Alcohol distributor files notice to close Jacksonville facility
Republic National Distributing Co., a Texas-based alcohol distributor, filed a notice saying it is closing its Jacksonville facility as it sells off some assets, affecting 169 jobs in Jacksonville. The notice filed April 23 under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act said the buyer, Reyes Holdings, plans to offer...
Jacksonville Distributor Puts 169 Jobs On The Line
Republic National Distributing Company has filed a notice that effectively puts 169 Jacksonville employees "on notice" as it discusses selling parts of its Florida operations to Reyes Holdings. The move signals possible shakeups for the local workforce but, on its own, does not mean layoffs are a done deal. RNDC's...
Volunteer firefighter dies while fighting large wildfire in Florida
Tragedy has unfolded in Florida as the raging wildfires have claimed the life of a longtime first responder while in the line of duty on Thursday.
Fort Lauderdale developer purchases nearly 2,100 acres in West Jacksonville for master-planned community
Fort Lauderdale-based BTI Partners announced April 24 it had purchased more than 2,000 acres in West Jacksonville with the intent of developing a master-planned community. In a news release, the company said it had acquired 2,091 acres at southwest U.S. 301 and Interstate 10 for $53.2 million from 301 Capital Partners LLC.
Former Gate Precast facility, other properties sold for $41.61 million
The Wells Companies Inc. sold six properties totaling 73.42 acres in North Jacksonville, including the rebranded Gate Precast Co. concrete facility, April 15 for $41.61 million. The sale of properties included the concrete facility on 47.46 acres at 402 Zoo Parkway along with four vacant and open storage properties on...
Several Jacksonville policies, positions and programs could be at risk under new anti-DEI law
Local governments have until January 1st to scrub any programs, policies, grants, and hiring practices that give preferential treatment based on race or sex.
Extreme drought conditions impact some homeowners who rely on well water
As extreme drought conditions continue, the crisis is moving from the surface to deep underground. For many homeowners who rely on private wells, the lack of rainfall is threatening their access to water.
Predawn Fatal Wreck Shuts I-295 Pritchard Road Off-Ramp
A predawn fatal crash choked the early-morning commute on Jacksonville's Westside Thursday after a wreck on the I-295 westbound off-ramp at Pritchard Road. Troopers and Jacksonville fire-rescue crews were called out around 4:30 a.m., and emergency vehicles blocked at least one lane of the off-ramp while investigators worked the scene and cleared debris.
Lanes reopen after crews respond to grass fire along I-95 North near Baymeadows Road
JACSONVILLE, Fla. – Fire crews were on the scene of a brush fire off I-95 North near Baymeadows Road Thursday afternoon. As of 2:15 p.m., the right lane was blocked. All lanes have since reopened. A nearby traffic camera showed a firetruck pulled off to the side of the...
Why This MUST-TRY Burger Joint Has Jacksonville, FL Completely HOOKED
Open Tue–Sat, 11 AM–9 PM | Sun, 12 PM–6 PM | Mon closed. Jacksonville’s burger-obsessed crowd has a soft spot for one little Riverside joint that keeps delivering the kind of comfort food cravings are made of. At Carolina Jax, the focus is simple: juicy, crispy-edged...
