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Raising Cane's opening 2 Florida locations in November

Raising Cane’s plans to open 12 new restaurants across 10 states in November. Two of the new locations will be in Florida, specifically in North Miami Beach and Jacksonville. The North Miami Beach grand opening will feature giveaways, including a drawing for free Cane's for a year. Chicken finger...

Jacksonville, FL · 7d
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When Snowbirds Want Old-School Breakfast, These 4 Florida Diners Have Served It Since The 1960s

Florida keeps building new brunch spots with neon signs and avocado everything, but some mornings call for a counter stool and a bottomless mug. Snowbirds know this better than anyone, since plenty of them grew up on the kind of diner breakfast that is getting harder to find. The four...

Florida · 10d
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Mandarin Hardee's Shuts Down After 32 Years, Leaving Jacksonville Fans Stunned

The Hardee's at 11191 San Jose Blvd. in Jacksonville's Mandarin neighborhood closed on Monday after a 32-year run, ending an era for a fast-food spot that had served the area since 1994. A sign posted at the restaurant thanked customers for their business and support over the years and pointed them toward two other Hardee's locations in the city.

Jacksonville, FL · 8d
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Pita Mediterranean Street Food Opens in Neptune Beach, Free Food Monday

PITA Mediterranean Street Food — New Restaurant Offering Free Food Monday. Neptune Beach has a new place to grab a gyro. Pita Mediterranean Street Food opened its first Duval County location on Tuesday at 630 Atlantic Blvd., Suite 14, inside the Publix shopping center less than a mile west of Third Street, bringing the Atlanta-based chain's street-food menu of gyros, pitas and hummus to the beaches for the first time.

Neptune Beach, FL · 9d
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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 · 21d

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European Street Cafe owner prepares to open Downtown

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. When European Street Cafe opens the doors atits Riverfront Plaza location, it will mark the next phase of a decades-long story in Jacksonville. Andy Zarka, a son of the founders, is at the helm of the business and...

Jacksonville, FL · 10d

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Rodent activity temporarily closes 2 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. 26-Nov. 1, 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

Jacksonville, FL · 10d

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Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q on Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Is the North Florida Barbecue Stop Worth the Drive

The meat here sits over natural wood for 12 to 15 hours before anyone gets a bite. That’s longer than most of us sleep in a week of good nights. I love that kind of patience. The pits are open and visible behind the counter. So the smoke isn’t...

Jacksonville, FL · 11d

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Popular Outback Steakhouse in St. Johns County, FL, cited for food safety temperature violations

A popular St. Augustine Outback Steakhouse in St. Johns County, Florida, was cited for undercooked chicken and improperly chilled proteins during a routine state inspection Oct. 26, 2026, with an administrative complaint recommended against the location.

St Johns County, FL · 12d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Historic Florida Farmers Market Has Been Drawing Crowds Since 1938

Fresh produce, live blue crabs, tropical fruit, and weekend barbecue have kept shoppers coming back to this Florida landmark for generations. Dating back to 1938, the Jacksonville Farmers Market is one of the state’s most historic shopping destinations, welcoming thousands of visitors every week. With vendors offering everything from...

Jacksonville, FL · 12d

The US Sun

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Texas Roadhouse plans 8,800-square-foot restaurant with 32-seat patio where Fifth Third Bank used to be

TEXAS Roadhouse is cooking up plans for a new restaurant in the Mandarin neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. The popular steak-and-ribs chain is moving through city permitting for the new location. If things go to plan, the restaurant will be built at 9716 San Jose Boulevard. The desired location is the...

Jacksonville, FL · 23d

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Sourdough & Co. Is Bringing Its Signature Sandwiches to Jacksonville

Jacksonville is getting another sandwich option, with Sourdough & Co. preparing to open its first location in the city early next year. The California-based chain is planning a restaurant at 7540 Gate Parkway, Unit 114, in The Palms at Gate Parkway shopping center, near Interstate 295 and Butler Boulevard. The new location is expected to open in early 2027, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record.

Jacksonville, FL · 13d

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White Castle Moves Forward With First Northeast Florida Location

White Castle is moving closer to its Northeast Florida debut, with a new construction milestone for the burger chain’s planned restaurant in the St. Augustine area. According to the Jacksonville Business Journal, St. Johns County issued a $1.95 million building permit on October 28 to Brothers Group Construction Company for a roughly 3,000-square-foot restaurant at 3315 International Golf Parkway, west of Interstate 95. The permit marks a significant step forward for the project, which was first reported earlier this year.

St. Augustine, FL · 14d

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You’ll Want To Drive Across Florida For The Fried Chicken At This Unassuming Restaurant

There are restaurants that make you feel like you’ve discovered a secret, and then there’s Fryer’s Chicken in Melrose, Florida, which makes you feel like you’ve discovered a secret that everyone in a fifty-mile radius has somehow been keeping from you. The good news is that...

Florida · 15d

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Forest-Themed Kava Bar Mystic Mud Readies Debut in Jacksonville Beach

A forest-inspired gathering space built around kava, kratom teas and botanical drinks is preparing to open its doors in Jacksonville Beach. Mystic Mud Kava & Tea Lounge is set up at 1054 3rd St. N. in the Sea Walk Village commercial area, promising a relaxed, nature-themed hangout where the traditional South Pacific drink takes center stage.

Jacksonville Beach, FL · 18d

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Jeff’s Bagel Run Is Coming to St. Augustine With Fresh-Baked Bagels

Fresh-baked bagels and specialty cream cheese spreads are coming to St. Augustine, where Jeff’s Bagel Run is preparing to open its first St. Johns County location. The shop is planned for 4285 U.S. Highway 1 in St. Augustine, next to Chipotle and in front of the Publix-anchored Moultrie Square shopping center near Wildwood Drive. According to the St. Johns Citizen, officials approved building plans for the 1,732-square-foot space on October 13. The storefront is being created by enclosing the former Wells Fargo bank’s drive-thru area.

St. Augustine, FL · 14d

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Poppy’s Italiano: A Jacksonville tradition built on family, food, community

For more than 30 years, Poppy’s Italiano has been part of the Jacksonville community — not simply as a restaurant, but as a family, a gathering place and a tradition that generations have come to know and love. A restaurant does not become part of a community for...

Jacksonville, FL · 15d

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Coming Soon: White Castle gets okay to start construction for $1.9M project in St. Johns County

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – White Castle is one step closer to opening its first Northeast Florida restaurant, according to a report from our news partners, The Jacksonville Daily Record. St. Johns County issued a building permit Wednesday for the project at a project cost of $1.95 million. The...

St Johns County, FL · 14d

The Coconut Mama

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Hawaiian Bros opening 52 new locations in Florida

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is planning 52 new restaurants in Florida, bringing its Hawaiian-style plate lunches to Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tampa and Orlando over the next six years. Florida has welcomed…

Florida · 25d

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7 Florida Old-School Barbecue Joints Where The Smoked Ribs Come Glazed, Sticky, And Falling Apart

Smoke drifting from a cinder-block chimney beside a busy Florida highway is usually the only sign you get. You pull over expecting a quick lunch, and instead you leave with sauce on your sleeve and plans to come back next week. These old-school barbecue spots have been perfecting slow-smoked ribs...

Florida · 15d