Jacksonville, Florida
An Excessive Heat Warning Has been issued for Duval County. City of Jacksonville Cooling Centers will be open today, August 7, from noon until 6 p.m. These Cooling Centers will offer respite from the dangerous temperatures we are experiencing and have water available to help Read More …
August 6th is National Root Beer Float Day. Some root beer history: Sassafras root beverages were made by indigenous peoples of the Americas for culinary and medicinal reasons before the arrival of Europeans in North America, and European culinary techniques have been applied to making traditional sassafras-based Read More …
Earlier this evening the LaVilla Heritage Trail and Gateway Committee presented its LaVilla Heritage Trail project to the Downtown Investment Authority. The proposed LaVilla Heritage Trail across the historically Black Jacksonville neighborhood includes 55 notable historic sites, including the Ritz Theatre and Genovar’s Hall, a Read More …
Are you looking for a job? City of Jacksonville is holding an In-Person Recruitment Event at CareerSource NEFL Southside Career Center! Date: August 17 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Numerous positions available! Learn more and view all events at https://bit.ly/3Lyi3rN
Reminder: The 2023 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday ends Sunday, August 6th. This weekend is the last chance to save on clothes, shoes, backpacks, supplies, learning aids, computers, and more. For more info, including a list of tax-free items, go to: https://floridarevenue.com/backtoschool/Pages/default.aspx
Starting August 3rd, Mayor Donna Deegan will be hosting Community Conversations across the city to give every voice in Jacksonville a chance to be heard. Topics of discussion include infrastructure, health, economy, public safety, arts, culture and entertainment, constituency and community outreach, and military and Read More …
Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park has always been one of our most popular parks and now, it is even better with the opening of the newly-renovated Nature Center! Thank you to the JaxParks team for your efforts in organizing, labeling, and preparing the new Nature Read More …
Please continue to take precautions, especially if you have outdoor plans- these temperatures can turn dangerous quickly. Stay Cool: Wear light-weight, light-colored clothing, take cool showers, avoid direct sun Stay Hydrated: Don’t wait until you are thirsty. Drink water throughout the day. Avoid alcohol and Read More …
Join your community on the Southbank Riverwalk from 5-8 p.m. for July’s Third Thursday Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC! TONIGHT. Stroll alongside the beautiful St. Johns River at sunset with a drink in hand, stopping to grab food, drinks and photo ops as you Read More …
Book lovers! It all starts tomorrow! The Friends Of The Jacksonville Public Library Big Book Sale at 3435 University Blvd N. officially begins Thursday. Members can stop by from 4-8pm and get a bag of books for $12 with the 2nd bag free. Membership is Read More …
Animal Care and Protective Services needs your help. “Animal Care and Protective Services is currently caring for 325 dogs in the shelter. This exceeds or maximum physical capacity for dog housing by more than 50 dogs. We simply do not have any more space to Read More …
We are 10 days away from Disability Expo 2023 on Wednesday, July 26th at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center from 10am to 6pm. This event is free and open to the public – Free parking, door prizes, hundreds of vendors, and more! For Read More …
If you usually vote by mail, it may be time to request a new ballot. Under Florida law, mail-in ballot requests are good for only one general election cycle. If you haven’t requested a mail ballot since the 2022 election, you won’t receive one for 2024 Read More …
UPS workers are preparing for a possible strike next month if the company and workers’ union can’t agree on a new contract by the end of July. After negotiations stalled last week, local workers gathered outside of the UPS center on Jacksonville’s Westside yesterday to chant and wave signs Read More …
The popular Summer at the Cummer series is back, kicking off an entire season of free-to-attend Friday programming. Each Friday this summer, the Cummer offers a unique way to enjoy its historic gardens and the exhibits currently on view within the museum, with drinks, live music, lawn Read More …
Following the departure of First Coast Connect host Melissa Ross, award-winning radio journalist Al Letson has been appointed to take over her role as the show’s interim host. Letson, who grew up in the Jacksonville area, is best known for hosting the public radio shows State of the Re:Union and Reveal. His Read More …
In celebration of July 4th, the Acosta Bridge will be lit in red, white, and blue tonight. You can check them out during tonight’s fireworks display Downtown!
A Flood Warning is in effect until 6:15 p.m. this evening for areas of Duval County. This includes San Marco, Riverside, and Downtown. If you encounter standing water, Turn Around, Don’t Drown.