Publix Deal Paused as City Reconsiders Incentives | Jacksonville News

Downtown Jacksonville’s big Publix project is in limbo as city council shifts gears on how to fund it — ditching the $28 million cash grant for smarter, tax-based incentives. The developer’s flexible but firm: no deal without city investment, and construction won’t pause — just the financing. This pivotal moment could reshape how the city incentivizes future downtown developments, balancing growth with fiscal responsibility. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3838be0aa7b0fee4