Neighborhood Guide — Arlington
Mayport
Mayport is one of 206 named neighborhoods in Duval County, located in the Arlington planning area (City of Jacksonville code A29). This page aggregates our reporting, public-records data, and development activity tagged to Mayport.
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
Government
Congressional gridlock threatens Northeast Florida defense, infrastructure funding as midterms loom
Republican infighting over voter ID legislation has stalled annual government funding bills and defense policy measures that shape military installations and infrastructure projects across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, with only 24 House session days remaining before November elections.
July 10, 2026
Real Estate
Affordability Pushes Northeast Florida Homebuyers Toward Outer Suburbs
National data shows 44% of buyers are choosing suburbs and outer-ring communities as affordability concerns drive migration away from urban cores, a trend reshaping growth patterns across the Jacksonville region.
July 9, 2026
Real Estate
Florida Realtors Convention in Orlando Features Wealth Building Summit for Real Estate Professionals
The two-day convention Aug. 19-20 at Rosen Shingle Creek brings together real estate professionals statewide for education on AI, fraud prevention, and long-term wealth strategies, with a new full-day summit on building financial security.
August 10, 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
Community
Jacksonville to Honor Purple Heart Recipients at Downtown Memorial Ceremony
The City of Jacksonville will host its annual Purple Heart Day commemoration at the Duval County Veterans Memorial Wall on August 7, featuring remarks from Mayor Donna Deegan and a musical tribute honoring combat-wounded veterans.
August 10, 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
Real Estate
Bankruptcy Doesn't Bar Jacksonville-Area Buyers From Homeownership, Realtors Say
Past bankruptcy filings don't automatically disqualify Northeast Florida homebuyers, but navigating the mortgage approval process requires realistic timelines, specialized lenders and clear financial preparation, according to industry guidance.
August 10, 2026
Infrastructure
Nassau County to Mark Completion of William Burgess Extension in Yulee
County officials will gather Tuesday morning near the Theresa Road roundabout to celebrate the finished road project, which extends connectivity in one of Northeast Florida's fastest-growing corridors.
July 28, 2026
Infrastructure
Jacksonville secures $12.5M in federal, philanthropic grants for port, transit, housing
The city has landed five grants to rebuild Mayport's commercial fishing docks, launch a downtown transportation accelerator, expand homeless services, reduce tree risk in Ribault River neighborhoods, and fund youth-led sustainability projects.
July 13, 2026