During the formative years of Jazz and Blues in America's late 19th and early 20th centuries, Jacksonville was a major performance venue in this part of the country. Unfortunately, not much is known by the majority of our population because much of this history resides exclusively on the African American side of town during the height of the Jim Crow era. Most of this scene took place in the area downtown know as LaVilla. With this in mind, here is a brief a look at a few forgotten theaters in LaVilla. Read More
Arab Americans have played a major part in Jacksonville history and culture since the 1890s. In honor of National Arab American Heritage Month, here are ten local Arab American businesses that have been around for 20 years or more. Read More
Plans for a connected bicycle network in Riverside are coming together and the City of Jacksonville would like your input. The latest project involves the resurfacing and transformation of a former historic streetcar line into a bicycle corridor connecting Five Points with King Street.
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Jaxlore is a column by Bill Delaney on the folklore, urban legends and local traditions of Jacksonville and the First Coast. In today's edition, we look at 'Jiffy feet,' a term for dirty bare feet that's been part of the local lexicon for more than 40 years. Read More
It can be argued that Jacksonville is a city that has lost much of its historical identity over the years. Here are six culturally significant downtown buildings that should have never been allowed to be demolished. Take a look and let us know if you agree or if there are others you would suggest. Read More
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