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This Florida Town Is So Cheap, You Can Live On Nothing But Social Security

There’s a town in Florida where your Social Security check doesn’t just cover the basics, it actually covers everything, and that town is Trenton. Tucked into Gilchrist County in North Central Florida, this quiet little place is doing something that most of the state has completely forgotten how to do, and that’s staying genuinely, wonderfully affordable.

Gilchrist County, FL · 6d
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Newberry Clears Path For 1,250 Homes East of Champions Park

Newberry city commissioners voted unanimously on Monday to approve two ordinances clearing the way for Newberry Ridge, a development that could bring up to 1,250 homes to roughly 225 acres east of Champions Park. Commissioner Tony Mazon was absent from both votes after arriving late to the meeting. The first...

Newberry, FL · 19h
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Boomers Are Leaving Jacksonville And Moving To This Gulf Coast City With A Walkable Downtown 5 Hours Away

Retirement doesn't have to mean moving across state lines in search of better weather and quality of life. Baby boomers in Florida who are content with staying in their sunny state may find that moving to a new city provides a welcome change of scenery and some added conveniences. In Jacksonville, the emerging trend among boomer residents seems to be moving about five hours away to Pensacola in northwestern Florida. U-Haul's 2026 Midyear Migration Trends report found that Pensacola was the top net-gain metro area for baby boomers moving out of Jacksonville. Sitting along Florida's Gulf Coast, Pensacola pairs a beach-town atmosphere with a historic, pedestrian-friendly downtown, in a less-populated setting than Jacksonville.

Pensacola, FL · 1d
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Safe Haven Rentals announces December 1 opening of Gainesville shared living program for returning citizens

Safe Haven Rentals plans to open a new furnished shared living program in Gainesville on December 1, offering accommodations for adults returning to the community after incarceration who can live independently. The post Safe Haven Rentals announces December 1 opening of Gainesville shared living program for returning citizens appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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Jacksonville Council Clears Path for Publix Revival at Normandy and Chaffee

11351 Normandy Blvd. — Approximate Site of Proposed Grocery Development. Jacksonville City Council voted 16-0 to approve a rezoning that puts a grocery-anchored shopping center back on the table for a stretch of West Jacksonville, undoing a 2022 plan that had allowed apartments on the site. The vote covers the property at 11351 Normandy Blvd., where the new entitlements are expected to pave the way for a Publix-anchored development near Chaffee Road.

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

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Pared-back downtown Jacksonville Publix project approved with narrow votes

The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday backed a scaled-down taxpayer subsidy package for a private developer’s plans to build an apartment high-rise and Publix downtown. But the high-stakes decision, which involved a direct multimillion-dollar grant to the builders, required two separate and closely divided votes. The incentive package initially...

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

Action News Jax

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Builders say ICE roundups are emptying Jacksonville job sites, could raise new home prices

ICE arrests are at a record high, and the price of your next home could skyrocket.

Jacksonville, FL · 20h

Action News Jax

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Beachwalk loses another business as Island Fin Poke owner cites unfulfilled promises

Beachwalk in St. Johns County is losing another business, and the owner says it’s all because of unfulfilled promises.

St Johns County, FL · 17h

WFLA

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Polk County farm among 3 permanently protected from future development

Nearly 830 acres of working Florida agricultural land in Polk County and two other counties have been permanently protected.

Polk County, FL · 2d

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JTA’s former CEO’s $219K travel expenses draw investigators’ attention

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Expensive hotel stays, costly airline tickets and thousands of dollars in travel expenses — all billed during the tenure of Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s former CEO Nat Ford — are now in the hands of investigators. Three separate investigations into JTA’s finances are currently...

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

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Jacksonville, FL Struggles with Low Starter Home Availability Compared to Other Cities

In a recent metro-by-metro analysis, Realtor.com® found that the availability of starter homes varies significantly across the country. For many would-be buyers, the dream of homeownership has felt increasingly out

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

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Fortegra executive says state regulators are asking more questions as CFPB activity slows

A Fortegra executive said state insurance regulators have been asking more questions about credit protection products as federal consumer finance oversight has slowed, and he argued that meeting minimum compliance rules is not enough when lenders offer the coverage. "We have seen an uptick in curiosities and questions that are...

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

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Shady Rays Opens First Florida Store at St. Johns Town Center This Friday

Shady Rays is opening its first Florida store and ninth location nationwide at St. Johns Town Center, with the grand opening set for Friday morning at 9:40 a.m. The Kentucky-founded sunglasses brand is skipping a traditional ribbon-cutting in favor of a celebration built around local groups, including a youth fishing program it plans to support with a cash donation.

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

First Coast News

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Jacksonville considers new rules for community gardens and urban farms

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A proposal years in the making is moving forward in Jacksonville, where local farmers and community advocates are pushing for clearer rules to make it easier to grow and sell locally produced food. The proposal, now called the Pathways to Urban Agriculture, was the focus of...

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

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Trade Up: Goodwill’s free trades program helps North Florida students build new careers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new set of skills can open doors to a career — and help fix a leaky sink along the way. Bruce Lee graduated from Northeast Florida Goodwill’s Good Trades program after completing a plumbing class. The tuition-free program gives adults hands-on training for careers in construction and the skilled trades.

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

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Mystery Manufacturer Eyes 220,000-Square-Foot Plant at North Jacksonville's Eastport Exchange

A still-unnamed manufacturer wants to build a 220,000-square-foot production plant on 49.59 acres at Eastport Exchange in North Jacksonville, and the city is now reviewing the civil engineering plans that would make it happen. The project, dubbed Project Keystone, would become the industrial park's largest manufacturer if it moves forward.

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

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Microsoft appears to be resolving global outage that affected Jacksonville city email, services

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A global Microsoft outage continued to disrupt services, including Outlook and Teams, on Friday morning, with the city of Jacksonville reporting that some of its software applications, including email, were affected. By 7 a.m., about 18 hours after the outage began around 1 p.m. Thursday, systems...

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

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Franchise Owners Build Six-Unit FL Operation With Parlor Donuts

What began as an opportunity to bring a different kind of donut shop to the area has grown into a six-location Parlor Donuts operation spanning from Jacksonville and St. Augustine to St. Johns County and Gainesville. For local franchise owner Izzy Guibas and his business partners, that growth has been driven by their trust in the concept and in the communities they serve.

St Johns County, FL · 2d

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Venezuelan Artisan Bakery Andinos Bakery Preparing to Open in Jacksonville

A new bakery is in the works along Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville. Andinos Bakery Corp has filed plans for a location at 11757 Beach Blvd., Suite 3, where the business is preparing to bring its Venezuelan-inspired baked goods to a physical storefront. Andinos Bakery describes itself as a Venezuelan artisan...

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

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JWB Rental Homes’ HomeStep program marks 2 years since launch

Through the HomeStep program launched two years ago, JWB Rental Homes has helped 34 people become homeowners, according to the organization. JWB’s HomeStep program allows residents in the company’s more than 5,800 rental properties in Jacksonville to earn $100 of equity credit each month toward purchasing a home, said JWB Real Estate Cos. COO Melissa Gillispie. Once a resident is ready to buy a home, they can receive up to $3,600 to help with closing costs through HomeStep.

Jacksonville, FL · 4d