Jacksonville, Florida
A criminal record can make it hard to find a job or rent a home. If you need help in trying to seal or expunge an arrest record, the Mayor’s CBCR in collaboration with the State Attorney’s Office, 4th Judicial Circuit of Florida will host a Read More …
Starting Monday, the Acosta Bridge will light up red, black and green in celebration of Kwanzaa! You can catch the lights from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. through December 30.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) announced today its partnership with Lights On! – a community-driven program with the mission to heal relationships between communities and law enforcement agencies. This is the first national expansion into the state of Florida and is being funded by the Read More …
This week, check out our Christmas colors on the Acosta Bridge! The lights are on nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. courtesy of JTA.
Not everyone can say that they’re among the best in the nation. But Team Duval is celebrating 10 district high schools that can, in fact, make that claim. The distinction? They are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools in the nation. Read More …
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) and Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) announced the My Ride 2 School pilot program to provide free bus trips to middle and high school students starting January 4, 2022. Read more:
It’s not too late to join the fun and build a gingerbread display for the 19th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza. Visit www.jaxhistory.org for details to build, buy a ticket or become a sponsor! The Jacksonville Historical Society is hosting the 19th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza in a manner Read More …
Box office superstar Will Smith premieres his newest film, King Richard, this weekend, and Jacksonville residents have a chance to be part of this iconic experience. Locally-based film curator Black Films Matter will host a private screening of the movie this Saturday, November 20, at The Read More …
There is still time to register your boat for the Jacksonville Light Boat Parade. Registration is still open to participate in the 2021 Jacksonville Light Boat Parade. Sign up by Nov. 21 to be included in the judging to win some great gifts. More information Read More …
Join us on the Southbank Riverwalk from 5-8 p.m. tomorrow for our very first Third Thursday Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC! Stroll alongside the beautiful St. Johns River at sunset with a drink in hand, stopping to grab food, drinks and photo ops as Read More …
No pet should be stuck in a cage for Thanksgiving. Consider fostering an animal from our Animal Care & Protective Services and give them a chance to sleep in a warm home and spend the holiday with a family. You might just find your next Read More …
With Thanksgiving around the corner, we want to make sure those that may need food assistance know about Feeding Northeast Florida’s weekly free food distributions: Every Tuesday: Regency Mall (near Dillards) at 10am. Every Wednesday: 5461 Commonwealth Ave at 10am. For more information and to Read More …
Black Restaurant Week was founded in 2019, since then it has expanded to 15 different areas across the country, including Jacksonville. From Nov. 12 through 21, residents are encouraged to check out all our Black-owned restaurants have to offer. A list of local Black-owned restaurants Read More …
Several Jacksonville-area restaurants are offering free meals to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11. Please note that restaurants may require proof of service to redeem offers. Another Broken Egg Cafe: Free Patriot French Toast Combo and coffee on Nov. 11. Dine-in Read More …
Join Greenscape of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful this Saturday, November 13th for a Paper Collection & Tree Giveaway from 9am to 1pm at Lot E of TIAA Bank Field. Bring up to two(2) bags of paper you need safely shredded and get a free Read More …
The Veterans Day Parade will start Thursday at 11:01 a.m. at North Jefferson and Water streets downtown. From there the parade heads east on Water to Laura Street, then north to James Weldon Johnson Park and turns left on Duval Street and then left on Read More …
The City, along with their partners Agape Family Health Center and the Duval County Department of Health, are offering free COVID-19 booster shots at four community center locations in Duval County: Clanzel T. Brown Community Center: 4575 Moncrief Rd. Lane Wiley Senior Center: 6710 Wiley Read More …
The COJ Fall Job Fair is less than two weeks away. If you are looking for a job with the City, head to the Legends Center (5130 Soutel Dr.) tomorrow, November 18th from 11am to 2pm. For information about what jobs are available, please go Read More …