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The solid surfaces maker has initial plans for a $270 million facility with future investment that the city says could top $440 million.

JFRD Chief Keith Powers said the commercial alarm came in at 7:15 a.m. and when firefighters arrived they first tried to attack the fire with dry chemicals and foam.

The Spanish company that makes kitchen countertops and other architectural products wants to buy 330 acres at the West Jacksonville business park.

The mayor’s office will discuss spending the money during a budget review meeting on Monday.

The city proposes to provide rail service, convey land and offer a property tax incentive for the proposed $270 million, 180-job manufacturing plant at the Cecil Commerce Center megasite.

The project is issued a permit that authorizes the construction and operation of a stormwater management system on more than 257 acres.

The city would pay for services to extend CSX rail service to the site and to remediate wetland.

The chain is developing properties in Middleburg and Mayport.

The master developer of AllianceFlorida says in its quarterly report that several projects are in review for the West Jacksonville business park.

The governor says the grant will target transportation access for manufacturing and logistics companies.