Geexella goes #IntoTheVoid
Whether piloting a setup of turntables for an inclusive DJ set at a DIY venue, moderating a mayoral candidate Q&A in a formal setting, or rocking …
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Void Votes: Yes, Jacksonville, there’s an election happening
Set election fatigue aside, Jaxonvillians, because it's time to hit the polls again. That's right, there is another election going on right now. …
Local Music Spotlight: We Love, Love L.O.V.E Culture
Local hip-hop collective L.O.V.E. Culture is wasting no time in spreading their heady music with a lot of heart and skill. Last year the band released …
Local Music Profile: Mr. Al Pete
Mr. Al Pete is all about community. While he admits that he’s somewhat of a witness and observer in this life, his latest and fifth full-length, Mister…
So Long, Hangovers: Pure Hydration Spa Opens in Jax Beach
Hair of the dog. Tomato juice. Gatorade. Greasy food. At some point in our lives, most of us have experienced the nauseating feelings associated (and t…
Interview: Josh Lambo Kicks Out the Jams
Whether kicking for the Jacksonville Jaguars or playing John Mayer with a Fender Strat in his lap, 28-year-old Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo has a techniqu…
9 Distinctly Duval Dishes
First things first, this is not a list of the best things to eat in Jacksonville. While I’m certainly not above declaring my subjective opinions on foo…
In Search of Duuuvvvaaalll — The Quest to Find the Origins of the Team’s War Cry
This excellent 2017 season posted by the Jacksonville Jaguars has instilled great hope for the NFL team and has also generated multiple questions. One…
Breathing New Life Into Historic Neighborhoods — Christina Parrish Stone
When Christina Parrish Stone moved to the Springfield area, she saw its potential, even with its negative reputation from some. After helping to start…
Making Duval Hip-Hop One for the History Books — Mal Jones
If you’ve ever been downtown to Art Walk and seen artists/emcees freestyling in the streets, Mal Jones is probably the guy you spotted displaying his t…
Duval County’s Teacher of the Year Taps into a Goldmine for Education
When you step into Latrece B. Sudduth’s fourth-grade classroom at Andrew A. Robinson Elementary, you can tell there’s something special about it. The …
How to Tell Your Friends About Jacksonville
It’s no secret that Jacksonville is a huge city. Not only is its landmass the largest in the country, but it also has a plethora of different neighborh…
Local Lookout — L.O.V.E. Culture
On the eve of hip hop’s 44th birthday, OG Thursdays was beginning to push forward with their third installment of the beat battle. With Nighthawks bein…
A Boy Can Dream — What We Want to See in the 904
I think I’ve been in Jacksonville for seven years now. And I’d say for many of those seven years, I’ve endured countless people spouting non-credulous …
Duval Fest Returns 4/15 — What to expect from the independent hip-hop festival
On Saturday, April 15 at Nighthawks, DuvalHipHop.com is hosting its six-year anniversary bash, which will also feature The Duval Star Awards. Twan D…
Springfield Making A Comeback
Did you know that at one point in time, Jacksonville was known as "The Winter Film Capital of the World?" Back in the early 1900s before Hollywood exis…
Bringing Back the Art of Handmade and Vintage Items With The Makery
You’ve probably heard the expression “they don’t make 'em like they used to” at some point, especially from your grandparents. But we’ve got news for y…
Duval Hip-Hop – State of the Union
By David Lofton | Guest Editor The hip-hop scene in Jacksonville is heating up and it has become remarkably apparent that the quality of the artists…
Save Jacksonville’s Food Trucks
Last week, CNN Money posted an article to its website praising the city of Jacksonville for its thriving start-up scene ... A week later, Reggie Brown,…
Not Just Another Parade
“I think that Martin Luther King intended for compassion for all, it includes all life forms. And I was thinking what a great way to spread awareness f…
Building Up: A vision of your new urban core
Downtown Jacksonville has had some issues. For over three decades the urban core was locked in a downward spiral. Between failed, stalled, and poorly p…
Historian Names Jacksonville a USA Dream City
A “culturally congenial,” place to live, that’s what Jacksonville is; this according to political historian Michael Barone. He cites the River City as …
Local Comic Book Podcast is Well Worth a Listen
Comic book fans in North Florida have long enjoyed a close community nurtured inside the local comic book shops. Flash forward to the 21st century a…
Florida Country Superfest set to kickoff at Everbank Field
For country music lovers, the following announcement will probably make you faint. For two days in June, Everbank Field is set to host the biggest n…
Growing Up Jaguar
Jacksonville shows what it takes to get and keep a team New GM, new logo and the Jaguars organization is clearly in a rebuilding phase. The thing i…