October 23, 2024THE JAXSON | Jaxlore: Annie Lytle Elementary, ‘The Devil’s School’The former Annie Lytle Elementary School by I-95 between Riverside and Brooklyn has long had a reputation as the “most…By Bill Delaney
June 5, 2024THE JAXSON | 6 stories from Jacksonville’s LGBTQ historyFrom Timucua two-spirits to bisexual blues musicians to today’s River City Pride, Jacksonville has a storied LGBTQ history.…By Bill Delaney
March 26, 2024THE JAXSON | 4 influential Jacksonville women of the 19th centuryIn honor of Women’s History Month, here are four women who were influential in Jacksonville during the 19th century.…By Bill Delaney and Ennis Davis
January 16, 2024OPINION | Changing the urban landscape in 2024In 2024, here are four trends that could permanently change urban Jacksonville for the better.…By Ennis Davis, Bill Delaney and Mike Field
October 24, 2023THE JAXSON | Jaxlore: The ‘humanzee’ of Orange ParkOrange Park was once home to one of the largest chimpanzee research centers, birthing the strange legend that a “humanzee”…By Bill Delaney
August 1, 2023THE JAXSON | The story of the Downtown SouthbankNow considered part of Downtown Jacksonville, the waterfront district between the St. Johns River and I-95 has a deceptively long…By Bill Delaney
July 11, 2023OPINION | Downtown revival: Crafting a plan for city-owned propertiesHere’s a look at a few key Downtown properties that, with a little vision, could serve as catalysts to boost…By Bill Delaney
June 27, 2023THE JAXSON | 5 sites from LGBTQ history in Jax’s Urban CoreJacksonville’s LGBTQ history has always been rich and colorful, if often overlooked. Here’s a tour of five sites across the…By Bill Delaney, Mike Field and Ennis Davis
June 6, 2023OPINION | 4 common-sense ways to revitalize Downtown JacksonvilleHere are four proven, relatively simple, common-sense suggestions to spark revival without relying on huge budgets and massive new developments.…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
May 30, 2023THE JAXSON | 5 stories from Jacksonville’s hamburger historyFrom the first ever Burger King to long-gone local chains, here’s a look at five burger facts from Jacksonville history.…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
May 16, 2023THE JAXSON | Jaxlore: The lost city of OssachiteMany books and articles on local history feature the Timucua town of Ossachite. There’s just one problem: It never existed.…By Bill Delaney
May 2, 2023OPINION | The Ford plant demolition shows a dearth of visionThe debate over demolishing the old Ford plant in Talleyrand missed a key point: It wasn’t demolish or reuse. It…By Bill Delaney
April 25, 20236 lost towns within Jacksonville’s bordersSome of the neighborhoods that now make Jacksonville were once towns in their own right. Here’s the story of 6…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
April 4, 2023THE JAXSON | The 10-year saga of the Fuller Warren pedestrian pathA decade ago, concerned residents demanded a better transportation solution. As a result, the Fuller Warren Bridge shared-use path opens…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
March 28, 2023OPINION | The YIMBY case for historic preservationIn much writing about urban development, the pro-density Yes In My Backyard movement and historic preservation are often presented as…By Bill Delaney
March 21, 2023THE JAXSON | 5 women’s history sites and stories in JacksonvilleIn honor of Women’s History Month, here are a few sites and stories associated with women who transformed our community…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
March 14, 2023THE JAXSON | Lenny’s Lawn: A 4-year retrospectiveHere’s a look back at the decisions that led to “Lenny’s Lawn” and what the future may hold for the…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
February 28, 2023THE JAXSON | Jacksonville’s signature foodsJax food: The comprehensive list of Jacksonville’s signature dishes.…By Bill Delaney
February 21, 2023THE JAXSON | 6 facts about LaVilla you should knowIn honor of Black History Month, here’s a look at six stories from LaVilla’s past that deserve to be better…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
January 31, 2023OPINION | Jax’s Godzilla strategy of urban developmentDemolishing existing buildings in hopes that flashy new ones will replace them doesn’t work. It’s time to change gears.…By Bill Delaney
January 24, 2023OPINION | Changing the urban landscape in 20232023 could be a year of big change for Jacksonville’s urban core. Here’s a look at five trends to watch…By Ennis Davis and Bill Delaney
December 20, 2022THE JAXSON | Waterfront parks: 5 models for JacksonvilleDowntown Jacksonville boasts one of the most beautiful waterfronts in the country, but historically, our public space along it hasn’t…By Bill Delaney, Ennis Davis and Daniel Herbin - The Jaxson
December 13, 2022OPINION | 4 myths about Jacksonville’s city governmentJacksonville City Hall provides no shortage of things to criticize, but there are some common complaints that don’t stand up…By Bill Delaney
November 29, 2022THE JAXSON | Your tabletop Christmas Village is illegal under modern zoning lawsYou may think your miniature Christmas Village is a quaint tribute to the building traditions of yesteryear. However, its walkable,…By Bill Delaney