Neighborhood Guide — North
Duval
Duval is one of 206 named neighborhoods in Duval County, located in the North planning area (City of Jacksonville code N9). This page aggregates our reporting, public-records data, and development activity tagged to Duval.
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
Commercial Real Estate
AI Reshaping Jacksonville, Northeast Florida Commercial Real Estate Unevenly
A new analysis shows artificial intelligence is driving demand in some Northeast Florida sectors while weakening it in others, creating opportunities for investors who understand local industry composition and office quality.
August 1, 2026
Politics
Jacksonville State Rep. Angie Nixon Faces Uphill Battle in U.S. Senate Primary
Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville trails in fundraising and faces a campaign declining to debate ahead of the August primary, as her opponent Alex Vindman sets sights on the general election against Republican Ashley Moody.
July 20, 2026
Real Estate
Mortgage Rates Hit Year High as Northeast Florida Homebuyers Face Rising Costs
The average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 6.66%, the fourth consecutive weekly increase, adding pressure to Northeast Florida's competitive housing market as prospective buyers confront hundreds of dollars in additional monthly costs.
August 1, 2026
Workforce Development
St. Johns County Launches Young Professionals Program to Retain Talent
More than 60 emerging leaders attended the inaugural networking event in Nocatee, part of the county's strategy to develop and retain the next generation of local workers in one of Florida's fastest-growing regions.
July 28, 2026
Development
Fleet Landing proposes 32-story senior housing tower in Brooklyn
The project at 111 Riverside Avenue will go before the Downtown Development Review Board on March 12 for conceptual approval.
June 30, 2026
Local History
Roosevelt Grill: A West Ashley Street Icon of Arab American Heritage
The longtime West Ashley Street restaurant left a lasting impression on generations of Jacksonville residents.
June 30, 2026
Real Estate
Northeast Florida home construction dips 4% as statewide market cools in 2026
The region recorded 8,766 residential permits in the first half of 2026, outperforming the state's 7% decline but reflecting the slowdown after years of explosive growth that reshaped Jacksonville and surrounding counties.
August 4, 2026
Development History
How Jacksonville's Dennis Street Became a Postwar Industrial Powerhouse
Developer John E. Price transformed a marsh-crossed corridor near downtown into one of Florida's premier industrial districts, investing $75,000 in 1946 to prepare 600,000 square feet that attracted 25 companies within three years and sparked $1.67 million in industrial construction by 1949.
July 28, 2026
Government
Clay County offices to close July 3 for Independence Day holiday
County facilities will be closed Friday ahead of the July 4 weekend, with normal operations resuming Monday, July 6.
July 29, 2026