Developers are leaning on duplexes and row homes to fill Jacksonville's missing‑middle gap, with approvals totaling roughly 201 units across three projects.

Jacksonville is reviewing permits for two 7 Brew drive‑thru kiosks in Lakewood and Mandarin, each pegged at about $1 million as part of the chain’s fast Florida roll‑out.

After months of neighborhood fights, Chick-fil-A’s Duval Station location is set to open Friday. The 5,000‑square‑foot restaurant drew zoning battles over traffic and safety.

Dutch Bros has a permit for a Normandy Blvd drive‑thru and a second 986‑sq‑ft kiosk at Monument Road is under review, both listing Pursuit Development as developer.

A man was shot and stabbed Monday while sitting in his Westside garage; JSO says two suspects fled in a dark SUV and detectives are seeking tips.

Showers and thunderstorms likely Sunday afternoon in Jacksonville with brief heavy downpours; area beaches face a High rip current risk through late tonight.

A Jacksonville grandmother was struck and killed while crossing W. 8th Street. Her family says the driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and they've launched a fundraiser.

Detective Eva Solis was named law‑enforcement officer of the year after undercover work helped dismantle a child‑exploitation ring and led to rescues and a federal conviction.

After nearly a year offline, The Floridian will reopen in early June on Anastasia Island in a custom-built, 120-seat beachside restaurant. Owners Jeff and Chef Genie McNally say the new space solves downtown constraints.

AAA forecasts about 45 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day; Jacksonville International Airport warns parking may fill as gas prices climb.

A 50‑year‑old St. Augustine man was killed early Wednesday while crossing SR 24 at NE 57th Street in Alachua County; troopers cited poor lighting and a failure to yield.

Shores Fine Wine & Spirits paid about $2.4M for 2.35 acres near Nocatee and plans a flagship experiential store with tastings and lounge space.

Officer Jennifer Scott read a victim-impact statement in Duval County court as Joseph Merrill, who beat her outside a Philips Highway Walmart in 2023, pleaded guilty and agreed to a decades-long term.