Confederate monument removed in Jacksonville Work crews in Hemming Park in downtown Jacksonville removed a statue and plaque honoring fallen Confederate soldiers early Tuesday morning.
Confederate monument removed in Jacksonville Standing at 62 feet, the Confederate statue was one of the few landmarks of Jacksonville that survived the 1901 fire.
Confederate monument removed in Jacksonville It has stood at the park since 1898, according to the Florida Archaeology Network.
Confederate monument removed in Jacksonville The battle over the monument and others like it throughout the city has been reignited several times in recent years. Many have called for the removal -- while others said it is a part of history and their heritage. Action News is working to learn where the monument is being moved to and the future of others throughout the city.
Jaguars demonstrate at protest Jags RB Leonard Fournette leads a demonstration in downtown Jacksonville alongside Mayor Lenny Curry and Sheriff Mike Williams.
Hug during protest These two women hugged after a very passionate conversation in Hemming Park. Listening to each other.
Protest 6/9/2020 Jags RB Leonard Fournette led a protest on Tuesday 6/9/20 in front of City Hall. He said he worries for his own kids.
Protest in downtown Jacksonville Photo from Tuesday's protest in downtown Jacksonville of a mother with her son.
Lil Duval at protest Comedian Lil' Duval, who is from Jacksonville, came to the protest: “Keep fighting for love ... do this out of love.”
Mayor Curry at protest Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry addressed the removal of the Confederate monument in Hemming Park. “All confederate monuments will be removed in the city,” Curry said. He walked with protesters on Tuesday.
