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here are nine stories that suggest Hispanic influence on the development and culture of Jacksonville is just as old as the city itself.

Though she likes city ownership of EverBank Stadium, Mayor Donna Deegan says all options are being considered at negotiations begin.

The museum includes new exhibits on the community’s history, the Civil War-era Maple Leaf shipwreck and the story of Black Mandarin.

Many books and articles on local history feature the Timucua town of Ossachite. There’s just one problem: It never existed.

Some of the neighborhoods that now make Jacksonville were once towns in their own right. Here’s the story of 6 of them.

In honor of Women’s History Month, here are a few sites and stories associated with women who transformed our community and nation. May Mann Jennings Known as the “Mother of Florida Forestry,” May Mann Jennings was one of the most influential people in Florida during the 20th century. After being the First Lady of Florida from 1901 to 1905, Jennings

Black baseball evangelists are trying to attract young players in a city with a rich history with the sport.

Demolishing existing buildings in hopes that flashy new ones will replace them doesn’t work. It’s time to change gears.

2023 could be a year of big change for Jacksonville’s urban core. Here’s a look at five trends to watch through the year.

Today, Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia continue to be served by several railroads.