February 2026

If you own a home in Florida — or you’re planning to buy — filing for the Homestead Exemption is one of the most important steps you can take to lower your property taxes and protect your investment. Many homeowners don’t realize they could be saving hundreds to thousands of dollars every year simply by

Instead of simply being a space people pass through, the goal is to turn the riverfront into a lively, year-round destination supported by events, arts and culture, and partnerships with private businesses. City leaders emphasized that each park will have its own identity rather than following a single design template. Every location is being planned

The development, called Breakwater Villas, will be the builder’s first project in St. Johns County, with sales anticipated to begin in summer 2026. Located just blocks from the ocean at 28 Castillo Vista Way, the community will offer residents walkable access to the shoreline. Century Communities regional president Greg Ott said the company is excited

Jacksonville continues to see steady growth in large-scale single-family residential development, with multiple projects of 100 homes or more moving forward. Since December 2025, the city has approved civil plans for 937 single-family homes across five separate subdivision developments. The approved projects include a 267-home Southside development by ICI Homes, the 209-home Summerglen subdivision by