Jacksonville, Florida
With today being #NationalFoodBankDay, the focus on this important service is highlighted now more than ever. Below is a list of food banks in the area for those in need, and if you have plenty, please consider making a donation or volunteering your time. Thank Read More …
In observance of Labor Day, several City government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 7. Closures include: City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval St. Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St. Jake M. Godbold City Hall Annex, 407 N. Laura St. Yates Building, Read More …
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-Up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs-up for their own library card. Signing up Read More …
In coordination with the City of Jacksonville we want to remind everyone that retention ponds are unsuitable for play and are potential safety hazards. What is a retention pond, anyway? Retention ponds are actually functioning stormwater management facilities that help with: Water Quality Treatment – The Read More …
Centennial Garden is now finished. The following are Board President Richard Ceriello’s opening statements during the dedication and ground breaking of The Centennial Garden, Saturday 07/25/20 at 8:30am. Greetings and good morning everyone and welcome to the ground breaking of Centennial Garden, here in Willow Read More …
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the constitutional right to vote in our country. Mayor Curry issued a proclamation honoring this milestone and all who fought for women’s suffrage. We encourage all citizens to honor those ideals Read More …
Yellow House launched their newest virtual exhibit with the release of the following statement. We are humbled and thrilled to launch our newest virtual exhibition…a true labor of love. Still Not About A Hotdog and a Coke is something special. With the intimate readings by Read More …
Register below to tune in live to Thursday’s 60th Commemoration of the 1960 Sit-Ins and Ax Handle Saturday. This years commemoration will be a Virtual Zoom Experience That will Be Broadcast LIVE from the 60th Commemoration in James Weldon Johnson Park. Space is limited. Register Read More …
Reminder: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 6pm there is a free, drive-up food distribution at the Jessie Ball duPont Building at 40 East Adams St. Thank you to Catholic Charities Jacksonville, Farmshare-Jacksonville, and the Jessie Ball duPont Fund for helping thousands of families so far with this Read More …
The DeSantis administration moved Florida into Phase One on May 18, 2020. Phase One allowed Florida restaurants to operate at 50% capacity, but bars remained closed. The DeSantis administration moved Florida into Phase Two on June 5, 2020. Bars, and other vendors licensed to sell Read More …
Is the removal of blue collection boxes another Trump Scandal, or is it business as usual for the United States Postal Service? Before we dive into that, why should there be any business for the United States Postal Service? It’s a service, not a business. Read More …
Khan’s development firm, Iguana Investments, was named in 2017 to be the master developer of the 70-acre Shipyards property, land that includes Metropolitan Park. Three years have passed and Khan has failed to produce a plan acceptable to the city. This afternoon Khan was effectively Read More …
Tuesday is Election Day and voting precincts will be open. To find your voting precinct, go to Duval County Supervisor of Elections Precinct finder.
Come out for a bonus adoption day this Sunday and help celebrate Black cat appreciation day! Springfield Kitty Cat Shack Rescue will be at the Pet Supermarket near the Avenues mall from 12:30 to 4:30pm. Be sure to bring a carrier to take home your Read More …
Marriage is all the good and all the bad rolled into one lifelong journey. It takes careful intention, hard work, love, commitment and forgiveness. All this makes yearly anniversaries important to celebrate. Honor your day and the one you love with these wedding anniversary Read More …
Teams of filmmakers are ready to say “action!” this weekend as the 48 Hour Film Project gets started. The kickoff event is tonight from 6pm to 7pm at James Weldon Johnson Park (formerly Hemming Park). If you would like more information, including tickets to the Read More …
An update from co-founders Lee Hamby, Josh Waller, Craig Leavitt and Evan Gould, and the Board of Directors at The 5 & Dime, made public just minutes ago. There’s no doubt about it: COVID-19 has impacted all of us in so many different ways. As Read More …
Registration for JaxParks Club Rec (Ages 6-12) and Teen Warehouse (Ages 13-18) after school programs are now open. Here are some changes to the 2020-2021 After School Programming experience: • Fall and Spring Sessions will be offered to coincide with the DCPS School Calendar • Read More …