To kick off Black History Month, Modern Cities and The Jaxson takes a look at the sights and scenes of a historic Central Florida walkable African-American neighborhood: Orlando's Parramore. Read More
The Jaxson takes a walk through Ocala's Downtown Square, a district that is home to one of the largest concentration of 19th century commercial buildings in Florida. Read More
What is now recognized as the neighborhood of San Jose, 4.5 miles south of Jacksonville, was originally envisioned to be a grand master-planned development. Read More
A $176 million project to widen Interstate 10 through Jacksonville's Westside is set to begin this summer. The project will add two general purpose lanes in each direction between I-295 and I-95, construct noise barriers at prescribed locations, reconfigure exits to reduce weaving and widen bridges at 19 locations. Weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting, the project is expected to be completed by early 2025. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host an open house Thursday, February 4 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to share information and answer questions regarding the project. Here is a look at what's planned. Read More
The Jaxson shares a sneak peak at a new baseball museum at Jacksonville's James P. Small Memorial Park. A historic baseball stadium in the Durkee Gardens National Register Historic District, it played host to the city's earliest Florida Georgia football games, the Jacksonville Red Caps of the Negro American League and a young Hank Aaron before he became a Major League baseball star. Read More