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New Busy Bee Gas and convenience station under construction in Columbia County

ELLISVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A new Busy Bee gas and convenience station under construction in Columbia County could bring up to 200 jobs to the community, according to officials with the construction company. Company officials say it will be one of the largest gas stations in Florida. Crews are moving...

Columbia County, FL · 12h

WCJB

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Nutrien to close White Springs Phosphate facility, many layoffs expected

WHITE SPRINGS, Fla. (WCJB) - A major employer in Hamilton and surrounding counties will close, the company announced on Wednesday after missing its third-quarter profit estimate. Nutrien’s White Springs Phosphate facility will stop operating in the second quarter of 2027. The business will instead prioritize its Aurora, North Carolina facility....

White Springs, FL · 1d

The Coconut Mama

Struggling chain closes last location in Florida city after 40 years

A popular restaurant chain has closed a longtime Florida location, ending a decades-long presence in one of the state’s largest cities. The shutdown comes as the brand continues to restructure…

Jacksonville, FL · 12d

Climate Crisis 247

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Florida Real Estate Prices Move In The Wrong Direction

Florida · 1d

News4Jax.com

Kraft Heinz to sell coffee business that includes Jacksonville Maxwell House plant for $650M

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Kraft Heinz has agreed to sell its North American coffee business to an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners for an enterprise value of $650 million, while keeping a 30% stake in the business. The deal includes Maxwell House, Gevalia, Nabob, Yuban, Tassimo, Ethical Bean and...

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

businessfacilities.com

Q&A: IKO Opens Roofing Plant In Northeast Florida

A worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry for residential and commercial markets, IKO is celebrating 75 years in business in 2026. Over the past three-quarters of a century, the family-owned company has grown to more than 35 manufacturing plants throughout North America and Europe. Over the past...

Clay County, FL · 1d

hoodline.com

Jacksonville Beach, FL · 3d

Jacksonville Beach Apartment Complex Fetches $19 Million in Record-Setting Deal

Surfside Apartments in Jacksonville Beach sold for $19 million on Oct. 20, a deal that brokers say set new price benchmarks for the local multifamily market. The 62-unit complex, split across three noncontiguous buildings near the ocean, changed hands after a marketing process that drew 23 property tours and 15 offers.

satnews.com

Redwire Wins $20M DARPA Contract for Scaled SabreSat VLEO Precursor Flight

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Redwire Corporation has secured a $20 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to conduct additional testing and experimentation under the agency’s Otter program, the company announced on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. The award funds a precursor flight test in very low...

Action News Jax

Downtown Publix developer says project can’t move forward without city after 3-3 committee split

The developer behind Downtown’s planned Publix says the project can’t move forward without the city’s help.

whatnow.com

LoveShackFancy plans Jacksonville store at St. Johns Town Center

A new fashion retailer is making its way to Jacksonville’s St. Johns Town Center, bringing its mix of clothing, accessories and lifestyle products to the popular shopping destination. LoveShackFancy, a New York-based brand founded by Rebecca Hessel Cohen in 2013, plans to open in the space previously occupied by...

Jacksonville, FL · 12h

jacksonvillefreepress.com

United Airlines to Fly Nonstop from JAX to San Francisco

New Flight Also Offers Convenient One-Stop Connections to Pacific Network | United Airlines will offer new, nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) starting March 29, 2027. The westbound flight to San Francisco is scheduled to depart JAX at approximately 5:45 p.m. The eastbound...

Jacksonville, FL · 20h

Action News Jax

State prosecutors subpoena JTA records involving Corner Lot development deal

A development deal between the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Corner Lot Development is among the records Florida prosecutors are seeking as part of its ongoing criminal investigation involving JTA.

Action News Jax

‘Optics not great’: $30M public-property deal linked former JTA, JHA CEOs amid scrutiny

An unsigned agreement obtained by Action News Jax’s Ben Becker reveals a proposed partnership between two Jacksonville public agencies involving more than $30 million in publicly owned property and two former CEOs who have faced intense scrutiny.

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BaytoBayNews.com

The Winn-Dixie Company builds on a year of momentum with continued focus on Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 6, 2026--The Winn-Dixie Company continues to build on a year of growth and transformation, advancing its commitment to Florida through new store openings,

Florida · 9h

Action News Jax

Amendment 3 brings property tax relief for homeowners, leaves local governments to fill a big budget

Amendment 3 provides property tax relief to many Florida homeowners, but it also leaves a significant gap in local budgets.

hoodline.com

New World Golf Village Walmart Supercenter Now Hiring, Most Hourly Jobs Pay Up to $28 an Hour

Walmart has started hiring for its new Supercenter rising near World Golf Village in St. Johns County, with listings advertising most hourly jobs at $15 to $28 an hour even though the store still has no announced opening date. The retailer is building Supercenter #3909 at 150 Foundry Lane, and it's currently seeking stockers, front-end service associates, seasonal workers, a human resources associate and pharmacy staff.

St Johns County, FL · 4d

floridanewsline.com

Tax rolls are rolling out soon

St. Johns County Tax Collector Jennifer Ravan is reminding property owners that 2026 property tax bills will soon be on their way, with notices expected to be mailed on or around Nov. 1. “Property tax season is an important time for our residents, and we want to make the payment...

St Johns County, FL · 4d

dredgewire.com

JAXPORT awarded $40 million federal grant to modernize Berth 32 at Blount Island

Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has secured a $40 million grant from the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) through its Port Infrastructure Development Program to modernise Berth 32 at Blount Island. The project will involve rebuilding approximately 900 feet of berth, increasing its load-bearing capacity and upgrading infrastructure used for cargo operations.

Jacksonville, FL · 4d

Destin Log

From boo to ho ho ho: Spirit Christmas coming soon to Florida cities

Spirit Christmas, a spinoff of Spirit Halloween, is opening its first stores in Florida this year. The pop-up stores sell holiday decor, gifts, apparel, and other festive items in temporarily vacant retail spaces. Four Florida locations are planned for Clearwater, Coral Springs, Jacksonville, and Winter Garden. It's like a scene...

Florida · 4d

hoodline.com