If you're the type of person who believes in ghost, ghouls, and goblins, here are few sites in town you might want to avoid this Halloween courtesy of Modern Cities. Read More
In 1974, the Betz family of Jacksonville found a metal orb in the woods of Fort George Island. Over the years, the enigmatic “Betz sphere” has generated speculation about what it is and where it came from - and now has inspired its own podcast dedicated to untangling the mystery. Read More
Quietly, former DIA board member Dane Grey has been pitching a deal for his company to take over city parking in Downtown Jacksonville - and to bring metered parking to Riverside and San Marco. While much of the focus has been centered around downtown, an obvious elephant in the room has been exposed. There has been little to no community engagement to introduce paid parking in neighborhoods outside of downtown, and some businesses, consumers and residents don't want it. Read More
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
