Jacksonville, Florida
Canaveral Harbor, on the east coast of Florida in central Brevard County, was dedicated on this date in 1959. Canaveral Harbor, now known as Port Canaveral, is a cruise, cargo, and naval port which has also supported NASA operations since the 1960s, including the Mercury, Read More …
One hundred women signed the Declaration of Sentiments at the 1848 Women’s Rights Convention, only one lived to see the day that women could legally vote, Charlotte Woodward Pierce. That day was November 2, 1920, one hundred years ago, today. Warren G. Harding, a Republican Read More …
The Ritz Theatre and Museum is the premier African American arts facility in the historical LaVilla area of downtown Jacksonville. The beautiful facility houses a 400-seat theatre and a museum and gallery which features a permanent collection and traveling exhibits from around the country. The Read More …
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens has been the First Coast’s premier education, conservation, and entertainment destination for over 100 years. With more than 2,000 animals, 1,000 species of plants and award-winning exhibits, there is always More to See. More to Zoo. Valid only November 1 – Read More …
Every year on November 1, millions of people celebrate authors and the books that they write on National Author’s Day. Books have a mind of their own. They take time to develop, research, draft, edit, revise, and rewrite. The stories we devour and indulge in Read More …
An experience your kids will never forget, a nightly feeding and tour at Catty Shack is sure to wow them! Catty Shack is open for daytime and night feeding tours on specific days. Be sure to check their calendar to see their list of tours. Their current residents Read More …
The main goal and original mission of the Durkeeville Historical Society are collecting and promoting the history of Durkeeville, a historically African American neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, and serving as a cultural literacy and resource center for all members of all the communities in Jacksonville. Read More …
To commemorate their shared history, the Florida Pharmacy Association donated their beautiful centennial plaque to the Jacksonville Public Library in a ceremony earlier today. Both the Florida Pharmacy Association and Jacksonville Public Library once occupied the Board of Trade Building on the corner of Main Read More …
The City Of Jacksonville Office of Special Events announced a new parade route for the 2020 Veterans Day Parade on November 11th at 11:00am. NEW ROUTE: Don’t miss the City of Jacksonville’s 2020 Veterans Day Parade presented by The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. Read More …
The Treaty of San Lorenzo, also known as Pickney’s Treaty, was signed on this date in 1795, in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain. The treaty’s full title is Treaty of Friendship, Limits, and Navigation Between Spain and the United States. Thomas Pinckney negotiated the Read More …
When local time reaches 2am Sunday, November 1, 2020 clocks will be turned back 1 hour to 1am Sunday, November 1, 2020. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier than the day before. There will be more light in the morning. Also called Read More …
Walt Disney World was officially dedicated by Roy O. Disney on this date in 1971. The October 25 dedication was the culmination of a three-day dedication ceremony, which included a 1,076-piece marching band performing down Main Street, performances by the World Symphony Orchestra, and a Read More …
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After launching from Kennedy Space Center on October 11, the crew of Apollo 7, Walter M. Schirra Jr. (commander), Donn F. Eisele (command module pilot), and Walter Cunningham (lunar module pilot) splashed down at 7:11:48 a.m. (EDT) on this day in 1968. It was the Read More …
Tomorrow, on Friday October 16th Lutheran Social Services Jacksonville continues their monthly free, drive-up food distribution with Feeding Northeast Florida It is from 10am until Noon at 4615 Philips Highway 32207. For information on other LSS programs, visit here.
This weekend, our Animal Care & Protective Services and The Jacksonville Humane Society are teaming up for Homecoming Week free adoption specials! Visit ACPS at 2020 Forest St. today until 8pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 6pm. Visit the Jacksonville Humane Society at 8484 Beach Blvd. today Read More …
There is still time to respond to the 2020 Census if you have not already. Over 1 trillion dollars of federal money is distributed based on the Census, don’t let your neighborhood miss out. It is 10 questions that takes less than 10 minutes at Read More …
This Saturday 904 Happy Hour invites you to Memorial Park in Riverside for a FREE SHOWING of Hocus Pocus presented by Root Realty. The event kicks off at 6:30pm and the first 50 people to arrive get a FREE SLICE of pizza from PIE95 PIZZA and Catering. Read More …