Severe weather alert
Be cautious as your travel around town through tomorrow, you may encounter flooded roadways. DO NOT attempt to drive through a flooded road, the depth of the water is not always obvious.
Author: Jax Examiner
Freedom Boat Club Community Blood Drive
Freedom Boat Club, in partnership with OneBlood, is hosting a community blood drive on Saturday, November 13 in Jacksonville Beach. The OneBlood bloodmobile will be set up at Beach Marine at 2315 Beach Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visit https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/donation-centers-list-select-time.stml?driveID=1161867 to schedule a time to Read More …
Stores that will be closed for Thanksgiving this year
Here is a list of retailers confirmed to be closed for the holiday (list subject to change): Academy Sports + Outdoors ALDI Barnes & Noble (expected to be closed based on previous years — still waiting for 2021 announcement) Bed, Bath and Beyond Best Buy BJ’s Read More …
Junior Ranger Ethical Angling Family Day
Teaching kids to fish is great. Teaching kids to fish ethically is even better! This Saturday, join the Timucuan Parks Foundation & Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve for an Ethical Angling Family Day from 10-2 at Hanna Park. Registration is required. For more information and Read More …
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is still open and taking applications. An eligible household may receive assistance for rent or utilities, including up to 12 months past due funds. Details here: https://www.coj.net/erapfaq
Super Crown World Championship Tickets
The weekend of November 13-14, 2021, watch the best of the best in skateboarding compete at Riverfront Plaza in Downtown Jacksonville. The Street League Skateboarding World Championship will go out with a bang in Jacksonville, with live music, delicious food and drink, and open skating at the VyStar Family Read More …
National Pumpkin Day
National Pumpkin Day recognizes a favored autumn decoration and food on October 26th. Not only do they make great fall decorations, but the pumpkin also completes a variety of tasty recipes. Join a pumpkin competition or visit any of the many fall festivals featuring the Read More …
The Greater Jacksonville Fair
The Jacksonville Fair will return this fall from November 4-14, 2021! This iconic annual event is fun for the whole family. Enjoy thrilling rides, delicious food, live musical performances, and interactive entertainment. There will even be a pig race! Learn more.
Mary L. Singleton Senior Center Grand re-opening
Yesterday, the Singleton Senior Center hosted its Grand Re-Opening event. During COVID, the center underwent extensive aesthetic and functional renovations and Saturday was a celebration of all the hard work that has gone into the center. The seniors heard the history of Mary L. Singleton, Read More …
Free Covid testing and vaccinations are available
If you are looking for a free COVID-19 test or vaccine, many City-sponsored sites offer weekend hours. Go to https://www.jaxready.com/…/COVID-19-Testing-Information… for specific testing and vaccine information. Thank you to COJ partners Duval County Department of Health, Agape Family Health Center, and Telescope Health for your Read More …
VyStar Emerald Trail 5K 2021
There is still time to register for the VyStar Emerald Trail 5K 2021 this Saturday morning! Join your friends and fellow Groundwork supporters for this fun event to run, walk and bike along the future. Register today! https://1stplacesports.com/races/emeraldtrail/
Animal Care & Protective Services needs your help
ACPS is full-they are currently caring for 253 dogs and 183 cats in the shelter. They are thankful to everyone in the community that has adopted and fostered! You made a difference but there are still many animals in need. Here’s how you can help!Adopt Read More …
Feeding Northeast Florida food distribution Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Free food distributions from Feeding Northeast Florida and their partners continues tomorrow: Every Tuesday: Regency at 10am with The Church of Eleven22 Every Wednesday: 5461 Commonwealth Ave. at 10am with Paxon Revival Center Church Thursday Oct 21 at 10am with Redemption Church. Thank you to Read More …
National School Bus Safety Week
October 18th-22nd is National School Bus Safety Week. It is always a good time for both motorists and pedestrians to brush up on some safety tips. Check out the graphic below for a reminder for when to stop for a school bus.
JTA and Uber provide free door-to-door rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination sites
JTA has partnered with Uber to provide free door-to-door rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination sites in neighborhoods with limited transportation access. Vouchers are available for trips to ANY vaccination site within the combined area of the following 10 zip codes: 32202, 32204, 32205, 32206, Read More …
Free smoke detectors
Smoke detectors save lives, and it is important that every home has working smoke detectors. Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department will provide free smoke detectors to qualifying Jacksonville residents or replace batteries in existing ones. To learn more about this service, call 904-630-CITY (2489).
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
For too long, domestic violence was something families dealt with silently. Domestic violence affects millions, causing physical and mental harm. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and you don’t have to suffer alone. The City of Jacksonville, with their partners Hubbard House, Inc. and the Read More …