Jacksonville, Florida
Saturday marks the 62nd anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday, a racially motivated attack that took place in Hemming Park in Jacksonville, Florida, on August 27, 1960. On that day, a group of white men attacked African Americans who were engaging in peaceful sit-in protests opposing Read More …
It’s the annual NBCUniversal Local Clear the Shelters adoption event! In 2021, more than 140,000 pets found homes during the event. You can be a part of this nationwide lifesaving effort with free adoptions at JaxACPS (2020 Forest St) from 8/22 to 8/31.
Free food distributions from Feeding Northeast Florida this Saturday, August 20th 7am: With St John the Baptist Catholic Church located at 2400 Mayport Rd. 8am: With Church of Christ Odessa located at 854 Odessa Dr E. 10am: With Revitalize Arlington, Inc. located at 9501 Arlington Read More …
School is back in session for Duval County. That means kids walking and biking to and from school and school busses on the roadways. Check out the graphic below as a friendly reminder for motorists as to when you have to stop for school buses:
Animal Care & Protective Services shelter began appointment-based intake this week. This means ACPS will temporarily require appointments for the intake of all animals in non-emergency situations. In response to nationwide overcrowding, this move is recommended and supported by the National Animal Care and Control Read More …
With school starting newt week in Duval County, the JaxParks team has after school taken care of with their Club Rec & Teen Warehouse programs. Club Rec is for those in K-5th grade, ages 6-12 Teen Warehouse is for 6th-12th graders, ages 13-18. For more Read More …
Bigger class sizes, longer bus rides and fewer COVID-19 restrictions await Jacksonville schoolchildren when the 2022-23 school year starts Monday in Duval Schools. With the district short by more than 400 teachers and 175 paraprofessionals, class sizes will be increased by an average of 1.5 students Read More …
Free food distribution schedule for this weekend (8/12 & 8/13): Lutheran Social Services: Friday, 8/12 at 4615 Philips Hwy from 10am to Noon – More info: https://lssjax.org/programs/nourishment-network/ Catholic Charities Jacksonville: Friday, 8/12 at 1470 W. 13th St. starting at 8:30am – More info: https://ccbjax.org/food-assistance Feeding Read More …
Do you want to learn how to recognize the signs of overdose and respond to save a life? Join the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department and Drug Free Duval for free training courses this month on August 15th and August 30th. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/…/dfds-education-training… to reserve Read More …
Voters who want to cast their ballots in person for the Aug. 23rd primaries and special elections can do it starting Monday. Duval County has opened 20 early voting sites in anticipation that this election, which includes countywide voting for sheriff and a referendum on a Read More …
First Call for Help, Call 632-0600 or 211 Housing New Life Inn 234 W. State Street 904-353-5565 Trinity Rescue Mission 622 Union Street 904-355-1205 Salvation Army Lodge 900 W. Adams Street 904-356-8641 I.M. Sulzbacher Center 611 E. Adams Street 904-359-0457 Utility Bills / Rent N.E.FLA. Community Action Agency Call Read More …
Health screenings and back-to-school supplies will be available at a North Jacksonville Health and Wellness Fair hosted by Florida Blue, River City and PROTalks on Saturday, July 30th from 10am-2pm! Enjoy a fun filled afternoon of family friendly activities, Back to School supplies (while supplies Read More …
Jacksonville residents struggling to pay their utility bills will have one less thing to worry about in coming months: JEA won’t turn off their water and electricity as they contend with the summer heat. The utility announced that it would stop disconnecting service to customers with Read More …
Although balloon releases at weddings and graduations might be Instagram-worthy, they can take an ugly toll on wildlife and the environment. That’s the argument behind a new bill that would ground balloons and air lanterns in Jacksonville. The proposal, which will be introduced at tonight’s Read More …
The renovated Jacksonville Beach Pier will reopen to fishing on today at 7am. The pier will be free and open daily from 7am to 7pm. Public restrooms are available nearby in the adjacent beach parking lot. There will be a limit of 3 fishing rods Read More …
Jacksonville mental health professionals are applauding today’s rollout of a national three-digit mental health crisis hotline — 988 — saying it will save lives. Local counselor Desiree Jones says that for people in crisis, remembering 988 will be much easier than the old 800 hotline Read More …
Jax residents can learn how to help prevent opioid overdose deaths through an online training seminar this week. Hosted by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and Drug Free Duval, the seminars teach how to recognize signs of overdosing and how to administer the overdose Read More …
Lutheran Social Services: Friday, 7/8 at 4615 Philips Hwy from 10am-Noon Catholic Charities Jacksonville: Friday, 7/8 at 1470 W. 13th St. starting at 8:30am. Feeding Northeast Florida with the Jim Dotson Foundation Inc.: Saturday, 7/9 at 3754 University Club Blvd starting at 7:30am Feeding Northeast Read More …