A relic of the past was recently rediscovered at the construction site of Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park. Old railroad ties that date back to a time when LaVilla's Houston Street was a red light district were discovered. During the early 20th century, railroad tracks ran down the center of the street, which was lined with bordellos, between Myrtle Avenue and Jefferson Street. The discovery may become a part of the park, which is planned to open on June 27, 2024. Read More
Adaptive reuse is defined as the process of reusing an existing building for a use other than which it was originally built for. Home to a large collection of older buildings, Jacksonville is a city where the concept of adaptive reuse is alive and well. Here are six examples of adaptive reuse projects currently under construction in the city's urban core. Read More
From neighborhood joints to gourmet cuisine to home-cooked specialties, Jacksonville has no shortage of great food. Here's a look at six of the most distinctive foods to come out of the First Coast. Read More
The Census Bureau recently released their 2023 estimates for the country's largest cities. Did you know that the Port St. Lucie could soon pass St. Petersburg to become Florida's fourth largest city? This list contains Florida's largest cities ranked by 2023 population. Read More
While the Chitlin’ Circuit is generally recognized for its musical contributions to society, in honor of National Barbecue Month, barbecue is a part of the circuit’s legacy of local authentic restaurants, operators and stands that continue to dot the landscape. Read More
