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Circle K advances two Jacksonville projects as Northeast Florida footprint grows

Circle K is continuing to expand its Northeast Florida footprint, with two additional Jacksonville locations in the development pipeline. One is proposed near Normandy Boulevard and Yellow Water Road in Southwest Jacksonville, while the other is planned for an outparcel at The Nexus at Regency redevelopment. The Jacksonville Daily Record reported on both projects October 26.

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I-TEAM: JEA faces massive power requests from data centers eyeing Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Data center companies scouting locations across the country have set their sights on Jacksonville — and the power demands they’re bringing with them are staggering. A full year of public records obtained by the News4Jax I-TEAM reveals just how much electricity these companies are...

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Power restored to Amelia Island after power line damage repaired

A compromised major power line near Shuckers Oyster Bar & Grill will require a temporary electrical service interruption to the entirety of Amelia Island.

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Avelo Axes New Haven-to-Jacksonville Flights From Its 2027 Schedule

Avelo Airlines has quietly erased its planned 2027 New Haven to Jacksonville flights from the schedule, leaving a gap on the map between southern Connecticut and Northeast Florida. The twice-weekly service had been penciled in to return in early March, and it is now gone from the forward calendar. Current flying on the route is not affected.

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Cleveland Ferguson withdraws from consideration as JTA’s permanent CEO, will remain in interim role until filled

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s interim CEO announced Wednesday he will not seek the permanent chief executive role, a surprise move that came during the agency’s public board meeting. Cleveland Ferguson made the announcement before a packed room of board members, former employees, and the public...

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CSX operations returning to normal after technology systems outage

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX operations are returning to normal today after a technology systems outage disrupted service beginning Tuesday morning. The railroad has yet to issue a statement this morning. But RailState, which monitors freight traffic using a network of trackside sensors, says the railroad’s operations ramped up overnight. “CSX freight traffic fell 46% against [...] Read More...

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Tony Moore appointed inaugural CEO of Jax Riverfront Alliance

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Jax Riverfront Alliance, the nonprofit begun in 2022 to amplify public investment in Jacksonville’s riverfront, has its inaugural CEO. Tony Moore joins the alliance as it begins a 10-year agreement with the city to complement the work...

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Clay County residents weigh property tax relief against service cuts under Amendment 3

Some Clay County residents say they are hoping for a middle ground as voters consider Amendment 3, which would lower property taxes but could impact funding for local services.

Clay County, FL · 11d

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Florida trucking CEO warns soaring diesel costs are squeezing carrier profits

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Rising diesel fuel prices are putting increasing financial pressure on Florida trucking companies, with fuel costs surpassing driver compensation as the largest operating expense for some fleets. Florida Trucking Association CEO Scott Perry said the combination of higher diesel prices, insurance premiums, equipment costs and driver...

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‘The books are a mess’: Jacksonville Housing Authority board fires CEO

The Jacksonville Housing Authority board voted unanimously to fire CEO Cheron Corbett Waller during an emergency meeting and named former JHA CEO Robyn Phillips acting CEO.

Jacksonville, FL · 12d

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Jacksonville Housing Authority board terminates CEO after she declined to resign

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Housing Authority board voted unanimously at a special meeting on Tuesday to terminate CEO Cheron Corbett. Corbett was terminated without cause, effective immediately. Her contract states she could receive 22 weeks of salary, or more than $100,000. Officials said she was given the opportunity to resign over the weekend but declined.

Jacksonville, FL · 12d

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Interim JTA CEO said he will depart from the agency when replacement is hired

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s interim CEO has announce he will leave the agency.

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Crowley Plans Refrigerated Cargo Upgrade at Jacksonville Terminal

The planned Crowley Logistics project at the Talleyrand Marine Terminal would replace diesel-powered refrigerated-container equipment with electric racks and plugs. Crowley leases property from the Jacksonville Port Authority. Crowley spokesperson David DeCamp said the project is part of the federally funded JAXPORT EXPRESS program, the outlet notes. Five New Racks,...

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Jacksonville Property Taxes Outpace Home Values, Ranking No. 2 in the U.S.

Jacksonville homeowners have watched their property tax bills climb far faster than the value of their homes, and new numbers show just how stark that gap has become. A national analysis of the 100 largest U.S. metro areas found Jacksonville ranked No. 2 for the widening distance between rising tax bills and slower-growing home values between 2022 and 2024.

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · 10d

Carla Shoes and Accessories celebrates 30 years

Carla Shoes and Accessories is a family-owned specialty boutique that is celebrating 30 years in business. The store has been in Ponte Vedra since 1996, and it was named after the original owner’s daughter. Bill and Joanne Long took over as the sole owners in 2021, and Joanne said hitting the 30-year mark is a huge milestone.

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‘The house was on fire’: JTA board member calls for leadership to resign, says former CEO hid extent of financial woes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville Transportation Authority board member is demanding that the agency’s top three remaining executives resign, saying former CEO Nat Ford and his leadership team deliberately concealed the depth of JTA’s financial problems for more than a year. Daniel Vallencourt spoke exclusively with News4JAX...

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Trailer Bridge names Charles Gittens CEO

News Shipping Shipbuilding Inland/Coastal Passenger Offshore Views Conferences Resources. Jacksonville, Fla.-based Trailer Bridge Inc. has named Charles Gittens its chief executive officer, effective November 2, 2026. Gittens comes to Trailer Bridge with more than 30 years of experience in transportation and logistics, holding leadership roles in ocean transportation, commercial strategy...

Jacksonville, FL · 12d

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Merritt Properties Breaks Ground on 126,500 Square Feet at North Jacksonville's Imeson Landing

Zoo Pkwy & Imeson Park Blvd. — Approximate Merritt Phase Three Site. Construction crews have broken ground on a third phase of Imeson Landing Business Park in North Jacksonville, where Merritt Properties plans three new shallow-bay industrial buildings totaling 126,500 square feet. The expansion, once finished, is expected to push the park's total footprint to 392,700 square feet. Completion is targeted for the second quarter of 2027.

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Sulzbacher Center cuts the ribbon on phase one of Enterprise Village in Brentwood

Phase One includes 100 studio and one-bedroom apartments, with the first residents moving in this week.