Walk the Bridges with St. Johns Riverkeeper
Get up and get moving tomorrow with the St. Johns Riverkeeper as they host Walk The Bridges starting on the Fuller Warren SUP at 9am. For more information follow the link. See you there!
Category: Community
JaxParks needs lifeguards
Thinking about summer already? Join the JaxParks aquatics team as a lifeguard at $15 an hour. Check out the flyer for re-certification and training dates.
Slices of kindness
Never underestimate the power of pizza to turn things around. That’s evidenced in this sweet story of a pilot throwing an impromptu pizza party for his Texas-bound passengers after a medical emergency and a slew of unfortunate delays led them to being stuck in New Mexico. Read More …
Duval County Public Schools admin “needs improvement”
Duval County Public Schools had no problem shutting down an “Indecent” play at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts last year. If only they would act so decisively to remove indecent teachers. Four Douglas Anderson teachers were removed from classrooms due to inappropriate conduct with Read More …
National Good Neighbor Day
National Good Neighbor Day on September 28 creates an opportunity for neighbors to get to know each other better. Join us as we acknowledge and celebrate the importance of a good neighbor. #GoodNeighborDay It is a blessing to have a good neighbor, but it is Read More …
Hurricane Helene 6PM press briefing with Mayor Donna Deegan
Here is the latest on Hurricane Helene from the 6PM press briefing with Mayor Donna Deegan and COJ Emergency Partners: JEA crews are working around the clock to restore service. The Legends Center will be the only shelter to remain open for those without power Read More …
JEA crews are working to restore customers
JEA crews are working to restore customers and will continue to do so as winds are below 35 mph. For information on your specific outage, we ask that you monitor the restoration through your jea.com account or via text alert. Through your account, sign in, Read More …
What to bring to an evacuation shelter
Five evacuation shelters in Duval County are open as of 4pm: Atlantic Coast High School – (9735 R. G. Skinner Parkway) open for special medical needs, pet -friendly. Chaffee Trail Elementary – (11400 Sam Caruso Way) open for general population. The Legends Center – (5130 Read More …
Potential Hurricane Helene School Closure Information and Updates
The City of Jacksonville is mobilizing in response to the impending threat of potential hurricane Helene. In response to the safety threat posed by the storm and the City’s need for shelters: Duval County Public Schools will cease normal operations for students at the conclusion Read More …
Art Bikes Jax: ride art
Art Bikes are electric bikes you can rent to tour Jacksonville’s amazing collection of public art. You can book a self-guided 3 hour tour or a 90 minute Art Bikes lunch. Art Bikes are basically “podcast on wheels.” Art Bikes works with local artists to Read More …
Movie Night in the Park: Kung Fu Panda 4
Tomorrow night Movie Night in the Park is back with a FREE showing of “Kung Fu Panda 4.” Join our JaxParks team at the Artist Walk Amphitheater (715 Riverside Ave) at 7:30pm for the movie. Bring your chairs and blankets for a good place to 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 …
Cathedral District Hogans Creek Walk & Talk
Get your steps in and engage with community leaders tomorrow, March 2nd at the Cathedral District Hogans Creek Walk & Talk. Meet at 225 E. Duval St. at 11am for a chance to share ideas for new parks, recreation spaces, and improvements. More information: https://www.groundworkjacksonville.org/…/hogans-creek…/
World of Nations Celebration 2024
Gates are open at the 2024 World of Nations Celebration! Enjoy a day of multicultural customs and international cuisines. The event will be open until 7pm, with last entry at 6pm. Skip the long line & save money when you purchase your tickets online: jaxworldofnations.com
St. Johns River Celebration Clean Up 2024
The 29th annual St. Johns River Celebration Clean Up is Saturday, March 16th. Join us to help keep Jacksonville beautiful by removing litter and debris from parks, boat ramps and neighborhoods at 42 sites around town. To find a location near you, please visit: https://www.jacksonville.gov/…/the-st-johns-river…
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 …
UNF Seaside Sculpture Auction
The auction will be hosted on the Greater Giving app. The link for the auction will become live (and shared) on Monday, Feb. 12th. Please note that through the gift agreement for Seaside Sculpture Park and a state mandate that pertains to UNF property, they Read More …
River City Readers
Mayor Deegan’s River City Readers is a citywide literacy challenge for school-aged children that will run through 2024. The challenge will launch at the Jacksonville Main Library at a special FREE event on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 from 10am to 2pm at the downtown Main Read More …