Jacksonville, Florida
According to the American Medical Association teen overdose deaths increased 94% in 2020, and another 20% in 2021. Drug Free Duval and Duval Co+Lab are hosting a free event Sunday, May 15th. Rising 9th-12th graders are invited to share and learn solutions to stopping this Read More …
Sales tax breaks on school clothes, diapers, hurricane supplies and more are on the way after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed them into law yesterday along with a one-month break on the state gas tax, coming this fall. Here’s a schedule of the sales tax holidays, Read More …
The 904 will have company soon in Jax: State regulators have OK’d the creation of an additional area code in Northeast Florida. The new code’s a necessity because 904 is projected to run out of numbers in 2024. The new area code’s digits will be Read More …
For frequent visitors to the forest – especially those who like to get out in the woods – poisonous plants are one of the top hazards you can encounter. Learn to identify and avoid these spoilers. The Itch that Sticks There are certain plants in Read More …
Jacksonville residents may recycle scrap tires curbside – schedule in advance with 630-CITY (2489). TIRE DISPOSAL STANDARDS Up to four (4) standard vehicle tires, with or without rims. Place within five (5) feet of the curb. No oversized tires permitted. Tires need to be scheduled by Read More …
COJ and JaxParks have opened another adaptable kayak launch site at Mandarin Park. It joins Bethesda Park, Hanna Park, and the Southbank Riverwalk as places now accessible to all kayakers in our great City. We have so many natural resources in our backyard, we are Read More …
This Saturday, April 23rd, Join Groundwork Jacksonville, the Arbor Day Foundation, and TD for an Earth Day celebration of family fun on the Emerald Trail. Come on over to 2335 N. Davis Street from 10am to 1pm as we celebrate with activities for the kids, Read More …
This Saturday, April 23rd, join the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission for the annual Fair Housing Symposium. From 9am to 3pm at the Jacksonville Public Library Main Branch Downtown, learn and discuss how COVID-19 has affected so many aspects of housing and how to protect your Read More …
Lutheran Social Services: Every Monday though Friday from 10am to Noon (Tuesdays from 2pm-4pm) at 4615 Philips Hwy. Catholic Charities Jacksonville: Every Wednesday and Friday starting at 8:30am at 1470 W. 13th St. Feeding Northeast Florida: Saturday, 4/23 with the Jim Dotson Foundation at 3754 Read More …
Saturday, April 23, The Child Care and Early Educator Job Fair hosted by the Early Learning Coalition of Duval, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at two locations: CareerSource Northeast Florida: Gateway Career Ctr. 5000 Norwood Ave Florida State College at Jacksonville: 11901 Read More …
Portions of Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park in St. Johns County will reopen to the public soon, after being used as a staging site for a FEMA dune enhancement project. Officials say the parking lot and beach will reopen by May 20th. With the dune project Read More …
The FBI in Jacksonville is warning of an uptick in reports of predators who target boys online and coerce them into producing graphic images or videos. The perpetrators pretend to be girls and then they threaten to release what the boys send them publicly if Read More …
Should voters decide the fate of Jacksonville’s Confederate monuments, or should the City Council handle the matter itself? Tonight, council members will consider both options: Councilman Matt Carlucci’s proposal to spend $500,000 to move the Tribute to the Women of the Confederacy monument out of Springfield Read More …
Mayor Lenny Curry along with Dr. Alan Bliss, CEO of the Jacksonville Historical Society, and Dave Chauncey, chair of the Jacksonville Historical Society Board, announced the bicentennial events set for June 11. “As we celebrate this milestone birthday, I encourage everyone to look around and Read More …
Another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season could be coming at us. AccuWeather forecasters on Wednesday predicted 16 to 20 named storms this year, with six to eight becoming hurricanes. There’s also a “high chance” that a storm will develop before hurricane season officially begins on June 1, Read More …
To look up your collection schedule: https://myjax.custhelp.com/app/hauler Single-family residents can recycle all of these items curbside in their yellow lid recycle cart starting the week of April 4th: PAPER: Mail, office and school paper Newspapers, magazines, catalogs and phone books Paperback books Brown paper bags Read More …
Three churches near Five Points in Jacksonville’s Riverside area have been vandalized in the past several weeks, two of them over this weekend. In each case, a piece of concrete was thrown through a window. The Five Points Chapel and Gardens is offering a $1,000 reward for Read More …
Take the first step in making a difference in our community by attending the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Job Fair on Saturday, March 26th. At the event, you will have the opportunity to talk with current employees and learn more about the opportunities available at the Read More …