Jacksonville: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Reality Stars Jacksonville
They've strutted down runways, belted out tunes and shared their most difficult battles with a few million of their closest friends. A few even got famous. Meet reality stars from Jacksonville.
They've strutted down runways, belted out tunes and shared their most difficult battles with a few million of their closest friends. A few even got famous. Meet reality stars from Jacksonville.
Florida Forum Speakers
Seven stars of film, radio and politics make the lineup of speakers for the 17th annual Florida Forum's 2008-2009 series. The four-event series will raise funds for a new clinical state-of-the art Behavioral Health Unit for children and adolescents facing surgeries, chronic and terminal illnesses, and other psychological issues at Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Seven stars of film, radio and politics make the lineup of speakers for the 17th annual Florida Forum's 2008-2009 series. The four-event series will raise funds for a new clinical state-of-the art Behavioral Health Unit for children and adolescents facing surgeries, chronic and terminal illnesses, and other psychological issues at Wolfson Children's Hospital.
September 2008 Events
Bulls, boats, books, beauty queens and a demon-possessed barber make for a lively lineup of September events in Jacksonville.
Bulls, boats, books, beauty queens and a demon-possessed barber make for a lively lineup of September events in Jacksonville.
June 2008 Events
Sea shells, super heroes and homegrown Southern rock take center stage in the River City in June.
Sea shells, super heroes and homegrown Southern rock take center stage in the River City in June.
Jacksonville Malls
Buy a new outfit. Get lunch. Catch a movie. Maybe even take a water taxi ride across the St. Johns River. You can do it all from one of seven major Jacksonville malls and shopping centers.
Buy a new outfit. Get lunch. Catch a movie. Maybe even take a water taxi ride across the St. Johns River. You can do it all from one of seven major Jacksonville malls and shopping centers.
Top Ways to Cool Down in Jax
With average summertime temperatures well into the 90s, Jacksonville knows how to cool things off. We've got options for all ages and budgets, including Olympic-sized pools, gigantic water slides, and natural ocean and freshwater fun spots.
With average summertime temperatures well into the 90s, Jacksonville knows how to cool things off. We've got options for all ages and budgets, including Olympic-sized pools, gigantic water slides, and natural ocean and freshwater fun spots.
First Wednesday Art Walk
Art Walk - Seven steps to help you make the most of Downtown Jacksonville's First Wednesday Art Walk
Art Walk - Seven steps to help you make the most of Downtown Jacksonville's First Wednesday Art Walk
UNF Continues Transformation
With the acquisition four major construction projects underway,UNF continues its expansion, designed to help make UNF a "destination" university.
With the acquisition four major construction projects underway,UNF continues its expansion, designed to help make UNF a "destination" university.
Betcha Didn't Know
Sky scrapers, skate parks, a brothel queen and one famous "fat boy." They're all subjects of interesting facts we betcha didn't know about Jacksonville.
Sky scrapers, skate parks, a brothel queen and one famous "fat boy." They're all subjects of interesting facts we betcha didn't know about Jacksonville.
Clowning Around at the Ronald McDonald House
Send in the clowns! Kids and families got a zany treat when members of the South East Clown Association popped in for some classic clowning around at the Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Florida.
Send in the clowns! Kids and families got a zany treat when members of the South East Clown Association popped in for some classic clowning around at the Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Florida.
A Nighttime View
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
July 2008 Events
Diehard anglers are gearing up for the summer's biggest tournament, music fans relive a one of rock's biggest albums, and art meets medicine in a way you've never seen before. It's all in July in Jacksonville.
Diehard anglers are gearing up for the summer's biggest tournament, music fans relive a one of rock's biggest albums, and art meets medicine in a way you've never seen before. It's all in July in Jacksonville.
Duval Magnet Schools
A list and brief descriptions of Duval County's Magnet School Programs.
A list and brief descriptions of Duval County's Magnet School Programs.
April 2008 Events
Jacksonville's festival season kicks off this month. Blues, boats and butterflies offer a wide array of things to do in April.
Jacksonville's festival season kicks off this month. Blues, boats and butterflies offer a wide array of things to do in April.
May 2008 Events
Movies, Mustangs and a hungry little mouse make up May's array of events.
Movies, Mustangs and a hungry little mouse make up May's array of events.
Southbank Historic Walking Tou
See some of Jacksonville’s most historically significant sites along the southern bank of the St. Johns River.
See some of Jacksonville’s most historically significant sites along the southern bank of the St. Johns River.
Getting Started
So you're new to our fair city. Welcome! Now, how to get started? We've got the answers to your most pressing questions.
So you're new to our fair city. Welcome! Now, how to get started? We've got the answers to your most pressing questions.
Duval Schools Quick Reference
Know what immunizations your child needs for school? Or where she'll catch the bus? Oh - and what's for lunch? If you've got questions about Duval County Public Schools, here's a quick reference.
Know what immunizations your child needs for school? Or where she'll catch the bus? Oh - and what's for lunch? If you've got questions about Duval County Public Schools, here's a quick reference.
Independence Day 2008 Events
Jacksonville lights up, literally, in celebration of Independence Day this weekend. Get the lowdown on events across the First Coast.
Jacksonville lights up, literally, in celebration of Independence Day this weekend. Get the lowdown on events across the First Coast.
August 2008 Events
The Big Cats hit the preseason field, families hit the water, Kenny Chesney hits the local stage and runners hit the beaches. Plus, locals celebrate a major milestone for women and raise a toast to Jacksonville's four-legged friends.
The Big Cats hit the preseason field, families hit the water, Kenny Chesney hits the local stage and runners hit the beaches. Plus, locals celebrate a major milestone for women and raise a toast to Jacksonville's four-legged friends.
Jacksonville RollerGirls
The First Coast's all-female roller derby team seeks fresh meat.
The First Coast's all-female roller derby team seeks fresh meat.
Florida Theatre Stage
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Peterbrooke Chocolatier
A growing Jacksonville-based confectionery whips up chocolate in the European tradition.
A growing Jacksonville-based confectionery whips up chocolate in the European tradition.
Hurricane Dora hits Jacksonville
See images of the devastation left by 1964's Hurricane Dora, to date the only hurricane to make landfall in Jacksonville.
See images of the devastation left by 1964's Hurricane Dora, to date the only hurricane to make landfall in Jacksonville.
State Attorney Angela Corey
Newly elected State Attorney Angela Corey promises sweeping changes in the office of Duval, Clay and Nassau counties' top prosecutor.
Newly elected State Attorney Angela Corey promises sweeping changes in the office of Duval, Clay and Nassau counties' top prosecutor.
Downtown Jacksonville Skyline
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Fashion Designer Erin Healy
Jacksonville Fashion Designer Erin Healy creates "classy with an edge" looks. But it's not just about looking pretty.
Jacksonville Fashion Designer Erin Healy creates "classy with an edge" looks. But it's not just about looking pretty.
One Ocean Nears Completion
Atlantic Beach's former Sea Turtle Inn has undergone a massive renovation and reemerged as One Ocean, Jacksonville and the Beaches' only full-service, oceanfront resort.
Atlantic Beach's former Sea Turtle Inn has undergone a massive renovation and reemerged as One Ocean, Jacksonville and the Beaches' only full-service, oceanfront resort.
Aroma's
Aroma's takes a new twist on the traditional cigar bar.
Aroma's takes a new twist on the traditional cigar bar.
Mayo Opens New Hospital
A doozy of a deal marks a new day for Jacksonville's three Grand Dames of healthcare.
A doozy of a deal marks a new day for Jacksonville's three Grand Dames of healthcare.
Special Elections Qualifying
Qualifying for Special Elections in Duval and surrounding counties ends Friday. Think you've got what it takes to lead? Get down to your Supervisor of Elections office quick!
Qualifying for Special Elections in Duval and surrounding counties ends Friday. Think you've got what it takes to lead? Get down to your Supervisor of Elections office quick!
Big Talbot Island and Little Talbot Island State Parks
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Florida Theatre Chairs
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Hemming Plaza
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Willie's for Kids
For nearly four decades, Willie's for Kids in Avondale has served the children's wear market in Jacksonville, offering top kid's lines and exclusive designs.
For nearly four decades, Willie's for Kids in Avondale has served the children's wear market in Jacksonville, offering top kid's lines and exclusive designs.
San Marco Theatre
Jacksonville's historic San Marco Theatre, one of the nation's oldest, continuously running theatres, celebrates 70 years in 2008.
Jacksonville's historic San Marco Theatre, one of the nation's oldest, continuously running theatres, celebrates 70 years in 2008.
2008 AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament
A 47.7-pound king mackerel sunk the competition at the 2008 AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament. See images from the 28th annual event that benefits Jacksonville Marine Charities.
A 47.7-pound king mackerel sunk the competition at the 2008 AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament. See images from the 28th annual event that benefits Jacksonville Marine Charities.
Norman Studios
Late silent filmmaker Richard Norman's five-building, silent film studio complex readies for its comeback. The nation's only surviving full silent film-era complex, and one of the first to feature black actors in positive roles, is being meticulously restored.
Late silent filmmaker Richard Norman's five-building, silent film studio complex readies for its comeback. The nation's only surviving full silent film-era complex, and one of the first to feature black actors in positive roles, is being meticulously restored.
The Twisted Martini
The Twisted Martini brings a South Beach style to Northeast Florida's club scene.
The Twisted Martini brings a South Beach style to Northeast Florida's club scene.
Bo's Coral Reef
Bo's Coral Reef made history as Duval County's first gay bar.
Bo's Coral Reef made history as Duval County's first gay bar.
Advocate Survey
A national publication says the River City is one of the country's top five emerging cities attracting same-sex couples.
A national publication says the River City is one of the country's top five emerging cities attracting same-sex couples.
Matthew's - San Marco
Jacksonville's only four-diamond, four-star restaurant swanks up San Marco.
Jacksonville's only four-diamond, four-star restaurant swanks up San Marco.
JSYO Strings
An overview of the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra's Strings Programs
An overview of the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra's Strings Programs
Florida Theatre Stage Lights
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Historic St. James Building
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Jacksonville RollerGirls
Images of the Jacksonville RollerGirls in action, on and off the rink.
Images of the Jacksonville RollerGirls in action, on and off the rink.
Find Love in Jacksonville
So Forbes.com says our fair city is lacking in the love department. We say there's hope yet. Learn how to find love in Jacksonville.
So Forbes.com says our fair city is lacking in the love department. We say there's hope yet. Learn how to find love in Jacksonville.
FCCJ Offers New Degrees
Florida Community College at Jacksonville announces three new bachelor degrees in Nusing, Computer Networking and Supervision and Management.
Florida Community College at Jacksonville announces three new bachelor degrees in Nusing, Computer Networking and Supervision and Management.
MOSH's Universe of Science
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Bistro Aix San Marco Review
Review of Bistro Aix, a French-styled restaurant located in Jacksonville's historic San Marco district.
Review of Bistro Aix, a French-styled restaurant located in Jacksonville's historic San Marco district.
Castaway Island Preserve Education Center
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Alligator Farm
Local historic spot honored for its creative, critter-friendly approach to education.
Local historic spot honored for its creative, critter-friendly approach to education.
World of Nations Celebration
Take a global tour without ever leaving Jacksonville's city limits.
Take a global tour without ever leaving Jacksonville's city limits.
Guys with Ties of Jacksonville
Guys with Ties of Jacksonville just might be the best party in town. Themed events attract young professionals from throughout Northeast Florida for a good time and a good cause. It all benefits local charities.
Guys with Ties of Jacksonville just might be the best party in town. Themed events attract young professionals from throughout Northeast Florida for a good time and a good cause. It all benefits local charities.
Florida Theatre Entrance
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Florida Theatre Exterior View
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Yellow Jack
In 1888, Jacksonville fought it fiercest invader. An epidemic of Yellow Fever swept through town, decimating the population and making fleeing locals America's most wanted.
In 1888, Jacksonville fought it fiercest invader. An epidemic of Yellow Fever swept through town, decimating the population and making fleeing locals America's most wanted.
Daisey Traynham
Meet Daisey Traynham, Jacksonville's Sweetheart of Alternative Soul.
Meet Daisey Traynham, Jacksonville's Sweetheart of Alternative Soul.
"Wisdom" Up Close
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Historic Treaty Oak Park
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Clowning around at the Ronald McDonald House
Send in the clowns! Kids and families got a zany treat when members of the South East Clown Association popped in for some classic clowning around at the Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Florida.
Send in the clowns! Kids and families got a zany treat when members of the South East Clown Association popped in for some classic clowning around at the Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Florida.
Get Around Downtown via Trolley
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Museum of Contemporary Art-Jacksonville
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
"Wisdom" Watches Over the Main Library
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Florida Theatre Statue
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Florida Theatre Stage Arch
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Friendship Fountain
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Epic Surf Ministries
They're not just surfing for fun. They're using their passion to reach the surf and skate culture for Christ.
They're not just surfing for fun. They're using their passion to reach the surf and skate culture for Christ.
Peyton-Budget-08
His $972.3 million plan is designed to make Jacksonville safer, greener and more economical. And it comes at a bargain, with the smallest annual city budget increase in years.
His $972.3 million plan is designed to make Jacksonville safer, greener and more economical. And it comes at a bargain, with the smallest annual city budget increase in years.
Jacksonville Journey
Jacksonville leaders turn to the faith community to help reduce crime and save our city's youth.
Jacksonville leaders turn to the faith community to help reduce crime and save our city's youth.
Sheriff Takes Aim at Media
Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford says the local media is to blame for an exaggerated perception of the city as a dangerous, crime-ridden area. And he's got a solution: out with the familiar yellow crime scene tape, in with something new.
Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford says the local media is to blame for an exaggerated perception of the city as a dangerous, crime-ridden area. And he's got a solution: out with the familiar yellow crime scene tape, in with something new.
The Beauty Bar
This upscale boutique raised the bar for cosmetics retailers in Northeast Florida
This upscale boutique raised the bar for cosmetics retailers in Northeast Florida
Betz Tiger Point Preserve
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Camp Milton Historic Preserve
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Kingsley Plantation
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Sal Taylor Creek Preserve
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Thomas Creek Preserve
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Castaway Island Preserve
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Images of vast natural parklands part of Preservation Project Jacksonville.
Southbank Skyline at Dusk
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Up-Close & Personal at MOSH
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Florida Theatre Early Days
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
MOCA's ArtExplorium Loft
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Museum of Science and History
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Northbank Riverwalk
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
Enjoy images of downtown Jacksonville, including views of the skyline overlooking the mighty St. Johns River, Hemming Plaza and Treaty Oak Park.
American Idol Auditions
Nearly 11,000 Hollywood hopefuls turned out for American Idol's Season 8 Auditions at the Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville. Were you one of them? See if you can spot a familiar face in our American Idol Photo Gallery.
Nearly 11,000 Hollywood hopefuls turned out for American Idol's Season 8 Auditions at the Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville. Were you one of them? See if you can spot a familiar face in our American Idol Photo Gallery.
Florida Theatre Elvis Presley
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Take a pictoral tour of the lavish Florida Theatre, once the largest of Jacksonville's 1920s movie palaces, and one of just four remaining high-style movie theatres built in Florida during that period.
Labor Day Weekend Events
Bring on the three-day weekend! But wait... What are you gonna do with all that extra time? We've got a few ideas to fill your Labor Day Weekend in Jacksonville.
Bring on the three-day weekend! But wait... What are you gonna do with all that extra time? We've got a few ideas to fill your Labor Day Weekend in Jacksonville.