Jacob

Jacob

Jacob leads Jax Facts™—a newsroom of expert Jacksonville residents—focused on turning local knowledge and hard data into practical guides for life in the Bold City. Under his edit, Jax Facts publishes trustworthy explainers, neighborhood deep dives, and curated lists that help readers eat, explore, and understand Jax with confidence. Recent series span demographics, food finds, sports, and civic basics, all crafted for clarity and usefulness.

When Did Jacksonville Become the Bold City? 🔥

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Jacksonville began being referred to as the “Bold City” around 1968, when Jacksonville and Duval County consolidated their governments and promotional materials introduced the phrase “The Bold New City of the South.” The shorter nickname stuck, while the “new” eventually…

Why Jax

Video: Jacksonville: The Inside Story – Our History from Cowford to Consolidation, The Early Years. Was Cowford: The Untold Story 🐄 (2026) Ever wondered why was Jacksonville called Cowford? The simple answer is that it was named for a shallow…