Aldi is opening at 947 Amelia Plaza in Fernandina Beach, replacing the former Winn‑Dixie and promising lower prices. A ribbon‑cutting and giveaways are set for Thursday.

More than 25,000 frozen pizzas and focaccia were recalled after metal fragments were found in slow‑roasted tomatoes.

Local distributors say shipping surcharges and tariffs are driving seafood costs up this Lent, and BSF is investing to process more product in Jacksonville.

A Fantasy 5 ticket sold at a Westside Jacksonville store matched all five numbers and is worth $120,814.

Two Fantasy 5 tickets matching 13-14-24-27-34 were sold at local grocery stores, each worth $50,000.

ALDI moves into Penman Plaza this week with a ribbon‑cutting and grand‑opening giveaways for the first 200 shoppers. The conversion ends Winn‑Dixie’s run at the site.

After nearby Walgreens shut, the Lem Turner Road pharmacy is swamped — customers report long lines and missed prescription pickups. Local leaders and pharmacists are pressing for fixes.

A Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Jacksonville matched 6-9-10-16-27 for roughly $125,212, making a local store the lone jackpot seller in Wednesday's statewide draws.

A Jumbo Bucks Extravaganza scratch-off sold in Nahunta won $5 million; the winner claimed it on Feb. 23 and chose the annuity option.

Burlington is cutting its Regency Plaza footprint to make room for a larger AutoZone and another tenant, city permits show.

Federal and state investigators say they've secured a $1.83M settlement with movers and their owner after alleging deceptive household‑goods practices. The judgment splits penalties, restitution and attorney fees.

Niagara Bottling’s takeover of the Silver Springs plant in Ocala ends with final staff departures in March, wrapping up nearly 40 years of local bottling.

Progressive is returning excess profits to Florida auto policyholders who had coverage on Dec. 31, 2025; average rebates are near $300 and will arrive automatically in early 2026.