Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville Public Library Director Tim Rogers has avoided, and or outright refused, all comment since cancelling the Storybook Pride Prom. The Prom was for LGTBQ Youth and was to be held this Friday at Willowbranch Library. All information from him has been posted on JPL’s Read More …
Who is Tim Rogers? His previous position was as executive director with The Metropolitan Library in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Jacksonville hired him after they fired him. The Metropolitan Library Commission voted Thursday August 25, 2017 to end its employment of executive director Tim Rogers effective Read More …
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will operate the Skyway one Saturday each month to provide free rides and convenient parking. The event is sponsored by Friends of Hemming Park and their Downtown partners. June 22 is Skyway Saturday for this month.
Join Friends of Hemming Park, the Jacksonville Public Library and Art Republic for a FREE evening public art tour Happy Hour tour will begin in Hemming Park, tonight at 5PM. You’ll view our new sculpture garden and then visit the library’s “Reclaimed” exhibit about 5:20. Read More …
Friends of Hemming Park and partners including the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, MOCA Jacksonville, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville Public Library, Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), Art Republic, and the University of North Florida present an entire week of activities to showcase Read More …
Happy Birthday Jacksonville! COJ took to the streets and asked the people of Duval just how old they think our city is today.
There is a year-round burn ban in Duval County. As for fireworks, the temperature outside isn’t a legal consideration but you should exercise caution because when it’s dry outside it’s easier for a fire to start. According to Florida State Statute 791, fireworks must be Read More …
Do you like trees? Do you like FREE trees planted for you? If that’s a yes the City of Jacksonville has a way you can get a free tree planted on the city right of way in front of your house: Call 630-CITY (2489) and press Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
