Up for the inaugural concert series at the new JAX AMPHITHEATER, a 10,000-capacity, open-air venue at the brand-new Jacksonville Festival & Fairgrounds. This year’s Fair takes place November 5–15, 2026 at its new home on Jacksonville’s Westside, launching a new era for one of Jacksonville’s most beloved traditions. With the theme “HERE WE GROW!”, the 2026 Fair brings all the family fun to Northeast Florida for 11 days, incredible music, rides, food, art, agriculture, horticulture and so much more!

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Zunzibar Bringing Coastal Cuisine and Curated Cocktails to Jacksonville This Fall

Savannah-Born Restaurant Will Open at Brooklyn Station with Fresh Seafood, Shareable Plates, Curated Cocktails, and a Rooftop Bar. Zunzibar is headed to Jacksonville. The Savannah-born coastal-inspired restaurant and bar, centered on chef-driven food and curated cocktails, will open its first Jacksonville location this fall at 90 Riverside Ave., Suite 601, at Brooklyn Station. Spanning approximately 6,025 square feet across two levels, the restaurant will feature indoor and outdoor dining, an integrated indoor-outdoor bar, and lounge-style gathering spaces.

Jacksonville, FL · 14d

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Boo-reaking news 👻 Watch NewsJAX anchor Sophia Vitello’s terrifying trip through the 13th Floor Haunted House

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In what has become a beloved tradition on The Morning Show, we sent some new blood through the 13th Floor Haunted House (insert evil laugh). This year it was Morning Show traffic anchor Sophia Vitello’s turn, and it was truly a scream!. Press play above...

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The String Cheese Incident Details Say Cheese Winter Tour 2027

The String Cheese Incident rolled out its Say Cheese Winter Tour 2027. The jamgrass pioneers will tour through the Southeast before returning to their home state of Colorado to wrap the run. The Say Cheese Tour is anchored by SCI’s previously announced appearance at WinterWonderGrass Festival, marking the band’s first...

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