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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 · 13d
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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 · 9d
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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 · 10d
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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 · 9d
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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 · 20d

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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 · 10d

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This Old Florida Gas Station Now Serves Cheeseburgers Worth Driving For

What if one of Florida’s best burgers was hiding inside an old gas station? In Fernandina Beach, there’s a quirky little roadside diner where the fuel pumps are long gone, but the parking lot is still packed almost every morning. Welcome to T-Ray’s Burger Station, a beloved local institution where juicy, oversized burgers, golden fried shrimp, and homemade cinnamon rolls keep people coming back for more.

Fernandina Beach, FL · 10d

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10 Hidden Hole-In-The-Wall Diners In Florida That Locals Don’t Want You To Discover

A Cuban sandwich and a load of laundry can happen at the same address in Florida. I love that detail more than I probably should. The counter opens at 5 AM, which means your coffee could be ready before your towels are. Another spot on this list sits inside or...

Orlando, FL · 11d

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Most People Don’t Know Florida’s Oldest Bar Is Still Pouring Drinks After 120 Years

Florida keeps a lot of secrets, but this one is hiding in plain sight on a brick-paved street in one of the most charming towns in the state. The Palace Saloon in Fernandina Beach has been open since 1903, and the fact that more people don’t know about it is frankly a problem worth solving.

Fernandina Beach, FL · 13d

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Matanzas Innlet restaurant to rebuild, 10 years after Hurricane Matthew

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Matanzas Innlet, a St. Augustine restaurant damaged by Hurricane Matthew in 2016, isadvancing plans to rebuild at its former location. The restaurant’s ownership began the St. Johns County permitting process more than a year ago and returned Oct....

St. Augustine, FL · 11d

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Pusser’s Bar & Grille set for transformation and new name

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. A popular restaurant and bar nestled between a lake and The Tournament Players Club will soon transform into a new dining destination in Ponte Vedra Beach. Pusser’s Caribbean Bar & Grille is undergoing renovations and will soon unveil...

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · 11d

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Haunted Florida bar celebrates 50 years with milestone costume party

The famously haunted Ginger's Place is throwing a milestone party the night before Halloween, celebrating 50 years in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The popular bar, family-owned since it opened in 1976, will celebrate Friday, Oct. 30, ramping up to the spookiest day of the year — and yes, costumes are encouraged. Drink specials are also available from 7-11 p.m. during the festivities, according to the bar's Facebook page. Here's what we know. Can you dress up for Ginger's Place anniversary party? Yes! Costumes are encouraged, according to a Facebook post Ginger's Place shared advertising the celebration. "Join us for a fantastic party, dress in costume, 1976 to 2026!! We would like to thank Jacksonville Beach friends for keeping us in business 50 years," the post read. The post also said patrons might find themselves on the bar's Hall of Fame if they submit photos of themselves, either inside or outside the iconic bar, to 1976gingersplace@gmail.com. Is Ginger's Place haunted? Formerly a dress shop, the building reportedly dates back to the 1950s. Spirits are said to roam the establishment, allegedly including former owner and burlesque dancer Darlene Edith Payson, known as Ginger, after her death in 2003. Coins are found oddly placed

Jacksonville Beach, FL · 10d

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Four Old Florida Diners Where The Waitresses Have Known Your Order Since The 40s

Some Florida restaurants open with big signs and bigger crowds, then vanish in a year. The diners on this list took the slower road, and they are still flipping burgers and pouring coffee decades later. One dates to 1932, another to 1950, one to 1951, and the youngest opened in...

Florida · 9d

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St. Augustine Bagel Chain Moves Into Old Wells Fargo Drive-Thru Next to Chipotle

A fast-growing Florida bagel chain is moving into a stretch of U.S. 1 South in St. Augustine that's been sitting half-empty since a bank branch shut its doors. Jeff's Bagel Run plans to occupy space next to Chipotle in the former Wells Fargo building, bringing the chain its first-ever location in St. Johns County. Officials approved building plans for a 1,732-square-foot shop space on Oct. 13, though no opening date has surfaced yet.

St. Augustine, FL · 12d

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Hey Vets! Get a free burger at Ford’s Garage on November 11

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — This Veterans Day, Ford’s Garage is honoring the brave men and women who have served our country with a free burger or up to $16 off an entree. On Wednesday, November 11, U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members are invited to enjoy a complimentary American Standard Burger entree or up to $16 off any other entree.

St Johns County, FL · 9d

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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.

Jacksonville, FL · 12d

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Moncrief Grocery & More Plans to Open in Jacksonville

A new grocery store is planned for Jacksonville’s Moncrief neighborhood, where Moncrief Grocery & More is set to take over the former Price Rite Food Store building. According to the Jacksonville Business Journal, the proposed 2,100-square-foot store will be led by members of the family behind Holley’s BBQ, the longtime Jacksonville restaurant. The project is part of an effort to bring new life to the property at 3528 Moncrief Road.

Jacksonville, FL · 21d

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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...

Jacksonville, FL · 12d

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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

Jacksonville, FL · 12d

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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 · 10d