Jacksonville, Florida
Most of Jacksonville remembers the crash that shut down the northbound lanes of Interstate 295 at the Dames Point bridge and left part of a tractor-trailer truck dangling over the edge of the bridge. That was over 5 weeks ago. The trailer eventually fell into the Read More …
The historic “Derby” building in 5 Points has been leased by Chad Munsey and Michael Schmidt, owners of The Bearded Pig in San Marco and the Rec Room, also in Five Points. The duo plan a mid-April opening for their Derby House Diner. They also Read More …
Due to the cold front coming to the area where temperatures are expected to dip below 40 degrees starting Thursday, January 24th, City Rescue Mission’s Cold Weather Emergency Shelter will be open to provide safe & warm shelter for those in need. City Rescue Mission’s cold weather Read More …
Rain Dogs plays host to Acoustic Alchemy, an intimate evening of storytelling and the tools local musicians use for inspiration . This event takes place this Saturday. Start time is 9PM. Cover is $5.00. Your hosts include; Christina Wagner, Jack Ringca, Cory Driscoll, Stacey Bennett, Jessica Leigh Walton, and rickoLus. Read More …
Wolfson Children’s Hospital invites you to; The Wolfson Children’s Challenge is an annual celebration of our patients to benefit the region’s only children’s hospital. At Wolfson Children’s, no child is turned away because of an inability to pay. We invite you to run with us Read More …
Rhythm and Flow is a Communal gathering filled with; drumming, dancing, flow artists, acrobats, fire performers chalk artists, both young and old, basically anyone with positive vibes, love in their heart and a talent to share and or a desire to learn. It is family Read More …
Mapping Our Past, Jacksonville Public Library’s annual affair to celebrate the Lewis Ansbacher Map Collection—a true treasure comprising more than 240 antiquarian maps—returns to the Main Library. This year’s highlight will be the unveiling of the newly updated Jordan and Shirley Ansbacher Gallery to display Read More …
The next Household Hazardous Waste and E-waste Mobile Collection Event is TOMORROW at the Jacksonville Beach Public Works Dept. (1460 Shetter Ave. – 32250) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Acceptable items include paint, batteries, printers and other items. A complete list is available in Read More …
Implosion of the old City Hall annex building, located at 220 E. Bay Street, is scheduled for Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 8 a.m. Beginning at 7 a.m. and up to three hours following the implosion, access in and around downtown areas (Main, Liberty, Adams streets and Read More …
Mayor Lenny Curry issued an official proclamation to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, JR.’s 90th Birthday, today. You may read the Proclamation here. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. KING!
Women’s March Jacksonville invites you “…to a powerful day of action, harnessing our voices and creating a Women’s Wave that cannot be ignored. Those who perpetrate systems of oppression will hear our voices as we continue to fight against social injustice, violence, and for the Read More …
The USS Wichita (LCS-13) is a Freedom-class littoral combat ship of the United States Navy. It’s the third ship named after Wichita. Previous ships to bear the name included a World War II heavy cruiser (CA-45) and a Wichita-class Replenishment Oiler (AOR-1). The ceremonial “laying Read More …
Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience hosted each February by the Tim Tebow Foundation, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older. Last year, more than 540 churches from around the world came together to host Night Read More …
The City has many open positions; including; veterinary assistant, fire rescue communications officer, fleet services driver, accountant, park ranger, life guard, swim instructor, and more. Find the complete list here.
Unable to make it to tonight’s City Council meeting? You can watch the live video on the City’s website, starting at 5 p.m.
This free event features an interactive journey through the true stories of children living in developing countries like the Philippines, Kenya, Uganda and the Dominican Republic. In over 2,000 square feet of interactive exhibit space, visitors will step inside homes, markets and schools — without Read More …
USS Wichita (LCS 13) will be commissioned Jan. 12, 2019, at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., near Jacksonville, where the ship will be home-ported, Navy officials have announced. USS Wichita is the 13th vessel in the Freedom class of littoral combat ships, the Navy’s fastest and Read More …
Charlie Shuck opened the Punk Rock Show at Rain Dogs, Friday night, The Punk bands included; Forsaken Profit$, Some Kind Of Nightmare, The Wastedist, and SCUM. Some might find it odd that a poet/singer/songwriter playing acoustic guitar, would open for a night of Punk Rock. If you’ve ever had Read More …