Jacksonville, Florida
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 …
A Jacksonville holiday tradition is making its return to Thanksgiving weekend. The City of Jacksonville is excited to announce the Jacksonville Light Boat Parade will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 6:00pm on the St. Johns River. The Jacksonville Light Boat Parade has Read More …
On November 13th, as part of World Kindness Day, we are encouraged to spread kindness like an infectious cold. We want to share it more than usual because studies show when others observe kindness in action they are more likely to carry out an act Read More …
MOCA Jacksonville’s team has completed a post-storm evaluation on our campus. The museum will resume regular business hours tomorrow, Saturday, November 21 for VyStar Free Saturdays @ MOCA. MOCA are thrilled to be able to offer this free access day through the generous support of Read More …
We hope that you do not have to be on the roads today, but if you have to, please review these safety tips from JaxReady:
Public K-12 schools Duval County Public Schools will close Thursday. Athletics, extracurricular activities and afterschool activities are canceled for Thursday and will be rescheduled. The school district will remain closed Friday for Veterans Day, but athletic events and activities scheduled for Friday and Saturday are not affected. Clay County schools Read More …
Save the date for the Mayor’s Community Based Crime Reduction Program & New Town Success Zone-Jacksonville‘s Diabetes Awareness Month event. Attend Saturday, November 19th from 10am to Noon for a FREE grocery distribution, health check ups, and more at 1401 Grunthal St. on the campus Read More …
The City Council’s Critical Quality of Life Issues Special Committee working groups have three meetings scheduled for Monday; 9 a.m. to discuss homelessness, 1 p.m. on access to health care, and 4 p.m. on affordable housing. All three meetings are in the Lynwood Roberts Room at City Hall, 117 W. Read More …
Safe Future Foundation and their partners are hosting a food and diaper giveaway TOMORROW-11/5 at Beaches Chapel located at 610 Florida Blvd. This event starts at 9am and goes until supplies run out. “Join us this Saturday (November 5, 2022), for a Food Giveaway + Read More …
There are a couple of weeks left to check out “Duval Art Downtown” at the Jacksonville Public Library Main Branch. It features some amazing paintings and sculptures from art educators from Duval County Public Schools.They are featured in the Gallery on Main located on the Read More …
Whether hosting a holiday meal for the first time, or the thirty-first time, it helps to have a plan. Here’s ours. FOUR WEEKS OUT * Invite friends * Check on seasonal ingredients * Plan menu * Decide what you will make and what guests will Read More …
Releasing balloons into the skies of Duval County is now against the law. Councilman Rory Diamond’s ban cleared the Jacksonville City Council this week — it classifies airborne balloons as litter and sets a $50 fine for releasing them. There are currently similar bans in other Read More …
Trick-or-treating isn’t until Monday, but the spirits are high all weekend. Check out haunted houses at 13th Floor Haunted House Jacksonville, 9230 Arlington Expressway. ($19.99-$99.99) or Haunt Nights at Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd. ($24.99-$34.99). The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Spooktacular, with themed decorations and mildly scary characters, is Friday-Monday ($30-$35). Read More …
Former Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew scored another touchdown on his way out of town. Minshew sold his home in St. Johns County. He then went for the 2 point conversion and scored a tidy profit. Minshew sold the four-bedroom home for $890,000 after purchasing it Read More …
Early, in-person voting in the Nov. 8 elections begins in Northeast Florida, starting Monday in Duval and Putnam counties. Here’s a rundown of dates and sites for early voting across the region: • Duval: Monday through Nov. 6th at 20 locations • Putnam: Monday through Read More …