Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp infielder Eddy Alvarez was one of two flag bearers for the United States during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics this morning. “I like to explain it as I’m a prime example of what the American dream is,” he said. “To Read More …
The Lobster House Restaurant was built on the South bank of the St. Johns River, originally it was a boat repair shop. In 1944 it was converted into The Lobster House Restaurant. It stood on pilings over the St Johns River, between the Main Street Read More …
The Suffering Bastard was at one time Egypt’s favorite drink. Of course that time was in the late 1940’s early 1950’s when there were large numbers of Allied forces in and around Egypt. It was created by Joe Scialom at the Shepherd’s Hotel in Cairo, Read More …
Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority unanimously voted Wednesday to approve releasing city-owned land for Jaguars owner Shad Khan’s plan for a Four Seasons hotel development on the downtown riverfront. The deal would sign over Kids Kampus to Khan’s development group for its use and leaves questions Read More …
The “Gainesville Sun” was first published on this date in 1876. Originally called the “Gainesville Times,” it was bought and sold a number of times over the course of the next few decades, and was known at different points as “The Gainesville Sun and Bee” Read More …
On the 76th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Frederick Douglass was invited to address the citizens of his hometown, Rochester, New York. Rather than acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of the young nation, Douglass used the occasion to remind all that Read More …
The 4th of July Throwback Baseball Game is back for its 12th year. This local tradition is where Historic Springfield’s residents battle it out on the baseball field for bragging rights on whether the Westside or Eastside are the true champions. Come enjoy the day Read More …
MOSH”S adored Alligator snapping turtle, Tonca, is turning 55 on Saturday, July 10. Tonca has been MOSH’s unofficial mascot since 1994. This is the only day of the year Tonca is removed from MOSH’s Hixon Native Plant Courtyard. Come celebrate with MOSH. Help support Tonca Read More …
For the first time in Jacksonville history, our City Council will be led by two African-American members. Congratulations to new Council President Sam Newby and new Vice President Terrance Freeman. We are looking forward to your leadership and guidance in the coming year.
The Acosta Bridge Centennial Celebration begins today as the San Marco Preservation Society, Jacksonville Historical Society, and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) host a historical presentation by local author and historian Wayne Wood at the Southside Baptist Church located at 1435 Atlantic Blvd. The presentation begins at 6pm. For Read More …
Sylvia Ray Rivera (born in New York, New York) was a transgender activist and founding member of both the Gay Liberation Front and the Gay Activists Alliance. With her close friend Marsha P. Johnson, Rivera co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), a group dedicated Read More …
State and local news media have been abuzz with stories about the Orange Crush Festival for the last few weeks. “Controversial Orange Crush Festival” “Heavy police presence planned for Orange Crush Festival” “Businesses close ahead of the Orange Crush Festival” Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office emptied out Read More …
JUNETEENTH is the oldest celebration in the nation to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. In 1863 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, officially freeing slaves. However, word of the Proclamation did not reach many parts of the country right away, Read More …
Alan L. Hart (birthplace – Halls Summit, Kansas) was an influential American physician, radiologist, and tuberculosis researcher. Hart’s was the first documented transgender male transition in the United States. His surgery occurred in 1917–18 at the University of Oregon Medical School and he lived the Read More …
Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger on this date in 1983. The flight (STS-7) lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 11:33 UTC and flew over 2.5 million miles in six days. During this historic flight, the crew Read More …
Today is the first day of the Orange Crush Festival. The festival is expected to draw 20,000 people with party events around Jacksonville and its beaches. The majority of local businesses and citizens see this as a welcome economical boost to Jacksonville and the Beaches. Read More …
1871 – James Weldon Johnson, African American author, composer, lawyer, teacher and civil rights activist, was born in Jacksonville on June 17, 1871. In his early years in Jacksonville, Johnson was educated first by his mother, but later graduated from the Edwin M. Stanton School Read More …
“Let’s celebrate #Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday by recognizing the generations of enslaved Black people who fought so hard for their freedom. And one of the best ways to do that is by fortifying our sacred right to vote. Right now, we have the opportunity to Read More …