The long awaited official ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Historic Eastside's The Corner at Debs Store, took place at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. A partnership between the Debs family, Lift Jax, Historic Eastside CDC, Goodwill Industries of North Florida and VyStar Credit Union, the grocery store could become a model for food deserts across the country. Here's a look inside Jacksonville's most interesting grocery store. Read More
Moncrief’s Two Spot was said to be the finest dance palace in the country owned by an African American during its heyday. Here is a rare look inside Florida’s largest Chitlin’ Circuit era venue. Read More
On Monday, August 26, 2024, the Jacksonville University College of Law celebrated the grand opening of its new Downtown campus. Here are a few photographs of the event and a visual walk through the educational facility. Read More
Located along the Ortega River and Cedar Creek, 7 miles southwest of Downtown, the neighborhood of Lakeshore has a history and built environment largely shaped by significant housing booms, bubbles and busts of early 20th century Jacksonville. Here are a few historical facts about the development of Lakeshore. Read More
