Jacksonville, Florida
Lutheran Social Services Jacksonville has expanded their daily, free food pantry with extended hours every Tuesday from 2-4pm. Citizens can visit the pantry at 4615 Philips Hwy twice a month, Monday through Friday from 10am to Noon, as well as 2-4 on Tuesdays, to receive Read More …
One of our favorite events returns for a 3rd year this Friday night, February 18th. The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Rubenstein Law host the High School Heritage Classic between William M. Raines High School & Jean Ribault High School at 6:35pm under the lights at Read More …
Next Thursday Downtown Vision, Inc.‘s Sip & Stroll returns to the Southbank Riverwalk from 5-8pm! Experience live music, food, beverages, and local vendors every 3rd Thursday of each month. Go to https://downtownjacksonville.org/sipandstroll/ for more information including parking and more.
The Jacksonville Baldwin Rail Trail construction project has begun. Look for signs at the trailheads. The section between Otis Road and Hanna Road will be closed for the next 4 – 6 weeks while they work on repairs in this area.
It’s time to run through the streets in your skivvies, again. Time for Cupid’s Undie Run, which raises money for neurofibromatosis research, runners will gather at Lynch’s Irish Pub in Jacksonville Beach at noon Saturday, get properly prepared, then strip down and run about a Read More …
The Boozy Cauldron Tavern is popping up in Jacksonville, March 3rd, 4th, and 5th for a 4-part Cocktail Experience and show led by Witches and Wizards. You will be taken on a magical journey where you can imbibe on the four delicious signature cocktails (including Read More …
Tomorrow is the first day of Florida and Georgia Severe Weather Awareness Week! Florida is the Lightning Capital of the U.S., with an average of 223 lightning events per square mile occurring in 2021. When Thunder Roars, GO INDOORS! Learn more – FloridaDisaster.org/Hazards/Lightning
The 15th Annual DONNA Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer is this weekend! Named after breast cancer survivor Donna Deegan, the DONNA Foundation provides assistance and support to those with breast cancer and breast cancer research. As the fight against breast cancer continues, the Acosta Bridge Read More …
Need a summer job? JaxParks is seeking to hire lifeguards to work at Jacksonville City pools. Starting pay is $12 an hour after going through training and certification. Check out the flyer below for training dates and locations coming in March:
First Wednesday Art Walk returns to Downtown Jacksonville on Wednesday, February 2nd. Visitors are invited to bring family, friends and coworkers for a self-guided tour of Downtown’s Northbank core on the first Wednesday of every month. Explore three major hubs: James Weldon Johnson Park, The Jessie (duPont Center) and The Breezeway at Read More …
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was created primarily to modernize the flow of healthcare information, stipulate how personally identifiable information maintained by the healthcare and healthcare insurance industries should be protected from fraud and theft, and address limitations on healthcare insurance coverage. Personal Read More …
Two of the famed Budweiser Clydesdale horses will be in the Jacksonville area next week, making appearances at local Winn-Dixie stores. The horses will appear at stores in Jacksonville, Middleburg, Neptune Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach. Visitors will be able to take photos with the horses. Schedule for Read More …
Space heaters have caused many house fires, injuries and deaths over the years. If you plan to use a space heater during the cold winter months, you’ll want to make sure you are using it properly to avoid potentially fatal mistakes. To keep yourself and Read More …
The shelters below are accepting those needing refuge from the cold this weekend. City Rescue Mission, 234 W. State St., 32202: Check-in at 2:30 p.m. Shelter will be available until temperatures are at least 40 degrees. Mission House, 465 11th Ave. N Jacksonville Beach, 32250. Read More …
FROST You can think of frost as frozen dew. Water droplets on the ground, on the leaves of plants or grass, on the car windshields or on other surfaces become frozen when temperatures are cold enough. Typically, you’d expect frost with a calm wind, clear Read More …
Cold temps are in the forecast for this weekend. Widespread frost and freeze conditions will be possible Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Saturday night will be the coldest with a potential hard freeze at inland locations.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of two monoclonal antibodies, preventing providers from administering these treatments within the United States. As a result, both state operated sites in the City of Jacksonville are closed until further notice. Please contact the Read More …
COJ Planning & Development Department along with the Federal Highway Administration are hosting a FREE 2-day design workshop for bicycle safety on April 14th and 15th at the Ed Ball Building (214 N. Hogan St). This event is geared towards engineers, developers, and planners looking Read More …