Jacksonville, Florida
The Land Use and Zoning Committee considers ordinances to grant historic preservation protections to the St. Nicholas Bethel Baptist Church and Bethel Church Cemetery. The ordinances would declare the church and cemetery local landmarks. 5 p.m., City Hall, 117 W. Duval St. Live stream the meeting here.
Spread the word! The 2022 Peanut Butter Challenge is underway to fight hunger. Can you donate unopened, unexpired jars of peanut butter of any size? There are 5 locations throughout Jacksonville where you can drop them off until October 31st. UF IFAS Extension Duval County Read More …
This Tuesday (10/18) Lutheran Social Services and Ascension St. Vincent’s Jacksonville will be at LSS, 4615 Philips Highway, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide free health screenings to all who are interested. In addition, those who are uninsured and low-income may apply for additional services Read More …
Lutheran Social Services delivers food on Friday afternoons to more than 800 students in Duval and Clay public schools to take home for the weekend, and five more schools have asked to be added to that list. LSS can’t do it without the community’s help, Read More …
Attention comic and zine makers and fans! Join us in downtown Jax for the first Duval Comic and Zine Fest – coming to the Main Library on Saturday, October 22 from 12 – 5 p.m. Make, trade and READ zines! Meet over four dozen local, Read More …
Residents can help make this program successful by moving vehicles, trash cans, and any other objects that could be considered an obstruction. It is imperative that potential obstacles be moved before the Street Sweepers arrive from approximately 6 am to 11 am. If the neighborhood Read More …
The North Florida Marine Association (NFMA), exists for several reasons: to foster and promote safe boating in the Northeast Florida area; to aid and assist in the proposal and adoption of suitable laws and regulations relating to boats and safe boating; to promote social activities Read More …
WasabiCon, Oct. 15-16 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center WasabiCon is Northeast Florida’s largest pop culture event for fans of cosplay, anime, gaming and everything “geek.” The two-day convention features celebrity guests, local artists, exhibitors, gaming, panels, contests and much more. Daytime programming and events are Read More …
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 …
International Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, Sept. 17 and Timucuan Parks Foundation will be leading cleanups at three parks around the First Coast. Volunteers can join TPF at 9 a.m. at Fort Caroline National Memorial, Castaway Island Preserve or Reddie Point Preserve. Fort Caroline National 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 …
Two new kayak launches in Jacksonville have recently opened for public use that provide improved access to very scenic areas. One is on the Ortega River at Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park via a new park entrance immediately east of the Timuquana Road Bridge at Read More …