Walmart opened a next‑generation Supercenter in Jacksonville's Oakleaf neighborhood with a fresh sushi bar and roughly 400 new jobs, the company says.

Publix is building two 55,701‑sq‑ft prototype stores in SilverLeaf and Fernandina Beach with in‑store Pours bars and expanded deli counters. The SilverLeaf site and a rebuilt Island Walk store are due in 2026.

Malcolm Jewell Williams, a Jacksonville felon, receives an 11-year federal sentence for drug and firearms offenses after a conviction from a jury trial.

Law enforcement in Franklin, Louisiana, is searching for Jrevon Anderson, identified as the suspect in an attempted triple murder and arson case from December 27, 2025.

Clay County School Board member Robert Alvero faces calls to resign after making racist remarks online, despite expressing regret. The NAACP, state leaders, and education officials condemn his actions and demand his resignation.

St. Johns County launches a survey for local businesses to assess the business climate and workforce needs, running from December 12, 2025, to January 31, 2026.

Fields Auto Group is opening a new Rolls-Royce dealership in Jacksonville by 2026, next to their Land Rover dealership on Atlantic Boulevard. The showroom will replace the old Jaguar space and offer a range of luxury vehicles.

St. Augustine offers parking permits for workers, with the Toques Lot full and Granada Lot available. Seasonal parking at Flagler College Garage is also an option.

A man in Jacksonville was hospitalized after being shot and stabbed during an altercation at a gas station. Authorities are seeking information on the suspects.

German manufacturer Holon is setting up a $100 million autonomous vehicle factory in Jacksonville, aiming to strengthen the local economy and produce 5,000 shuttles annually.

The Outback Steakhouse in Jacksonville Beach has closed down after 35 years, with Bloomin' Brands previously noting closure plans for underperforming locations. Details of this specific closure were not disclosed.

St. Johns County Utilities launched a video series to increase transparency in their customer service for over 66,000 monthly customers, highlighting efforts to provide personal and professional support.

Clay County has amended its county code to establish a trust for conservation funds, aiming to protect local ecosystems without imposing new costs on businesses.