Jacksonville, Florida
Have you thought about becoming a foster parent but aren’t sure how to get started? Join Animal Care & Protective Services for a foster open house this Wednesday, from 4:30-6:00. They will work with you to find a foster program that fits your lifestyle. There Read More …
According to the American Medical Association teen overdose deaths increased 94% in 2020, and another 20% in 2021. Drug Free Duval and Duval Co+Lab are hosting a free event Sunday, May 15th. Rising 9th-12th graders are invited to share and learn solutions to stopping this Read More …
Jacksonville University’s women’s lacrosse team won its fifth straight conference championship and eighth overall title Saturday with a 20-12 win over Liberty. With the win, the Dolphins earned their eighth NCAA Tournament berth. The men’s team lost by one goal in its conference final, but finished Read More …
Sales tax breaks on school clothes, diapers, hurricane supplies and more are on the way after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed them into law yesterday along with a one-month break on the state gas tax, coming this fall. Here’s a schedule of the sales tax holidays, Read More …
The 904 will have company soon in Jax: State regulators have OK’d the creation of an additional area code in Northeast Florida. The new code’s a necessity because 904 is projected to run out of numbers in 2024. The new area code’s digits will be Read More …
The popular storytelling performance series Untold Stories returns for its third iteration with a lineup of locals spinning transformative narratives on stage at the Florida Theatre. With a diverse range of voices, tonight’s lineup includes poet Yvette Angelique, artist and activist Hope McMath and entrepreneur Yhang Quintaro, Read More …
In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt signed the Ocala National Forest into existence as the third national forest east of the Mississippi (only the Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota and El Yunque National Forest in Roosevelt’s beloved Puerto Rico are older). The Ocala was created to protect the world’s largest contiguous sand pine scrub. Read More …
Today, 121 years ago, around noon, Jacksonville caught fire. In 1901, Jacksonville was a city which consisted mainly of wooden buildings with wood shingled roofs. The city itself had been suffering under a prolonged drought, leaving the building exteriors across the city dry and fire-prone. Read More …
The Florida Ballet’s final performances for the 2021/22 Company season will be presented May 13-15 within the Picinich-Byrd Theatre located at 10131 Atlantic Boulevard. “The Choreographer’s Choice” will feature innovative and new works choreographed by Florida Ballet Company dancers and emerging artists. Don’t miss this intimate Read More …
Protest props were removed from an affordable housing rally which brought dressers, mattresses and other furniture to the doorstep of Jacksonville City Hall yesterday. The items represented people who are evicted onto the streets. But the props didn’t last long – they were tossed out Read More …
On Wednesday, families at Cedar Hills Elementary were sent an email from the school’s principal, Marva McKinney, informing them of a rodent infestation and measures being taken to combat the issue, including shutting down the schools cafeteria. The email (courtesy of First Coast News) “Hello Read More …
For frequent visitors to the forest – especially those who like to get out in the woods – poisonous plants are one of the top hazards you can encounter. Learn to identify and avoid these spoilers. The Itch that Sticks There are certain plants in Read More …
Jacksonville residents may recycle scrap tires curbside – schedule in advance with 630-CITY (2489). TIRE DISPOSAL STANDARDS Up to four (4) standard vehicle tires, with or without rims. Place within five (5) feet of the curb. No oversized tires permitted. Tires need to be scheduled by Read More …
The port of Jacksonville’s status as one of the East Coast’s biggest auto-handling ports got a long-term boost yesterday thanks to a new public-private deal with Southeast Toyota Distributors. The JAXPORT board unanimously approved a $210 million agreement with the distribution company to move its facility from Read More …
Daryl Rosenberger has been jump roping across America to raise awareness for suicide prevention and bipolar disorder. He lost his youngest son to suicide in October 2020. Daryl began his journey of love in California and that journey will end in Jacksonville, FL on May Read More …
As a parade of speakers told the City Council at the Tuesday night meeting to let voters decide whether to remove historic monuments (including Confederate ones) from public spaces in Jax, Mayor Lenny Curry sent the council a different message by Twitter. “The Jax City Read More …
Join MOCA for an evening of inspiring film as they present monthly screenings connecting to the themes and ideas of current exhibitions. About this event In-person | Free | This film is not rated MOCA Jacksonville is screening “Donbass” in response to current events in Read More …
COJ and JaxParks have opened another adaptable kayak launch site at Mandarin Park. It joins Bethesda Park, Hanna Park, and the Southbank Riverwalk as places now accessible to all kayakers in our great City. We have so many natural resources in our backyard, we are Read More …