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Jacksonville is the largest city in the lower 48 states in the United States of America and the largest city in the state of Florida. Jacksonville's culturally diverse population is more than twice that of the city of Miami with about 695,877 resident as of the year 1999 and the youngest population of any comparable sized city in the state. Jacksonville is home to the Napoleon Bonaparte Broward Bridge, the Western Hemisphere's longest concrete cable suspended bridge. Also the oldest skyscraper in Florida, the Dyal-Upchurch building, is located in Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville Culture
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Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra offers Jacksonville homeowners one of the city's best cultural delights. Others include: the Cummer Gallery of Art and the formal gardens, the Jacksonville Museum of Science and History, the Jacksonville Zoological Park and the Fort Caroline National Memorial.
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Jacksonville Employment
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Jacksonville is one of the most progressive city in the country and a world class business center which is home to almost 100 corporate headquarters. Jacksonville homeowners have a wealth of employment opportunities to choose from, comparable to any major city in the country.
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Jacksonville Housing
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Jacksonville has the lowest cost of living of any major metropolitan area in Florida and has been named one of the Best Places To Live by several national magazines. Home buyers Jacksonville enjoy access to a variety of housing styles and community types such as oceanfront properties, small quaint neighborhoods, a riverfront high rise condominiums and an ultra-modern developments with the latest technological amenities.
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Jacksonville Nature
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Jacksonville is a waterfront paradise with over 20 miles of wonderful white sand beach near the city's downtown area. The St. Johns River, located nearby Jacksonville, flows north for 310 miles and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Mayport. The St. Johns River is the only river in North America that flows north.
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Jacksonville News
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Search for "Jacksonville FL" - Severe Thunderstorm Warning - WMAZ-TV Macon
| The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Coffee county, Jeff Davis county until 5:45 p.m. edt. |
- The Jacksonville Landing Announces Fourth of July Weekend Events - Florida Times-Union
| Every day Wednesday, July 2 thru 6 Venue: Jacksonville Landing 2 Independent Drive Jacksonville, FL [ Map It ] Phone: 904.353.1188 Located in downtown Jacksonville on the St. |
- home and garden briefs - Florida Times-Union
| Do you have what it takes to be a master gardener? The St. Johns County Extension Office's master gardener program, which offers horticulture training in return for volunteering, is accepting applications for ... |
- New Research Indicates That Adrenal Nodules Not Being Adequately Evaluated - Medical News Today
| A new study published in Endocrine Practice found that a substantial percentage of patients with nodules, or growths, in their adrenal glands were not being properly evaluated by physicians. |
- Vince Gill assembles major US tour - LiveDaily
| Before the country star dives into his extensive US tour, he'll celebrate Independence Day with tomorrow's "Red, White and Bluegrass Night" at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium and then join his wife, Amy Grant, for ... |
- Branding Briefs - Lodging Hospitality
| Accor North America added two new corporate-owned Motel 6 properties, in Willoughby, OH and Williamsville, NY, in its ongoing quest to reach 1,200 properties. |
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Jacksonville Recreation
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Jacksonville is the home of a championship NFL pro football franchise, The Jacksonville Jaguars of Alltel Stadium. The Jacksonville Suns, an AA minor league affiliate of the Detroit Tigers also play their home games in Jacksonville. Jacksonville is a golfer's paradise, home to the PGA Tour, ATP World Headquarters and World Golf Village, with many exceptional golf courses located throughout the city and the surrounding areas.
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Jacksonville Weather
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