Jacksonville, Florida
When you vote for members of your county’s School Board, would you like candidates to have an R or a D next to their names? The Florida Legislature is set to consider a constitutional amendment that would allow partisan school board races, which are currently prohibited Read More …
Talk about an all-American halftime show: The Jaguars will continue a five-year tradition this Sunday when 75 U.S. citizenship candidates will be sworn in as U.S. citizens during the Jax-Dallas game. U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard is set to administer the Oath of Allegiance to the Read More …
Half of the Jacksonville area’s 14 full-service hospitals earned top marks in a watchdog group’s latest report card on patient safety, and the region performed far above average overall. In addition to the seven hospitals that received A’s on the Leapfrog Group’s fall 2022 report card, six Read More …
Five educators are finalists for Duval County Teacher of the Year. The finalists, announced by the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, are: Kartian Bias, who teaches 3rd to 5th grade at Garden City Elementary Argel Hipol, a biology teacher at Westside High Andrew Lodge, music teacher Read More …
A local football coach was shot 10 times while trying to shield young players in his car during a drive-by shooting this past weekend, the man’s attorney says. Thirteen-year-old Prince Holland died in the shooting, which prompted city leaders to put additional resources toward curbing violence. Local Read More …
The next community event from the Mayor’s CBCR Program and New Town Success Zone-Jacksonville is coming up on Saturday, December 17th. Join us at 1401 Grunthal St. on the campus of Edward Waters University from 10am to Noon for health and medical services, free groceries Read More …
Tickets are now on sale for the 36th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue! Join the City of Jacksonville as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King at the Prime Osborn Convention Center on January 13th. Get your tickets Read More …
The Merry & Bright Movie Night Presented by Live Oak Contracting will feature two Christmas classics! Join us on the evening of December 16th at 6 p.m. for How the Grinch Stole Christmas and stay for the 8 p.m. showing of Jack Frost on the Read More …
When the Jacksonville Jaguars take the field this Sunday against the Detroit Lions, many of them will be doing so with custom, one-of-a-kind footwear for the My Cause My Cleats campaign. Each pair of shoes are designed and created by the players and many will Read More …
Get in the holiday spirit next Wednesday, December 7th with the City Council Holiday Celebration. Join your elected leaders at City Hall (117 W. Duval St) starting at 6:15pm for a holiday program featuring Jacksonville Arts & Music School, Cathedral Arts Project, and the Cultural Read More …
In honor of World AIDS Day today, COJ proudly hosted the annual Quilt Ceremony at City Hall with the North Florida Quilt Chapter. With more than 10,000 people in Duval County living with AIDS, we are grateful to recognize and honor them today and everyday. Read More …
Catholic Charities Jacksonville and Feeding Northeast Florida are hosting a free, drive through food distribution, Saturday December 3rd. Come to the Guardian Catholic School located at 4920 Brentwood Ave. starting at 9am for free groceries, produce, and proteins. Thank you for sharing with those that Read More …
The application portal for the City of Jacksonville Emergency Rental Assistance Program will open at 8am Wednesday morning. Applications will be accepted until December 5th. For more information, including eligibility criteria and application links, go to: https://www.coj.net/erapfaq
Come be a part of the one of the biggest Army vs Navy watch parties in the country TIAA Bank Field Saturday, December 10th. See Army football take on Navy Football on the big screens for a $5 donation which goes to local military charities. Read More …
Lydia Maria Child wrote the poem titled “The New-England Boy’s Song about Thanksgiving Day,” in 1845. It is best known for its opening lines “Over the river and through the wood, to grandfather’s house we go.” Her poem gained its lasting popularity in 1874 when Read More …
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! JaxParks has asked Greenscape of Jacksonville to plant trees along the S-Line, the urban trail and greenway that connects the historic neighborhoods of Newtown, Durkeeville, Brentwood and Springfield. They are planting 50 trees Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 10 am. Plant with them! Read More …
The 20th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza, hosted by the Jacksonville Historical Society, will enthrall visitors of all ages as they ooh and aah over dozens of delectable gingerbread creations built by amateurs and professionals. The event includes decorated trees and a holiday shop. New this year: Read More …
There is nothing that says Thanksgiving like the smell of roast turkey wafting through your kitchen and the rest of the house. Of course, a roasted turkey can also be the centerpiece of any special family occasion or holiday. Despite its central role in family Read More …