Jacksonville, Florida
Rock n’ roll will live on in an old casket factory. The Jacksonville Historical Society is working to renovate a vacant warehouse, which was once the Florida Casket Co., near Veterans VyStar Memorial Arena. The museum will showcase artifacts, posters and other memorabilia that share the long history Read More …
Did you know that October is Adopt A Shelter Pet month? Adopt a Shelter Pet month has been happening every October since 1981! It’s aim is to highlight adoptable pets and address the issue of the increasing numbers of cats and dogs entering shelters. Come Read More …
Can you help spread the word and fight hunger for the Peanut Butter Challenge. We are looking for donations of unopened, unexpired peanut butter jar to any of these locations: Ed Ball Bldg. 214 Hogan St City Hall 117 W. Duval St Main Library 303 Read More …
The owners of Regency Square Mall yesterday announced they are finalizing its sale to an unidentified buyer. The proposed deal comes after Arlington City Council member Ken Amaro called on the owners to shape up or ship out and Sen. Clay Yarborough, R-Jacksonville, demanded immediate action to fix Read More …
During a meeting earlier this evening, JEA board members contemplated a 2.9% rate increase that would take effect early next year. The utility is struggling to increase revenue in an attempt to offset the rising cost of operations of the Plant Vogtle nuclear power plant Read More …
MOCA will be undergoing an elevator upgrade beginning Monday, September 18. There will be no upper level access during this time. The museum will have exhibitions on the first and second floors, with second floor and lower level access available by stairs only. Programs that typically take Read More …
If you have a smartwatch or other fitness tracker, you might get a little celebratory notification when you hit 10,000 steps — or maybe you’ve just heard someone refer to “getting their 10,000 steps in.” That benchmark persists because it’s a nice, round number that’s Read More …
Most people know the “five-second rule”: the idea that if food that’s fallen on the floor has been there less than five seconds, it’s still acceptable to eat. No one knows the origins of this questionable rule — and plenty of people think it’s kind of Read More …
.Let’s support all things local over Labor Day Weekend — from one-of-a-kind shops and independent restaurants to attractions and destinations that contribute to Northeast Florida’s unique quality of life. 904 Day celebrates all local businesses, especially small ones. Did you know that Florida has more than 2.7 Read More …
Seven kids between the ages of 10 and 15 were arrested in Jacksonville this month on charges of auto theft and robbery after stealing (and in one case crashing) cars. The arrests come in the midst of a surge in thefts of Kias and Hyundais, part of Read More …
Voters in Duval County approved a property tax increase last year to fund pay raises for teachers, and they are now starting to see the benefit. The extra revenue is supplemental pay for the teachers, which ranges from $5,400 to $7,000, depending on their base pay, and Read More …
ALDI’s acquisition of Winn-Dixie and Harveys may put some pharmacists out of their jobs and force customers to find a new place to get prescriptions filled. Some Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores will be converted to ALDI stores after the merger is complete, and local Winn-Dixie pharmacists Read More …
The Homelessness Subcommittee, one of the many transition committees put together by Mayor Donna Deegan, is working on recommendations to bring down the number of people without shelter. The list so far includes allocating $200,000 to a program aimed at preventing homeless shelters from being inundated when Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …