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Why Jacksonville Is Called "Duval": The Governor Behind the Name Everyone Chants

You hear it at Jaguars games, see it on T-shirts and bumper stickers, and read it on social media: "DUUUVAL!" For a lot...

Oct. 20, 2026

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Jacksonville's Bridges by the Numbers: The Blue One, the Green One, the Tall One and the Longest One

Jacksonville is the River City, and the St. Johns River splits it in two. Seven highway bridges carry drivers across the...

Oct. 19, 2026

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St. Augustine Nights of Lights 2026: Dates, Light-Up! Night Schedule, Free Parking and Every Big Holiday Event

St. Augustine's 33rd Nights of Lights begins Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, and runs every night through Monday, Jan. 18, 2027...

Oct. 19, 2026