Jacksonville, Florida
The second annual 7 Creeks Fest is this Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Betz-Tiger Point Preserve at 13990 Pumpkin Hill Road will serve as the welcome hub. The program schedule will be posted there along with information about the many activities Read More …
Gladesmen were husbands and sons who built small homes in the Everglades. They constructed “glade skiffs,” which were small boats that could adequately navigate through the narrow canals and waterways deep in the ‘glades. The ascent of the Gladesmen into the Everglades continued alongside the Read More …
If you have ever visited St. Augustine, you might have noticed a large concentration of Victorian era homes just southwest of recognizable landmarks like the Bridge of Lions and the Cathedral Basilica. This is Lincolnville, a historically black neighborhood in America’s oldest city. Formed by Read More …
North Florida Land Trust would like to congratulate the State of Florida for the acquisition of 565 acres in Nassau County known as Little Tiger Island. The State officially closed on the property last week using $965,000 in funds from the Florida Forever program, along Read More …
Here in the Sunshine State, we love a good bargain, and it’s never too hard to find one for those who know where to look. Flea markets like these are a good place to start, or at least a fun weekend distraction. From vintage wares Read More …
College students are using drugs and alcohol at a higher rate than young adults of the same age who don’t attend school. A recent study from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicated that more than half of full-time college students ages 18-22 drank alcohol Read More …
The Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, about 50 miles west of Jax, hosts its annual reenactment of Florida’s largest Civil War battle, along with a full weekend’s worth of activities like period-authentic campsites and church services. The main event, the 159th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Olustee, is Read More …
Do you know what all U.S. presidents have in common? National parks. The legacy of every president is preserved in national parks around the country—including the White House where so much history is made. Presidents’ Day began as a reminder of two influential leaders in Read More …
Like a ghostly wraith he drifted through the heavy snow and sleet, Powerful muscles rippling, eyes taking in every dropping snowflake Upon the ice he trod quietly on massive padded giant feet, He lowered his head to lick the ice, his mighty thirst to slake. Read More …
A new documentary film focusing on children of Holocaust survivors premieres tomorrow in Jacksonville. Traces, Voices of the Second Generation focuses mostly on individuals from Northeast Florida, several of whom will be on hand for the film’s debut and will answer questions afterward. The premiere is set Read More …
Whether at home on the couch or among the crowds in Times Square, watching the New Year’s Eve ball drop symbolizes a fresh start. But as the ball descends to mark another year gone by, it also harkens back to an era when knowing the Read More …
For generations, the MacDowells had sold cut-your-own Christmas firs. But was it time to exit now? Or was there a little magic left? After a final pull of the twine, Clifton MacDowell tugged at the tree to make sure it was set, tapped the rooftop and Read More …
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the South Carolina Gamecocks meet in the 78th Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field at 3:30 p.m. Friday. But the game itself is just part of the fun. Gamecock fans get a pre-game bonus. South Carolina-based musicians Edwin McCain and Patrick Davis play Read More …
One of the most beloved holiday stories of our time is The Nutcracker — the musical scores, stunning ballet performances, and memorable set decorations are the epitome of holiday tradition glam at its finest, whether the performance is in a school auditorium or at a regal, highbrow Read More …
According to an official at the Jacksonville Zoo, around 5:10 p.m. a bear escaped his exhibit behind the scenes and made contact with a zoo keeper. An emergency call went out immediately and the lethal weapons team arrived in seconds. Emergency protocols were put into Read More …
If you live in Florida, you’re probably familiar with some of the oil tycoon Henry M. Flagler’s work. Back in the early 1900s, Florida was a popular winter destination for the upper crust, and some of Florida’s most extravagant works of architecture were commissioned by Read More …
The Christmas pickle is an American tradition that was once believed to have originated in Germany, which seems plausible given that so many other holiday customs have found their way to the United States that way. In actuality, the Christmas pickle was most likely the result of Read More …
As with many Christmas-adjacent things, gingerbread houses originated in Germany during the 16th century. Gingerbread itself had of course been around for much longer: Rhonda Massingham Hart, the author of Making Gingerbread Houses, noted that the first known recipe for gingerbread came from Greece in Read More …