Spring Forward on March 8, 2020
Next week, Sunday March 8, 2020 at 2:00 a.m., we move our clocks forward by 1 hour to 3:00 a.m. local daylight time. Our smart phones will update automatically.
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Free Tax help for Veterans
If you are looking for FREE tax assistance, COJ Military and Veteran Affairs department in partnership with the IRS and United Way of Northeast Florida is here for you. Call 255-5551 to make an appointment for free tax help today.
Books Not Bullets
Books Not Bullets event encourages the community to avoid violence and read books. Members of Moms Demand Action, the Greater Mount Salem Missionary Baptist Church, and Farm Share will be handing out books and healthy meals this Saturday. Saturday’s event will be a way for families Read More …
Manhattan Beach, Florida’s first beach community for African Americans
Manhattan Beach was Florida’s first beach community for African Americans during segregation. Manhattan Beach was established by Henry Flagler and his Florida East Coast Railroad company around 1900, for the African American workers they employed. The park flourished for many years. At its height the Read More …
Womens’ Community Mural in Springfield
Local artist Nicole Holderbaum has created a GOFUNDME for her latest project. In her own words; “I HAVE EXCITING NEWS!! We have gained permission and have planned a mural production that will wrap around the sides and back of the gas station on 3rd and Main St Read More …
Community Engagement Meeting: Duval County Court House Plaza
Be a part of Jacksonville’s history as we start the public discussion around artistically redeveloping the Duval County Courthouse plaza. The expansive green space will be designed to be a plaza for the community and we are anxious to hear your thoughts. Join in the Read More …
Door To The Store to provide complimentary rides to grocery stores for residents living in the JTA’s Northside ReadiRide zone
“Door To The Store” is a pilot program announced today by the City and Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) that will give residents in the Northside “ReadiRide” zone a free ride to grocery stores. The year-long pilot is intended to provide access for residents living in Read More …
FDOT’s failure to plan is a plan for cyclists injuries and deaths
The Florida Department of Transportation is considering changes to the roadway, striping and medians on State Road 211 (St. Johns Avenue/Herschel Street) between Canterbury Street and Melrose Avenue, Financial Project Number 443551-1. Proposed improvements include replacing two signalized intersections with roundabouts at St. Johns Avenue/Herschel Read More …
Special art event in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Join Ritz Theatre and Museum and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens on Monday, January 20, 2020 for a special event in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission for all. Enjoy art-making activities, live Read More …
World Inferno Friendship Society VS Punk Rock Burlesque
A night of Burlesque and music hosted by Big Daddy Round Round; AKA Jack Ringca, percussionists, guitarist, singer, master of the yo-yo and the telescoping baton. Punk Rock Burlesque Performances by Sonny Boner Chlora De Formme Lyla Jay Blu Anita Nightcap Vienna Le Paige Autumn Josette Read More …
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful awards
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful and the City of Jacksonville are accepting nominations for the 15th annual Keep Jacksonville Beautiful awards.Deadline is February 7th. The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission is our local, grassroots affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s largest volunteer-based community action and education organization. Read More …
Roosevelt Blvd. Detour This Weekend
Northbound Roosevelt at McDuff will be closed from Friday, 1/10 at 8 PM to Monday, 1/13 at 6 AM. Motorists traveling north on Roosevelt will be detoured north on McDuff to connect with I-10 East. Southbound Roosevelt will remain open.
Library Card Holders Now Have Free Access to Lynda.com
New Digital Service for Library Card Holders Jacksonville Public Library has added Lynda.com to its digital services, giving cardholders access to more than 14,000 online courses taught by real-world professionals. Lynda.com is free for valid library card holders, and gives patrons unlimited access to learning everything from software development to design on any schedule Read More …
Florida DOT Open house: Butler Boulevard and San Pablo Road interchange improvement project
The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public open house to preview construction activities on the Butler Boulevard (State Road 202) and San Pablo Road interchange improvement project. The open house will take place Monday, January 6 in the Kinne Auditorium at Mayo Clinic’s Read More …
Farah & Farah providing free Taxi and Uber rides on New Years Eve
This NYE take a free ride home courtesy of Farah and Farah. Uber and Taxi codes are available at keepourcitysafe.org.
Supreme Court says being homeless is not a crime
The Supreme Court has upheld protections for people who sleep or camp outdoors, after refusing to hear a case over whether cities could criminalize homelessness. The Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the case leaves in place an appeals court ruling that says the Constitution does Read More …
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer the Musical
All of your favorite characters from the original TV special including, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, the Misfit Toys and, of course, Rudolph, come to life in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. Read More …
The Jacksonville Symphony presents First Coast Nutcracker
Under the direction of choreographer and artistic director, Rhonda Stampalia, the First Coast Nutcracker showcases internationally renowned principal dancers, our area’s finest young dancers, and Tchaikovsky’s best-loved melodies performed by the Jacksonville Symphony. December 13-15