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Jacksonville University and Brooks Rehabilitation Launch Nursing Scholarship Program
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 Jacksonville University and Brooks Rehabilitation have partnered to create the Brooks Rehabilitation Nursing Excellence Scholarship. This program aims to support high-performing nursing students with financial assistance...
Historic Downtown Courthouse Sold, Paving the Way for Revitalization
Jacksonville, January 29, 2026 The recent sale of Jacksonville’s historic downtown courthouse to a private developer marks a crucial step in revitalization efforts for the area. This transformation aims to enhance...
Enhancing Media Visibility Through Strategic Press Releases
Jacksonville, FL, January 29, 2026 IndNewsWire, a Fort Worth-based press release agency, is helping local businesses in Jacksonville enhance their media visibility with credible press release distribution services. Their strategy focuses...
Florida Drivers Benefit from Major Auto Insurance Rate Cuts
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 Major insurance companies in Florida, including State Farm and Progressive, have announced significant reductions in auto insurance rates, providing substantial savings for drivers. These rate cuts...
Jacksonville Completes Major Sewer Conversion Projects
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 The City of Jacksonville and JEA have marked a significant achievement by completing sewer conversion projects in the Biltmore and Beverly Hills neighborhoods. Over 1,000 properties...
Jacksonville Expands Cisco Gardens Park with Land Acquisition
Jacksonville, January 29, 2026 The City of Jacksonville has approved a $1.46 million purchase to expand Cisco Gardens Park by acquiring an 8.42-acre parcel on Jones Road. This expansion aims to...
IndNewsWire Enhances Media Presence for Local Businesses
Jacksonville, January 29, 2026 IndNewsWire, based in Jacksonville, FL, is empowering local businesses to improve their media visibility through structured press distribution services. By leveraging credibility and strategic channels, they help...
Bold City Wings Returns to Jacksonville with New San Marco Location
Jacksonville, January 28, 2026 Bold City Wings is making a comeback in Jacksonville, opening a new location in San Marco. The family-owned restaurant, set to open in March, promises a vibrant...
Morning Oil Coffee to Open New Community-Focused Coffee Yard
Jacksonville, Florida, January 28, 2026 Morning Oil Coffee is preparing to launch a community-centric coffee yard at The Workhouse in Jacksonville. Focusing on traditional coffee offerings and hearty meals tailored for...
Finance
Florida Drivers Benefit from Major Auto Insurance Rate Cuts
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 Major insurance companies in Florida, including State Farm and Progressive, have announced significant reductions in auto insurance rates, providing substantial savings for drivers. These rate cuts...
IndNewsWire Enhances Media Presence for Local Businesses
Jacksonville, January 29, 2026 IndNewsWire, based in Jacksonville, FL, is empowering local businesses to improve their media visibility through structured press distribution services. By leveraging credibility and strategic channels, they help...
Adecco Acquires Advantis Medical Staffing to Enhance Healthcare Staffing
Jacksonville, January 28, 2026 Adecco has announced its acquisition of Advantis Medical Staffing, a Dallas-based company specializing in travel nursing and allied health staffing. This strategic move aims to strengthen Adecco’s...
Triumph Financial Reports Impressive Q4 Results
Jacksonville, FL, January 27, 2026 Triumph Financial, Inc. has announced robust fourth-quarter financial results, exceeding expectations and highlighting economic resilience. The company reported a net income of $19.2 million and total...
Popeyes Franchisee Sailormen Inc. Files for Bankruptcy
Jacksonville, Florida, January 27, 2026 Sailormen Inc., a prominent franchisee of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen with over 130 locations in Florida and Georgia, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company...
Businesses Face Pressure Amid Intensified Immigration Enforcement
Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 27, 2026 Businesses in the U.S. are grappling with increased immigration enforcement actions, such as workplace raids and heightened public scrutiny. In Minneapolis, significant operations by ICE have...
Jobless Claims Show Stability in a Softening Labor Market
Jacksonville, FL, January 23, 2026 Initial jobless claims in the U.S. increased slightly last week, rising to 200,000, signaling minimal layoffs amid a softening labor market. This figure remains below analysts’...
U.S. Economy Surges Due to Strong Consumer Spending
Jacksonville, FL, January 23, 2026 The U.S. economy saw impressive growth in the third quarter, expanding at an annualized rate of 4.4%. This surge is primarily driven by robust consumer spending,...
Jacksonville Media Outlets Collaborate to Address Housing Costs
Jacksonville, January 21, 2026 In a significant step toward tackling the housing affordability crisis in Northeast Florida, a coalition of local media outlets has launched a collaborative project. This initiative aims...
CONSTRUCTION
Jacksonville Completes Major Sewer Conversion Projects
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 The City of Jacksonville and JEA have marked a significant achievement by completing sewer conversion projects in the Biltmore and Beverly Hills neighborhoods. Over 1,000 properties...
Jacksonville Expands Cisco Gardens Park with Land Acquisition
Jacksonville, January 29, 2026 The City of Jacksonville has approved a $1.46 million purchase to expand Cisco Gardens Park by acquiring an 8.42-acre parcel on Jones Road. This expansion aims to...
Morning Oil Coffee to Open New Community-Focused Coffee Yard
Jacksonville, Florida, January 28, 2026 Morning Oil Coffee is preparing to launch a community-centric coffee yard at The Workhouse in Jacksonville. Focusing on traditional coffee offerings and hearty meals tailored for...
Housing Nonprofit Expands Services to Veterans in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, January 28, 2026 A housing nonprofit is expanding its efforts in Jacksonville, aiming to repair homes for veterans. Collaborating with local partners, the organization will focus on enhancing living conditions...
Downtown Jacksonville’s Incentive Programs Under Review
Jacksonville, Florida, January 26, 2026 The Jacksonville City Council is assessing the effectiveness of its Downtown incentive programs, which utilize public subsidies for urban revitalization. This review comes amid growing concerns...
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Proposes Major Expansion in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, January 24, 2026 Johnson & Johnson Vision Care has announced a significant $550 million expansion of its Jacksonville facilities, which will include the construction of a new packaging and...
Amelia National Golf & Country Club Completes $15 Million Renovation
Fernandina Beach, Florida, January 23, 2026 Amelia National Golf & Country Club in Fernandina Beach, Florida, has successfully completed a major renovation of its Tom Fazio-designed golf course with an investment...
Mayo Clinic and Baptist Health Invest $12 Million in Jacksonville Projects
Jacksonville, Florida, January 23, 2026 Mayo Clinic and Baptist Health have announced a combined investment of $12 million for major projects aimed at enhancing healthcare services in Jacksonville, Florida. Mayo Clinic...
Walmart Supercenter Set to Revolutionize Retail in St. Augustine
St. Augustine, Florida, January 23, 2026 A new Walmart Supercenter is set to be built in St. Augustine, Florida, following the approval of an $18.7 million building permit. This development, located...
Marketing
Jacksonville University and Brooks Rehabilitation Launch Nursing Scholarship Program
Jacksonville, Florida, January 29, 2026 Jacksonville University and Brooks Rehabilitation have partnered to create the Brooks Rehabilitation Nursing Excellence Scholarship. This program aims to support high-performing nursing students with financial assistance...
Enhancing Media Visibility Through Strategic Press Releases
Jacksonville, FL, January 29, 2026 IndNewsWire, a Fort Worth-based press release agency, is helping local businesses in Jacksonville enhance their media visibility with credible press release distribution services. Their strategy focuses...
Ryan Winter Joins Truforte Business Group as Business Broker
Winter Park, Florida, January 27, 2026 Ryan Winter has joined Truforte Business Group as a Business Broker and Certified Value Builder. With extensive experience in business brokerage and valuation, he aims...
APR Energy Relocates Headquarters in Jacksonville to Boost Efficiency
Jacksonville, Florida, January 24, 2026 APR Energy is moving its headquarters to a larger office in Deerwood Park South, enhancing operational efficiency and accommodating its growing workforce. The new 15,000 sq....
Jacksonville Community Raises Over $78,000 for Children’s Care
Jacksonville, Florida, January 23, 2026 In a remarkable show of solidarity, Jacksonville and local businesses have raised over $78,000 for children’s care at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. This initiative showcases the community’s...
Southern Steer Butcher Expands to Atlantic Beach, FL
Atlantic Beach, FL, January 23, 2026 Southern Steer Butcher has opened a new location in Atlantic Beach, Florida, to meet the increasing demand for specialty and ethically sourced meat products. The...
The Winn-Dixie Company: Revitalizing Jacksonville’s Grocery Scene
Jacksonville, Florida, January 22, 2026 Southeastern Grocers has rebranded to The Winn-Dixie Company, focusing on its core markets in Florida and southern Georgia. This transformation includes a new logo and marketing...
SecureSkeye Expands IT Support Services into Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, January 19, 2026 SecureSkeye, a prominent IT support service provider based in Greenville, South Carolina, is expanding into Florida. This strategic move aims to offer secure, cost-effective technology solutions...
Dun & Bradstreet to Pay $4.8 Million in FTC Settlement
Jacksonville, Florida, January 16, 2026 Dun & Bradstreet Inc., based in Jacksonville, has been ordered to pay $4.8 million due to accusations of violating a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) order. The...
Real Estate
Historic Downtown Courthouse Sold, Paving the Way for Revitalization
Jacksonville, January 29, 2026 The recent sale of Jacksonville’s historic downtown courthouse to a private developer marks a crucial step in revitalization efforts for the area. This transformation aims to enhance...
Jacksonville Expands Cisco Gardens Park with Land Acquisition
Jacksonville, January 29, 2026 The City of Jacksonville has approved a $1.46 million purchase to expand Cisco Gardens Park by acquiring an 8.42-acre parcel on Jones Road. This expansion aims to...
Bold City Wings Returns to Jacksonville with New San Marco Location
Jacksonville, January 28, 2026 Bold City Wings is making a comeback in Jacksonville, opening a new location in San Marco. The family-owned restaurant, set to open in March, promises a vibrant...
Jacksonville Ranks Fourth as Most Buyer-Friendly Housing Market
Jacksonville, Florida, January 28, 2026 A recent Zillow study has recognized Jacksonville, Florida, as the fourth most buyer-friendly housing market in the U.S. for 2026. This ranking reflects Jacksonville’s affordability, with...
Housing Nonprofit Expands Services to Veterans in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, January 28, 2026 A housing nonprofit is expanding its efforts in Jacksonville, aiming to repair homes for veterans. Collaborating with local partners, the organization will focus on enhancing living conditions...
City Council Approves Rezoning for Airport Road Car Rental Franchise
Jacksonville, Florida, January 28, 2026 The Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved the rezoning of a 2.47-acre parcel along Airport Road for a new U-Save car rental franchise. This decision is part...
Zavala Capital Group Expands Jacksonville Portfolio with $44M Acquisition
Jacksonville, Florida, January 27, 2026 Zavala Capital Group has made a significant move in Jacksonville’s real estate scene by acquiring four apartment communities for $44 million from Infinity BH. This investment...
Ryan Winter Joins Truforte Business Group as Business Broker
Winter Park, Florida, January 27, 2026 Ryan Winter has joined Truforte Business Group as a Business Broker and Certified Value Builder. With extensive experience in business brokerage and valuation, he aims...
Jacksonville City Council Reviews Nominations for Five Points BID Board
Jacksonville, January 27, 2026 The Jacksonville City Council is currently considering nominations for the inaugural board of the Five Points Business Improvement District (BID). This initiative aims to enhance the historic...