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David Engdahl’s Private Language in Lamelliform

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In one of the oldest houses in historic San Marco, architect and sculptor David Engdahl makes his home and his art. He calls them “lamelliforms.” He’s made more than 300 in the past 50 years. They’re something like his own private language.

The Disappearance of Jim Stone

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James Stone’s disappearance from his Downtown Jax furniture store was only the first mystery. The story that unraveled included cross-country chases, gruesome coverups, child witnesses and mutual accusations. 

St. Johns River Monster: 170 Years of Sightings

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Supposed sightings of the St. Johns River Monster go back 170 years. It’s been called “Johnnie,” for the river, and the inexplicable “Borinkus.” Bounties have been offered, but the beast has never been shot, by gun or by camera. Sea monster legends do, however, connect to real world monstrosities, headlines of lynchings and the Klan. And no explanations satisfy those who say they’ve seen it.