Coree Cuff -Duval School Board Candidate, Dist. 7

It's time now for us to take an active part in the direction of Duval County's educational system. Take a look at Coree Cuff's position and take part in the live chat with Coree Cuff today at 2pm. More details after the jump!

Cheryl Grymes - Duval School Board Candidate, Dist. 1

Perhaps Jacksonville's biggest obstacle to progress is our Public School System. For 15 years it has lagged further and further behind, and is in desperate need of reform. A majority of the school board is up for election, and one of the most promising candidates is running against a longtime board...

Suzanne Jenkins - Duval School Board Candidate, Dist. 3

Suzanne Jenkins, the former city council woman, is running for the school board seat being vacated by W. C. Gentry, in District 3. Join us after the jump for details!

A Day At The Kings Street Farmer's Market

Metro Jacksonville takes a visit to and shares sights from the Kings Street Farmer's Market in Riverside's growing Park & King District.

Metro Jacksonville T-Shirts Now Available

In an effort to expand the branding recognition of Metro Jacksonville and many of the small business building and quality-of-life initiatives we promote, Metro Jacksonville and Jax Truckies/I Love Jax Food Truck T-shirts are now available.

Guest Series: Mayor Alvin Brown

Metro Jacksonville consistently offers the opportunity for our readers to absorb the editorials, personal accounts, and vocal opinions of some of the key players in the decision making process of our community. This week, Mayor Alvin Brown explains why public-private partnerships are an important method...

2011 Census Estimates For Largest Cities Released

The Census Bureau recently released their 2011 estimates for the country's largest cities. Despite having the largest land area in the continental United States, Jacksonville is on the verge of being surpassed in population by several of its peers. Today, Metro Jacksonville shares the results for America's...

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America's Vainest Cities

Apparently, Florida is the land of vanity. In this survey Men's Health Magazine analyzed the percentage of people who paid for services related to "enhancing" physical attributes.

Urban Construction Update - June 2012

A brief look at the status of various projects under construction in and around Downtown Jacksonville during the month of June 2012.