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.
These examples of urban gas stations show that a Daily’s station being proposed for LaVilla can be improved dramatically with some minor changes.
Banning books eliminates an opportunity for students to expand beyond their own surroundings and worldview.
The orange tree has been a major part of Florida’s identity for centuries. From Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville and the Citrus Bowl in Orlando to the annual Orange Bowl in Miami, the impacts of the citrus industry are firmly planted within the state’s built environment. Unfortunately, it is an industry in perilous decline. Rise and decline Florida’s days
It is now 2023, and city elections are all but upon us. If you’re in the mayoral race, you’d better have introduced yourself by now, and done it thoroughly and memorably, because odds are good that the oppo bomb will drop on you soon enough, as the campaign will likely move into increasingly negative territory through March, then May. As
Jacksonville City Hall provides no shortage of things to criticize, but there are some common complaints that don’t stand up to scrutiny. Looking around the country shows that. Myth 1: Jacksonville City Council is too big Reality: Jacksonville City Council is smaller than the councils of other consolidated cities One recurring claim about Jacksonville’s city government is that its 19-member
