April 16, 2024
Both the Jaguars and the city have publicly pledged to include green initiatives and resiliency efforts into their agreement to…
January 30, 2024
OPINION | James Weldon Johnson Park redesign must be informed by Bryant Park’s success
We risk backing ourselves into another 50-year corner if we don’t learn from our past and our peers and again…
January 16, 2024
OPINION | Changing the urban landscape in 2024
In 2024, here are four trends that could permanently change urban Jacksonville for the better.…
January 4, 2024
‘Half-baked’ Laura Street Trio deal sent back to Downtown Investment Authority by Council
A potential $38.5 million deal to redevelop the historic Laura Street Trio needs more work, the City Council decided Thursday. …
December 14, 2023
Housing planned alongside Rosa Parks Transit Station in Downtown Jax
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is discussing a development combining housing, retail and a grocery store.…
November 17, 2023
Nights of Lights returns with boost for local businesses
Tens of thousands of people will travel to St. Augustine to see one of the biggest holiday light displays anywhere.…
October 31, 2023
THE JAXSON | 5 restaurants coming to Downtown
Downtown’s culinary scene continues to grow. Here are five restaurant concepts headed to Jacksonville’s central business district.…
September 28, 2023
Historic Federal Reserve Building leased Downtown
The 19,420-square-foot building at 424 N. Hogan St. is fully leased, but the tenant has not been announced.…
September 26, 2023
Nightlife ordinance off the table in St. Augustine
The proposed ordinance would have required businesses to get a permit to sell alcohol between midnight and 2 a.m.…
September 19, 2023
Mayor: ‘Everything’s on the table’ when it comes to city ownership of EverBank Stadium
Though she likes city ownership of EverBank Stadium, Mayor Donna Deegan says all options are being considered at negotiations begin.…
September 14, 2023
Proposed food and beverage tax sparks early debate
A proposed 1% tax on food and drinks would fund anti-homelessness programs in Jacksonville.…
August 24, 2023
Tourism down locally after two exceptional years
The number of tourists visiting Duval County fell nearly 10% in the second quarter this year, but the news might…
August 8, 2023
OPINION | 6 recommendations for JTA’s new LaVilla facility
A Jacksonville Transportation Authority facility planned for LaVilla doesn’t align with the vision for Downtown. These 6 recommendations could fix…
August 1, 2023
THE JAXSON | The story of the Downtown Southbank
Now considered part of Downtown Jacksonville, the waterfront district between the St. Johns River and I-95 has a deceptively long…
July 18, 2023
OPINION | The Downtown jail fallacy
It’s possible to create a much more active and vibrant Downtown Jacksonville even without moving the jail.…
July 11, 2023
OPINION | Downtown revival: Crafting a plan for city-owned properties
Here’s a look at a few key Downtown properties that, with a little vision, could serve as catalysts to boost…
July 11, 2023
Dirt is dug as Phase I of Jacksonville’s new Downtown park finally begins
Some Downtown streets are closed for at least the rest of the year during the transformation of the lawn in the…
March 9, 2023
Arts Picks | Mar. 10-12
Two Downtown Jacksonville events and an immersive art exhibit in St. Augustine are this weekend’s Arts Picks.…
March 1, 2023
How the Union Terminal Warehouse connects with the Eastside community
The developer remaking the warehouse on Jacksonville’s Eastside has worked with residents to integrate the project into the community.…
February 8, 2023
Florida Black Expo returns to Jax Thursday
The Florida Black Expo returns to Jacksonville on Thursday, February 9, 2023.…
January 31, 2023
OPINION | Jax’s Godzilla strategy of urban development
Demolishing existing buildings in hopes that flashy new ones will replace them doesn’t work. It’s time to change gears.…
January 24, 2023
OPINION | Changing the urban landscape in 2023
2023 could be a year of big change for Jacksonville’s urban core. Here’s a look at five trends to watch…
January 16, 2023
PHOTO ESSAY | Jacksonville’s 42nd Annual MLK Holiday Grand Parade
Hundreds marched in the 42nd annual MLK Holiday Grand Parade on Monday morning in Jacksonville.…
December 13, 2022
OPINION | 4 myths about Jacksonville’s city government
Jacksonville City Hall provides no shortage of things to criticize, but there are some common complaints that don’t stand up…