Jacksonville, Florida
North Florida Land Trust would like to congratulate the State of Florida for the acquisition of 565 acres in Nassau County known as Little Tiger Island. The State officially closed on the property last week using $965,000 in funds from the Florida Forever program, along Read More …
An estimated 1.3 million alligators are in Florida and can be found in all 67 counties. They can be found in practically all fresh and brackish water bodies and occasionally in salt water. Tips from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission include; Be aware of the possible Read More …
Here in the Sunshine State, we love a good bargain, and it’s never too hard to find one for those who know where to look. Flea markets like these are a good place to start, or at least a fun weekend distraction. From vintage wares Read More …
I doubt you need any pointers on the proper way to eat a Girl Scout cookie, so while you’re dipping that delicious cookie in a cup of hot coffee, or a tall glass of cold milk, dairy, almond, or otherwise, here are some interesting tidbits Read More …
The date has been set for 7 Creeks Fest, a celebration of Jacksonville’s expansive 7 Creeks Recreation Area on the Northside. On Saturday, March 25, park partners and nonprofits invite the community to join them to explore these natural spaces that are free for all Read More …
Protect your bike from theft and register for free “Bicycle DNA” stickers February 24th & 25th at James Weldon Johnson Park. Our Transportation and Planning Division, along with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Protechdna will be on hand from 2-5pm both days to register your Read More …
The Museum of Science & History, in partnership with the Jax Melanin Market present to you POWER, a dynamic fusion of arts, culture, and history, coinciding with the celebration of Black History Month. This program is part of MOSH’s ongoing effort to connect and engage with Jacksonville’s Read More …
Cotten’s Bar-B-Que, a beloved family-owned Jax BBQ joint, will be closing its doors permanently on Feb. 28th. In a Facebook post on Sunday, owners Fred and Yvonne Cotten announced their plans to retire and close the business at the end of the month. The restaurant, located in the heart of Read More …
When the United States won its independence from Great Britain the new country had to start from scratch with many things; its form of government, its laws, its currency, even what to call its leader. Before American independence, leaders of European countries were called kings, Read More …
College students are using drugs and alcohol at a higher rate than young adults of the same age who don’t attend school. A recent study from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicated that more than half of full-time college students ages 18-22 drank alcohol Read More …
The town of Orange Park is going all in for red light cameras. The cameras help enforce traffic rules at intersections without the need for a patrol officer. They have also invited a string of lawsuits in Florida over the years. The Town Council met Read More …
The Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, about 50 miles west of Jax, hosts its annual reenactment of Florida’s largest Civil War battle, along with a full weekend’s worth of activities like period-authentic campsites and church services. The main event, the 159th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Olustee, is Read More …
Black History Month celebrations continue on Jacksonville’s Eastside Saturday, with a parade down A Philip Randolph Boulevard at noon, the Melanin Market with over 100 vendors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the HBCU Heritage Classic baseball game at 121 Financial Ballpark at 2 p.m., followed by a showing of Read More …
Do you know what all U.S. presidents have in common? National parks. The legacy of every president is preserved in national parks around the country—including the White House where so much history is made. Presidents’ Day began as a reminder of two influential leaders in Read More …
James Weldon Johnson Park’s Hip Hop Festival returns on Saturday, February 18, 2023 for its second year to once again shine light on the Duval Hip Hop scene while paying special homage to the late Paten Locke – a Duval based, internationally acclaimed Hip Hop Legend. The festival was so Read More …
If you think that monogamous relationships have gone to the birds, you may be right. The World Wildlife Foundation, estimates that five percent of all mammal species and 90 percent of bird species choose a partner and stick with them for life. Among the loyal Read More …
Valentine’s Day is a week away and love is in the air, and in the books at James Weldon Johnson Park. The inaugural Indulgence Romance & Erotica Book Festival, which promotors have dubbed “the biggest book event for authors, writers, poets who are all about Read More …
Earlier today, a pair of Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor jets from Langley Air Force Base in Virginia shot down the Chinese surveillance balloon that had been floating across the United States. A pilot fired an AIM-9 sidewinder missile with an explosive warhead into the balloon Read More …