In honor of Women's History Month, here are six sites still standing where famed author Zora Neale Hurston visited during her time in Jacksonville. Read More
Forgotten for centuries, the ancient city of St. Augustine hosted what was evidently the world's first recorded parade celebrating St. Patrick's Day during the Spanish colonial period in 1600 and 1601. In honor of San Patricio, The Jaxson takes a look at this unique piece of First Coast history. Read More
Miami-based Related Group will seek conceptual approval from the Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB) for a mixed use project on the current site of the Southbank's River City Brewing restaurant on March 25th. The latest concept is a dramatic modification from an early resort-style design that received negative feedback in January. Let us know what you think about the new design. Read More
In 2019, the Downtown Investment Authority selected Vestcor to develop a key LaVilla parcel over a stronger bid based on Vestcor's greater development experience. Last week, Vestcor dropped the project after all. The affair sets progress at the site back two years, and exposes a serious flaw in the way the DIA chose the bidders. Read More
A proposed increase in Duval County's gas tax could help fund important priorities like septic tank phaseouts and transportation infrastructure. While some elements remain to be hammered out, it's an idea that's well worth exploring. Read More
