How to survive a rip current
How to survive a rip current;. Relax, Stay calm, and float to conserve energy. Do not swim directly to shore. Swim parallel to shore. If unable to break the grip of the rip, face the shore and call or wave for help.
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Holiday Food Safety
With the holiday season fast approaching, the Florida Department of Health is encouraging Floridians to keep food safe by practicing basic food safety measures while preparing meals during the holidays. Many of the reported cases of foodborne illness are caused by bacteria or by the toxins Read More …
Help with post-storm pick-up and recovery
Help with post-storm pick-up and recovery efforts by following the Three Cs for Storm Debris and note that it might take several visits to collect all of it in some areas: 1.COLLECT: Gather storm debris such as tree limbs, palm fronds, and bulky branches. Smaller Read More …
Five Points gets rainbow painted crosswalks
For decades, 5 Points has been a haven for those in our community who have felt excluded elsewhere. The rainbow crosswalks aim to secure this place in our community to welcome and uplift anyone who needs it. Artwork by HeartSpace Art and assisted by All Read More …
Winners of The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville 47th annual Arts Awards
The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville has announced the winners of its 47th annual Arts Awards, honoring local artists, businesses and philanthropists who are contributing to the local arts scene. This year’s winners are: Helen Lane Founders Award: Jason Peoples, Executive Director of Jacksonville Arts Read More …
Give and Go
Enjoy a Jags game and support local girls at the same time by buying tickets through Girls Inc. Jacksonville. A limited number of home game tickets are available for $40 to $50, and the majority of the proceeds go to help Girls Inc. help Jax Read More …
Jacksonville Humane Society’s 5th Annual Cutest Pet Contest featuring your pet
Is you fur baby the cutest in Jacksonville? Enter them into the Jacksonville Humane Society’s 5th Annual Cutest Pet Contest to let the world know. The winner will get to star in a professional photo shoot and be featured on billboards across the city. Their Read More …
Fire is home on Earth
Fire seems intrinsically linked to life on Earth. The fires of the Earth’s molten core formed the land we live on, forests are at their healthiest when they burn in a controlled manner to make way for new life, and even the legendary R&B group Read More …
Space Force needs YOU
The Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services shelter is in need of critical repairs. To make those repairs the shelter will need to be emptied. They have formed ACPS Space Force and need YOUR help to make this happen! Space Force is searching for 50 Read More …
Earth Day cleanups
This Saturday, April 20th, start celebrating Earth Day early with two community clean-ups Downtown Vision, Inc. – Brooklyn Community Clean Up at Sidney Geffen Park (505 Alfred DuPont Pl.) 9am to 11am Groundwork Jacksonville – S-Line Clean Up at Norwood Shopping Plaza (5625 Norwood Ave) Read More …
Beaches Go Green for Earth Day
If you are looking to participate in Earth Day, Beaches Go Green is one of many local organizations hosting community clean ups to celebrate. They will be at both the Beaches Town Center and the Jax Beach Pier tomorrow, Saturday April 20th. Check out the Read More …
Cathedral District Hogans Creek Walk & Talk
Get your steps in and engage with community leaders tomorrow, March 2nd at the Cathedral District Hogans Creek Walk & Talk. Meet at 225 E. Duval St. at 11am for a chance to share ideas for new parks, recreation spaces, and improvements. More information: https://www.groundworkjacksonville.org/…/hogans-creek…/
St. Johns River Celebration Clean Up 2024
The 29th annual St. Johns River Celebration Clean Up is Saturday, March 16th. Join us to help keep Jacksonville beautiful by removing litter and debris from parks, boat ramps and neighborhoods at 42 sites around town. To find a location near you, please visit: https://www.jacksonville.gov/…/the-st-johns-river…
JaxParks Aquatics Team is hiring
Are you a good swimmer? Looking to save money for Junior or Senior Prom? Join JaxParks Aquatics Team and earn $15 an hour. Lifeguards must be at least 15 years of age and complete the required training. Inquire now via email at bealifeguard@coj.net or call Read More …
Community Clean Up has been POSTPONED
The Community Clean Up scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday February 17th, has been postponed for weather. Stay tuned for the rescheduled date as well as other community clean-ups to participate in.
Presidents Day closings
In observance of Presidents Day, certain City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024. For a complete list of closures, please go to: https://www.jacksonville.gov/…/city-offices-and…
Castaway Island Preserve and Tommy Hazouri Sr. Park now offer paddle board rentals
Castaway Island Preserve and Tommy Hazouri Sr. Park (formerly Mandarin Park) each have newly installed self-service paddle board rental kiosks. Just download the PADL app on your smartphone, head to one of these parks and follow the simple instructions to retrieve your paddle board. Cost Read More …
UNF Seaside Sculpture Auction
The auction will be hosted on the Greater Giving app. The link for the auction will become live (and shared) on Monday, Feb. 12th. Please note that through the gift agreement for Seaside Sculpture Park and a state mandate that pertains to UNF property, they Read More …