Genetic testing of 44 shrimp dishes in Jacksonville found most Mayport‑branded plates were imported and often priced higher than the real thing.

The Miami-born chain opens its largest Jacksonville location in Oakleaf on March 27 with giveaways for early customers and first-responder meals later in the week.

Parker's Kitchen has filed plans for a full-service convenience store and kitchen at U.S. 17 and Creighton Road on Fleming Island. The build is part of a broader Northeast Florida expansion.

Aloha Jax, a new food truck from Marie Hinkle, is lining up a Heckscher Drive spot in North Jacksonville and plans to serve roughly 33 Hawaiian shave‑ice flavors.

Plan filings and the resort's dining page point to Soothies Café joining the Sawgrass Marriott lineup, but the hotel hasn't announced a date or menu yet.

Rhythm Factory is leaving its Regency Square home and has filed to relocate to a Baymeadows storefront at 8206 Philips Hwy, Unit 22, according to plan filings and the venue's site.

A fourth-generation Filipino bakeshop opened in Kissimmee, pulling early-morning lines for warm pan de sal, turon and Filipino breakfast plates. The family-owned brand says early baking keeps shelves stocked.

A new Hastings food truck, Fat Man's BBQ, is set to serve Alabama- and North Carolina–style barbecue with a cheap midday plate. Owner Nicholas Roper aims to open this month.

Smalls Sliders will drop a bright‑orange modular 'Can' in St. Johns County, targeting a mid‑May opening and bringing sliders, waffle fries and shakes to the area.

Nikki Lawson’s Sistas Place will open in late May at 2475 Blanding Blvd in Middleburg, bringing fried chicken, catfish, weekend brunch and a small events space to town.

Plan-review paperwork and county records show Batting Cage & Latin Flavor is planned for 3695 Hartsfield Road, the former Grand Slam batting cages in Jacksonville.

From Butter With Love is moving into 223 N. Hogan St. with a small-batch bakery offering sourdough, bagels and pastries. The DIA will review a grant request on March 18.

The Block Jax opens March 20 on Gate Parkway with eight vendors, a kids play area, private dog park and a 30-foot LED wall. Grand opening weekend runs March 20–22.