Jacksonville, Florida
All of the dog kennels at Animal Care & Protective Services are full. They need your help, Jacksonville! Join Animal Care & Protective Services for an empty the shelter FREE adoption weekend. This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday they are waiving the adoption fee for all Read More …
Riverton Tower Senior Center, Inc. and the Silverfield Group want to tear down the former Jones College at 1195 South Edgewood, the historical location of The Edgewood Theater, Murray Hill’s first movie theater, predating The Murray Hill Theater by 2 years, so they can build Read More …
Murray Hill residents have been upset about the prospect of a 97,200 square foot three-story storage facility at their front door. Developers and their attorneys have said not to worry, we will build some retail, maybe an arts center, we’ll put up some murals, there Read More …
All proceeds go directly to River City Pride and supporting the events they do throughout the year including the Parade and Festival, as well as their Community Give Back Fund. Please remember, for River City Pride to benefit, you have to buy the tickets from Read More …
With the heat index forecasted to reach 100 degrees this week, the Florida Department of Health has provided the public the following tips to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Stay Hydrated – Drink more water than usual. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty! Those at high Read More …
Memorial Day is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May. It is a day set aside to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Read More …
Last night I attended Punk Rock Burlesque: Sunny’s Last Show, at Rain Dogs. Sunny is leaving for NYC on May 1st. She will live in NYC and continue producing Jax PRB twice a year and co producing The Cabaret Hour every first Friday of the month. Read More …
JEA’s website makes the best case for keeping them publicly owned. Benefits of Public Power As your not-for-profit, community-owned utility, JEA is committed to providing you the most reliable service at the lowest possible cost in an environmentally friendly way. JEA lineman working from bucket Read More …
Local event organizers, especially bands and clubs need to remember 1st grade, when we learned about the the five Ws (and sometimes H). Back then we were diagramming sentences and would later use those same five Ws (and sometimes H) when we learned how to Read More …
Join the Jacksonville Historical Society on Monday February 25 as Brittany Cohill of the Beaches Museum reveals the history of Manhattan Beach, the early twentieth century African American beach resort. Registration available at Eventbrite. JHS Members free. Non-members suggested donation $10.6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Old Read More …
Jacksonville’s literary event of the year will return on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019! The Jax Book Fest is back for its third year in a row. The event—held at the Main Library in Downtown Jacksonville—features presentations and signings by authors of both national and local Read More …
The second annual Jacksonville Lantern Parade presented by VyStar Credit Union is set for Saturday, February 16. The parade route runs from the Riverside Artist Square under the Fuller Warren Bridge and continues down the St. Johns River to the Jacksonville Landing. The Parade itself begins Read More …
The FBI Jacksonville along with the Duval County Schools Parent Academy are hosting an event Tuesday night to show parents how to keep their children safe as they use their smartphone. The FBI says there will be agents on hand to show how offenders are Read More …
The Salvation Army will open its cold night shelter at 900 West Adams Street on Wednesday and Thursday,. The shelter will be every night that overnight lows drop below 42 degrees. The shelter will be open to men, women and families. A hot meal will Read More …
Now is the time to visit the City’s animal shelter! All pet adoptions are just $19 at Animal Care and Protective Services. Visit the website to view adoptable animals.
Most of Jacksonville remembers the crash that shut down the northbound lanes of Interstate 295 at the Dames Point bridge and left part of a tractor-trailer truck dangling over the edge of the bridge. That was over 5 weeks ago. The trailer eventually fell into the Read More …
The historic “Derby” building in 5 Points has been leased by Chad Munsey and Michael Schmidt, owners of The Bearded Pig in San Marco and the Rec Room, also in Five Points. The duo plan a mid-April opening for their Derby House Diner. They also Read More …
Due to the cold front coming to the area where temperatures are expected to dip below 40 degrees starting Thursday, January 24th, City Rescue Mission’s Cold Weather Emergency Shelter will be open to provide safe & warm shelter for those in need. City Rescue Mission’s cold weather Read More …