Emergency need for blood donors

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 …

Important clarification about shelters open to the public

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 …

Animal Care & Protective Services limits intact due to severe overcrowding

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 …

Preparing for a Hurricane or Tropical Storm

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 …

JSO seeks information on sex crimes investigation

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 will start cutting power as freeze on disconnections expires

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 …

Free food distribution schedule from Feeding Northeast Florida

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 …

Vehicle Registration Self-Service Kiosks Now Available at Select Publix Locations

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 …

LaVilla Heritage Trail and Gateways Committee meeting tonight

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.