Jacksonville, Florida
While all four shelters will open at 5 p.m., information about shelters for the general public, special needs individuals and pets is below. Legends Center (5130 Soutel Dr.) – open for general population and special needs Landmark Middle School (101 Kernan Blvd.) – open for Read More …
Good luck and safe travels to the 25 members of the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department and the 5 members of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office as they deploy to Orlando as a state ERAT (Emergency Road Access Team). They will be assisting with clearing roads and Read More …
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HURRICANE UPDATE: LSS will be open on Wednesday, September 28. In preparation for the coming storm, LSS plans to EXTEND PANTRY HOURS on Wednesday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., weather permitting. We do not want anyone to risk missing meals while our community feels Read More …
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Animal Care & Protective Services (ACPS) has reported numerous times over the last several months that the shelter has been experiencing overcrowding that exceeds their capacity for care. Many animal shelters nationwide are struggling with increasing in-shelter animal populations and ACPS is no exception. Recently, Read More …
There is an urgent call for additional blood donations before Hurricane Ian arrives, including an increased need for type O blood since hurricanes can disrupt blood collection, OneBlood said. It takes about an hour to donate blood and they have many locations to make donating Read More …
Español (Spanish) You can’t stop a tropical storm or hurricane, but you can take steps now to protect yourself and your family. If you live in areas at risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages you to be prepared for hurricane season. Read More …
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released this photo of a car and this composite image of a driver suspected of forcing a teenage girl into his car and sexually abusing her. Authorities say the same man may have approached another girl walking down the street. Both incidents occurred Read More …
JEA’s grace period is over for customers who were behind on their utility bills. Starting today, the city-owned utility will be cutting power to thousands of customers, starting with those whose debt dates back the furthest. A JEA spokesperson told News4Jax that 3,948 customers were facing Read More …
Today is a good day for a cheeseburger. That’s because it’s National Cheeseburger Day and many fast-food chains and restaurants have special deals on the beloved sandwich. About three-fourths of Americans (73%) said in a YouGov survey they like burgers. The survey showed cheese was Read More …
A new report on extremism and antisemitism in Florida concludes that the state is home to an “extensive, interconnected network of white supremacists and other rar-right extremists,” including groups operating in Jacksonville. The report from the Anti-Defamation League identifies several extremist groups with ties to Read More …
Resonate Church Jacksonville is partnering with Good and Faithful Marriages Inc.’s Troy Michigan for a 1 day workshop for those that are married and those that desire to be married. The cost is $60 for couples (2 sessions) & $25 for singles (1st session only Read More …
Attorneys head to court Friday to spar over a suit that could affect next year’s elections in Jacksonville. A group of Jacksonville voters and social justice advocacy groups contend that Jax’ new City Council and Duval School Board districts amount to racial gerrymandering. Council redrew Read More …
Duval residents with revoked driver’s licenses can soon get help getting their licenses reinstated. For a second year, Duval County Circuit Court is holding an expo with local and state agencies to help get drivers back on the road. Dates are Sept. 25th-30th and Oct. Read More …
On your feet, participants! Join us as we step into NAMIWalks Your Way 2022, which promises to be our most meaningful event ever. It’s a new day for mental health and we will embrace it together on October 8 at Winston Family YMCA. Registration is simple and free! Read More …
International Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, Sept. 17 and Timucuan Parks Foundation will be leading cleanups at three parks around the First Coast. Volunteers can join TPF at 9 a.m. at Fort Caroline National Memorial, Castaway Island Preserve or Reddie Point Preserve. Fort Caroline National Read More …
Free food distribution schedule from Feeding Northeast Florida for Saturday, 9/10: With the Jim Dotson Foundation Inc. at 3754 University Club Blvd starting at 7:30am (Last names A-M) With Light in the World at 8625 New Kings Rd starting at 8am With Safe Future Foundation, Read More …