Jaxlore is a column by Bill Delaney on the folklore, urban legends and local traditions of Jacksonville and the First Coast. Today's column dives into the legendary Timucua town of Ossachite, mentioned in many books and articles on local history as the native precursor to Downtown Jacksonville. There’s just one problem: Ossachite never existed. This is the story of how the tale spread, a new theory on where it came from, and how it became embedded in Jacksonville mythology. Read More
This Sunday, May 21, The Jaxson team will host an all-Jacksonville trivia night for the Dart Bar's grand opening weekend. Come on out and test your Duval knowledge! Read More
Jacksonville Beach's City Council got an earful this week from the man who puts on the popular monthly 904 Popup at the Seawalk Pavilion and Latham Plaza. Read More
Modeled after the soon to be demolished Jacksonville Ford Assembly Plant, the Brumos Collection is a 35,000 square foot museum dedicated to the technology, innovation and historical significance behind some of the world's finest automobiles. Read More
A major civilian and military port city, Jacksonville has been home to virtually every type of maritime industry over the years. Today, we take a look at seven large shipyards that once laid down vessels on Jacksonville's working waterfront. Read More
