Jacksonville, Florida
On April 1, 1996, the fast-food chain Taco Bell announced that they had acquired one of America’s most historic relics, the Liberty Bell. Taco Bell went all out by purchasing full-page advertisements in seven major local newspapers, including the Philadelphia Inquirer. In those ads, the fast-food chain announced Read More …
The Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services shelter is in need of critical repairs. To make those repairs the shelter will need to be emptied. They have formed ACPS Space Force and need YOUR help to make this happen! Space Force is searching for 50 Read More …
There’s hockey and there’s playoff hockey! Your Jacksonville Icemen begin their quest for the ECHL Kelly Cup this Thursday at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena against the Florida Everblades. As the ECHL leaders in average and overall attendance again this season, let’s make it loud Read More …
This Saturday, April 20th, start celebrating Earth Day early with two community clean-ups Downtown Vision, Inc. – Brooklyn Community Clean Up at Sidney Geffen Park (505 Alfred DuPont Pl.) 9am to 11am Groundwork Jacksonville – S-Line Clean Up at Norwood Shopping Plaza (5625 Norwood Ave) Read More …
If you are looking to participate in Earth Day, Beaches Go Green is one of many local organizations hosting community clean ups to celebrate. They will be at both the Beaches Town Center and the Jax Beach Pier tomorrow, Saturday April 20th. Check out the Read More …
Spring 2024 begins on March 19, the vernal equinox, which is when the amount of sunshine is approximately 12 hours long. The amount of sunlight will incrementally increase until the first day of Summer. #SpringBegins The vernal equinox marks the moment the sun crosses the Read More …
Get your steps in and engage with community leaders tomorrow, March 2nd at the Cathedral District Hogans Creek Walk & Talk. Meet at 225 E. Duval St. at 11am for a chance to share ideas for new parks, recreation spaces, and improvements. More information: https://www.groundworkjacksonville.org/…/hogans-creek…/
The Gate River Run 15k Runners Expo is now open at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. Participants can pick up their race packet today until 6pm and Friday from 10am to 6pm. Stick around and check out the vendors, food & coffee trucks on site. For complete Read More …
Gates are open at the 2024 World of Nations Celebration! Enjoy a day of multicultural customs and international cuisines. The event will be open until 7pm, with last entry at 6pm. Skip the long line & save money when you purchase your tickets online: jaxworldofnations.com
The 29th annual St. Johns River Celebration Clean Up is Saturday, March 16th. Join us to help keep Jacksonville beautiful by removing litter and debris from parks, boat ramps and neighborhoods at 42 sites around town. To find a location near you, please visit: https://www.jacksonville.gov/…/the-st-johns-river…
Are you a good swimmer? Looking to save money for Junior or Senior Prom? Join JaxParks Aquatics Team and earn $15 an hour. Lifeguards must be at least 15 years of age and complete the required training. Inquire now via email at bealifeguard@coj.net or call Read More …
The Community Clean Up scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday February 17th, has been postponed for weather. Stay tuned for the rescheduled date as well as other community clean-ups to participate in.
The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve turns 36 tomorrow! Happy Birthday! It was formed by the United States Congress and signed by President Ronald Reagan on Feb. 16, 1988 to “preserve certain wetlands and historic and prehistoric sites in the St. Johns River Valley, Florida.” Read More …
On This Day – February 14, 1778, American 18 gun Sloop of War Ranger (Captain John Paul Jones Commanding) of the Continental Navy, received the first official salute to the new American flag, the “Stars and Stripes.” The nine-gun salute was rendered by the French Read More …
This week more than 140 northwest Jacksonville residents met with elected officials, JEA and City of Jacksonville, representatives for an overview of the proposed Riverview Septic Tank Phase Out project. The meeting gave residents a chance to learn about the project and ask questions. Riverview Read More …
In observance of Presidents Day, certain City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024. For a complete list of closures, please go to: https://www.jacksonville.gov/…/city-offices-and…
Castaway Island Preserve and Tommy Hazouri Sr. Park (formerly Mandarin Park) each have newly installed self-service paddle board rental kiosks. Just download the PADL app on your smartphone, head to one of these parks and follow the simple instructions to retrieve your paddle board. Cost Read More …
The auction will be hosted on the Greater Giving app. The link for the auction will become live (and shared) on Monday, Feb. 12th. Please note that through the gift agreement for Seaside Sculpture Park and a state mandate that pertains to UNF property, they Read More …
Sallye B. Mathis was one of the first Black women to be elected and serve on our City Council in 1967. Locally, Ms. Mathis is honored by the local NAACP Jacksonville Branch by naming their annual community service award in her honor, as well as Read More …