Jacksonville, Florida
LGBT Books to Prisoners is a trans-affirming, racial justice-focused, prison abolitionist project. They are a donation-funded, volunteer-run organization based in Madison, Wisconsin that sends books and other educational materials, free of charge, to incarcerated LGBTQ people across the United States. Each package contains 3-5 books, Read More …
Jacksonville Public Library is reopening twelve branch library locations for inside service during September and October. The locations include Beaches, Bill Brinton Murray Hill, Bradham and Brooks, Brentwood, Mandarin, San Marco, Regency Square, South Mandarin, West, Willowbranch and University Park Branch. Hours for these locations are Read More …
The Duval County Department of Health is hosting free, walk-up COVID-19 testing at two locations all week long: Town & Country Pharmacy, 939 University Blvd. N. 32211 Central Health Plaza, 515 W. 6th St. 32206 These mobile testing sites are open from 9am until 3pm. Read More …
Free and reduced-price meal applications are now available online. Visit here to complete the application.
StoryWalk® is a fun and educational tool for children and adults to enjoy literacy, physical activity and the outdoors all at the same time. A StoryWalk® is a series of signs featuring sequential spreads from a children’s picture book. Those pages are spread throughout the Read More …
With today being #NationalFoodBankDay, the focus on this important service is highlighted now more than ever. Below is a list of food banks in the area for those in need, and if you have plenty, please consider making a donation or volunteering your time. Thank Read More …
In observance of Labor Day, several City government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 7. Closures include: City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval St. Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St. Jake M. Godbold City Hall Annex, 407 N. Laura St. Yates Building, Read More …
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-Up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs-up for their own library card. Signing up Read More …
In coordination with the City of Jacksonville we want to remind everyone that retention ponds are unsuitable for play and are potential safety hazards. What is a retention pond, anyway? Retention ponds are actually functioning stormwater management facilities that help with: Water Quality Treatment – The Read More …
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the constitutional right to vote in our country. Mayor Curry issued a proclamation honoring this milestone and all who fought for women’s suffrage. We encourage all citizens to honor those ideals Read More …
Yellow House launched their newest virtual exhibit with the release of the following statement. We are humbled and thrilled to launch our newest virtual exhibition…a true labor of love. Still Not About A Hotdog and a Coke is something special. With the intimate readings by Read More …
Register below to tune in live to Thursday’s 60th Commemoration of the 1960 Sit-Ins and Ax Handle Saturday. This years commemoration will be a Virtual Zoom Experience That will Be Broadcast LIVE from the 60th Commemoration in James Weldon Johnson Park. Space is limited. Register Read More …
Reminder: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 6pm there is a free, drive-up food distribution at the Jessie Ball duPont Building at 40 East Adams St. Thank you to Catholic Charities Jacksonville, Farmshare-Jacksonville, and the Jessie Ball duPont Fund for helping thousands of families so far with this Read More …
The DeSantis administration moved Florida into Phase One on May 18, 2020. Phase One allowed Florida restaurants to operate at 50% capacity, but bars remained closed. The DeSantis administration moved Florida into Phase Two on June 5, 2020. Bars, and other vendors licensed to sell Read More …
Is the removal of blue collection boxes another Trump Scandal, or is it business as usual for the United States Postal Service? Before we dive into that, why should there be any business for the United States Postal Service? It’s a service, not a business. Read More …
Khan’s development firm, Iguana Investments, was named in 2017 to be the master developer of the 70-acre Shipyards property, land that includes Metropolitan Park. Three years have passed and Khan has failed to produce a plan acceptable to the city. This afternoon Khan was effectively Read More …
Tuesday is Election Day and voting precincts will be open. To find your voting precinct, go to Duval County Supervisor of Elections Precinct finder.
Come out for a bonus adoption day this Sunday and help celebrate Black cat appreciation day! Springfield Kitty Cat Shack Rescue will be at the Pet Supermarket near the Avenues mall from 12:30 to 4:30pm. Be sure to bring a carrier to take home your Read More …