Jacksonville, Florida
In observance of National Historic Preservation Month, May 2020, the Jacksonville Historical Society has released its annual list of Jacksonville’s Most Endangered Buildings. Due to health and life safety concerns, the 2020 List of Endangered Historic Properties – as selected by the Society’s Historic Sites Committee – Read More …
Friday, May 15 at 11am – The Clara White Mission “Miracle On The Go” drive through food distribution event will open. The Clara White Mission is located at 613 W Ashley St, 32202. Drive with caution and follow directions from JSO officers. Enter from Main Read More …
The current Yellow House exhibition of Magic, Mirth, and Mortality: Musings on Black Motherhood, pierces the heart and stirs the soul. With the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and Mother’s Day as bookends, one of sorrow, one of joy, the exhibition becomes all the more significant. Read More …
Effective Monday, May 11th, all barber shops, hair and nail salons will be allowed to reopen per Governor DeSantis’ latest order. Here is a message from Mayor Lenny Curry: “I’m continuing to work closely with Governor Ron DeSantis to safely & smartly reopen Duval County, Read More …
The amazing people at Farm Share Jacksonville have been working overtime since the coronavirus pandemic has begun. They continue to host drive-thru food distributions in many Jacksonville neighborhoods. The next one is hosted by the Sister Hermana Foundation this Friday from 10am until 1pm at the IBEW Read More …
To continue to help those that need it most, the Urban Rest Stop has opened a second location at the THE SALVATION ARMY of Northeast Florida 15 East Church Street in downtown Jacksonville. They offer showers, meals, health resources and more for the homeless community 7 Read More …
The Fire Watch announced the Watch Stander program, the nation’s 1st ever network of 10,000+ community members joining together to watch out for & protect at-risk veterans. The Watch Stander program is a peer-to-peer, early intervention, mutual aid network that will mobilize and train the Northeast Read More …
The Blue Angels will not be flying over Jacksonville Saturday. The City of Jacksonville confirmed this on twitter, saying that due to multiple cities requesting for the Blue Angels to flyover them, the Jacksonville date has been pushed back. When they will come to Jacksonville Read More …
COVID-19 testing is available 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm at the new walk-up site located at Kooker Park. (1400 E. 20th St.) Please bring your ID and wear a mask if you have one. The site will operate seven days a week, Read More …
Punk Rock Burlesque is a Florida based variety show with punk influences produced by Miss Parker. Covid-19 has put the kibosh on live shows so PRB is now offering a virtual show and a whole lot more. They have established a PRB patreon account where Read More …
Per Mayor Curry; Tomorrow, we will file legislation with the City Council to allocate nearly $160 million in Federal CARES act funds to provide relief to our citizens and support our ongoing response to COVID-19. This relief program will include: $40 million in direct stimulus Read More …
Christina Wagner is the proprietor of Rain Dogs. She is a talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist. She was Jax Examiner’s first Neighbor to Know, and is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, in this or any other city. Ms. Wagner was recently hit Read More …
“A Bold Ship for the Bold City!” The USS Orleck fired more rounds than any other ship during the Vietnam War to become the “Top Gun” during that time. Already previously operating as a museum ship in Louisiana, she will become the centerpiece of the Jacksonville Read More …
During a video conference call earlier this afternoon, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced that the city will be opening another COVID-19 testing site at Kooker Park. The Kooker Park site will be a walk up location. Once opened, this site will be able to test Read More …
The Short Time Compensation Program is a voluntary employer program designed to help employers maintain their staff by reducing the weekly working hours during temporary slowdowns instead of temporarily laying off employees. If an employer establishes a Short Time Compensation Plan and an employee meets the qualifications Read More …
Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) is distributing breakfast and lunch from 11am to 1pm along bus routes in addition to being distributed at district managed schools. All children ages 5 through 18, regardless of where they attend school, can go to any DCPS School location and Read More …
Beginning Monday, April 20, grab-and-go dinner service will be available at 49 additional school locations. This brings the total number of school sites serving three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) to more than 100. You can view the complete list of sites serving Read More …
Earlier today, Duval County Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene shared with seniors that traditional graduation ceremonies could not be held in May due to safety concerns among the Covid-19 pandemic. However, following significant student feedback, the district chose to begin planning for ceremonies to Read More …