Jacksonville, Florida
JSO is trying to locate whoever made a bomb threat earlier this morning that shut down streets in the around Baptist Hospital and Wolfson Children’s Hospital Downtown. The hospitals were not evacuated as police searched Baptist’s nearby One Call building, the specific target of the Read More …
Next Monday, March 28th, the Duval County Clerk of Courts will be hosting another Operation Green Light event. This is a special program that allows individuals who have overdue traffic tickets and criminal fees to pay while waiving the 30% collection fee. Operation Green Light Read More …
A first for Jacksonville, a new “diverging diamond” interchange opens Monday morning at Butler Boulevard and San Pablo Road, near the Mayo Clinic. The interchange, which takes drivers onto to the opposite side of the road rather than make them wait for a left-hand turn, Read More …
Hospitals in Jacksonville are facing a critical blood shortage, and donors of all types are asked to help meet the need. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, which serve over 70% of our area’s hospital beds, are hosting drives across the region and are offering $20 gift Read More …
Attention pet owners – Our Animal Care & Protective Services team is proud to join The Jacksonville Humane Society and First Coast No More Homeless Pets for a great community event this Saturday, March 19th. Dogs and cats can receive free vaccines courtesy of Petco Read More …
Today is the day, Berkman Plaza II is coming down. It is a go for 10am this morning. Downtown road closures are in effect, you can see those along with the exclusion zone in the map below.
Free food distribution schedule for this Friday and Saturday: Lutheran Social Services: Friday 3/4 at 4615 Philips Hwy starting at 10am Catholic Charities Jacksonville: Friday 3/4 at 1470 W. 13th St starting at 8:30am Feeding Northeast Florida: Saturday 3/5 at Church of Christ Odessa 854 Read More …
The half-built Berkman Plaza II tower on Jacksonville’s Northbank will be imploded on Sunday, bringing down an eyesore that has been a part of the city’s skyline for more than 14 years. The implosion comes after several starts and stops — and delays — to Read More …
Each year Downtown Vision, Inc., in partnership with the Downtown Investment Authority evaluates the state of Downtown Jax and collects data on how to improve the experience. If you live, work, or visit Downtown, go to https://downtownjacksonville.org/dtjax-surveys/ and fill out a survey. You will be Read More …
Downtown runners and walkers, we have great news! The Northbank Riverwalk is now open again at the end of Pearl St. between the CSX Building and the Jacksonville Performing Arts Center. Crews continue work to finish the Riverwalk section behind the Performing Arts Center. We Read More …
Red Cross Ukraine While the American Red Cross is not currently shipping blood overseas, Americans can donate money directly to the organization’s Ukrainian branch, which is working within the country to collect blood, mobilize volunteers and provide emergency aid to those affected by violent conflict. UN Read More …
Jax-we need your help! ACPS is at critical capacity. We are currently caring for 266 dogs. Without your help, we will be over- capacity in the next few days. Here’s how you can help: Adopt –We have 141 dogs available for adoption. New dogs are Read More …
For those in need – Here is a list of free food distributions and pantries for the rest of this week: Lutheran Social Services: Friday, 2/18 at 4615 Philips Hwy from 10am to Noon Catholic Charities Jacksonville: Friday 2/18 at 1470 W. 13th St starting Read More …
Mayor Lenny Curry has just announced curbside recycling collection will resume throughout the City of Jacksonville on Monday, April 4, 2022. Since October 4, when curbside recycling was temporarily halted, there’s been progress in all remaining forms of collections. The goal of the temporary suspension Read More …
Lutheran Social Services Jacksonville has expanded their daily, free food pantry with extended hours every Tuesday from 2-4pm. Citizens can visit the pantry at 4615 Philips Hwy twice a month, Monday through Friday from 10am to Noon, as well as 2-4 on Tuesdays, to receive Read More …
The Jacksonville Baldwin Rail Trail construction project has begun. Look for signs at the trailheads. The section between Otis Road and Hanna Road will be closed for the next 4 – 6 weeks while they work on repairs in this area.
Tomorrow is the first day of Florida and Georgia Severe Weather Awareness Week! Florida is the Lightning Capital of the U.S., with an average of 223 lightning events per square mile occurring in 2021. When Thunder Roars, GO INDOORS! Learn more – FloridaDisaster.org/Hazards/Lightning
The 15th Annual DONNA Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer is this weekend! Named after breast cancer survivor Donna Deegan, the DONNA Foundation provides assistance and support to those with breast cancer and breast cancer research. As the fight against breast cancer continues, the Acosta Bridge Read More …