Ghost signs, the remains of hand painted signs common before the Great Depression, can be found all over Jacksonville's historic urban core. Originally created with lead-based paint that easily bonded to masonry surfaces, many of these advertisements have survived the test of time. Today, they provide a glimpse into the city's forgotten past.
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Do you really know your next door neighbor? Over the last century, Jacksonville has been the home of several interesting characters and residents who operated on the other side of the law. With Halloween right around the corner, here are a few from the city's notorious past. Read More
Before and after images in and around South Beach that illustrate the incremental transformation of Florida's most popular urban destination. Read More
While Jacksonville is home to the country's largest concentration of Gullah Geechee descendants, many locals don't know much about their major impact on the development, traditions and culture of what is now Florida's largest city. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2019, the Jacksonville Gullah Geechee Nation Community Development Corporation will host their 10th annual Gullah Fest in Springfield as part of an effort to better expose an important part of what makes the city a special place. Read More
