How to survive a rip current
How to survive a rip current;. Relax, Stay calm, and float to conserve energy. Do not swim directly to shore. Swim parallel to shore. If unable to break the grip of the rip, face the shore and call or wave for help.
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Alewife will close in October
Alewife Craft Beer Bottle Shop announced minutes ago via Facebook, it will close this fall after 10 years in Jacksonville’s Five Points neighborhood. Alewife is the third small business in Five Points to announce a closure, behind Mixed Fillings Pie Shop and Sun-Ray Cinema. Alewife Read More …
Winners of The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville 47th annual Arts Awards
The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville has announced the winners of its 47th annual Arts Awards, honoring local artists, businesses and philanthropists who are contributing to the local arts scene. This year’s winners are: Helen Lane Founders Award: Jason Peoples, Executive Director of Jacksonville Arts Read More …
Weed and words
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters has come out against a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational cannabis in Florida by voter referendum this November. Waters says if Amendment 3 passes, he will increase DUI patrols in Jacksonville to crack down on driving under the influence Read More …
The City saves big money by canceling big events
Three annual events have been erased from Jacksonville’s 2024-2025 calendar, creating some wiggle room for the new city budget. Over $500,000 was “saved” by canceling the annual Jax River Jams concert series. The Sea & Sky Air Show has also been canceled, as has Bethune Cookman Read More …
COJ City Council Finance Committee
JACKSONVILLE: The City Council Finance Committee continues its budget discussion with a hearing at 9 a.m. City Hall, 117 W. Duval St. Live stream the meeting.
Get ready to VOTE
Early voting begins tomorrow in Duval and Nassau counties; Thursday in Clay and Baker; and on Saturday in St. Johns. It began on Monday in Putnam County. If you plan to vote by mail in the primary, the state deadline to request a mail ballot Read More …
Dollar General Memorial in the works
The Jacksonville City Council is considering erecting a memorial marker near the Dollar General on Kings Road where three people were killed in a hate-motivated mass shooting one year ago. If approved, the marker would be installed at Kings Road and North Canal Street on Read More …
Give and Go
Enjoy a Jags game and support local girls at the same time by buying tickets through Girls Inc. Jacksonville. A limited number of home game tickets are available for $40 to $50, and the majority of the proceeds go to help Girls Inc. help Jax Read More …
Jacksonville Humane Society’s 5th Annual Cutest Pet Contest featuring your pet
Is you fur baby the cutest in Jacksonville? Enter them into the Jacksonville Humane Society’s 5th Annual Cutest Pet Contest to let the world know. The winner will get to star in a professional photo shoot and be featured on billboards across the city. Their Read More …
Riverview Septic Tank Phase Out project
This week more than 140 northwest Jacksonville residents met with elected officials, JEA and City of Jacksonville, representatives for an overview of the proposed Riverview Septic Tank Phase Out project. The meeting gave residents a chance to learn about the project and ask questions. Riverview Read More …
Stream restoration and litter removal workdays
Every Saturday morning at 10am, beginning on January 20th, join a park naturalist at Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park to help with the stream restoration and litter removal. This is a partnership with UNF students and St. Johns Riverkeeper to help preserve this parkland, preserve Read More …
The City of Jacksonville’s social media
The City of Jacksonville operates a variety of accounts on several different platforms to connect with. This page provides links to the different accounts and profiles. Terms of Service City of Jacksonville’s Social Media Terms of Service Facebook City of Jacksonville, Florida – Government Mayor Donna Read More …
Are You All In?
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 …
Confederate statues are being removed from Springfield Park
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 hospitalized in serious condition this morning after colliding with an Amtrak train
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 …
Fire Station 64 on the Northside is now operational
Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department Fire Station 64 on the Northside is now operational. We’re grateful for faster response times and lower insurance rates for residents and businesses in the area. “I am proud to support JFRD and the brave women and men who serve,” said Read More …
Florida vs. Georgia Football Game 2023
We want everyone coming to the Florida vs. Georgia Football Game and the events all week long to have a safe and fun time while you are here. “The Florida-Georgia football game has been an important tradition for 90 years in our city,” said Mayor Read More …