Jacksonville, Florida
First Wednesday Art Walk returns to Downtown Jacksonville on Wednesday, February 2nd. Visitors are invited to bring family, friends and coworkers for a self-guided tour of Downtown’s Northbank core on the first Wednesday of every month. Explore three major hubs: James Weldon Johnson Park, The Jessie (duPont Center) and The Breezeway at Read More …
Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Van Zant, lead singer of the famous rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, was born in Jacksonville on this date in 1948. Raised in Jacksonville, Van Zant formed the band in 1964 with fellow classmates from Robert E. Lee High School. The band released Read More …
“All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connects us as neighbors—in our own way, each one of us Read More …
The tents are up, food is on the grill, the band is getting ready – Downtown Vision, Inc.’s Art Walk is set to begin! Come downtown and enjoy live music, food trucks, and local vendors until 9pm tonight. Bring a jacket, it’s getting a little Read More …
Say goodbye to 2021 and ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Johns River. Make your way down to the waterfront with friends or family before midnight to snag a great seat for the festivities. Fireworks will begin exactly Read More …
Happening today! The Animal Care & Protective Services team will be at PetSmart Regency for a 1-day only FREE adoption event – City license fee may apply. PetSmart Regency 356 Monument Rd. 10am-3pm ACPS 2020 Forest St 10am-6pm To see all of the available shelter Read More …
“He had a broad face and a round little belly, That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly, He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself” Clement Moore, “A Read More …
There is a better thing than the observance of Christmas day, and that is, keeping Christmas. Are you willing… to forget what you have done for other people, and to remember what other people have done for you; to ignore what the world owes you, Read More …
Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or Read More …
This is our list of local food resources for those in need. The list is continuously being updated and especially during Covid-19 hours, availability and procedures change frequently so please call before going to ensure a fruitful trip. Farm Share: Farm Share is a nonprofit Read More …
Join us on the Southbank Riverwalk from 5-8 p.m. tomorrow for our very first Third Thursday Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC! Stroll alongside the beautiful St. Johns River at sunset with a drink in hand, stopping to grab food, drinks and photo ops as Read More …
Freedom Boat Club, in partnership with OneBlood, is hosting a community blood drive on Saturday, November 13 in Jacksonville Beach. The OneBlood bloodmobile will be set up at Beach Marine at 2315 Beach Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visit https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/donation-centers-list-select-time.stml?driveID=1161867 to schedule a time to Read More …
Banned Books Week (September 26- October 2, 2021) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community Read More …
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Begun in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson, the observation was expanded Read More …
Crews from the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department have been asked to go to Louisiana and assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Mayor Lenny Curry released the following statement: “As I said earlier this week, our Jax Fire & Rescue has been ready to respond Read More …
The upgrades to the Splash Pad at Hanna Park 500 Wonderwood Dr, 32233 are complete and open through Labor Day weekend. Other Splash Pads are located at Bruce Park 6549 Arlington Road, Jax, FL 32211 Beverly Hills Park 4511 Portsmouth, Jax, FL 32208 Flossie Brunson Read More …
With COVID-19 infections surging in Florida, this week’s events will be drive-thru only to minimize close contact. Face masks are required and attendees must bring a vehicle with a trunk or cargo bed. Greater El-Beth-El Divine Holiness Church Date: Wednesday, Aug. 4, from noon until supplies Read More …
Timucuan Parks Foundation and JaxParks will be hosting a park workday at Reddie Point Preserve on Wednesday, August 4. Volunteers should meet at 9 a.m. at the picnic pavilion at the preserve at 4499 Yachtsman Way in Arlington. Volunteers will be cleaning up throughout the Read More …