September 19, 2023
here are nine stories that suggest Hispanic influence on the development and culture of Jacksonville is just as old as…
September 14, 2023
100 new voices sought for ‘Voces de Hispanos’ project, with Jax City Hall exhibit opening Monday
An oral history project with a City Hall exhibit is looking for 100 more Hispanic community members in the Jacksonville…
September 5, 2023
THE JAXSON | A trip down memory lane: LaVilla
For more than a century, the neighborhood of LaVilla was the epicenter of African American culture, entertainment and commerce in…
August 23, 2023
THE JAXSON | The history of the Maxey Moody Sr. house
An old house in Downtown Jacksonville’s Cathedral District contains a fascinating history.…
August 15, 2023
THE JAXSON | Getting to know the Lackawanna neighborhood
Here are five stories connected to a historic Jacksonville neighborhood that developed around a 19th century railroad yard: Lackawanna.…
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 25, 2023
THE JAXSON | 3 Jacksonville breweries of yesteryear
The brewing of beer in Jacksonville dates back to the 19th century. Here are 3 local breweries that were in…
July 4, 2023
THE JAXSON | 10 historic First Coast railroad depots
Here are 10 historic train stations that stand today in the Jacksonville area. Two of them are still functioning.…
June 13, 2023
THE JAXSON | Getting to know the Phoenix neighborhood
Here are five facts about Phoenix, the historic Jacksonville neighborhood named in honor of the city’s rise from the ashes…
May 30, 2023
THE JAXSON | 5 stories from Jacksonville’s hamburger history
From the first ever Burger King to long-gone local chains, here’s a look at five burger facts from Jacksonville history.…
May 9, 2023
THE JAXSON | The lost shipyards of Jacksonville
Here are five large shipyards that once laid down vessels on Jacksonville’s working waterfront.…
May 2, 2023
OPINION | The Ford plant demolition shows a dearth of vision
The debate over demolishing the old Ford plant in Talleyrand missed a key point: It wasn’t demolish or reuse. It…