Sip n' Smash — from the operators behind Talkin' Tacos — has opened at The Palms at Gate Parkway, bringing smash burgers, shakes and breakfast sandwiches to Jacksonville. Permits and state filings show the concept has been in the works since spring 2025.

Plan‑review paperwork and state filings show Julie‑Anns will be at 510 W Towles Ave in Palatka. The new LLC was registered in March 2026; details about the concept are limited.

Bee Healthy Cafe will test converting its Quail Springs store to Nature’s Table on Aug. 1 as parent Fast Fresh Brands expands beyond Oklahoma. The switch will be tracked monthly as a pilot.

The Wharf will take over the long-vacant bayfront spot at 135 Avenida Menendez; owner David White says a November opening is planned but details remain limited.

1926 Coffee Co. will open on the Barnett Building’s ground floor at 112 W. Adams, offering house‑roasted coffee, signature lattes and pastries in an Art Deco setting.

Two Sisters and A Deviled Crab will close its Orange Park Mall counter this Saturday and return to a food-truck model.

Chick-fil-A is running a weeklong pop-up at Jax Tower to test downtown demand. The trial through July 10 could influence whether the chain opens a permanent urban location.

Publix and a Chilean supplier are recalling a lot of GreenWise frozen blueberries after 12 E. coli infections were linked to the product. Customers should check packages and return affected bags for a refund.

Pei Wei has opened its first Volusia County location at the Shoppes at Williamson Crossing in Daytona Beach, joining national retailers expanding along LPGA Boulevard.

A new bakery-coffee on Jacksonville’s Square blends Middle Eastern and Italian pastries, bakes ciabatta daily and aims to be a college‑town hangout.

Murray Bros. Caddyshack at World Golf Village will close at the end of June after about 25 years. Owners blamed rising costs and staffing shortages for the shutdown.

SoFresh is opening a Nocatee location at the Publix‑anchored Marketplace later this summer, taking a small storefront as the community’s retail scene keeps evolving. The chain lists the site as coming soon on its locations page.

The Roost at Congaree & Penn opened in mid-June as a covered outdoor spot, serving seasonal farm-driven lunches and dinners while the property's quonset hut is renovated.