In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, here are nine stories that suggest Hispanic influence on the development and culture of Jacksonville is just as old as the city itself. Read More
Located along the banks of Moncrief Creek, Norwood is a Northside neighborhood that was laid out in 1912. The neighborhood was largely developed around Norwood Avenue between the 1920s and 1950s, with many residents taking advantage of the Federal Housing Authority’s guaranteed mortgages. Here are a few historical facts about the development of Norwood. Read More
The City of Jacksonville has been awarded a $1.25 million grant from the Build America Bureau, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation. This funding will support management of the LaVilla Transit Innovation and Equity Project, an effort to revitalize key transportation assets by transforming existing facilities into a cohesive, multifunctional transit hub in downtown Jacksonville. Specifically, the City of Jacksonville will explore restoring the Prime Osborn as the central rail station that it has served in the past, and nearby transit-oriented development options that bring new passenger rail connections to Jacksonville. Read More
In 1900, Florida was the 32nd largest state in the country with a population of 528,542. At the time, Florida was the South's smallest state by population. However, the seeds for rapid growth in the 20th century had been planted during Reconstruction and Gilded Era railroad and hotel investments. Here are the state's five largest cities ranked by population in 1900. Read More
A look at conceptual plans for a new 45,000-square-foot medical office building located at 841 Prudential Drive. Anticipated for completion in 2027, the project seeks DDRB conceptual review approval on September 12, 2024. Read More
