Jacksonville, Florida
This morning, the Wellness on Wheels #COVID19 mobile vaccine clinic and crew will be outside the Duval County Public Schools School Board Building from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Agape Family Health Center healthcare professionals will be onsite to administer vaccines and to answer Read More …
Animal Care & Protective Services is dangerously close to having no kennels available for incoming dogs. They are asking for help; Jax-we need your help! ACPS is at critical capacity. Just today we took in 27 dogs. We are currently caring for 254 dogs. Without Read More …
With COVID-19 infections surging in Florida, this week’s events will be drive-thru only to minimize close contact. Face masks are required and attendees must bring a vehicle with a trunk or cargo bed. Greater El-Beth-El Divine Holiness Church Date: Wednesday, Aug. 4, from noon until supplies Read More …
Timucuan Parks Foundation and JaxParks will be hosting a park workday at Reddie Point Preserve on Wednesday, August 4. Volunteers should meet at 9 a.m. at the picnic pavilion at the preserve at 4499 Yachtsman Way in Arlington. Volunteers will be cleaning up throughout the Read More …
North Florida Land Trust has acquired approximately 28 acres within the Intracoastal Waterway at J. Turner Butler Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach which is a portion of the properties known as the Small Islands. The nonprofit land conservation organization purchased the land in the first phase Read More …
Happening now! A free COVID-19 vaccine pop up clinic across from the JAX Chamber downtown. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) & Agape Family Health Center Wellness on Wheels bus is offering both the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at no cost until 5pm Read More …
Reminder: Free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing are both available through the Duval County Health Department at their Central Health Plaza, 515 W. 6th St. They are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. No appointments are needed – walk-up only. Visit the Read More …
A Bumper 8 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral on this date in 1950, the first launch from what would later become the Kennedy Space Center. The rocket was a combination of a German V-2 rocket used during World War II and a WAC Corporal Read More …
It’s National PetSmart Adoption Weekend and our Animal Care & Protective Services and The Jacksonville Humane Society will be at PetSmart locations around Jax Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm with free adoptions: PetSmart Regency – 356 Monument Rd PetSmart Southside – 8801 Southside Blvd Both Read More …
JaxParks Movie Night in the Park, featuring “Coming 2 America” starts tonight at 8:30pm at Emmett Reed Park (1093 W. 6th St.). Free admission and popcorn.
For those looking for COVID-19 testing, the Duval County Health Department offers free testing Tuesday to Friday from 9am to 4pm at their Central Plaza site (515 W. 6th St.). Also, Agape Family Health Center offers COVID-19 testing at their health clinics as well. Go 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 …
Join the Mayor’s Community Based Crime Reduction Program at the Annual New Town Success Zone Back to School Bash Giveaway next Saturday, July 24th from 9am to Noon at 1401 Grunthal Street. This community engagement extravaganza will include free groceries, school supplies, and bookbag giveaways Read More …
Just because school is out, that doesn’t mean kids should go without breakfast or lunch. Summer BreakSpot helps provide free meals to kids age 18 and under at dozens of sites like libraries, schools and community centers around Jacksonville. To find a site near you, Read More …
SLS TOUR QUALIFIER* (Pre-Season): Jul. 31 | Primitive Skatepark *Closed door event. Livestream available. STOP ONE: Aug. 27-28 | Salt Lake City, UT STOP TWO: Oct. 29-30| Miami, FL SUPER CROWN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: Nov. 13-14 | Jacksonville, FL Visit streetleague.com for Championship Tour updates.
Starting tomorrow 7/16, FDOT Northeast Florida will begin permanent repairs to the Southbound lanes of the Buckman Bridge. The permanent repair will take place over six consecutive weekends to reduce the impact to drivers. Crews will implement double lane closures on the southbound lanes of the bridge Read More …
The Duval County Preparedness and Response Guide highlights life-saving information for residents in all times of disaster. PDF Version Download PDF version of the 2021-2022 by clicking on this link. Public Safety Information Basic First Aid Active Shooter Response Important Alert Systems Disease Outbreak Cleaning Read More …
The improvements to the North bank floating docks are complete and ready for everyone to use.