May 11, 2023
A liquor store that’s set to open across from the KIPP VOICE Academy has residents in Brentwood up in arms.…
May 1, 2023
Jax native believes affordable housing effort in Northwest will bear fruit
Fruit of Barren Trees will acquire vacant lots in Northwest Jacksonville and develop them into homes that “bring dignity and…
April 27, 2023
ARTS PICKS | April 28-30
Live local music in Jax Beach, new art Downtown and a musical to bring you back to highschool are this…
April 25, 2023
6 lost towns within Jacksonville’s borders
Some of the neighborhoods that now make Jacksonville were once towns in their own right. Here’s the story of 6…
April 21, 2023
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr at Jacksonville Jaguars’ Flex Field
Thousands flocked to Downtown Jacksonville as an expression of faith on Friday morning when an Eid al-Fitr celebration was held…
April 17, 2023
Q&A | MaliVai Washington encourages students to ‘take advantage of your advantage’
The largest real estate professional group in the country is recognizing former tennis star MaliVai Washington for his commitment to…
April 9, 2023
North Riverside program reviving neighborhood one home at a time
A $1.2 million program is aimed at helping North Riverside residents improve their home values in a predominantly Black neighborhood…
April 5, 2023
Duval Schools face 20% vacancy in media specialists, the only staff who can approve books
School librarians are a rarity in Duval, and 1-in-5 of the few remaining positions are vacant as the district faces…
April 4, 2023
Duval wants 1,000 Black and brown male teachers; it’s having a hard time keeping the ones it has
Duval’s is facing dual challenges of attracting and retaining its male teachers as it tries to diversify staff to reflect…
April 2, 2023
OPINION | Are local parties a factor in the Jax elections?
Candidates like Donna Deegan and Daniel Davis can’t necessarily rely on the Duval Democratic and Republican parties to help them…
March 28, 2023
OPINION | The YIMBY case for historic preservation
In much writing about urban development, the pro-density Yes In My Backyard movement and historic preservation are often presented as…
March 27, 2023
#AskJAXTDY | How does the election supervisor do his job when his son is running for office?
With his son on the Jacksonville City Council ballot this spring, here’s what Election Supervisor Mike Hogan can’t do.…
March 21, 2023
THE JAXSON | 5 women’s history sites and stories in Jacksonville
In honor of Women’s History Month, here are a few sites and stories associated with women who transformed our community…
March 15, 2023
#AskJAXTDY | Will local mosquito spraying kill pollinators?
Will spraying for mosquitoes kill beneficial pollinators in Jacksonville, a reader asks.…
March 9, 2023
3 takeaways from the Jacksonville mayoral debate
Here’s what the candidates had to say about infrastructure needs, their Downtown plan, and the importance of the St. Johns…
March 6, 2023
OPINION | Look beyond the top of the ticket
The real change lies in who’s elected to the down ballot races. We have 19 seats on our City Council,…
March 5, 2023
OPINION | The debate we deserve
Mayoral candidates are headed to a debate this week, courtesy of WJXT, host Kent Justice, and Jacksonville University. What can…
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 21, 2023
Black diamonds: Imagining the future of Jacksonville’s century-long baseball legacy
Black baseball evangelists are trying to attract young players in a city with a rich history with the sport.…
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 29, 2023
OPINION | Is Daniel Davis opening Pandora’s Box?
Republican Daniel Davis issued the most audacious proposal of the campaign mayor campaign: pension reform.…
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 24, 2023
Out East Jacksonville takes big step toward national historic designation
The Eastside Historic District is one step closer to joining the National Register of Historic Places following a decision from…