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BUSINESS & LEGAL NEWS IN BAKER, CLAY, DUVAL, NASSAU AND ST. JOHNS COUNTIES
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Jacksonville University president to step down But Tim Cost won’t be leaving his alma mater. PAGE 10
A POTENTIAL SECURITY SOLUTION IN FIVE POINTS
GROCERIES
Winn-Dixie shedding stores for a Florida focus PAGE 16
DEVELOPMENT
After years in limbo, Adventure Landing ends
Photo by Joe Lister
The Five Points area of Jacksonville is known for its shops, restaurants and entertainment, but has experienced crime.
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A special business improvement district is proposed for the area that would charge property owners a fee that would support security and boost the area’s image. BY JOE LISTER STAFF WRITER
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wo years ago, Jacksonville’s Five Points neighborhood was making headlines — for all the wrong reasons. In July 2023, business owners blamed “mobs” on the streets for committing violence that created a chilling effect in the retail and entertainment district. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office made 33 arrests that month, including 22 for felony offenses, and seized more than 14 firearms. JSO increased its police presence in the area to instill order and stem a flow of complaints from residents and businesses. “It felt pretty intense and (was) a real good SEE FIVE POINTS, PAGE 14
THE MATHIS REPORT
Eddie V’s looking at Seven Pines
Photo by Joe Lister
Dori Thomsen, the owner of Soluna Yoga + Spa and president of the Five Points Merchants Association, said the neighborhood needs security and safety and paying a fee for it is worth it.
The Darden Restaurants Inc. brand is exploring a site in The Village at Seven Pines shopping center in the master-planned Jacksonville community. PAGE 4
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Rayonier-PotlatchDeltic merger insight from CEOs “We believe that the merger between our two companies will result in significant strategic and financial benefits beyond what either of us could achieve independently,” PotlatchDeltic CEO Eric Cremers says. PAGE 6
City could fund stadium at UNF City Council member Raul Arias introduces legislation that would provide $15 million in city funding for local universities and workforce development centers. PAGE 8
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