Jacksonville at 250: The moments that made the city (opens original article in a new tab)

Jacksonville's history includes transformative events like a major fire in 1901, government consolidation, and recent downtown development projects that shaped its growth.

• A fire on May 3, 1901, destroyed 90% of downtown Jacksonville, leading to its reconstruction with modern infrastructure.
• Jacksonville adopted a consolidated government, which enabled modernization and expansion of the city.
• A new downtown sports complex is seen as a catalyst for future growth and community development.