Jacksonville, Florida
The history of Christmas dates back over 4000 years. Many of our Christmas traditions were celebrated centuries before the Christ child was born. The 12 days of Christmas, the bright fires, the yule log, the giving of gifts, carnivals(parades) with floats, carolers who sing while Read More …
Happening today! The Animal Care & Protective Services team will be at PetSmart Regency for a 1-day only FREE adoption event – City license fee may apply. PetSmart Regency 356 Monument Rd. 10am-3pm ACPS 2020 Forest St 10am-6pm To see all of the available shelter Read More …
How The Grinch Stole Christmas presented by CSX is coming to The Florida Theatre in 2 DAYS! Join us on December 19 at 2 PM for a FREE showing of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Admission is a canned good for Feeding Northeast Read More …
Not everyone can say that they’re among the best in the nation. But Team Duval is celebrating 10 district high schools that can, in fact, make that claim. The distinction? They are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools in the nation. Read More …
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) and Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) announced the My Ride 2 School pilot program to provide free bus trips to middle and high school students starting January 4, 2022. Read more:
This is our list of local food resources for those in need. The list is continuously being updated and especially during Covid-19 hours, availability and procedures change frequently so please call before going to ensure a fruitful trip. Farm Share: Farm Share is a nonprofit Read More …
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from a secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool Read More …
Whether you’re struggling with your gender identity or sexuality, or are experiencing a crisis and want to talk to someone who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community, you can lean on these hotlines. The Trevor Project — 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 LGBTQIA+ kids Read More …
No pet should be stuck in a cage for Thanksgiving. Consider fostering an animal from our Animal Care & Protective Services and give them a chance to sleep in a warm home and spend the holiday with a family. You might just find your next Read More …
With Thanksgiving around the corner, we want to make sure those that may need food assistance know about Feeding Northeast Florida’s weekly free food distributions: Every Tuesday: Regency Mall (near Dillards) at 10am. Every Wednesday: 5461 Commonwealth Ave at 10am. For more information and to Read More …
Join Greenscape of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful this Saturday, November 13th for a Paper Collection & Tree Giveaway from 9am to 1pm at Lot E of TIAA Bank Field. Bring up to two(2) bags of paper you need safely shredded and get a free Read More …
The Veterans Day Parade will start Thursday at 11:01 a.m. at North Jefferson and Water streets downtown. From there the parade heads east on Water to Laura Street, then north to James Weldon Johnson Park and turns left on Duval Street and then left on Read More …
The City, along with their partners Agape Family Health Center and the Duval County Department of Health, are offering free COVID-19 booster shots at four community center locations in Duval County: Clanzel T. Brown Community Center: 4575 Moncrief Rd. Lane Wiley Senior Center: 6710 Wiley Read More …
In 1562, French explorers landed on Florida’s northeast coast and traveled up the St. Johns River into present-day Jacksonville. Two years later, on June 29, 1564, French colonists led by Captain René Goulaine de Laudonnière (1529-74) constructed one of the first European forts in what Read More …
The COJ Fall Job Fair is less than two weeks away. If you are looking for a job with the City, head to the Legends Center (5130 Soutel Dr.) tomorrow, November 18th from 11am to 2pm. For information about what jobs are available, please go Read More …
Be cautious as your travel around town through tomorrow, you may encounter flooded roadways. DO NOT attempt to drive through a flooded road, the depth of the water is not always obvious.
Freedom Boat Club, in partnership with OneBlood, is hosting a community blood drive on Saturday, November 13 in Jacksonville Beach. The OneBlood bloodmobile will be set up at Beach Marine at 2315 Beach Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visit https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/donation-centers-list-select-time.stml?driveID=1161867 to schedule a time to Read More …
Here is a list of retailers confirmed to be closed for the holiday (list subject to change): Academy Sports + Outdoors ALDI Barnes & Noble (expected to be closed based on previous years — still waiting for 2021 announcement) Bed, Bath and Beyond Best Buy BJ’s Read More …