Jacksonville, Florida
On this day, eight years ago, Bob Dylan received a phone call that left him “speechless” after learning he had become the first musician to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Prize motivation: “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song Read More …
National Good Neighbor Day on September 28 creates an opportunity for neighbors to get to know each other better. Join us as we acknowledge and celebrate the importance of a good neighbor. #GoodNeighborDay It is a blessing to have a good neighbor, but it is Read More …
Help with post-storm pick-up and recovery efforts by following the Three Cs for Storm Debris and note that it might take several visits to collect all of it in some areas: 1.COLLECT: Gather storm debris such as tree limbs, palm fronds, and bulky branches. Smaller Read More …
Here is the latest on Hurricane Helene from the 6PM press briefing with Mayor Donna Deegan and COJ Emergency Partners: JEA crews are working around the clock to restore service. The Legends Center will be the only shelter to remain open for those without power Read More …
JEA crews are working to restore customers and will continue to do so as winds are below 35 mph. For information on your specific outage, we ask that you monitor the restoration through your jea.com account or via text alert. Through your account, sign in, Read More …
Five evacuation shelters in Duval County are open as of 4pm: Atlantic Coast High School – (9735 R. G. Skinner Parkway) open for special medical needs, pet -friendly. Chaffee Trail Elementary – (11400 Sam Caruso Way) open for general population. The Legends Center – (5130 Read More …
Johnny Cash will forever be remembered as an American icon, and now there’s a statue of him to show it. The late singer has been immortalized in the U.S. Capitol, making him the first musician featured in the National Statuary Hall Collection. The nearly 11-foot-tall Read More …
The City of Jacksonville is mobilizing in response to the impending threat of potential hurricane Helene. In response to the safety threat posed by the storm and the City’s need for shelters: Duval County Public Schools will cease normal operations for students at the conclusion Read More …
Riverside Avondale Preservation invites you to attend their Inaugural Riverside Avondale Music Tour presented by Cowford Realty & Design, Saturday, October 12, from 1 pm to 6 pm. Celebrate our neighborhood’s rich musical history. This unique fall event is about to bring Riverside’s story to Read More …
Art Bikes are electric bikes you can rent to tour Jacksonville’s amazing collection of public art. You can book a self-guided 3 hour tour or a 90 minute Art Bikes lunch. Art Bikes are basically “podcast on wheels.” Art Bikes works with local artists to Read More …
Tomorrow night Movie Night in the Park is back with a FREE showing of “Kung Fu Panda 4.” Join our JaxParks team at the Artist Walk Amphitheater (715 Riverside Ave) at 7:30pm for the movie. Bring your chairs and blankets for a good place to Read More …
Happy 77th Birthday to the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard. As the proud home of the 125th Fighter Wing of the Florida Air National Guard, we want to say thank you to all of the active duty servicemen and women for Read More …
For decades, 5 Points has been a haven for those in our community who have felt excluded elsewhere. The rainbow crosswalks aim to secure this place in our community to welcome and uplift anyone who needs it. Artwork by HeartSpace Art and assisted by All Read More …
Alewife Craft Beer Bottle Shop announced minutes ago via Facebook, it will close this fall after 10 years in Jacksonville’s Five Points neighborhood. Alewife is the third small business in Five Points to announce a closure, behind Mixed Fillings Pie Shop and Sun-Ray Cinema. Alewife Read More …
The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville has announced the winners of its 47th annual Arts Awards, honoring local artists, businesses and philanthropists who are contributing to the local arts scene. This year’s winners are: Helen Lane Founders Award: Jason Peoples, Executive Director of Jacksonville Arts Read More …
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters has come out against a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational cannabis in Florida by voter referendum this November. Waters says if Amendment 3 passes, he will increase DUI patrols in Jacksonville to crack down on driving under the influence Read More …
Three annual events have been erased from Jacksonville’s 2024-2025 calendar, creating some wiggle room for the new city budget. Over $500,000 was “saved” by canceling the annual Jax River Jams concert series. The Sea & Sky Air Show has also been canceled, as has Bethune Cookman Read More …
JACKSONVILLE: The City Council Finance Committee continues its budget discussion with a hearing at 9 a.m. City Hall, 117 W. Duval St. Live stream the meeting.