Jacksonville, Florida
Friday was Florida’s deadline for candidates to file for this year’s elections. Among the North Florida races of interest: U.S. HOUSE • In District 3, incumbent Kat Cammack will face two Republican challengers in the primary. Two Democrats and an unaffiliated candidate also filed. • The new Read More …
With the Shands Fishing Pier’s demolition set to begin Thursday, Clay County is inviting residents to share memories and pictures of the pier, which Hurricane Matthew damaged beyond repair in 2016. Send photos and remembrances to socialmedia@claycountygov.com. Officials will post their favorites on social media. Read More …
Look for heat advisories to be issued this week as North Florida gets trapped in a regional heat wave. Temperatures are expected to rise into the mid-90s by Wednesday and the upper 90s by Friday, pushing “feels like” temps to nearly 110 degrees by the end Read More …
Jacksonville’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is scheduled for multiple locations throughout the city to celebrate our nation’s independence. Fireworks will launch at 9:45 p.m. at the following locations: Downtown Jacksonville FSCJ North Campus The Avenues Mall Trinity Baptist Church Ed Austin Regional Park
Duval and the surrounding area is now the 904 — and the 324! The Florida Public Service Commission has approved the new area code for Jacksonville and surrounding areas, where it is now being assigned to new customers (if you have a 904 number already, you’ll Read More …
Councilman Matt Carlucci’s proposal to provide $500,000 in funding for removal of Confederate monuments from public places goes before the Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee at 9:30 a.m. Monday at City Hall, 117 W. Duval St. Live stream the meeting here.
In June JPL continues to help you hone the skills you need in your yard or outdoor space! Join JPL for workshops with the UF Extension office that will teach you all about gardening in a variety of spaces. Water Efficiently Tuesday, June 7 @ Read More …
Check out the list of book clubs below and join your fellow readers for a great chat! Thursday, June 2 @ 6:30pm Discovery Book Club(link is external) at Pablo Creek The Mountain Between Us(link is external), by Charles Martin “Stranded in a frigid mountain wilderness after a Read More …
The Safety and Crime Reduction Commission (SCRC), along with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), continues to work to end the stigma surrounding mental health care and provide helpful resources. Join them at the next Community Bus Tour stop on May 21st from Noon to 2pm Read More …
VyStar Credit Union said earlier today it was working around the clock to restore online and mobile banking services, which went offline Friday for what was scheduled to be a two-day technical upgrade. The credit union advised members to visit one of its brick-and-mortar locations Read More …
The city of Jacksonville has adopted a contactless payment option for Downtown street parking, meaning relief is on the way for anyone who’s had to dig around for loose change to feed a meter. The new ParkMobile app for iPhone, Android or any mobile web browser can Read More …
According to the American Medical Association teen overdose deaths increased 94% in 2020, and another 20% in 2021. Drug Free Duval and Duval Co+Lab are hosting a free event Sunday, May 15th. Rising 9th-12th graders are invited to share and learn solutions to stopping this Read More …
Sales tax breaks on school clothes, diapers, hurricane supplies and more are on the way after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed them into law yesterday along with a one-month break on the state gas tax, coming this fall. Here’s a schedule of the sales tax holidays, Read More …
The 904 will have company soon in Jax: State regulators have OK’d the creation of an additional area code in Northeast Florida. The new code’s a necessity because 904 is projected to run out of numbers in 2024. The new area code’s digits will be Read More …
In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt signed the Ocala National Forest into existence as the third national forest east of the Mississippi (only the Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota and El Yunque National Forest in Roosevelt’s beloved Puerto Rico are older). The Ocala was created to protect the world’s largest contiguous sand pine scrub. Read More …
For frequent visitors to the forest – especially those who like to get out in the woods – poisonous plants are one of the top hazards you can encounter. Learn to identify and avoid these spoilers. The Itch that Sticks There are certain plants in Read More …
Jacksonville residents may recycle scrap tires curbside – schedule in advance with 630-CITY (2489). TIRE DISPOSAL STANDARDS Up to four (4) standard vehicle tires, with or without rims. Place within five (5) feet of the curb. No oversized tires permitted. Tires need to be scheduled by Read More …
Daryl Rosenberger has been jump roping across America to raise awareness for suicide prevention and bipolar disorder. He lost his youngest son to suicide in October 2020. Daryl began his journey of love in California and that journey will end in Jacksonville, FL on May Read More …