Jacksonville, Florida
Duval County Public Schools had no problem shutting down an “Indecent” play at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts last year. If only they would act so decisively to remove indecent teachers. Four Douglas Anderson teachers were removed from classrooms due to inappropriate conduct with Read More …
Marie Louise Gato was the 19-year-old daughter of Jacksonville cigar factory owner Gabriel Hidalgo Gato. At the time of her death Jacksonville was home to 15 cigar manufacturing companies, her father’s company, Modelo Cigar Manufacturing, was the largest. She was shot five times as she Read More …
The residents of Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow had their Albany Post Road, which the Headless Horseman rode upon. Jacksonville has Greenbriar Road. Greenbriar Road runs from Mandarin toward Fruit Cove and Switzerland. It was a dirt road for many years, sand actually. The road wasn’t Read More …
There are woods filled with ancient oaks across the street from Fernandina Beach High School. Those woods hold the burial site of a young girl. A girl who was executed for witchcraft hundreds of years before the school was built. Some spins on the legend Read More …
On this day, eight years ago, Bob Dylan received a phone call that left him “speechless” after learning he had become the first musician to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Prize motivation: “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song Read More …
There’s something about vegetables pulled straight from the earth that resonates with us—especially in the fall. Whether you’re brushing the soil off carrots that have been freshly pulled from the earth, taking a first, crunchy bite of your favorite apple, or washing and peeling potatoes Read More …
A team of microbiologists discovered a collection of thriving, diverse, and mostly new-to-science viruses on toothbrushes and showerheads. Before you freak out and toss your toothbrush, though, you should know that these aren’t the kind of viruses that make humans sick. The researchers at Northwestern University Read More …
Today is World Mental Health Day, a U.N.-designated occasion meant to raise awareness and break down the stigma surrounding mental illness. This year’s theme is centered on prioritizing mental health in the workplace — read about some simple actions you can take that advance that goal, from Read More …
With election day less than a month away, it’s a good idea to start thinking about your voting plan. Some choose to vote at the polls, others by mail, but what happens for those up in space, far, far away from polling places and the Postal Read More …
You probably know what the weather is today, but do you know what the weather was on your birthday? If not, BdayWeather.com, does know. It is a fun website that tells you what the weather was like on the day you were born — simply Read More …
This Texas mom’s seasonal small business involves creating intricate, luxury pumpkin displays
Never underestimate the power of pizza to turn things around. That’s evidenced in this sweet story of a pilot throwing an impromptu pizza party for his Texas-bound passengers after a medical emergency and a slew of unfortunate delays led them to being stuck in New Mexico. Read More …
Indulging in a rich cup of Spiced Hot Chocolate is a must during the fall. Heat the milk in a saucepan, then whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until fully combined. Serve hot and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an Read More …
National Good Neighbor Day on September 28 creates an opportunity for neighbors to get to know each other better. Join us as we acknowledge and celebrate the importance of a good neighbor. #GoodNeighborDay It is a blessing to have a good neighbor, but it is Read More …
Help with post-storm pick-up and recovery efforts by following the Three Cs for Storm Debris and note that it might take several visits to collect all of it in some areas: 1.COLLECT: Gather storm debris such as tree limbs, palm fronds, and bulky branches. Smaller Read More …
Here is the latest on Hurricane Helene from the 6PM press briefing with Mayor Donna Deegan and COJ Emergency Partners: JEA crews are working around the clock to restore service. The Legends Center will be the only shelter to remain open for those without power Read More …
JEA crews are working to restore customers and will continue to do so as winds are below 35 mph. For information on your specific outage, we ask that you monitor the restoration through your jea.com account or via text alert. Through your account, sign in, Read More …
Five evacuation shelters in Duval County are open as of 4pm: Atlantic Coast High School – (9735 R. G. Skinner Parkway) open for special medical needs, pet -friendly. Chaffee Trail Elementary – (11400 Sam Caruso Way) open for general population. The Legends Center – (5130 Read More …
Johnny Cash will forever be remembered as an American icon, and now there’s a statue of him to show it. The late singer has been immortalized in the U.S. Capitol, making him the first musician featured in the National Statuary Hall Collection. The nearly 11-foot-tall Read More …
The City of Jacksonville is mobilizing in response to the impending threat of potential hurricane Helene. In response to the safety threat posed by the storm and the City’s need for shelters: Duval County Public Schools will cease normal operations for students at the conclusion Read More …
Riverside Avondale Preservation invites you to attend their Inaugural Riverside Avondale Music Tour presented by Cowford Realty & Design, Saturday, October 12, from 1 pm to 6 pm. Celebrate our neighborhood’s rich musical history. This unique fall event is about to bring Riverside’s story to Read More …