Neighborhood Guide — North
Blount Island
Blount Island is one of 206 named neighborhoods in Duval County, located in the North planning area (City of Jacksonville code N4). This page combines verified City of Jacksonville boundary data with published articles tagged to Blount Island.
Recent reporting
Infrastructure
JAXPORT names new Blount Island roadway for late operations chief
The port authority approved construction of a western entrance and security plaza at Blount Island Marine Terminal, naming the route James Bennett Way after the COO who oversaw the project before his death in 2025.
October 1, 2026
Infrastructure
JAXPORT ramps up heavy-lift infrastructure as data centers strain U. S. power grid
Demand for imported transformers and generators has spiked 274% since 2019, and Jacksonville's seaport is positioning itself as a critical gateway for oversized electrical equipment bound for the Southeast's booming industrial corridor.
September 17, 2026
Infrastructure
JAXPORT Pitches Heavy-Lift Gateway With 1M SF of On-Dock Cargo Space
The regional seaport authority is promoting its ability to handle oversized industrial cargo, heavy machinery, and transformers with specialized berths and more than 1 million square feet of on-dock warehousing as it competes for breakbulk freight business.
September 8, 2026
Infrastructure
Fire Station 48 opens on Blount Island with federal military grant
The relocated and modernized Jacksonville Fire and Rescue station is more than triple the size of the original 1978 facility and now sits outside the port's security perimeter for faster emergency response.
August 27, 2026
Infrastructure
SSA Marine completes $100M+ Jacksonville port upgrade on Blount Island
The Jacksonville Container Terminal modernization adds cranes, pavement, and gate lanes to handle larger ships and move cargo faster, strengthening the region's position as a logistics hub.
August 18, 2026
Trade & Logistics
JAXPORT Positions Jacksonville as Gateway for Caribbean Supply Chain Growth
Growing nearshoring momentum in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic is driving increased cargo volumes through the port, as manufacturers seek alternatives to distant overseas production and JAXPORT invests in coordinated terminal capacity to support the trade lane.
August 11, 2026
Development
Jacksonville Industrial Market Sees 8 Million Square Feet of Warehouse Space Built
Real estate experts say Northeast Florida's transportation network, port access, and growing population continue to drive warehouse and distribution center construction, with 6 million square feet of spec space now available.
August 8, 2026
Infrastructure
JAXPORT Highlights $3.1B Infrastructure Investment Strengthening Northeast Florida Manufacturing
The seaport authority says more than $3.1 billion invested over five years in the region's transportation network, including harbor deepening and terminal modernization, is positioning Jacksonville as a key supply-chain hub for manufacturers navigating global trade uncertainty.
August 7, 2026
Education
Jacksonville Longshoremen's Scholarship Fund Awards Record $82,000 to Local Students
The ILA Local 1408 Scholarship Fund distributed its largest-ever scholarship total to 24 area high school and college students, reflecting surging demand for college financial aid among families connected to Jacksonville's maritime workforce.
August 3, 2026
Workforce Development
Jacksonville educators tour JAXPORT to connect students with maritime careers
Duval County teachers and FSCJ instructors explored Talleyrand Marine Terminal and met with industry leaders as the port sector pushes to build the pipeline for 30,000 local jobs supported by maritime operations.
July 31, 2026