Business

Some 8,200 new multifamily units are under construction in the Jacksonville metro area. Despite all the construction, Jacksonville’s vacancy rate is projected to remain below 5% through 2019. The occupancy rate is currently at a record high of 96.5%

As state economists warn that the economy is slowing, Gov. Ron DeSantis believes Florida is better positioned for a recession than it was a decade ago.

Arlington’s first retail plaza sold Thursday to JWB Real Estate Companies LLC, which paid almost $5.08 million for the Town & Country Shopping Center at northeast University Boulevard and Arlington Expressway.

The vacant Unity Plaza retail space at 220 Riverside is under new ownership.

A Jacksonville organic and natural grocery store chain will be closing its doors for good after more than 20 years.

The ships calling on Jacksonville's port are delivering more jobs to Northeast Florida, according to a report given Monday to the Jacksonville Port Authority board.

A proposal by Vestcor Companies Inc. to develop eight city-owned parcels in LaVilla was scored as the top choice by a Downtown Investment Authority committee.

The proposed SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel is a step closer to development along the Jacksonville Beach oceanfront.

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry on Thursday released a plan for the development of Lot J, which includes a high-rise apartment building, a boutique hotel, office space and 13,000 parking spaces. 

Florida’s retail industry is gearing up for this year’s back-to-school sales tax “holiday” on clothes, classroom supplies and computer equipment, with the state offering the tax break for five days starting Friday.

If you’re looking for something new to try when visitors come to town, here’s an idea: An Amazon tour.