From Ray Charles to Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jacksonville’s lasting impact on music
Explore Jacksonville's century-long impact on American music, from the Chitlin' Circuit to the birth of Southern Rock.
Latest Headlines by Phil Amato
Carroll’s Meat Shoppe celebrates 60 years of serving Jacksonville families
For nearly 60 years, Carroll’s Meat Shoppe has been a fixture in Jacksonville’s Panama Park neighborhood.
Jacksonville’s ‘Big Jim’ still keeps time after more than 130 years
Long before smartphones, Jacksonville residents relied on a loud copper whistle known as “Big Jim” to tell them when it was time to start work, take lunch, and head home.
Action News Jax’s Phil Amato shares his experience with sudden sensorineural hearing loss
"I was driving home listening to the radio when something suddenly changed. By the time I pulled into my driveway, I realized I had lost much of the hearing in my right ear." - Phil Amato
Action News Jax’s Phil Amato shares his experience with sudden sensorineural hearing loss
I’ve spent decades telling other people’s stories on television. This time, the story became my own.
Bilotta Collection in Ponte Vedra Beach preserving history one toy at a time
For more than four decades, Ozzie Bilotta has been collecting, preserving, and curating what has become one of the most impressive antique toy collections anywhere.
Jacksonville artist turns tiny details into lifelong memories
Where most people might see scraps and throw-away materials, Megan Smith sees memories waiting to be preserved.
‘You can get through it’: Jacksonville woman finds financial freedom with a little help
Jacksonville woman manages to consolidate her debts and regain financial stability.
Back-to-School: Jacksonville woman offers solutions to DCPS’ school consolidation dilemma
It’s a new school year with new challenges for the Duval County School District. The possibility of more schools consolidating continues to be a big issue.
Florida Prepaid enrollment is now open. Here’s what to know about the college saving program
If you want to get a head start saving for your kid’s college fund, a prepaid plan may be the way to go.
