Harbor Freight is moving closer to opening another Jacksonville location, after receiving a permit to renovate a former retail space at Pablo Station on Beach Boulevard.
The new store will occupy 16,958 square feet at 14333 Beach Blvd., in the shopping center near San Pablo Road. The building previously housed Food Lion and Big Lots, and the upcoming Harbor Freight will take over Suite 18.
The Jacksonville Business Journal reported that the city issued the construction permit, clearing the way for the interior renovation.
The company’s official store locator has already added the new location under the name Jacksonville Beach, listing the address as 14333 Beach Blvd., Suite 18, Jacksonville, FL 32250. It currently gives an estimated opening of January 2027.
The Pablo Station store will become Harbor Freight’s fifth location within Jacksonville and its seventh across Northeast Florida. The retailer already operates stores at 9861 Beach Blvd. in Southside Estates, 10950 San Jose Blvd. in Mandarin, 932 Dunn Avenue in North Jacksonville and 8102 Blanding Blvd. in the Argyle area of West Jacksonville. Its regional presence also includes locations in Orange Park and St. Augustine.
Founded in 1977 by Eric Smidt, Harbor Freight began as a small mail-order tool business in North Hollywood, California. What started as a modest operation has grown into a nationwide retailer with more than 1,600 stores and over 75 million customers, according to the company’s website.
Its product range covers a wide selection of tools and equipment for professional tradespeople and do-it-yourself projects. Customers can shop for automotive tools, air and power tools, tool storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment and hand tools.
Harbor Freight says its business is built around offering quality tools at value-focused prices. The company also develops and tests products for its own retail range, with an emphasis on serving customers who rely on tools for work, repairs and home projects.
More information about Harbor Freight check out the business website.
