Jacksonville, Florida
New, increased, free food distributions from Feeding Northeast Florida and their partners begin today: Every Tuesday: Regency at 10am with The Church of Eleven22 Every Wednesday: 5461 Commonwealth Ave. at 10am with Paxon Revival Center Church Thursday Oct 07 and Oct 21 at 10am with Read More …
It’s as “wicked as you wish” at the 34th annual Spooktacular brought to you by Aquafina! Jacksonville’s most enchanting Halloween celebration is BACK October 15-17 and 22-31, combining beloved traditions with all-new frights and delights. Each night from 6-10 pm, guests are encouraged to dress Read More …
US National Weather Service Jacksonville Florida Has issued a warning, High Risk of Rip Currents are in effect through Sunday for NE FL and SE GA beaches. Frequent Rip Currents & dangerous surf conditions will remain this weekend as Swells from distant Hurricane Sam arrive. Read More …
Gates open at 4pm today – The Let’s Ride Brass Band kicks it off at 4:45pm. Brief bag checks at all entry points. Don’t forget, this year’s festival is cashless, so bring your Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express card. Check out the list of Read More …
Heads up, Downtown drivers. Road closures have already begun for the Jacksonville Jazz Festival beginning today, Friday October 1st through Sunday night, October 3rd. For a list of downtown road closures as well as parking information for the event, please visit Downtown Vision, Inc.‘s blog Read More …
Young Frankenstein: Based on the 1974 film, this musical adaption of the classic comedy follows the story of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Fron-kin-steen) trying to follow the footsteps of his famous grandfather, Victor Frankenstein. The Rocky Horror Picture Show: In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Read More …
Happy 74th birthday to both the United States Air Force and the United States Air National Guard. We are proud to be the home of the 125th Fighter Wing Air National Guard. The 125th Fighter Wing (125 FW) is a unit of the Florida Air Read More …
Willow Branch Library sits in a corner of Willow Branch Park, a popular location for local musicians during the late 1960s to develop and expand their audience. Named after the “Human Be-In,” San Francisco’s 1967 counterculture celebration, Jacksonville’s “be-ins” spawned several notable acts, including the Read More …
Timucuan Parks Foundation will be leading two cleanups on Saturday, Sept. 18 for the 2021 Florida Coastal Cleanup, part of the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. Volunteers can join TPF from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Reddie Point Preserve or 8 a.m. to 10 Read More …
Tomorrow is 904 Day! We encourage everyone to support all things local this Labor Day weekend, from one of a kind shops to independent restaurants and attractions. 904 Day has been celebrated as a grassroots movement for several years, with Northeast Florida residents, organizations and Read More …
Crews from the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department have been asked to go to Louisiana and assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Mayor Lenny Curry released the following statement: “As I said earlier this week, our Jax Fire & Rescue has been ready to respond Read More …
September is National Hunger Action Month and Feeding Northeast Florida is hosting 30+ free food distributions throughout the area starting today. Save this post, or the graphic below to see when a free food distribution is coming to your neighborhood. Thank you Feeding Northeast Florida Read More …
Attention Duval County renters: Another round of Emergency Rental Assistance has been approved. COJ partners, JEA and United Way of Northeast Florida will continue to administering this program that has distributed more than $15 million dollars so far since June. The application portal to the Read More …
A big, first step was taken today as the City, Groundwork Jacksonville, donors, and partners broke ground on the first phase of the 30-mile Emerald Trail. The LaVilla link will connect Brooklyn and LaVilla to the S-line via 1.3 miles of pedestrian and bike trails, Read More …
If you or someone you know could use some food assistance for their family, Catholic Charities Jacksonville hosts a free, drive through food distribution every Wednesday and Friday: St. Pius V Catholic Church 1470 W. 13th St. Starts at 9:30am both days For more information: Read More …
Last week, the City and their healthcare partners opened new, free COVID-19 testing sites throughout Duval County. You can get the vaccine at many of these sites as well. Emmett Reed Community Center – 1093 W. 6th St Cuba Hunter Community Center – 4380 Bedford Read More …
The upgrades to the Splash Pad at Hanna Park 500 Wonderwood Dr, 32233 are complete and open through Labor Day weekend. Other Splash Pads are located at Bruce Park 6549 Arlington Road, Jax, FL 32211 Beverly Hills Park 4511 Portsmouth, Jax, FL 32208 Flossie Brunson Read More …
On this date in 1966 the Pioneer 7 satellite lifted off from Launch Complex 17A at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The launch vehicle was a Thor-Delta E rocket. Pioneer 7 was the second in a series of solar orbiters designed to measure Read More …