Jacksonville, Florida
Wayfair Inc., one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, has chosen Jacksonville for a new 1 million-square-foot warehouse and distribution center. Dubbed as economic development Project Empire, Wayfair was approved by the Jacksonville City Council last month. Located on the city’s Read More …
Bicyclists can enjoy free bike valet service at Wednesday’s Art Walk. Just look for the All In Duval sign on the corner of Laura and Monroe streets.
There is a new mural on the fence at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32204. The mural features the work of Jacksonville-based artists Mark “Cent” Ferreira, Dustin Harewood, and Shaun Thurston to highlight many of the significant pieces Read More …
The Mega Pet Adoption kicks off today at 10 AM. Stop by the Fairgrounds today, tomorrow or Saturday and bring home a new family member this holiday season.
How You Can Help Know your disposal days for trash, yard waste and recycling. Keep your yard maintained with grass no higher than 15 inches. Knee high is too high. Report litter, illegal dumping or overgrown grass to 630-CITY online, by phone, by email, or using the app. Yard Read More …
Mark your calendars on Dec. 8 for the Jax Mayorthon Kids Club Safety Stop, held in partnership with Jax Public Library. There will be a bicycle rodeo, helmet fittings, photos with Santa, and more! This free, family-friendly event is taking place in partnership with the Read More …
In observance of Thanksgiving, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23. Closures include: City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval St. Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St. Jake M. Godbold City Read More …
In 1562, French explorers landed on Florida’s northeast coast and traveled up the St. Johns River into present-day Jacksonville. Two years later, on June 29, 1564, French colonists led by Captain René Goulaine de Laudonnière (1529-74) constructed one of the first European forts in what Read More …
Started in 2012, Giving Tuesday became a day to recognize small acts of kindness. By giving your time, dollars, and resources, you help nonprofits like the Women’s Center of Jacksonville to continue the amazing work they do. The Women’s Center of Jacksonville invites you to kick Read More …
StoryCorps, the 2-time Peabody Award winning non-profit whose mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories, makes a cross-country trip each year in a converted Airstream trailer – a traveling recording studio they call their “MobileBooth”. Starting November 18, StoryCorps will be in Jacksonville gathering Read More …
AlertJax is an emergency notification system that will call or text Jacksonville residents in the event of a potential or pending emergency. The service is a free service for Duval County residents and utilizes Everbridge technology. Register to receive AlertJax Emergency Notifications AlertJax provides weather warnings Read More …
From 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, local veterans, transitioning military, caregivers, and their families can visit Kingdom Plaza at Normandy Mall for job opportunities and related information at the Military and Veteran Job Resource Fair
Thursday at 10 AM, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will conduct its fourth annual “Sea of Blue” Fallen Firefighter Memorial March. Hundreds of off-duty firefighters in dress uniform will gather near the foot of South Hogan Street, adjacent to The Times-Union Center for the Read More …
November 15, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Multiple Locations: Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Blvd., 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Parking lot of Bank of America, 301 3rd St. Neptune Beach, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful will join Read More …
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department competed on a national level with other fire rescue departments’ vehicle accident extrication teams. JFRD claimed the top award and will advance to the international competition in Paris. The two-day event, hosted locally at Florida State College at Jacksonville‘s Read More …
On Monday, Nov. 12, put on your red, white, and blue and head Downtown to celebrate our veteran and active-duty service members during the Veterans Day Parade. This patriotic parade will begin at 11:01 a.m. and feature more than 4,000 participants. More information.
The Northwest Citizens Planning Advisory Committee (CPAC) meets this Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Legends Center (5130 Soutel Dr.). CPACs maintain open and effective communication between #Jacksonvillecommunities and local government. Learn more.
As the most vulnerable in our community, children face many inequities in housing, education, health care, food security, transportation, and recreation. Speakers for the fourth installment of PB&J Jam Sessions Mark Douglas McCombs is a Jacksonville native, product of Duval County Public Schools, a mechanical engineer, Read More …