Jacksonville, Florida
Despite concerns that federal oversight would limit the Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s ability to display different lighted color schemes on the Acosta Bridge, including Pride lights honoring the LGBTQ+ community, the agency says rainbow lights are a go for this coming week. From June 6 through 10, Read More …
Wow! In less than two weeks we hope you’ll be joining the Jacksonville Historical Society and the City of Jacksonville at the biggest birthday party ever! We hope you will be as excited to attend as we are to share Jacksonville’s history from James Weldon Read More …
The Jacksonville Black Rodeo is at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center for two performances, at 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday. It’s the whole rodeo experience — bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, ranch bronc, steer undecorating, barrel racing, relay races and tkids’ mutton bustin’. $22-$40.
The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) has announced the opening of 19 community pools on Saturday, May 28. Pools will open in phases this year. The first set of pools will open prior to Memorial Day weekend. The second Read More …
Check out the list of book clubs below and join your fellow readers for a great chat! Thursday, June 2 @ 6:30pm Discovery Book Club(link is external) at Pablo Creek The Mountain Between Us(link is external), by Charles Martin “Stranded in a frigid mountain wilderness after a Read More …
R&B hitmaker Patti Labelle, jazz icon Herbie Hancock and up-and-coming stars like singer Jazzmeia Horn and pianist Christian Sands are among the attractions at this year’s Jacksonville Jazz Festival, which starts tonight Downtown. The four-day event offers free concerts on two stages, a piano competition, Read More …
Congratulations to newly-elected City Council President Terrance Freeman and Vice President Ron Salem. Both were unanimously voted in by their fellow City Council members Tuesday afternoon. We look forward to their leadership, guidance, and hard work for the citizens of this great City when they Read More …
With three major military installations, and thousands of active-duty service members, veterans, and civilian employees, there is no doubt that Jacksonville is a military town. That was further cemented this morning as Mayor Lenny Curry and members of the Veterans Council of Duval County as Read More …
Next Monday, May 30th, join COJ Military Affairs & Veterans Department as we honor Jacksonville’s fallen heroes in the annual Memorial Day Observance. Taking place in person at the Veterans Memorial Wall, performances from the Navy Band Southeast and the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus begin at Read More …
The Safety and Crime Reduction Commission (SCRC), along with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), continues to work to end the stigma surrounding mental health care and provide helpful resources. Join them at the next Community Bus Tour stop on May 21st from Noon to 2pm Read More …
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have games all week-long! Don’t miss your chance to watch the Shrimp face-off against Durnham. Jumbo Shrimp May 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd @ 121 FCU Ballpark
VyStar Credit Union said earlier today it was working around the clock to restore online and mobile banking services, which went offline Friday for what was scheduled to be a two-day technical upgrade. The credit union advised members to visit one of its brick-and-mortar locations Read More …
A new dock that’s set to open next month will allow boaters on the St. Johns River to tie up for the day in Riverside. Post Street Day Docks, located four blocks away from Five Points, will offer public slips plus one for water taxis. There’ll Read More …
Old 16mm vacation films were recently discovered at a garage sale in San Jose, CA by Tim Peddy and converted to digital courtesy of The California Pioneers of Santa Clara County. It depicts a train ride from California to Florida via New York City, ultimately Read More …
JACKSONVILLE’S EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION RETURNS TO JAMES WELDON JOHNSON PARK Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, James Weldon Johnson Park and the City of Jacksonville are excited to announce the return of Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration following last year’s successful event. The festival will take place on Saturday, May 21, Read More …
March 13, 2022 falls on a Friday, which means we will once again be visited by Friday the 13th! Many associate the day with bad luck and superstitions. We’ve compiled a few facts about Friday the 13th. Just like the fear of the number 13, Read More …
The city of Jacksonville has adopted a contactless payment option for Downtown street parking, meaning relief is on the way for anyone who’s had to dig around for loose change to feed a meter. The new ParkMobile app for iPhone, Android or any mobile web browser can Read More …
The Manufacturing Institute will be hosting STEP Forward: Jacksonville, a free educational and networking event focused on how we can create more inclusive workplace environments that help women thrive. During the event, attendees will hear from women industry leaders as well as rising female stars in the manufacturing industry. There will also Read More …