Ostrich carts, Ax Handle Saturday, 'that' Consolidation moment, and Hurricane Irma: photography has captured some of the best and worst scenes in Jacksonville history. Today, the Jaxson takes a look at the stories behind four of the city's most famous images. Read More
Sights and scenes from the Black History Parade and most recent The Melanin Market event held on A. Philip Randolph Boulevard in Jacksonville's Eastside neighborhood. Founded by Dawn Curling and Angie Nixon in 2017, the Melanin Market's mission is to create a platform that highlights minority-owned businesses' products and services and provides a setting for fellowship with customers and the community. The Melanin Market also offers workshops and a series of community events, exhibits, and volunteer projects with their Eastside community leaders and partners. Read More
Despite a common perception that parking is difficult in the city center, Downtown Jacksonville has more surface parking lots, garages and empty land – in other words, 'parking craters' – than standing buildings. This vast amount of dead space has long been one of the biggest hindrances to Downtown's progress. Read More
