Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville’s Bob Hayes is not only the first to win both a Super Bowl and an Olympic Gold Medal, he is the only person to accomplish both. The “Bullet” won gold medals at the 1964 Summer Olympics in both the 100m and 4x100m relay, setting Read More …
Alfred L. Cralle was an African American inventor and businessman. While working as a porter in Markell Brothers drugstore and St. Charles Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa, he noticed that ice cream stuck to the spoons and ladles the servers used, and they usually had to use two hands Read More …
Like a ghostly wraith he drifted through the heavy snow and sleet, Powerful muscles rippling, eyes taking in every dropping snowflake Upon the ice he trod quietly on massive padded giant feet, He lowered his head to lick the ice, his mighty thirst to slake. Read More …
“Like so many Americans, I am shocked and horrified by the images and reports regarding the actions that led to the tragic death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. I have spent over half my life in law enforcement, and the actions of those officers are Read More …
On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember those who lost their lives and use the lessons learned from these atrocities to strengthen the commitment to eliminate bigotry and hatred.
A new documentary film focusing on children of Holocaust survivors premieres tomorrow in Jacksonville. Traces, Voices of the Second Generation focuses mostly on individuals from Northeast Florida, several of whom will be on hand for the film’s debut and will answer questions afterward. The premiere is set Read More …
Looking for inspiration for the 2023 #JaxStacks Reading Challenge? Want to try a tantalizing new recipe? Need great entertainment for the weekends? Find all this and more at the Friends of Mandarin Library Used Book Sale Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Read More …
January 23rd Is National Pie Day, A Time To Celebrate The Day With PIE. Which Pie Should You Choose For Your National Pie Day Party? The Pie-Sibilities Are Endless! Will It Be One Of The 231 Varieties Of Apple Pie, The Favorite Of 36 Million Read More …
This February, a nationwide film release will feature a local actor and executive producer. Jacksonville native RJ Cyler is the star of “Freedom’s Path,” premiering in 200 theaters on February 3rd. Cyler attended Englewood High School and Edward Waters University before moving to Los Angeles Read More …
Join in the fun at the 2023 World of Nations Celebration, February 18 – 19 at Tailgaters Parking located at 225 Tallyrand Ave., 32202 in downtown Jacksonville. Experience the cuisine, artistry and customs from lands near and far. Tickets are on sale now for only Read More …
It happened during the Florida vs. Georgia game in October, and again during the Taxslayer Gator Bowl, anti-Semitic messages were projected on buildings, giving the city a black eye while the nation’s eyes were on us. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said the projections didn’t violate Read More …
JTA will suspend St. Johns River Ferry service from January 25 to May 2, 2023 for routine vessel maintenance required by the U.S. Coast Guard. The maintenance schedule was pushed back from its original start date due to both supply chain issues for the vessel Read More …
Come join our JaxParks team and be a lifeguard at one of our City pools. All of the training and certification needed will be provided – See the graphic below for dates and locations. For more information, email bealifeguard@coj.net or call 904-255-6777 or 904-255-4271.
January 13, 2023 falls on a Friday, which means we will once again be visited by Friday the 13th! Many associate the day with bad luck and superstitions. We’ve compiled a few facts about Friday the 13th. Just like the fear of the number 13, Read More …
Jacksonville’s 42nd annual MLK Day parade begins at 10 a.m. Monday on Water Street near the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The route proceeds to Laura and West Adams streets and finishes on Lee Street. Additional info here
Looking for #pickleball courts around town? JaxParks has 20 parks where you can enjoy a friendly game of pickleball. Check out the locations on the map and search for the park here: https://www.coj.net/…/parks-and…/park-search.aspx…
A school play at Jacksonville’s Douglas Anderson School of the Arts has been canceled because of “content concerns”. The play “Indecent” won Tony awards during its Broadway run in 2017. Indecent is based on Sholem Asch’s play, God of Vengeance. The play’s plot involves a Read More …
