January 16, 2024
In 2024, here are four trends that could permanently change urban Jacksonville for the better.…
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January 15, 2024
OPINION | Where is the stadium deal?
The set-up couldn’t have been better for stadium negotiations. Now, it’s the same old Jagwires, bumbling on the field and making…
January 10, 2024
OPINION | American fiction
Opinion writer Nikesha Elise Williams reflects on an encounter with a police officer in Murray Hill Friday night.…
January 8, 2024
REVIEW | Salumeria 104
Salumeria 104 offers warm and knowledgeable service, a cheery atmosphere, moreish pasta dishes, and swanky cocktails.…
January 7, 2024
SPORTS | Jaguars’ freefall ends outside of playoffs
The biggest collapse in Jaguars history is complete, ending with a 28-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.…
January 3, 2024
OPINION | The monument is gone! What happens next?
After Mayor Donna Deegan’s removal of the Springfield Park Confederate monument, it’s clear there will be political ramifications for years…
January 1, 2024
SPORTS | Familiar scenario for Jaguars’ regular season finale
The Jaguars will face the Tennessee Titans this Sunday, the final week of the season, needing a win to clinch…
December 19, 2023
OPINION | Rail funding is coming – is Jacksonville paying attention?
Jacksonville’s entry into the federal rail corridor program is a chance for the city to seize its transportation future. Local…
December 18, 2023
OPINION | Donna Deegan needs a political machine
With three-and-a-half years to go in Deegan’s administration, it’s apparent that she could use more political cover on the City…
December 17, 2023
SPORTS | Jags not ready for prime time with third straight loss
If the Jaguars’ Sunday Night Football matchup with the Baltimore Ravens was a playoff audition, the Jaguars will have to…
December 13, 2023
OPINION | Mayor Deegan is just getting started
The criticisms levied against Mayor Deegan’s administration are small things. The good news is that big things are on the…
December 12, 2023
THE JAXSON | Cultural heritage trails increasing in popularity
With a cultural heritage trail proposed for Jacksonville’s LaVilla, here are how other cities have honored their historic African American…
December 10, 2023
SPORTS | Bad start, bad finish as Jaguars lose in Cleveland
It was a grey day in Cleveland and a muted performance by the Jaguars in a 31-27 loss to the…
December 6, 2023
OPINION | The ‘Black tax’
What’s happening in Brentwood is an extension of the long history of redlining that cut off Black and Brown communities…
December 4, 2023
SPORTS | Jaguars lose game, and maybe Trevor Lawrence
In the fourth quarter of the Jaguars-Bengals game Monday, the game, and maybe the season, changed. That’s when Trevor Lawrence…
December 3, 2023
REVIEW | Abstrakt Filipino Essence
Restaurant Review of Abstrakt Filipino Essence in Jacksonville Beach.…
December 3, 2023
OPINION | Most compelling race of 2024? The Democratic primary in House District 13
Rep. Angie Nixon, who had close to 90% of the vote in her 2022 Democratic primary, will face off against…
November 29, 2023
OPINION | Next steps in city’s affordable housing efforts?
In Duval County, the property appraiser estimates that 25% of all single-family homes are owned by investors.…
November 27, 2023
OPINION | Love him or hate him, Dean Black continues to shape the narrative
In Jacksonville’s Deegan era, Rep. Dean Black continues to be the new mayor’s foil.…
November 26, 2023
SPORTS | Jaguars survive in Houston, stay in chase for AFC top seed
It came down to a matter of inches, but the Jaguars emerged with a 24-21 win over the Houston Texans to…
November 20, 2023
OPINION | Ron DeSantis picks and chooses his First Amendment battles
It’s hard to see Ron DeSantis’ 11th hour cosplay as a free speech warrior as anything more than an attempt…
November 19, 2023
SPORTS | Back on track: Jaguars’ whipping of Titans calms concerns
The Jacksonville Jaguars dominated a struggling Tennessee Titans team 34-14 to improve to 7-3 on the season.…
November 15, 2023
OPINION | A bold growth mindset
Jacksonville stands at the threshold of its much talked about potential, requiring concerted efforts to fulfill its burgeoning promise.…
November 13, 2023
OPINION | What PorchFest says about how to grow Jacksonville
The growth of PorchFest over the last decade demonstrates the need for a long-term, all-encompassing approach toward local investment and…