Amtrak has announced an ambitious plan that will expand its passenger rail operations in Florida. Is it time for Jacksonville's leaders to get serious about putting money behind a 20 year dream to bring passenger rail back to Downtown Jacksonville? Read More
In honor of Women’s History Month, The Jaxson is recalling the great life of Eartha M.M. White, a prolific philanthropist and humanitarian in Jacksonville during the 20th century who made it her mission to serve Jacksonville’s vulnerable communities. Read More
Incorporated in 1866 as an separate municipality, LaVilla is one of the oldest original suburbs of 19th century Jacksonville. Quickly developing into a multicultural community, the district would not have become a place of entertainment, music and business for Jacksonville's Black community if it were not for the significant contributions of women. With this in mind, the Jessie Ball duPont Fund and Ennis Davis of The Jackson Magazine present Jacksonville Heritage & History: Women of LaVilla. A virtual panel discussion that will be held on March 31, 2021. Read More
Michael Ray FitzGerald's historical book Jacksonville and the Roots of Southern Rock won the the bronze medal for nonfiction in the 2020 Florida Book Awards. Read More
