Jacksonville, Florida
JUST ANNOUNCED at 8:30 am this morning; 3 Federal COVID-19 testing sites, run by the Florida Division of Emergency Management, will open on Wednesday, July 8th for 8 days. Those sites are: *ARLINGTON: Regency Square Mall 9501 Arlington Expressway 32225 – Open 8AM to 6PM *NORTHSIDE: Read More …
No school does not have to mean no lunch. Sites throughout Duval County are providing free, nutritious grab-and-go meals to keep kids healthy during Summer break through Summer Break Spot – Free Lunch Program, Jacksonville Public Library, ChartwellsK12Duval, Feeding America, and Kids Hope Alliance Visit http://SummerBreakSpot.com, or text FOODFL to 877-877 Read More …
The City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful will partner with the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol for the annual July 5th Beaches Cleanup following the Independence Day holiday from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Litter collection bags and gloves will be distributed to volunteers at the following locations: • Read More …
Check out the new splash pad that the JaxParks team installed at Leonard Abess Park (12743 Leonard Abess Blvd. 32225). The park was named for Leonard L. Abess Sr., a prominent banker who was instrumental in providing the land to the City of Jacksonville for park development. Read More …
In observance of Independence Day, several City government offices and facilities will be closed Friday, July 3. 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. Read More …
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) has begun service on the Skyway again as of tomorrow. The Skyway will service all stops including the new JTA headquarters in LaVilla. Face coverings are required for all customers. For more information on JTA’s COVID-19 safety policies, visit.
The City of Jacksonville announced the launch of the new JaxReady.com. The redesigned site is mobile-friendly, easy to access and filled with useful information to help you plan and prepare for any disaster or emergency. Check it out today JaxReady— brought to you by the Read More …
Celebrate Independence day by giving freedom to a shelter pet. In honor of 4th of July adoptions will be free all weekend. $20 city license fee may apply. Holiday Hours July 3rd 12pm-5pm July 4th 10am-6pm July 5th 10am-6pm View photos of adoptable pets at www.coj.net/adopt. Read More …
Join the City of Jacksonville as we celebrate the nation’s independence with the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration offering an enhanced viewing experience this year with various ways to watch. The spectacular fireworks display will begin at 9:45 p.m. all around Jacksonville with in-person Read More …
Hubbard House, Inc. has been there, helping survivors in need for a long time and now they can use your help. They are in need of the following: Food Masks Sanitizer and Wipes Diapers E-mail Development@HubbardHouse.org with questions or to schedule a donation drop-off appointment. You Read More …
Farm Share upcoming food distribution schedule: THURS: June 18 @ 9am – Noon Legacy Ministries 825 University Blvd North, 32211 SAT: June 20 @ 8am – Noon Hopewell 3990 Loretto Road, 32223 SAT: June 20 @ 9am – Noon The Bethel Church 215 Bethel Baptist Read More …
The City of Jacksonville will launch the Senior and Disabled Financial Assistance Program on Saturday, June 20, at 8 a.m. to provide support to senior citizens (72 years or older) and anyone receiving Social Security Disability benefits. “These direct benefits are for our senior and disabled citizens Read More …
The Florida Health Department’s Mobile Testing Unit travels to different parts of the state every day offering free HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, and STD testing and they are in Jacksonville until the end of the month. Check out the schedule to see when they are coming to Read More …
JEA will resume disconnection of services starting July 7, 2020. They encourage you to act now to avoid disconnection if you have a past-due bill. For more information, including payment arrangements, extensions, and where to get help from community resources, please visit: https://www.jea.com/assistance
Minutes ago, River City Pride made the following announcement. Notice to our LGBTQIA+ Community: After much deliberation, and with heavy hearts, The River City Pride Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to CANCEL River City Pride 2020 Festival, Parade, Block Party and Mr. Read More …
LET YOUR STORY BEGIN! Jacksonville Public Library is excited to host our annual summer learning program! Our summer learning program helps kids, teens and adults learn all summer long. This year, it’s a different kind of summer learning program that will happen entirely online using Read More …
Here is the Farm Share food distribution schedule for this weekend FRIDAY 6/12: NW Jacksonville Community Development 9am to Noon – 3416 Moncrief Road 32209 SATURDAY 6/13: FarmShare Truck To Trunk 9am to Noon – 5126 Timuquana Rd 32210 SATURDAY 6/13: Orange Park Mall – JC Read More …
City work crews advanced on Hemming Park before sunrise. They caught the last Confederate within the park by surprise. The Confederate Monument that has stood since 1898, a sentinel to a heritage of hate and racism has fallen. The monument was donated to the State Read More …