Jacksonville, Florida
Organizers of the annual July 5th Beaches Cleanup are encouraging volunteers to put the event on their calendars. Last year, 221 volunteers picked up 3,000 pounds of debris — that’s roughly the weight of a compact car — at Jacksonville, Neptune and Atlantic beaches. Hours Read More …
Thanks to a federal grant, Duval County Public Schools has laptops and hotspots available for students in need. This is available for students enrolled in district schools in need. All eligible families are encouraged to apply. Applications are available in your parent FOCUS account. Visit Read More …
Summer is finally here! Are you planning a trip to the beach to beat the heat? Make sure you stay safe while you enjoy some fun in the sun. Beach flags are posted at access points throughout Duval County. Understanding and heeding these colored flags Read More …
Sham mortgages, illegal flipping, fake title transfers — fraudsters have all kinds of schemes to rip off homeowners. The FBI says property crime is the fastest-growing white-collar crime in the U.S., and now Duval County has launched a program to alert homeowners if they’re at Read More …
Should Internet cafes be legalized and regulated in Jacksonville, three years after the city declared them illegal gambling spots and shut them down? Councilman Garrett Dennis thinks so, saying “adult arcades” are operating underground and should be regulated. His bill on the topic goes before the Neighborhoods, Read More …
The “Old Stanton” High School is poised to get a new life thanks to an infusion of funding from the state. Rep. Wyman Duggan, R-Jacksonville, Rep. Tracie Davis, D-Jacksonville, and Sen. Audrey Gibson, D-Jacksonville, sponsored the $2.5 million in state funding to renovate the historic building. The Read More …
Starting July 1st, playing music loudly from your car or motorcycle can earn you a traffic ticket. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office put out the loud-music warning yesterday, saying a state law regulating car radios is now enforceable. That means you can get pulled over for blaring music that can Read More …
Friday was Florida’s deadline for candidates to file for this year’s elections. Among the North Florida races of interest: U.S. HOUSE • In District 3, incumbent Kat Cammack will face two Republican challengers in the primary. Two Democrats and an unaffiliated candidate also filed. • The new Read More …
Two months after the end of the Civil War, federal troops arrived in Texas to ensure that Black Americans living there were released from slavery. The anniversary of their arrival — June 19th, 1865 — was commemorated as Juneteenth, which became a federal holiday last Read More …
Student archaeologists at the University of North Florida have possibly uncovered something big — both in size and in historical importance. UNF Archeology Lab Director Keith Ashley says students found evidence of a large indigenous building during a dig at Big Talbot Island State Park. It could Read More …
With the Shands Fishing Pier’s demolition set to begin Thursday, Clay County is inviting residents to share memories and pictures of the pier, which Hurricane Matthew damaged beyond repair in 2016. Send photos and remembrances to socialmedia@claycountygov.com. Officials will post their favorites on social media. Read More …
Jax Examiner wanted to wish the U.S. Army a very happy birthday today. Thank you for helping make our great country the land of the free and home of the brave for 247 years and counting! Happy Birthday, United States Army!
Look for heat advisories to be issued this week as North Florida gets trapped in a regional heat wave. Temperatures are expected to rise into the mid-90s by Wednesday and the upper 90s by Friday, pushing “feels like” temps to nearly 110 degrees by the end Read More …
Jacksonville’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is scheduled for multiple locations throughout the city to celebrate our nation’s independence. Fireworks will launch at 9:45 p.m. at the following locations: Downtown Jacksonville FSCJ North Campus The Avenues Mall Trinity Baptist Church Ed Austin Regional Park
The Florida Theatre’s Summer Movie Classics series is Back! Movies will be shown at 2 p.m. Sundays on the big screen at the downtown Jacksonville theater, which opened in 1927 as a silent movie house. Tickets are $10 per showing, or 10 tickets for $50. Read More …
Duval and the surrounding area is now the 904 — and the 324! The Florida Public Service Commission has approved the new area code for Jacksonville and surrounding areas, where it is now being assigned to new customers (if you have a 904 number already, you’ll Read More …
Longtime state legislator Audrey Gibson is running for mayor of Jacksonville. Gibson, a Democrat who spent 20 years in the Florida House and Senate before being term-limited out this year, announced her candidacy this week. Her competition so far includes Donna Deegan, currently the only other Read More …
The Jacksonville City Council will take its first step toward replacing Sheriff Mike Williams today when it meets at noon to set a special election to choose the next sheriff. What happens from there? It’s a little complicated, and includes the possibility that three new sheriffs could serve Read More …