Bill Delaney
@tacachale.bsky.social
Writer. Raised by the ocean; working for the City. Co-owner of @thejaxsonmag.bsky.social and Edible Northeast Florida. Council liaison for Mayor Donna Deegan and the City of Jacksonville. Posts are mine.
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The Halloween season means teenagers and young adults from all over the First Coast go legend tripping — the rite of passage of visiting spots associated with danger and creepy legends. Here’s a look at four of the most popular local legend tripping spots.
JAXLORE | 'Legend tripping' on the First Coast | Jacksonville Today
From Fernandina’s Wiccademous grave to Brooklyn’s famous Devil’s School, here’s a dive into four of the most famous local places to go legend tripping.
jaxtoday.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The Halloween season means teenagers and young adults from all over the First Coast go legend tripping — the rite of passage of visiting spots associated with danger and creepy legends. Here’s a look at four of the most popular local legend tripping spots.
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Another major Downtown project is here. An extension of the Southbank Riverwalk that runs back into the marsh, RiversEdge Parks is a chain of new parks and amenities on the former site of the JEA Southside Generating Station.
Sights and Scenes: RiversEdge Parks
Sights and scenes from the November 24, 2025 ribbon cutting at RiversEdge Parks. Considered to be an extension of the Southbank Riverwalk, this chain of new parks is located on the site of the former ...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Another major Downtown project is here. An extension of the Southbank Riverwalk that runs back into the marsh, RiversEdge Parks is a chain of new parks and amenities on the former site of the JEA Southside Generating Station.
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Five decades before the Pilgrims, the French colonists of Fort Caroline in present-day Jacksonville and the Spanish settlers of St. Augustine held their own celebrations of Thanksgiving. These First Coast Thanksgivings were some of the first in the New World. Here are the stories:
The first Thanksgivings on the First Coast
Five decades before the Pilgrims celebrated their feast at Plymouth, Massachusetts, French and Spanish colonists held celebrations of Thanksgiving on Florida’s First Coast. Here are the stories of som...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Five decades before the Pilgrims, the French colonists of Fort Caroline in present-day Jacksonville and the Spanish settlers of St. Augustine held their own celebrations of Thanksgiving. These First Coast Thanksgivings were some of the first in the New World. Here are the stories:
My story on the first Thanksgivings on the First Coast, at Fort Caroline and St. Augustine, is up today on @thejaxsonmag.bsky.social.
The first Thanksgivings on the First Coast
Five decades before the Pilgrims celebrated their feast at Plymouth, Massachusetts, French and Spanish colonists held celebrations of Thanksgiving on Florida’s First Coast. Here are the stories of som...
www.thejaxsonmag.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
My story on the first Thanksgivings on the First Coast, at Fort Caroline and St. Augustine, is up today on @thejaxsonmag.bsky.social.
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Hi, question for Mrs. Shelley. In Walton’s letters at the beginning of Frankenstein, dated to 17--, he alludes to the “Ancient Mariner”. But Coleridge’s 1798 edition spelled it “Ancyent Marinere”, not revised until 1800. Are we to believe that there is some kind of Arctic time travel going on?
November 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Hi, question for Mrs. Shelley. In Walton’s letters at the beginning of Frankenstein, dated to 17--, he alludes to the “Ancient Mariner”. But Coleridge’s 1798 edition spelled it “Ancyent Marinere”, not revised until 1800. Are we to believe that there is some kind of Arctic time travel going on?
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Good list but here’s…
Doug’s Top 10 Randy Newman Songs for Getting It On
10. Pants
(gotta get things started one leg at a time)
9. I Could Love a Million Girls
(just put on the whole Ragtime soundtrack, really)
8. Bumpty Bumpty from “Cop Rock” (exactly what it sounds like — atop a cop car)
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Doug’s Top 10 Randy Newman Songs for Getting It On
10. Pants
(gotta get things started one leg at a time)
9. I Could Love a Million Girls
(just put on the whole Ragtime soundtrack, really)
8. Bumpty Bumpty from “Cop Rock” (exactly what it sounds like — atop a cop car)
1/3
The Five Best Randy Newman Songs To Fuck To
Everyone appreciates Randy Newman’s signature voice as it conveys sardonic song lyrics set to classically arranged pop and folk music, but did you know his music is also great to fuck to? That’s right...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Good list but here’s…
Doug’s Top 10 Randy Newman Songs for Getting It On
10. Pants
(gotta get things started one leg at a time)
9. I Could Love a Million Girls
(just put on the whole Ragtime soundtrack, really)
8. Bumpty Bumpty from “Cop Rock” (exactly what it sounds like — atop a cop car)
1/3
Doug’s Top 10 Randy Newman Songs for Getting It On
10. Pants
(gotta get things started one leg at a time)
9. I Could Love a Million Girls
(just put on the whole Ragtime soundtrack, really)
8. Bumpty Bumpty from “Cop Rock” (exactly what it sounds like — atop a cop car)
1/3
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The Jaxson’s Bill Delaney spoke to Erik Avanier of News4Jax about the folklore and reality of Jacksonville’s most famous haunted place: Annie Lytle Elementary, also known as “The Devil’s School.” Check it out here:
The urban legends of Public School Number Four, a local historical landmark nicknamed ‘The Devil’s School’
Public School number 4, which is formally known as Annie Lytle Elementary, is often referred to as 'The Devil’s School' thanks to made-up horror stories that have been passed down from generation to g...
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October 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The Jaxson’s Bill Delaney spoke to Erik Avanier of News4Jax about the folklore and reality of Jacksonville’s most famous haunted place: Annie Lytle Elementary, also known as “The Devil’s School.” Check it out here:
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Jaxsons! This my favorite of the 16th century Fort Caroline engravings depicting the Timucua, the Indigenous people of Northeast FL. It shows a Timucua family in down time, swimming over to a “most delightful island” for a picnic.
October 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Jaxsons! This my favorite of the 16th century Fort Caroline engravings depicting the Timucua, the Indigenous people of Northeast FL. It shows a Timucua family in down time, swimming over to a “most delightful island” for a picnic.
Ennis’s and my piece on Jacksonville’s Hispanic heritage, from the Floridanos of the colonial era to Cuban cigar factories to the booming diversity of the present day, is up on Jacksonville Today: jaxtoday.org/2025/09/16/t...
THE JAXSON | Viva Jax: Jacksonville’s Hispanic heritage | Jacksonville Today
Though less well known than those in South Florida or Tampa Bay, Jacksonville’s Hispanic community has roots that are hundreds of years deep.
jaxtoday.org
September 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Ennis’s and my piece on Jacksonville’s Hispanic heritage, from the Floridanos of the colonial era to Cuban cigar factories to the booming diversity of the present day, is up on Jacksonville Today: jaxtoday.org/2025/09/16/t...
These kinds of wins show that Downtown Jax’s past struggles weren’t due to a lack of a market, popular support or some intrinsic failing of the city — it just takes vision and leadership. Now that we have that in Mayor Donna Deegan, big things are popping off all the time. DUUUVAL!!!
Publix is coming to Pearl Square in Downtown Jax | Jacksonville Today
Publix will become part of Gateway Jax's redevelopment of 28 city blocks in the city's north core.
jaxtoday.org
September 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
These kinds of wins show that Downtown Jax’s past struggles weren’t due to a lack of a market, popular support or some intrinsic failing of the city — it just takes vision and leadership. Now that we have that in Mayor Donna Deegan, big things are popping off all the time. DUUUVAL!!!
“Evil: the same old thing. No matter what happens, keep this in mind: It’s the same old thing, from one end of the world to the other. It fills the history books, ancient and modern, and the cities, and the houses too. Nothing new at all. Familiar, transient.”—Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 7.1
July 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
“Evil: the same old thing. No matter what happens, keep this in mind: It’s the same old thing, from one end of the world to the other. It fills the history books, ancient and modern, and the cities, and the houses too. Nothing new at all. Familiar, transient.”—Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 7.1
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#RexMarksTheSpot Scavenger Hunt Clue #1:
Check out this saurus, he’s top shelf. Use this to grab him for yourself: Y 567.9129 FRENCH
If you find him, post a pic with the hashtag #IDigJax and #RexMarksTheSpot - Happy hunting!
Check out this saurus, he’s top shelf. Use this to grab him for yourself: Y 567.9129 FRENCH
If you find him, post a pic with the hashtag #IDigJax and #RexMarksTheSpot - Happy hunting!
July 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
#RexMarksTheSpot Scavenger Hunt Clue #1:
Check out this saurus, he’s top shelf. Use this to grab him for yourself: Y 567.9129 FRENCH
If you find him, post a pic with the hashtag #IDigJax and #RexMarksTheSpot - Happy hunting!
Check out this saurus, he’s top shelf. Use this to grab him for yourself: Y 567.9129 FRENCH
If you find him, post a pic with the hashtag #IDigJax and #RexMarksTheSpot - Happy hunting!
Somewhere in the city, the first of 5 Rexy statues is hidden — the clue to find it drops TOMORROW
We’re celebrating #IDigJax with a scavenger hunt! We’re hiding 5 miniature Rexies all over the city. Stay tuned to our social media channels for clues to find the first one. If you find him, post it on social media with the hashtags #IDigJax and #RexMarkstheSpot. Happy hunting!
July 8, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Somewhere in the city, the first of 5 Rexy statues is hidden — the clue to find it drops TOMORROW
Happy birthday, America, dropping stunners on monarchy since 1776!
July 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Happy birthday, America, dropping stunners on monarchy since 1776!
Me: Conan, where’d you learn to be such a great barbarian?
Conan: There’s this little place in the Apna Bazaar on Beach
Conan: There’s this little place in the Apna Bazaar on Beach
July 1, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Me: Conan, where’d you learn to be such a great barbarian?
Conan: There’s this little place in the Apna Bazaar on Beach
Conan: There’s this little place in the Apna Bazaar on Beach
Happy Pride, y’all! In a great day to cap off a great week, Mayor Deegan and community leaders commemorated LGBTQ Pride Month in Jacksonville. Especially in troubled times, it’s important to honor those who’ve brought us this far along our pat and celebrate with those paving the next steps forward.
June 28, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Happy Pride, y’all! In a great day to cap off a great week, Mayor Deegan and community leaders commemorated LGBTQ Pride Month in Jacksonville. Especially in troubled times, it’s important to honor those who’ve brought us this far along our pat and celebrate with those paving the next steps forward.
My piece on six stories from Jacksonville’s storied LGBTQ history is up today on @thejaxsonmag.bsky.social.
6 stories from Jacksonville’s LGBTQ history
From Timucua two-spirits to bisexual blues musicians to the continued celebration of River City Pride, Jacksonville has a long and storied LGBTQ history. In honor of Pride Month, The Jaxson takes a lo...
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June 26, 2025 at 12:26 PM
My piece on six stories from Jacksonville’s storied LGBTQ history is up today on @thejaxsonmag.bsky.social.
Bad bill (2025-138): vetoed. ✅
UF Jacksonville campus bills (2025-396): done. ✅
Direct contract transparency (2025-285): passed. ✅
That’s 3 huge Ws for Jaxsons tonight thanks to @MayorDeegan and our City Council colleagues. Donna gets it done!
UF Jacksonville campus bills (2025-396): done. ✅
Direct contract transparency (2025-285): passed. ✅
That’s 3 huge Ws for Jaxsons tonight thanks to @MayorDeegan and our City Council colleagues. Donna gets it done!
June 25, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Bad bill (2025-138): vetoed. ✅
UF Jacksonville campus bills (2025-396): done. ✅
Direct contract transparency (2025-285): passed. ✅
That’s 3 huge Ws for Jaxsons tonight thanks to @MayorDeegan and our City Council colleagues. Donna gets it done!
UF Jacksonville campus bills (2025-396): done. ✅
Direct contract transparency (2025-285): passed. ✅
That’s 3 huge Ws for Jaxsons tonight thanks to @MayorDeegan and our City Council colleagues. Donna gets it done!
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25% of our neighbors now say housing costs are our biggest challenge. That's why it will continue to be one of our top priorities.
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Mayor Deegan on Affordable Housing
YouTube video by City of Jacksonville, Florida
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June 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
25% of our neighbors now say housing costs are our biggest challenge. That's why it will continue to be one of our top priorities.
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Jaxsons are responding to leadership that gets things done and fights to improve life for the whole city. And @mayordeegan.bsky.social is just getting started. jaxtoday.org/2025/06/03/u...
UNF poll shows support for sheriff and mayor, but less for City Council | Jacksonville Today
The poll also found that people consider housing the most pressing problem in Jacksonville.
jaxtoday.org
June 4, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Jaxsons are responding to leadership that gets things done and fights to improve life for the whole city. And @mayordeegan.bsky.social is just getting started. jaxtoday.org/2025/06/03/u...
After years of inertia, Downtown Jax is seeing an explosion of new private development, infrastructure & parks projects under @mayordeegan.bsky.social. As someone who’s written extensively about Downtown’s struggles and potential, it’s truly remarkable. I’ll say it again: Donna gets it done!
Last fall, we broke ground at 515 Pearl and now, less than a year later, Gateway Jax is moving ahead with its second major development in what will be a defining transformation for Downtown. The groundbreaking at 425 Beaver Street is the next step in the game-changing Pearl Square project. (1/2)
May 30, 2025 at 1:23 AM
After years of inertia, Downtown Jax is seeing an explosion of new private development, infrastructure & parks projects under @mayordeegan.bsky.social. As someone who’s written extensively about Downtown’s struggles and potential, it’s truly remarkable. I’ll say it again: Donna gets it done!
“If it’s not right, don’t do it. If it’s not true, don’t say it.” — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 12.17
May 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“If it’s not right, don’t do it. If it’s not true, don’t say it.” — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 12.17
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Last weekend, the Jumbo Shrimp became the Jacksonville Honey Drippers in honor of the iconic icy sweet treat. Take a look at the sights and scenes.
Sights and Scenes: Honey Dripper Weekend
Sights and scenes from the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp's Honey Dripper Weekend.
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May 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Last weekend, the Jumbo Shrimp became the Jacksonville Honey Drippers in honor of the iconic icy sweet treat. Take a look at the sights and scenes.
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Annihilation, Jeff Vandermeer, 2014
May 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Annihilation, Jeff Vandermeer, 2014
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As we commemorate the anniversary of the attack on the USS Stark, we honored the 37 sailors who lost their lives and we recommitted our support for their families and the survivors. Let's pause and remember the incredible sacrifice our Navy personnel have made, as those brave 37 Stark Sailors did.
May 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
As we commemorate the anniversary of the attack on the USS Stark, we honored the 37 sailors who lost their lives and we recommitted our support for their families and the survivors. Let's pause and remember the incredible sacrifice our Navy personnel have made, as those brave 37 Stark Sailors did.