Jacksonville, Florida
The North Florida Marine Association (NFMA), exists for several reasons: to foster and promote safe boating in the Northeast Florida area; to aid and assist in the proposal and adoption of suitable laws and regulations relating to boats and safe boating; to promote social activities Read More …
REGISTER TO VOTE: Tuesday, October 11th, is the deadline to register to vote in Florida’s midterm elections, coming up November 8th
There’s an emergency need for blood donors after Hurricane Ian. Lifesouth, which serves 70% of the hospital beds in Jacksonville, will be parked at Fishweir Brewing Company in Murray Hill from 1 p.m. to 6. p.m. Friday. Look for the red, white and blue Lifesouth bus. If Read More …
.Jacksonville photographer Will Dickey’s work went on display today at the Story & Song Bookstore Bistro in Fernandina Beach as part of an exhibit celebrating the beauty of the Timucuan Preserve. Along with Dickey’s nature photography in the preserve, the exhibit includes a map of North Read More …
FEMA warns survivors to watch out for scams during the cleanup process. Among the tips to avoid being victimized: Don’t believe anyone who promises a disaster grant in return for payment, don’t give banking information to a person claiming to be a FEMA housing inspector Read More …
While all four shelters will open at 5 p.m., information about shelters for the general public, special needs individuals and pets is below. Legends Center (5130 Soutel Dr.) – open for general population and special needs Landmark Middle School (101 Kernan Blvd.) – open for Read More …
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Animal Care & Protective Services (ACPS) has reported numerous times over the last several months that the shelter has been experiencing overcrowding that exceeds their capacity for care. Many animal shelters nationwide are struggling with increasing in-shelter animal populations and ACPS is no exception. Recently, Read More …
There is an urgent call for additional blood donations before Hurricane Ian arrives, including an increased need for type O blood since hurricanes can disrupt blood collection, OneBlood said. It takes about an hour to donate blood and they have many locations to make donating Read More …
Español (Spanish) You can’t stop a tropical storm or hurricane, but you can take steps now to protect yourself and your family. If you live in areas at risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages you to be prepared for hurricane season. Read More …
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released this photo of a car and this composite image of a driver suspected of forcing a teenage girl into his car and sexually abusing her. Authorities say the same man may have approached another girl walking down the street. Both incidents occurred Read More …
JEA’s grace period is over for customers who were behind on their utility bills. Starting today, the city-owned utility will be cutting power to thousands of customers, starting with those whose debt dates back the furthest. A JEA spokesperson told News4Jax that 3,948 customers were facing Read More …
Duval residents with revoked driver’s licenses can soon get help getting their licenses reinstated. For a second year, Duval County Circuit Court is holding an expo with local and state agencies to help get drivers back on the road. Dates are Sept. 25th-30th and Oct. Read More …
On your feet, participants! Join us as we step into NAMIWalks Your Way 2022, which promises to be our most meaningful event ever. It’s a new day for mental health and we will embrace it together on October 8 at Winston Family YMCA. Registration is simple and free! Read More …
Free food distribution schedule from Feeding Northeast Florida for Saturday, 9/10: With the Jim Dotson Foundation Inc. at 3754 University Club Blvd starting at 7:30am (Last names A-M) With Light in the World at 8625 New Kings Rd starting at 8am With Safe Future Foundation, Read More …
Did you know you can skip the line at the Duval County Tax Collector’s Office and renew at three Publix locations in Duval County? Deerwood Lake Commons 4320 Deerwood Lake Parkway Mandarin Oaks Shopping Center 11406 San Jose Blvd. Roosevelt Square Shopping Center 4495 Roosevelt Read More …
The city of Jacksonville’s LaVilla Heritage Trail and Gateways Committee discusses and votes on a revised trail map at 5 p.m. today at City Hall, 117 W. Duval St. Join the Zoom meeting here, with meeting ID 843 0976 0422 and passcode 700593.