Jacksonville, Florida
Thursday, January 11 at 5 PM – 7 PM Bank of America Tower (Jacksonville) 50 N Laura St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. Hosted by American Lung Association in Florida: Northeast Area Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a fire fighter? Join us for a unique fundraising event Read More …
The Hourglass Pub & Coffee House owner, Shannon Widow announced today, at 3:50PM via The Hourglass Pub & Coffee House facebook page that the Hourglass will close its doors for good February 3, 2018 at closing time. “Oh Loves….how do I begin. Well, I guess there ain’t nothing Read More …
Sunday NFL™ ~ Buffalo Bills Vs Jacksonville Jaguars, (LIVE) | Watch Online Vivace Trio Concert 3PM · Jacksonville Public Library, Main Library. Jacksonville’s dynamic Vivace Trio features two flutes, piano and intertwining soprano voice. Public Performance: Chalk 3PM · Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville · Read More …
The Jacksonville medical examiner’s office doesn’t have enough room for its bodies, and hasn’t had enough room for far too long. The City Council, forced to act now that the general population is aware of the situation, could vote next week on an emergency fix. Read More …
North Florida Land Trust has once again helped the City of Jacksonville expand McGirts Creek Park. An anonymous donor gave NFLT the money to acquire nearly 10 acres of land located just north of Saundersville Ct. and west of Ricker Rd. NFLT negotiated with the Read More …
This January, the American Red Cross celebrates National Blood Donor Month and recognizes the lifesaving contribution of blood and platelet donors. As we begin the New Year, the Red Cross encourages individuals to resolve to roll up a sleeve to give this month and throughout Read More …
Earlier today Puerto Rico’s governor ordered a review of all the deaths that occurred in the U.S. territory after Hurricane Maria struck. Despite the scale of the devastation, the government had maintained that only 64 people died because of the hurricane. However, analysis by the Read More …
Gingerbread Extravaganza Ongoing thru December 23, 2017 This fundraising event is fun for the whole family, featuring dozens of gingerbread creations made by professionals and amateurs, as well as the Festival of Trees by the Junior League of Jacksonville Sustainers. It’s all at the Jacksonville Read More …
Despite overwhelming opposition from Congress, the American people, advocacy organizations, and tech experts. the FCC has voted to eliminate the Open Internet Order and the net neutrality protections it established. The order passed today and it removes the FCC as a regulator of the broadband Read More …
There is a better thing than the observance of Christmas day, and that is, keeping Christmas. Are you willing… to forget what you have done for other people, and to remember what other people have done for you; to ignore what the world owes you, Read More …
Gingerbread Extravaganza Ongoing through December 23, 2017 Downtown Dazzle Ongoing through New Years Eve 5:30 PM · Jacksonville Children’s Chorus The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus (JCC) is proud to present its third annual downtown holiday celebration by illuminating the outside of its downtown office, located at 225 Read More …
December 7, 1941 marks the day that the Empire of Japan attacked the U.S. Army and Navy in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack at the base also officially marked U.S. involvement in World War II. Today, December 7th is known as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, as Read More …
The new FCC Chairman, Ajit Pai, announced last month that the agency would vote to undo its 2015 Net Neutrality rules. Those rules prevent companies like Verizon and Comcast from blocking or slowing down websites or creating internet “fast lanes.” That vote is scheduled for Read More …
The residents of Ken Knight Drive North were deeply impacted by Hurricane Irma. With little to no assistance from FEMA or the Red Cross, the local residents have been coming together to provide grassroots styled relief. Mary’s Pub House Jax is thrilled to do their part! Read More …
Spend the night with the stars of Roman Mythology and discover how the Roman Empire became one of the most memorable in history. Learn about the origins of the Roman Gods and the culture of a time long ago. Experience the wonders of Ancient Rome Read More …
Murray Hill-O-Ween is treating you to a real treat. Taking place in the 900 block of Edgewood Avenue (from post Street to Kerle), it will feature live music, food, drinks and even a parade with floats and costumed characters! Best of all, it’s FREE! (adults 21+ Read More …
Seventeen days ago, 09/28/17, the White House announced, to much fanfare, that President Trump had agreed to waive the Jones Act, which would lift shipping restrictions on Puerto Rico and enable the hurricane-ravaged island to receive necessary aid from any ship flying any country’s flag, Read More …
I live in the Riverside Community of Jacksonville, Florida. We have a wonderful parks system in Jacksonville, the largest urban park system in the United States. We also have a top shelf Library in the Jacksonville Public Library, consistently ranked as one of the best Read More …