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SJC voters overwhelmingly approve new property tax for $100M land conservation bond. What happens next

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – An overwhelming majority of St. Johns County voters approved a land conservation referendum this week, giving the county authority to borrow up to $100 million in bonds to buy and protect land from development. The measure passed with three-quarters of the vote and is...

St Johns County, FL · 5d
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Property owners in St. Johns County urged to update irrigation schedules after time change

Following the recent time change as clocks fall back, property owners are urged to check their irrigation timers and ensure systems adhere to a strict one-day-per-week watering schedule.

St Johns County, FL · 4d

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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.

Jacksonville, FL · 5d

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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.

Jacksonville, FL · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 6d

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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...

Jacksonville, FL · 5d

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Florida Real Estate Prices Move In The Wrong Direction

Florida · 6d

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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.

Jacksonville, FL · 6d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 9d

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Jacksonville Board Backs $49M Tax Break for Fleet Landing's Downtown Tower

Jacksonville's Downtown Investment Authority board voted 7-0 on Oct. 21 to approve a $49.27 million, 20-year tax incentive for Fleet Landing's proposed senior-living tower at 111 Riverside Ave., the former Haskell headquarters site in Brooklyn. The vote clears a major hurdle for a project that could eventually house almost 500 seniors along the St. Johns River, though it still needs approval from Jacksonville City Council before moving forward.

Jacksonville, FL · 10d

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Win Your Rent or Mortgage for a Year!

Enter for your chance to win rent or mortgage payments for an entire year, up to $18,000! Enter November 2 through December 16, 2027.

Jacksonville, FL · 9d

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2026 certified tax roll at a glance

The 2026 tax roll for St. Johns County was certified to the St. Johns County Tax Collector for the collection of 2026 taxes on Oct. 8. This is the first final certification of the 2026 tax roll, which will be finalized in May once all pending Value Adjustment Board changes have been made. Here’s a look at the 2026 first final certified tax roll numbers.

St Johns County, FL · 9d

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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 · 11d

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New Florida ‘Agrihood’ Development Bets on Organic Farming to Lure Homebuyers

A new masterplanned community in Northeast Florida will offer multiple organic farms to attract buyers who are more interested in fresh vegetables than the state's famed beaches. Saratoga Springs, a new development from Freehold Communities, will eventually have about 4,500 homes within multiple communities on 2,400 acres of land. Located...

Green Cove Springs, FL · 11d

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234 Apartments Proposed on Former Jacksonville Landfill Site Near Old Bethune School

A developer is asking Jacksonville planners to approve 234 apartments on the site of the closed Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School, a northwest Jacksonville property with a buried history as a city dump for toxic incinerator ash. The proposal from Jabez Apartments and Homes LLC calls for 234 apartments at 4330 Pearce St.

Jacksonville, FL · 11d

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‘You’re robbing me’: Duval voters challenge Amendment 3’s promise of property tax relief

DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – A lower tax bill can feel like a little breathing room. But Ralph Scott sees another side to Florida’s proposed property tax break: what if the savings for some people leave others picking up the tab?. “The working class. We always get the short...

Jacksonville, FL · 12d