November 2026

What are some examples of Jacksonville’s bold actions or achievements that support the nickname? Start with the city’s 1968 government consolidation, its remarkable recovery after the Great Fire of 1901, and its growth into a major port, military center, and…

Video: Bold City Blast: Downtown History. Jacksonville is commonly said to have started being called the Bold City around 1968, after Jacksonville and Duval County consolidated and the slogan “Bold New City of the South” appeared in local promotion. The…