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Women of World War II: The WAVES at NAS Jacksonville

During World War II, thousands of American women served in the U.S. Navy's Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service program. In celebration of Women's History Month, The Jaxson presents a collection of photos from the National Archives capturing the trailblazing WAVES in action at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Read More

Lenny's Lawn: A 4-year retrospective

In February 2019, the City of Jacksonville announced its controversial plan to buy and raze the old Jacksonville Landing. While many hoped an iconic new space would soon replace the faded festival marketplace, four years later, it’s still a grass field. Here’s a look back at the decisions that led to “Lenny’s Lawn” and what the future may hold. Read More

St. Augustine hosted the first St. Patrick's Day parade

Forgotten for centuries, the ancient city of St. Augustine hosted what was evidently the world's first recorded parade celebrating St. Patrick's Day during the Spanish colonial period in 1600 and 1601. In honor of San Patricio, The Jaxson takes a look at this unique piece of First Coast history. Read More

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