History of Jacksonville, Florida in Timeline
Jacksonville, Florida, is the most populous city proper in Florida and the seat of Duval County, with which it consolidated in 1968. It held the title of largest city by area in the contiguous U.S. as of 2020. By 2023, Jacksonville's population made it the 10th largest city in the United States.
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May 3, 1901: Great Fire of 1901
On May 3, 1901, a fire ravaged downtown Jacksonville, destroying 146 city blocks.
1901: Few structures predate the Great Fire
Few structures in the city center of Jacksonville predate the Great Fire of 1901.
1902: Dyal-Upchurch Building built
In 1902, the first multi-story structure built by Henry John Klutho was the Dyal-Upchurch Building.
1902: Early skyscrapers constructed
Many of the earliest skyscrapers in the state were constructed in Jacksonville, dating to 1902.
1906: Completion of St. John's Cathedral
In 1906, the current building of St. John's Cathedral was completed. It serves as the see for the Episcopal Diocese of Florida.
1911: Snowfall recorded
Jacksonville has recorded four days with measurable snow since 1911, most recently a one-inch (2.5 cm) snowfall in December 1989, flurries in December 2010, and 1/10 of an inch (0.25 cm) of snow in January, 2025.
1912: St. James Building built
In 1912, the St. James Building was built on the previous site of the St. James Hotel that burned down.
1916: Walker Business College opened
Around 1916, the Walker Business College opened in Jacksonville.
1919: Theatre Jacksonville Founding
Theatre Jacksonville was organized in 1919 as the Little Theatre and is one of the oldest continually producing community theaters in the United States.
1920: James Weldon Johnson Leads NAACP
In 1920, James Weldon Johnson became the first African American to lead the NAACP civil rights organization.
1921: Building of Karpeles Manuscript Library
In 1921, the Jacksonville Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum was built in a neoclassical building on the outskirts of downtown.
1924: Formation of Jacksonville's Fine Arts Society
In 1924, Jacksonville's Fine Arts Society was formed, marking the roots of what would become MOCA Jacksonville.
1927: Opening of the Florida Theatre
The Florida Theatre opened in 1927 in downtown Jacksonville and is one of only four remaining high-style movie palaces that were built in Florida during the Mediterranean Revival architectural boom of the 1920s.
1929: Opening of The Ritz Theatre
In 1929, The Ritz Theatre opened in Jacksonville's LaVilla neighborhood.
1933: Annual Florida-Georgia Game
Since 1933, the annual college football game between the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs, known as the "World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party", has been held in Jacksonville almost yearly.
1934: JU Founded
In 1934, Jacksonville University (JU) was founded as a private institution.
1938: Florida Old Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Home
From 1893 to 1938, Jacksonville was the site of the Florida Old Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Home, operating a nearby cemetery.
1946: Continuous Gator Bowl
Since 1946, the Gator Bowl has been continuously held on or around New Year's Day each year.
1949: Renaming of Sun-Ray Cinema
In 1949, the Sun-Ray Cinema was renamed the Five Points Theater.
1953: Tolls on Bridges
Beginning in 1953, tolls were charged on the Hart, Mathews, Fuller Warren and Main Street bridges to pay for bridge construction, renovations and many other highway projects.
1954: Filming of Creature from the Black Lagoon
In 1954, the classic thriller "Creature from the Black Lagoon" was partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
1954: Brown v. Board of Education
In 1962, a federal court ordered the city to prepare a plan for integration of public schools, in accordance with the ruling of the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education (1954).
1958: City annexation study recommended
In 1958, a study recommended the city of Jacksonville begin annexing outlying communities.
August 27, 1960: White mob attacked civil rights demonstrators
On August 27, 1960, a white mob attacked civil rights demonstrators in Hemming Park.
1960: Voters rejected annexation plans
Between 1960 and 1965, voters outside the city limits rejected annexation plans in six referendums.
1960: Construction of Jacksonville Coliseum
In 1960, the Jacksonville Coliseum was built, which was later replaced by the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
1961: Founding of the Cummer Museum
In 1961, the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens was founded following the death of Ninah Mae Holden Cummer, who bequeathed her art collection, house, and gardens to the museum.
1962: Federal court ordered integration plan
In 1962, a federal court ordered the city to prepare a plan for integration of public schools.
1962: Civic Auditorium Erection
In 1962, the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts was originally erected as the Civic Auditorium.
December 29, 1963: Hotel Roosevelt fire
On December 29, 1963, the Hotel Roosevelt fire killed 22 people.
1963: Accreditation threatened
In 1963 the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools threatened to withdraw accreditation of area schools because of instructional deficiencies.
September 10, 1964: Hurricane Dora made landfall
On September 10, 1964, Hurricane Dora made landfall near St. Augustine, causing major damage.
1964: Duval County High Schools lost accreditation
In 1964 all 15 of Duval County's public high schools lost their accreditation.
1964: Hurricane Dora
In 1964, Hurricane Dora was the strongest storm to affect Jacksonville, hitting the First Coast with sustained hurricane-force winds. The eye crossed St. Augustine with winds of 110 mph, making it a Category 2 hurricane.
1964: Reconstruction of Fort Caroline established
In 1964, a reconstruction of Fort Caroline was established along the St. Johns River.
1965: Voters rejected annexation plans
Between 1960 and 1965, voters outside the city limits rejected annexation plans in six referendums.
1965: Voting Rights Act
Jacksonville Consolidation began to win more support in 1965, after passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
1967: Consolidation referendum approved
In 1967, 65% of voters approved the consolidation plan.
1967: Opening of Regency Square Mall
In 1967, Regency Square Mall, the oldest fully enclosed shopping mall in Jacksonville, opened in the Arlington area.
1967: Opening of Alhambra Dinner Theatre
In 1967, the Alhambra Theater & Dining, originally known as the Alhambra Dinner Theatre, opened in Jacksonville.
1967: Riverplace Tower completed
When this Riverplace Tower was completed in 1967, it was the tallest precast, post-tensioned concrete structure in the world.
October 1, 1968: City and county governments merged
On October 1, 1968, the city and county governments merged to create the Consolidated City of Jacksonville.
1968: JSO Consolidation
As part of consolidation in 1968, the Jacksonville Police Department and Duval County Sheriff's Office merged, creating the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).
1968: City of Jacksonville consolidated with Duval County
In 1968, the City of Jacksonville consolidated with Duval County.
1969: Formation of the Allman Brothers Band
In 1969, the Allman Brothers Band, who defined Southern Rock, formed in Jacksonville.
1970: Decline of non-Hispanic white population
In 1970, the non-Hispanic white population was 75.8% in Jacksonville.
1970: Jumbo Shrimp Baseball
Since 1970, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, a Triple-A baseball team, has consistently played in Jacksonville and been near the top of their league in attendance.
1972: 1 Independent Square built
1 Independent Square was originally built in 1972–1974 by the Independent Life and Accident Insurance Company.
1972: UNF Opened
In 1972, the University of North Florida (UNF) opened as a public institution.
1974: City held state height record
The city held the state height record from 1974 to 1981.
March 1977: Inception of the Gate River Run
Since March 1977, the annual Gate River Run has been held annually in Jacksonville.
1977: Skyway Project to JTA
In 1977, the Florida Department of Transportation and Jacksonville's planning department took the Skyway project to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA).
1978: First Pride Parade
The first pride parade, River City Pride, was held in Jacksonville in 1978.
1979: Hurricane David
In 1979, Hurricane David passed offshore Jacksonville by 40 miles, bringing winds around 95 mph to the area.
1981: City held state height record
The city held the state height record from 1974 to 1981.
January 21, 1985: Coldest temperature recorded
On January 21, 1985, the coldest temperature recorded at Jacksonville International Airport was 7 °F (−14 °C).
1985: Blessing of the Fleet
Since 1985, the Blessing of the Fleet has been held in March.
1987: Tommy Hazouri became mayor
Tommy Hazouri supported passage of environmental regulations and reduced pollution odor during his single term as mayor, which began in 1987.
1988: Voters Eliminate Tolls
In 1988, Jacksonville voters chose to eliminate toll collection and replace the revenue with a ½ cent local sales tax increase.
1988: Filming of 'The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking'
In 1988, Jacksonville was used as a location for shooting "The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking".
1988: Filming of Inherit the Wind
In 1988, the television film "Inherit the Wind" was partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
December 1989: Snowfall recorded
In December 1989, Jacksonville recorded a one-inch snowfall.
1989: Filming of Brenda Starr
In 1989, the film "Brenda Starr" was shot partially or completely in Jacksonville.
1989: Toll Booths Removed
In 1989, the toll booths were removed from the bridges.
1990: Opening of The Avenues Mall
In 1990, The Avenues Mall opened on the Southside at the intersection of I-95 and U.S. 1.
1990: Bank of America Tower constructed
In 1990, the Bank of America Tower was constructed as the Barnett Center.
1990: Filming of Orpheus Descending
In 1990, the television film "Orpheus Descending" was partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
1990: Springing the Blues Festival
Since 1990, Springing the Blues, one of the oldest and largest blues festivals, has been held in Jacksonville Beach.
1992: National Register of Historic Places
In 1992, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Jacksonville was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
1993: Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decision
Following the 1993 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decision, Naval Air Station Cecil Field closed in 1999.
1993: River City Renaissance program
In 1993, Ed Austin issued the River City Renaissance program which funded urban renewal and revamped the city's historic downtown neighborhoods.
1993: Relocation of Catherine Street Fire Station
In 1993, the Catherine Street Fire Station building was relocated to Metropolitan Park.
1993: World of Nations Celebration
Since 1993, the World of Nations Celebration has been held in Metropolitan Park, featuring events, food, and souvenirs from various countries.
1994: Establishment of JHA
In 1994, the Mayor and City Council of Jacksonville established the Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA).
1994: Limp Bizkit Formation
In 1994, the nu metal band Limp Bizkit was formed in Jacksonville, achieving national success.
1994: Gate River Run as U.S. Championship
Since 1994, the Gate River Run has been the U.S. National 15 kilometers road race Championship.
1995: John Delaney Elected Mayor
In 1995, John Delaney, a resident of Neptune Beach within Duval County, was elected as mayor of the city of Jacksonville.
1995: Filming of Saved by the Light
In 1995, the television film "Saved by the Light" was partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
1995: Jaguars Join NFL
In the 1995 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars joined the NFL as an expansion team, playing their home games at TIAA Bank Field.
1996: Major Renovation and Construction
In 1996, the Civic Auditorium underwent a major renovation and construction.
1996: Filming of The Babysitter's Seduction
In 1996, the television film "The Babysitter's Seduction" was partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
1997: Barnett Bank Acquisition
In 1997, Barnett Bank was acquired by NationsBank in what was the largest banking merger in U.S. history at the time.
1997: Filming of G.I. Jane and The Devil's Advocate
In 1997, the films "G.I. Jane" and "The Devil's Advocate" were partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
1997: Filming of First Time Felon
In 1997, the television film "First Time Felon" was partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
1998: Filming of Ride and Why Do Fools Fall in Love
In 1998, Jacksonville was used as a location for filming "Ride" and "Why Do Fools Fall in Love".
October 1999: Reopening of Ritz Theatre
The Ritz Theatre was rebuilt and reopened in October 1999.
1999: Hurricane Floyd
In 1999, Hurricane Floyd caused damage mainly to Jacksonville Beach. The Jacksonville Beach pier was severely damaged and later demolished as a result of the storm.
1999: Filming of Forces of Nature
In 1999, the film "Forces of Nature" was partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
1999: Naval Air Station Cecil Field Closed
Naval Air Station Cecil Field closed in 1999 following the 1993 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decision.
1999: Opening of the LaVilla Museum
The LaVilla Museum opened in 1999 and features a permanent display of African-American history.
2000: Rise of Rock Bands
After 2000, rock bands such as Fit For Rivals, Burn Season, Evergreen Terrace, Shinedown, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Electric President, and Black Kids attained national attention for various hit songs and albums.
2000: Arab American Population
In 2000, Jacksonville had the country's tenth-largest Arab American population, with 5,751 residents as recorded in the 2000 United States Census.
2000: Jacksonville receives Innovation Arts & Culture Award
In 2000, Sister Cities International awarded Jacksonville the Innovation Arts & Culture Award for its program with Nantes.
2000: Language Spoken
In 2000, speakers of English as a first language accounted for 90.60% of all residents of Jacksonville. Those who spoke Spanish made up 4.13% of the population.
2000: Better Jacksonville Plan approved
In 2000, the Better Jacksonville Plan was approved by Jacksonville voters.
2000: Filming of Tigerland
In 2000, the film "Tigerland" was partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
2002: WJXT Becomes Independent
In 2002, WJXT 4, a former longtime CBS affiliate, turned independent.
2002: Silver Palm Service Cutback
In 2002, service on the Silver Palm was cut back to Savannah, Georgia.
2002: Filming of Sunshine State
In 2002, the film "Sunshine State" was partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
June 26, 2003: Demolition of Jacksonville Coliseum
The outdated Jacksonville Coliseum, built in 1960, was demolished on June 26, 2003.
2003: JAXPORT Cruise Terminal opens
In 2003, the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal opened, offering cruise services to destinations such as Key West, the Bahamas, and Mexico.
2003: MOCA Jacksonville Facility Opening
In 2003, the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA Jacksonville) opened its current 60,000-square-foot facility next to the Main Library downtown.
2003: Filming of Basic
In 2003, the film "Basic" was partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
2004: Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne and Tropical Storm Bonnie
In 2004, Jacksonville was affected by Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Jeanne, which made landfall south of the area, and suffered minor damage from Tropical Storm Bonnie, which spawned a minor tornado.
2004: Filming of The Manchurian Candidate
In 2004, the film "The Manchurian Candidate" was partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
2004: Damage in the area since 2004
In October 2016, Hurricane Matthew caused major flooding and damage to Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach, the first such damage in the area since 2004.
February 2005: Interstate Interchange Project
In February 2005, a $152 million project began to create a high-speed interchange at the intersection of Interstates 10 and 95.
August 28, 2005: Hurricane Katrina Impact
On August 28, 2005, the Sunset Limited route was truncated at San Antonio, Texas as a result of track damage in the Gulf Coast area caused by Hurricane Katrina.
October 2005: Service Restoration
By late October 2005, service on the Sunset Limited route was restored as far east as New Orleans.
November 12, 2005: Main Library Opening
On November 12, 2005, the new Main Library opened to the public, replacing the Haydon Burns Library.
2005: Jacksonville Hosts Super Bowl XXXIX
In 2005, Jacksonville hosted Super Bowl XXXIX.
2005: St. Johns Town Center Opening
The St. Johns Town Center opened in 2005 on the south side of Jacksonville.
2006: Axemen Rugby Team Founded
In 2006, the Jacksonville Axemen, a semi-professional rugby league team, was founded.
2006: Filming of Lonely Hearts
In 2006, the film "Lonely Hearts" was partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
2006: Cruise ship sailings
In fiscal year 2006, JAXPORT had 78 cruise ship sailings with 128,745 passengers.
2006: River City Marketplace Opening
River City Marketplace opened in 2006 on the north side of Jacksonville.
November 9, 2007: Trademark Filing
On November 9, 2007, the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce filed "Jacksonville America's Logistics Center" as a trademark.
2007: Jacksonville Job Market
According to Forbes magazine in 2007, Jacksonville ranked third among the top ten U.S. cities as destinations for jobs.
2007: Tax-exempt organizations in Jacksonville
In 2007, TaxExemptWorld.com reported that Jacksonville had 2,910 distinct, active, tax-exempt organizations with a total income of $7.08 billion and assets of $9.54 billion.
2007: Filming of Moving McAllister
In 2007, the film "Moving McAllister" was partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
2007: USS John F. Kennedy Leaves Mayport
Until 2007, Naval Station Mayport was home to the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy, known locally as "Big John".
April 2008: Celebration retired
In April 2008, the Carnival Cruise Lines ship Celebration was retired.
September 20, 2008: Cruise ship Fascination departs
On September 20, 2008, the cruise ship Fascination departed from Jacksonville with 2,079 passengers.
December 24, 2008: Freeway Interchange Completion
On December 24, 2008, the major freeway interchange at I-295 and SR 202 was completed.
2008: Jacksonville Tourism
In 2008, Jacksonville had 2.8 million overnight visitors, who spent nearly $1 billion. The total economic impact of tourism was $1.6 billion, supporting nearly 43,000 jobs.
2008: Tropical Storm Fay
In 2008, Jacksonville suffered damage from Tropical Storm Fay, which crisscrossed the state, bringing parts of Jacksonville under darkness for four days. Fay damaged the Jacksonville Beach pier that was rebuilt after Floyd.
2008: Filming of The Year of Getting to Know Us and The Ramen Girl
In 2008, Jacksonville was used as a location for filming "The Year of Getting to Know Us" and "The Ramen Girl".
2008: Filming of Recount
In 2008, the television film "Recount" was partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
January 2009: Navy Commitment to Nuclear Carrier
In January 2009, the Navy committed to stationing a nuclear-powered carrier at Mayport, with facility enhancements projected before its arrival.
August 4, 2009: Trademark Registration
On August 4, 2009, "Jacksonville America's Logistics Center" was formally registered as a trademark. The city began promoting itself as "Jacksonville: America's Logistics Center" and added signs to the city limit markers on Interstate 95.
2009: Murder Rate Discussion
As of 2009, Duval County's murder rate had been the highest among Florida's counties with a population of 500,000 or more for eleven years, leading to discussions in the community.
2009: Filming of Like Dandelion Dust
In 2009, the film "Like Dandelion Dust" was partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
2009: Filming of Safe Harbor and American Idol
In 2009, the television series "Safe Harbor" and the television show "American Idol" were partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
2009: School Enrollment
In the 2009–2010 school year, Duval County Public Schools enrolled 123,000 students.
May 22, 2010: First retail cryptocurrency transaction
On May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz in Jacksonville, Florida, paid 10,000 bitcoins for two pizzas from Papa John's.
December 2010: Flurries recorded
In December 2010, flurries were recorded in Jacksonville.
2010: Hindu, Buddhist, and Baháʼí Populations
ARDA estimated 4,595 Hindus, 3,530 Buddhists and 650 Baháʼís in the Jacksonville area in 2010.
2010: Religious Demographics
According to the Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA), in 2010 the Jacksonville metropolitan area had an estimated 365,267 Evangelical Protestants, 76,100 Mainline Protestants, and 56,769 Black Protestants. There were around 1,200 Protestant congregations in various denominations.
2010: Filipino American Community
As of 2010, Jacksonville had Florida's largest Filipino American community, with 25,033 in the metropolitan area. Many of Jacksonville's Filipino community served in or has ties to the United States Navy.
2010: Decline of non-Hispanic white population
By 2010, the non-Hispanic white population declined to 55.1% in Jacksonville.
2010: Eastern Christian Population
In 2010 there were 2,520 Eastern Orthodox Christians, representing four churches in the Eastern Orthodox communion, as well as congregations of Syriac Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic, Ethiopian Orthodox, and Coptic Orthodox Christians.
2010: Non-Hispanic White European Ancestry
In 2010, 55.1% of Jacksonville's population identified as having non-Hispanic white European ancestry, with the largest groups being German (10.4%), Irish (10.2%), and English (8.8%).
2010: Hispanic or Latino Ancestry
In 2010, 7.7% of Jacksonville's population identified as being of Hispanic or Latino ancestry, with 2.6% identifying as Puerto Rican, 1.7% as Mexican, and 0.9% as Cuban.
2010: Language Spoken at Home
In 2010, 87.1% of Jacksonville's population age five and over spoke only English at home. Spanish was spoken by 5.8% of the population.
2010: Foreign Born Population
In 2010, 9.2% of Jacksonville's population was foreign born, with 49.6% being naturalized American citizens. The largest percentage, 38.0%, were born in Latin America.
2010: Other Religious Groups
In 2010, ARDA estimated 14,886 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and 511 Unitarian Universalists. There were an estimated 8,581 Muslims attending seven mosques and the Jewish community numbered 6,028.
2010: School Administration
In 2010, Duval County Public Schools administered 172 total schools.
2010: Duval County Crime Rate
In 2010, Duval County's crime rate was 5,106 per 100,000 people, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Also in 2010, Duval County's violent crime rate decreased by 9.3% from the previous year, with total crime decreasing 7.3%.
2010: Household and Family Income
In 2010, Jacksonville's median household income was $48,829, and the median family income was $59,272. Approximately 10.5% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line.
2010: Jacksonville Sharks Debut
In 2010, the Jacksonville Sharks began play in the Arena Football League.
2010: United States Census
In the 2010 United States census, Jacksonville had 821,784 people, 311,064 households, and 197,888 families.
2010: High School Rankings
In the 2010 edition, three of Jacksonville's high schools, Stanton College Preparatory School, Darnell-Cookman School of the Medical Arts and Paxon School for Advanced Studies regularly appear at the top of Newsweek magazine's annual list of the country's top public high schools, coming in respectively at #3, #7, and #8.
2010: Hip Hop Development
In the 2010s, urban developments led to numerous hip hop artists emerging from Jacksonville, with some signing to major labels.
2011: ArenaBowl XXIV Champions
In 2011, the Jacksonville Sharks were the champions of the Arena Football League's ArenaBowl XXIV.
February 2012: Murray Hill Art Center Reopening
The Murray Hill Art Center reopened in February 2012 and is operated by the Art League of Jacksonville.
May 2013: WOKV Simulcasting on FM
In May 2013, WOKV, the dominant AM radio station and flagship station for the Jacksonville Jaguars, began simulcasting on 104.5 FM as WOKV FM.
2013: Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
In 2013, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Jacksonville was defined as a minor basilica.
2014: Commuter Statistics
In 2014, Jacksonville was among the top large cities ranked by percentage of commuters who drove to work alone (80 percent).
2015: Household Car Ownership
In 2015, 8.3 percent of city of Jacksonville households lacked a car.
2015: Armada FC Start Playing
In 2015, the Jacksonville Armada FC, a soccer team, began play in the North American Soccer League (NASL).
2015: Filming of Ash vs Evil Dead
In 2015, the television series "Ash vs Evil Dead" was partially or completely shot in Jacksonville.
October 2016: Hurricane Matthew caused major flooding and damage
In October 2016, Hurricane Matthew caused major flooding and damage to Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach.
2016: American Community Survey
According to the 2016 American Community Survey, 80 percent of city of Jacksonville residents commuted in single-occupancy vehicles.
2016: Household Car Statistics
In 2016, 8.7 percent of city of Jacksonville households lacked a car, and Jacksonville averaged 1.62 cars per household.
September 2017: Hurricane Irma caused record-breaking floods
In September 2017, Hurricane Irma caused record-breaking floods in Jacksonville.
2017: Hurricane Irma
In 2017, Hurricane Irma passed 75 miles to the west of Jacksonville with 65 mph winds, causing severe storm surge and flooding, and exceeding the flood record of Hurricane Dora in 1964.
2017: Jacksonville Radio Market Ranking
In 2017, Jacksonville was considered the 46th-largest local radio market in the U.S. Also after 2017, there are two radio stations that broadcast contemporary American Pop music, WAPE 95.1 and WKSL 97.9 FM (KISS FM). Also prior to 2017, the Art Walk was held at Hemming Plaza (now James Weldon Johnson Park), but was reduced in size and character and moved indoors to MOCA at UNF after 2017.
2017: Icemen Hockey Team Debut
In the 2017-18 season, the Jacksonville Icemen, a minor league ice hockey team in the ECHL, began play.
2017: Art Walk Relocation
Prior to 2017, the Art Walk was held at Hemming Plaza (now James Weldon Johnson Park) but after 2017, it was reduced in size and character and is now selectively held at MOCA at UNF indoors.
2019: Projected Arrival of Carrier
In 2019, the nuclear-powered carrier was projected to arrive at Mayport; however, an amphibious group was sent before the carrier.
2019: SR 9B Completion
In late 2019, SR 9B was completed, connecting I-295's southeast corner to the Bayard Area.
2020: Jacksonville largest city by area
As of 2020, Jacksonville was the largest city by area in the contiguous United States.
2020: Jacksonville Population Ranking
In 2020, Jacksonville was recognized as the most populous city in Florida and the eleventh most populous city in the United States.
2020: United States Census
In the 2020 United States census, the population of Jacksonville was recorded as 949,611 people, living in 348,809 households, with 213,174 families.
July 2022: Jacksonville population
As of July 2022, Jacksonville's population was 971,319.
2022: Opening of Jacksonville Naval Museum
In 2022, the Jacksonville Naval Museum opened with the museum ship USS Orleck as its centerpiece, giving tribute to the city's naval history.
July 1, 2023: Donna Deegan Assumes Office
On July 1, 2023, Donna Deegan assumed office as the mayor of Jacksonville.
2023: Jacksonville Television Market
As of 2023, Jacksonville was considered the 47th-largest local television market in the United States.
2023: Jacksonville 10th largest U.S. city by population
In 2023, Jacksonville became the 10th largest U.S. city by population.
2024: 95ers Play at Edward Waters University
Since 2024, the Jacksonville 95ers, a team in The Basketball League (TBL), has played at Edward Waters University.
2025: Snowfall recorded
In January 2025, Jacksonville recorded 1/10 of an inch of snow.
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