Alexandria Mansfield

Many local retailers plan to offer discounts or other deals for the weekend while others have started their Black Friday or Small Business Saturday deals early.

As Thanksgiving holiday travelers head to Jacksonville International Airport — some for the first time since last year — there might be a few notable differences around the terminal and beyond.

The holiday season means more foot and internet traffic among the biggest retailers as shoppers try to score the best deals — it also means a greater need for retail employees.

Bass Pro Shops officially opened its new Outdoor World retail destination Thursday in St. Augustine. The 100,000-square-foot store is at 355 World Commerce Parkway in St. Johns County.

Sun-Ray Cinema has found a new home — unfortunately for Jacksonville fans of the local theater, its new address is more than a few zip codes away.

Some Jacksonville renters may soon be given a new pathway to homeownership. JWB Rental Homes and Mayor Donna Deegan announced the launch of the JWB HomeStep program.

Hamburger Mary's is preparing for its new home in the Murray Hill neighborhood at the former site of El Jefe, a Mexican restaurant that closed in April at 947 Edgewood Ave. S.

The former Edgewood Bakery sold for $1.75 million on Oct. 11. Community First Credit Union announced the purchase of the property at 1012 Edgewood Ave.

Black business owners in Jacksonville use their spaces to offer community members a place to gather and thrive with each other. One new business working toward these goals is Cafe Resistance.

Amtrak announced last week its Floridian route — a temporary line offering direct, round-trip access between Chicago and Miami this fall. Jacksonville will be one of the featured stops on this new route.