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 aggregates our reporting, public-records data, and development activity tagged to Blount Island.
Recent reporting
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 4, 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.
August 1, 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 9, 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
Infrastructure
Helicopters Begin Wire Installation for Fulton Cut Power Line Project at JAXPORT
JEA has started helicopter operations to raise transmission lines spanning the St. Johns River at Fulton Cut, a multi-month effort to accommodate larger container ships at Blount Island Marine Terminal while strengthening the regional electric grid.
July 29, 2026
Maritime Trade
JAXPORT lands new Asia container service from ZIM Line and MSC
The weekly ZCP-Amberjack service connects Jacksonville to five major Asian ports and expands transshipment options to Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean through hub connections in Kingston and Cartagena.
July 20, 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
Infrastructure
Helicopter Work Begins on Project to Raise Power Lines Over St. Johns River at Fulton Cut
JEA crews began using helicopters in late July to install new conductors on raised transmission towers at Fulton Cut, clearing the way for taller cargo ships to reach JAXPORT's Blount Island terminal and the 15,000 regional jobs tied to container trade.
July 28, 2026
Maritime
JAXPORT Official: Global Shipping Disruptions Now Permanent Feature of Trade
The port authority's chief commercial officer says years of back-to-back crises—from COVID to conflicts in the Middle East—have fundamentally changed what customers expect from Jacksonville's seaport and its logistics network.
July 9, 2026