Jacksonville, Florida
New Voter ID cards have been mailed out to registered voters in Duval County, and yours might list a new voting precinct. A lawsuit last year claimed voters in Duval didn’t have equal access, as the number of precincts in each City Council district ranged Read More …
Presented by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Sheriffs Association Parents and Guardians, are you concerned about your teenager’s safety while driving? Sign your teen up for the FREE Teen Driver Challenge Class. Topics include Teen Crash Facts; Knowing Your Vehicle; Using Your Senses; Vehicle Dynamics; Drug and Read More …
Everyone in Jacksonville plays a role in improving the safety of our roadways. From bicyclists and pedestrians, to motorcyclists and drivers, we all share a responsibility to contribute to a safer community. Help make every street in Jacksonville a safe place to walk, ride or Read More …
JEA customers who need some help paying bills have a few options. The utility offers multiple arrangements to give you more time. JEA also offers a pay-as-you-go option and another that takes the average of your bills and spreads the cost out evenly across each month, eliminating the Read More …
Mayor Donna Deegan announced that the Confederate statues are being removed from Springfield Park today. This memorial was erected during the peak of early 20th century Confederate monument-building, part of a widespread campaign to promote and justify Jim Crow laws in the South and intimidate Read More …
A man was seriously injured after colliding with an Amtrack train in Northwest Jacksonville this morning. The train was headed south, on the track along Moncrief Dinsmore Road when the man drove around the railroad crossing arms on Dunn Avenue. Traveling at normal speed, 78 Read More …
Dozens of brightly lit vessels parade up and down the river to kick off the holiday season. But the big thrill is the “waterfall” fireworks show from the Main Street and Acosta bridges. Info: specialevents.coj.net Nov. 25 on the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville
More than a million holiday lights will twinkle in the forests of the arboretum for the third holiday season. They’ll also have a 40-foot snowglobe perfect for snowball fights, neon flowers, a laser-beam forest and a nightly “snowfall.” Info: dazzlingjax.com Nov. 24-Dec. 29 at the Jacksonville Read More …
The annual Beaches holiday festival features elaborately decorated lifeguard chairs, plus a nightly light show, local music and dance groups, appearances by Navy Band Southeast and the Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville and Gator Bowl pep rallies. New this year: Ten of the chairs will be Read More …
Join the City Rescue Mission this Wednesday, November 22nd for their annual Thanksgiving Meal for those in need. Starting at 10am, all are welcome to the City Rescue Mission’s New Life Inn at 234 W. State St. for a day of food and fellowship. CRM Read More …
In observance of Thanksgiving, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24, 2023. Closures include: City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval St. Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St. Jake M. Godbold City Hall Annex, 407 N. Laura St. Yates Read More …
Lace up your sneakers for our family-friendly event on Sat., Jan. 27, 2024, at Nocatee Station Field! Register now for the 55K Ultra, 30K Run, and 1-Mile Fun Run, or get a team of up to 11 friends for the 55K Relay. Benefitting Wolfson Children’s Read More …
Next week, you can help make the holiday season a little brighter for a local older adult. Please sign up to volunteer at the 2023 Holiday Festival for Seniors hosted by the City Of Jacksonville Senior Services Division. Volunteers are needed Friday, December 1st, for Read More …
There will be no waste collections on Thanksgiving, Thursday November 23rd. If Thursday is your normal scheduled garbage, recycling, yard waste, or bulk collection day, the make-up day will be Saturday, November 25th. Collections on Friday, November 24th will take place as scheduled.
The shoreline boardwalk repair project at Blue Cypress Park located at 4012 University Blvd., 32277 is now complete and open for public use. This popular amenity is ready for walking, exercising, dog walking, and sunset strolls. Thank you, JaxParks!
121 Financial Credit Union is partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville to collect new stuffed animals for children the organization serves. The charity provides a place for families to stay when they come to Jax for medical treatment, and every child is given Read More …
Join Groundwork Jacksonville for the Fall Block Party & Festival at JP Small Memorial Park in Durkeeville this Saturday, November 18, from 11 am to 2 pm. Enjoy a live DJ, game truck, raffles, free museum tours and community resources and education. Those who participate Read More …
Introducing our newest Malayan tiger ambassadors! Cinta gave birth to THREE cubs on Sunday, November 5. The few days after birth are critical as the little family adjusts. Cinta has been very attentive to her babies, grooming and allowing the cubs to nurse, so we Read More …