Jacksonville, Florida
We continue our celebration of Black History Month by highlighting local Black Artists and their art. Traci Mims Artist is a native of St. Petersburg, Florida currently living and working in Jacksonville, Florida. She says “Art has always been a part of my Read More …
Our Black History Month celebration continues by highlighting Black artists and Black art in the community. Did you know that the Jacksonville Public Library has an original Augusta Savage sculpture? The piece, whose title is unknown, is available in the Special Collections Department for the Read More …
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we will highlight local Black artists & art like Christopher Clark, Cooli Ras Art all month long. Since selling his first piece at Downtown Vision, Inc. Art Walk 8 years ago, we have seen much more of Read More …
This morning, Mayor Lenny Curry and the COVID-19 Shelter Taskforce announced the Pathway to Home Program. Through a collaboration with Sulzbacher, Mental Health Resource Center, Changing homelessness, additional area homeless providers, Downtown Vision, Inc. and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, individuals living in unsheltered areas will Read More …
To celebrate Black History Month, we want to recognize local black artists & art around our great city. The latest works from Jacksonville native Keith Doles, Artist are great additions to our JaxParks . Keith recently completed an amazing mural on the basketball court at Read More …
Yesterday, Zone 6 Officers Renner and Baker responded to a call about a kitten stuck in a drain. After searching every drain in the area, they located this little cutie. The kitten appeared to be in distress and the water was rising. Officer Renner lowered Read More …
Earlier today Edward Waters College hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening of the newly named and renovated Bishop Adam J & Connie S. Richardson Residence Hall. EWC’s largest residence hall now has 176 beds and includes new furnishings throughout the entire facility including a Read More …
Hear ye, hear ye! Our pet food bank is out of cat food and your help is needed to stock the shelves. You can drop donations at our door, 8464 Beach Blvd., or ship to us with our new Chewy wish list! Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/…/jacksonville-humane-society… Or Read More …
Feeding Northeast Florida is hosting a free, drive through food distribution Thursday, January 21st. at Redemption Church 2000 Lane Avenue S. Jacksonville, FL 32210. Begins at 10am. They ask that everyone please stay in your vehicle for your safety and that of the volunteers. Read More …
The City of Jacksonville invites you to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 34th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue. The 34th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue will feature Read More …
Join Beaches Museum for a discussion with the groundbreaking female mayors of the Beaches, past and present. The Mayors will discuss their service to the community and the stories behind their motivation to run for office. Learn what it takes to not only survive, but Read More …
This year fireworks will be launched from a barge on the St. Johns River between the Hyatt and DoubleTree hotels and high above the St. Johns River from the Acosta Bridge. These locations are able to be viewed from both the North and South banks Read More …
Today’s the day, the kick off of Silent Night! When we imagine Christmas Day around here, we visualize that “not a creature is stirring, not even a mouse”. Along with The Jacksonville Humane Society, we want total peace and silence because that means all of Read More …
The Jacksonville Light Boat Parade will be held this Saturday, Nov. 28 at 6pm with fireworks at 8pm. There are plenty of places to safely watch the festivities on both sides of the river. Visit jaxlightboatparade.com for more information. If you are heading downtown for Read More …
Beginning this Friday get in the holiday spirit at Christmas In The Cathedral District 2020 “Let There Be Light.” Take a self-guided driving or walking tour of historic buildings and landmarks, lit up for the holidays,, with a special soundtrack by the Jacksonville Symphony For Read More …
When the Jacksonville Fair was cancelled for the first time in 65 years this year, the Jacksonville Fairgrounds and Farmshare-Jacksonville decided to host a free food distribution event this past Thursday. They gave out 65,000 pounds of food to area families in need! Thank you Read More …
Join local history detective Johnny Woodhouse on a self-guided tour of the H. Warren Smith Cemetery as he discusses the well-known women interred in the cemetery. The event is sponsored by the Beaches Museum. This event is free to Museum members with a $5 suggested Read More …
Jacksonville Military Affairs & Veterans Department teamed up with the Vet Center of Jacksonville to display art made by local veterans in City Hall. All of the art presented in the atrium is part of the Vet Center’s art therapy classes. Stop by and check Read More …