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Treaty Oak

Jacksonville, Florida

Treaty Oak

This ancient octopus-like tree was saved from destruction thanks to shady reporting.

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Jacksonville, Florida

Abandoned Annie Lytle Elementary School

Jacksonville's highways rendered this century-old grammar school unusable.

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Chamblin Bookmine

A sprawling maze of used books piled from floor to ceiling.

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Boneyard Beach

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The USS Orleck

After serving in Vietnam, Korea, and even a stint in the Turkish navy, the unique ship is now open as a museum.

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Jacksonville Interchange Spiral

Must form and function forever remain at odds? Not if the Florida Department of Transportation has its way.

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Beastie Boys Mural

Ch-Ch-Check out the world's largest hand-painted 3D mural.

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