Harveys Supermarkets closing in Jacksonville, others undergoing rebrands
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville's grocery scene is changing, with more stores closing and several undergoing rebrands. Two Harveys Supermarkets in Jacksonville will be closing in mid-May, according to a release from The Winn-Dixie Company. The stores closing are located at 201 West 48th Street and 49 Arlington Road...
Rayonier keeping its name after merger with PotlatchDeltic
After saying since announcing the deal in October it would come up with a new name after merging with PotlatchDeltic Corp., Rayonier Inc. announced March 31 it will keep its name after all. Rayonier, headquartered in Wildlight in Nassau County, completed the merger Jan. 30 and said at that time...
This Florida Dune Hike Is One of the State’s Most Unique
A secluded barrier island, Little Talbot Island State Park encompasses the entire 2,500-acre island, teeming with wildlife, untouched beaches, and ancient dunes. For a memorable hiking adventure near Jacksonville, Florida, I can think of no better setting. Sure, the beach itself is lovely; soft white sand and the...
While some residents criticize, Jacksonville’s 3 a.m. alcohol ordinance gets praise from downtown businesses
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Downtown Jacksonville’s newest ordinance allowing bars to serve alcohol until 3 a.m. has been in effect for about a month, and early signs point to a boost in business. The ordinance, which extended last call by one hour, applies to businesses in the downtown area...
Furious Jacksonville Mom Rips IDEA River Bluff Over Staff Misconduct Probe
A Jacksonville mother says one after-school conversation with her 10-year-old son was enough to send her straight into alarm mode. Her son told her that a P.E. coach at IDEA River Bluff touched a young girl’s chest, and that he came home "a little traumatized" after what he witnessed. IDEA Public Schools has...
Murray Hill’s Chancho King Rockets From Tent Pop-Up to James Beard Spotlight
Jacksonville’s own Chancho King just crashed the national culinary party, with co-chefs Chason Spencer and Maria de la Mota named finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards on Tuesday. The husband-and-wife team, who run the tiny Ecuadorian spot in Murray Hill, are one of five finalists in the Best Chef: South...
Judge: Trial plan for Jared Bridegan’s murder ‘doesn’t make any sense’
A judge expressed frustration over mounting issues in the trial plan for Jared Bridegan’s murder case after a key witness changed course. Bridegan, a Microsoft executive, was shot and killed on February 16, 2022, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, shortly after dropping off his twins at his ex-wife’s home. Henry Tenon,...
The June expects soft opening this summer
The June members-only club being built-out Downtown expects a soft opening this summer and a grand opening in September. “With construction and a project of this complexity and the level of finish and execution, it’s taken a little bit longer,” developer Britt Morgan-Saks said during a project update interview March...
Paris Baguette Lands At St. Johns Town Center, With More Jacksonville Spots On Deck
Jacksonville’s pastry game just leveled up. Paris Baguette has opened its first Northeast Florida bakery-café at St. Johns Town Center, bringing its lineup of pastries, cakes and Lavazza coffee to one of the city’s busiest shopping hubs. The new storefront is the brand’s initial footprint in the region and the...
St. Johns County Grand Jury Indicts Convicted Felon Christian Barrios For Two Execution-Style Murders
A St. Johns County grand jury today indicted Christian Barrios on two counts of first-degree murder in the execution-style shooting death less than three weeks ago of his girlfriend, Melissa Wood, and Jason Chatham in the parking lot of a Walgreens on State Road A1A in Ponte Vedra. Barrios, 32,...
