Jacksonville, Florida
Johnny Cash will forever be remembered as an American icon, and now there’s a statue of him to show it. The late singer has been immortalized in the U.S. Capitol, making him the first musician featured in the National Statuary Hall Collection. The nearly 11-foot-tall Read More …
The City of Jacksonville is mobilizing in response to the impending threat of potential hurricane Helene. In response to the safety threat posed by the storm and the City’s need for shelters: Duval County Public Schools will cease normal operations for students at the conclusion Read More …
Riverside Avondale Preservation invites you to attend their Inaugural Riverside Avondale Music Tour presented by Cowford Realty & Design, Saturday, October 12, from 1 pm to 6 pm. Celebrate our neighborhood’s rich musical history. This unique fall event is about to bring Riverside’s story to Read More …
Art Bikes are electric bikes you can rent to tour Jacksonville’s amazing collection of public art. You can book a self-guided 3 hour tour or a 90 minute Art Bikes lunch. Art Bikes are basically “podcast on wheels.” Art Bikes works with local artists to Read More …
Tomorrow night Movie Night in the Park is back with a FREE showing of “Kung Fu Panda 4.” Join our JaxParks team at the Artist Walk Amphitheater (715 Riverside Ave) at 7:30pm for the movie. Bring your chairs and blankets for a good place to Read More …
Happy 77th Birthday to the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard. As the proud home of the 125th Fighter Wing of the Florida Air National Guard, we want to say thank you to all of the active duty servicemen and women for Read More …
For decades, 5 Points has been a haven for those in our community who have felt excluded elsewhere. The rainbow crosswalks aim to secure this place in our community to welcome and uplift anyone who needs it. Artwork by HeartSpace Art and assisted by All Read More …
Alewife Craft Beer Bottle Shop announced minutes ago via Facebook, it will close this fall after 10 years in Jacksonville’s Five Points neighborhood. Alewife is the third small business in Five Points to announce a closure, behind Mixed Fillings Pie Shop and Sun-Ray Cinema. Alewife Read More …
The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville has announced the winners of its 47th annual Arts Awards, honoring local artists, businesses and philanthropists who are contributing to the local arts scene. This year’s winners are: Helen Lane Founders Award: Jason Peoples, Executive Director of Jacksonville Arts Read More …
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters has come out against a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational cannabis in Florida by voter referendum this November. Waters says if Amendment 3 passes, he will increase DUI patrols in Jacksonville to crack down on driving under the influence Read More …
Three annual events have been erased from Jacksonville’s 2024-2025 calendar, creating some wiggle room for the new city budget. Over $500,000 was “saved” by canceling the annual Jax River Jams concert series. The Sea & Sky Air Show has also been canceled, as has Bethune Cookman Read More …
JACKSONVILLE: The City Council Finance Committee continues its budget discussion with a hearing at 9 a.m. City Hall, 117 W. Duval St. Live stream the meeting.
Early voting begins tomorrow in Duval and Nassau counties; Thursday in Clay and Baker; and on Saturday in St. Johns. It began on Monday in Putnam County. If you plan to vote by mail in the primary, the state deadline to request a mail ballot Read More …
The Jacksonville City Council is considering erecting a memorial marker near the Dollar General on Kings Road where three people were killed in a hate-motivated mass shooting one year ago. If approved, the marker would be installed at Kings Road and North Canal Street on Read More …
Enjoy a Jags game and support local girls at the same time by buying tickets through Girls Inc. Jacksonville. A limited number of home game tickets are available for $40 to $50, and the majority of the proceeds go to help Girls Inc. help Jax Read More …
Is you fur baby the cutest in Jacksonville? Enter them into the Jacksonville Humane Society’s 5th Annual Cutest Pet Contest to let the world know. The winner will get to star in a professional photo shoot and be featured on billboards across the city. Their Read More …
Mrs. Sophia Nickerson Starks was the owner and President of Nickerson’s School of Beauty Culture located at 1503 North Myrtle Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida. The school was founded in 1924 and was the first licensed beauty culture school in the State of Florida.The school offered both Read More …
We’ve all heard the story of the “40 acres and a mule” promise to former slaves. It’s a staple of black history lessons, and it’s the name of Spike Lee’s film company. The promise was the first systematic attempt to provide a form of reparations Read More …