Jacksonville Journal

The Journal branched out into local media outlets with a radio station—WJHP (1320 AM)—and television station.

It shut down shortly after WFGA-TV started on channel 12 in the very high frequency (VHF) band.

When President Kennedy was assassinated, the Journal set records for evening readership with its Extra editions that kept locals updated about the tragedy.

The Journal, once known for including foil in its issues for cooking, made a tradition of printing on green paper for St. Patrick's Day.

Perry died in 1952, and his death spurred speculation about the fate of his newspaper chain (which also included The Palm Beach Post).

The two papers worked as rival staffs in cramped quarters until they moved to a new location at One Riverside Avenue in 1967.

Florida Grapico Bottling Works advertisement in the June 1, 1922, issue of the Jacksonville Metropolis newspaper illustrating the Journal's style of ad presentation at that time.