Neighborhood Guide — Arlington
Arlington
Arlington is one of 206 named neighborhoods in Duval County, located in the Arlington planning area (City of Jacksonville code A2). This page aggregates our reporting, public-records data, and development activity tagged to Arlington.
Recent reporting
Infrastructure
St. Johns Marina Boat Ramp in Downtown Jacksonville to Close for Two Years
The public boat ramp on Jacksonville's Southbank will close during construction of a replacement facility with extended trailer parking and a longer ramp designed for larger vessels, with reopening targeted for summer 2028.
July 22, 2026
Public Safety
Jacksonville Opens Cooling Centers July 29 as Heat Safety Plan Activates
The city will open 69 air-conditioned facilities across Duval County as cooling centers Wednesday, with free JTA bus rides to help residents escape dangerous heat.
August 4, 2026
Development
How Florida's property tax rollback could reshape Northeast Florida's small towns
A proposed constitutional amendment on November's ballot would raise the homestead exemption to $250,000, potentially costing Jacksonville $180 million in the first year and threatening the fiscal viability of smaller municipalities across the region.
July 15, 2026
Environment
Federal endangered species rule changes threaten Northeast Florida development, wildlife protections
New Trump administration interpretations of the Endangered Species Act, set to take effect in August and September, would weaken habitat protections for more than 100 Florida species and could accelerate development across the region's sensitive ecosystems.
July 27, 2026
City Government
Jacksonville's $2B budget proposal heads to town halls across Duval County
Mayor Deegan will host eight public meetings in August and September to gather resident input on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, which emphasizes public safety, infrastructure, health, and housing without raising taxes.
August 5, 2026
Economy
Northeast Florida Consumer Confidence Drops to Lowest Since 2023 Amid Housing Cost Pressures
Florida's consumer sentiment index fell for the fifth straight month in July, reaching its lowest point in more than a year as residents grow more cautious about major purchases including homes and furnishings—a trend that could reshape the region's housing market.
August 6, 2026
City Budget
Jacksonville's $2.6B budget proposal targets infrastructure, housing, public safety
Mayor Donna Deegan unveiled a $2.03 billion general fund and $586 million capital plan that continues generational investments while maintaining balanced books for the second straight year without tapping reserves.
July 22, 2026
Real Estate
Northeast Florida Realtors Guide First-Time Buyers Through Market Uncertainty
With mortgage rates and home prices creating hesitation among first-time buyers, real estate professionals across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are helping clients separate market headlines from personal financial readiness.
August 1, 2026
Real Estate
Smaller Generation Alpha Could Reshape Northeast Florida's Rental, Starter Home Market
Generation Alpha has 2 million fewer members than Gen Z at the same age, a demographic shift that could affect Northeast Florida's demand for apartments, starter homes, and multigenerational housing as affordability pressures delay household formation among young adults.
August 6, 2026
Real Estate
Jacksonville Ranks Third Nationally for Millennial Homeownership Growth
Millennial homeowner households in Jacksonville surged 126% from 2018 to 2023, outpacing most U.S. metros as the generation entered prime home-buying years and Florida's population boomed.
August 1, 2026