In 1953, Afro-Puerto Rican infielder and future major leaguer Felix Mantilla made Southern baseball history as part of the Jacksonville Braves' first racially integrated team, playing alongside Hank Aaron. For National Hispanic Heritage Month, The Jaxson looks back on Mantilla's historic role in smashing Jacksonville's baseball color line. Read More
A look at the latest plans for a mixed-use parking garage proposed at the intersection of Laura and Forsyth Streets that will be developed by VyStar Credit Union. Read More
A recently released poll of Duval County voters reveals support for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, and the proposed one cent sales tax increase supporting Duval County Public Schools – and a mixed bag for Mayor Lenny Curry. What does this mean for Jacksonville's political future in November 2020 and beyond? Read More
