Jacksonville, Florida
Please continue to take precautions, especially if you have outdoor plans- these temperatures can turn dangerous quickly. Stay Cool: Wear light-weight, light-colored clothing, take cool showers, avoid direct sun Stay Hydrated: Don’t wait until you are thirsty. Drink water throughout the day. Avoid alcohol and Read More …
Join your community on the Southbank Riverwalk from 5-8 p.m. for July’s Third Thursday Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC! TONIGHT. Stroll alongside the beautiful St. Johns River at sunset with a drink in hand, stopping to grab food, drinks and photo ops as you Read More …
Book lovers! It all starts tomorrow! The Friends Of The Jacksonville Public Library Big Book Sale at 3435 University Blvd N. officially begins Thursday. Members can stop by from 4-8pm and get a bag of books for $12 with the 2nd bag free. Membership is Read More …
Animal Care and Protective Services needs your help. “Animal Care and Protective Services is currently caring for 325 dogs in the shelter. This exceeds or maximum physical capacity for dog housing by more than 50 dogs. We simply do not have any more space to Read More …
We are 10 days away from Disability Expo 2023 on Wednesday, July 26th at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center from 10am to 6pm. This event is free and open to the public – Free parking, door prizes, hundreds of vendors, and more! For Read More …
If you usually vote by mail, it may be time to request a new ballot. Under Florida law, mail-in ballot requests are good for only one general election cycle. If you haven’t requested a mail ballot since the 2022 election, you won’t receive one for 2024 Read More …
UPS workers are preparing for a possible strike next month if the company and workers’ union can’t agree on a new contract by the end of July. After negotiations stalled last week, local workers gathered outside of the UPS center on Jacksonville’s Westside yesterday to chant and wave signs Read More …
The popular Summer at the Cummer series is back, kicking off an entire season of free-to-attend Friday programming. Each Friday this summer, the Cummer offers a unique way to enjoy its historic gardens and the exhibits currently on view within the museum, with drinks, live music, lawn Read More …
Following the departure of First Coast Connect host Melissa Ross, award-winning radio journalist Al Letson has been appointed to take over her role as the show’s interim host. Letson, who grew up in the Jacksonville area, is best known for hosting the public radio shows State of the Re:Union and Reveal. His Read More …
In celebration of July 4th, the Acosta Bridge will be lit in red, white, and blue tonight. You can check them out during tonight’s fireworks display Downtown!
A Flood Warning is in effect until 6:15 p.m. this evening for areas of Duval County. This includes San Marco, Riverside, and Downtown. If you encounter standing water, Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
In observance of the Fourth of July, certain City government offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Closures include: • City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval St. • Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St. • Jake M. Godbold Read More …
Jacksonville’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration will return this year at multiple locations to celebrate the nation’s independence. At each location, the City of Jacksonville is offering a spectacular fireworks display that will begin at 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Fireworks will be Read More …
Mayor-elect Donna Deegan will be sworn into office as the city’s first female mayor with a ceremony tomorrow morning at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. The ceremony is open to the public and begins at 11:30 a.m. But first, the inauguration weekend kicks off this Read More …
Our Animal Care & Protective Services shelter is full with more than 200 pets available for adoption. That’s why they’ve joined Best Friends Animal Society and nearly 600 shelter and rescue partners for a FREE National Adoption Event. Visit them at 2020 Forest St. this Read More …
This year’s legislative session was a busy one for Florida lawmakers, with more than 300 bills passed. Many have already kicked in, but about 200 will take effect this Saturday, July 1st. And several were sponsored by our locally elected lawmakers. Rep. Dean Black, R-Jacksonville, Read More …
The number one kids show on Disney Junior and Disney Channel is coming to #DTJax! Catch the theatrical adaptation of the award-winning television series on July 8th & 9th at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets.
Timucuan Parks Foundation and the City of Jacksonville’s JaxParks are asking the community to join them on Thursday, June 29 for a summer service project at Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park. Volunteers should meet at the park at 7000 Roosevelt Blvd. from 9 a.m. until Read More …