How new leadership continues the legacy of a historic Jacksonville neighborhood
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – When you hear the word Durkeeville, you might immediately think of JP Small Stadium, where…
How Jacksonville’s first Black female fire division chief turned barriers into a blueprint
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As she sits in her office in downtown Jacksonville, Chief M. Dallas Cooke is mindful…
Senate passes bill to move forward with Florida Museum of Black History in St. Augustine
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – In the making since 2023, legislation is now pressing in the Florida Legislature that…
A look into the history of house music and the Jacksonville house music scene
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As someone from the South, house music was somewhat foreign to me. Growing up, R&B,…
The rise, fall and resilience of LaVilla, also known as the Harlem of the South
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For 69-year-old Joyce Wilcox, LaVilla wasn’t just a chapter in Jacksonville’s history — it was…
A Trip Down Memory Lane
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Cummer Museum is a neighborhood staple of Jacksonville’s Riverside area. Established in 1958, when…
The urban legends of Public School Number Four, a local historical landmark nicknamed ‘The Devil’s School’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nestled within the Brooklyn neighborhood of Jacksonville, next to the I-95 overpass, is a building…
What makes local favorite The Fox Restaurant a community cornerstone in Avondale
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European Street Cafe in Riverside blends history, community and art deco charm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – European Street Cafe has been a Riverside staple on Park Street for about 33 years,…
Riverside’s Memorial Park plans resilient makeover ahead of 100-year milestone
Memorial Park, one of Jacksonville’s most beloved public spaces, is preparing for a new chapter as the city…
A look inside the bakery crafting Riverside’s favorite cakes
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Shoppes of Avondale are a well-known destination in Jacksonville for boutique shopping, eclectic dining,…
Artist chosen to paint new mural on JEA pump station under Fuller Warren Bridge
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville’s newest masterpiece is on its way to the Riverside Arts Market. A new mural…