Jacksonville, Florida
There’s an emergency need for blood donors after Hurricane Ian. Lifesouth, which serves 70% of the hospital beds in Jacksonville, will be parked at Fishweir Brewing Company in Murray Hill from 1 p.m. to 6. p.m. Friday. Look for the red, white and blue Lifesouth bus. If Read More …
A report released yesterday showed that 18 people died last year in incidents of domestic violence, including 12 killed by an intimate partner. The number of deaths is up from 14 in 2020 and continues a long-running upward trend. Local authorities and the head of Read More …
.Jacksonville photographer Will Dickey’s work went on display today at the Story & Song Bookstore Bistro in Fernandina Beach as part of an exhibit celebrating the beauty of the Timucuan Preserve. Along with Dickey’s nature photography in the preserve, the exhibit includes a map of North Read More …
HURRICANE UPDATE: LSS will be open on Wednesday, September 28. In preparation for the coming storm, LSS plans to EXTEND PANTRY HOURS on Wednesday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m., weather permitting. We do not want anyone to risk missing meals while our community feels Read More …
A new report on extremism and antisemitism in Florida concludes that the state is home to an “extensive, interconnected network of white supremacists and other rar-right extremists,” including groups operating in Jacksonville. The report from the Anti-Defamation League identifies several extremist groups with ties to Read More …
Resonate Church Jacksonville is partnering with Good and Faithful Marriages Inc.’s Troy Michigan for a 1 day workshop for those that are married and those that desire to be married. The cost is $60 for couples (2 sessions) & $25 for singles (1st session only Read More …
Attorneys head to court Friday to spar over a suit that could affect next year’s elections in Jacksonville. A group of Jacksonville voters and social justice advocacy groups contend that Jax’ new City Council and Duval School Board districts amount to racial gerrymandering. Council redrew Read More …
Free food distribution schedule from Feeding Northeast Florida for Saturday, 9/10: With the Jim Dotson Foundation Inc. at 3754 University Club Blvd starting at 7:30am (Last names A-M) With Light in the World at 8625 New Kings Rd starting at 8am With Safe Future Foundation, Read More …
The city of Jacksonville’s LaVilla Heritage Trail and Gateways Committee discusses and votes on a revised trail map at 5 p.m. today at City Hall, 117 W. Duval St. Join the Zoom meeting here, with meeting ID 843 0976 0422 and passcode 700593.
It’s the annual NBCUniversal Local Clear the Shelters adoption event! In 2021, more than 140,000 pets found homes during the event. You can be a part of this nationwide lifesaving effort with free adoptions at JaxACPS (2020 Forest St) from 8/22 to 8/31.
Free food distributions from Feeding Northeast Florida this Saturday, August 20th 7am: With St John the Baptist Catholic Church located at 2400 Mayport Rd. 8am: With Church of Christ Odessa located at 854 Odessa Dr E. 10am: With Revitalize Arlington, Inc. located at 9501 Arlington Read More …
With school starting newt week in Duval County, the JaxParks team has after school taken care of with their Club Rec & Teen Warehouse programs. Club Rec is for those in K-5th grade, ages 6-12 Teen Warehouse is for 6th-12th graders, ages 13-18. For more Read More …
Bigger class sizes, longer bus rides and fewer COVID-19 restrictions await Jacksonville schoolchildren when the 2022-23 school year starts Monday in Duval Schools. With the district short by more than 400 teachers and 175 paraprofessionals, class sizes will be increased by an average of 1.5 students Read More …
Do you want to learn how to recognize the signs of overdose and respond to save a life? Join the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department and Drug Free Duval for free training courses this month on August 15th and August 30th. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/…/dfds-education-training… to reserve Read More …
Join Groundwork Jacksonville this Saturday, August 20th at 909 N. Liberty and help clean up this part of Historic Springfield. Groundwork Jax will provide gloves, bags and water for all of the volunteers. For more information, and to RSVP: https://www.groundworkjacksonville.org/…/aug-hogans…/…
A big congratulations to Jacksonville’s own Leroy Butler for being named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2022! From Lee ( now Riverside) High School to Florida State, to the NFL’s Green Bay Packers, and now the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Read More …
First Call for Help, Call 632-0600 or 211 Housing New Life Inn 234 W. State Street 904-353-5565 Trinity Rescue Mission 622 Union Street 904-355-1205 Salvation Army Lodge 900 W. Adams Street 904-356-8641 I.M. Sulzbacher Center 611 E. Adams Street 904-359-0457 Utility Bills / Rent N.E.FLA. Community Action Agency Call Read More …
Health screenings and back-to-school supplies will be available at a North Jacksonville Health and Wellness Fair hosted by Florida Blue, River City and PROTalks on Saturday, July 30th from 10am-2pm! Enjoy a fun filled afternoon of family friendly activities, Back to School supplies (while supplies Read More …