On Tuesday, June 11, Mayor Deegan filed formal legislation for the $1.4 billion stadium development agreement between the City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, one of the most popular elements of the deal, a $300 million community benefits agreement (CBA), could be on the City Council chopping block. Here is a brief look into how the CBA could provide tangible benefit to an adjacent urban core neighborhood seeking to survive the risk of displacement and gentrification. Read More
A 1914 map of Jacksonville's streetcar system. At the time, Jacksonville's streetcar system included 42.2 miles of streetcar lines, which served over 13.8 million riders in 1912. In 1936, the last streetcar lines connecting Northwest Jacksonville with downtown was closed in favor of a modern bus system. Read More
From Timucua two-spirits to bisexual blues musicians to the continued celebration of River City Pride, Jacksonville has a long and storied LGBTQ history. In honor of Pride Month, The Jaxson takes a look at six stories from the city's past with special significance for the LGBTQ community. Read More
