Jacksonville, Florida
After months of getting utility bills that make you say, “Mama mia!” JEA customers will get a break in November. The projected rate is the lowest in five months, due to an unexpected drop in the cost of the natural gas that the city-owned utility uses Read More …
Releasing balloons into the skies of Duval County is now against the law. Councilman Rory Diamond’s ban cleared the Jacksonville City Council this week — it classifies airborne balloons as litter and sets a $50 fine for releasing them. There are currently similar bans in other Read More …
Trick-or-treating isn’t until Monday, but the spirits are high all weekend. Check out haunted houses at 13th Floor Haunted House Jacksonville, 9230 Arlington Expressway. ($19.99-$99.99) or Haunt Nights at Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd. ($24.99-$34.99). The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Spooktacular, with themed decorations and mildly scary characters, is Friday-Monday ($30-$35). Read More …
Former Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew scored another touchdown on his way out of town. Minshew sold his home in St. Johns County. He then went for the 2 point conversion and scored a tidy profit. Minshew sold the four-bedroom home for $890,000 after purchasing it Read More …
It’s important to put materials in your recycling cart that belong there, and to reduce the contamination of clean recycling materials by separating those with organic material on them. KNOW WHAT TO RECYCLE Jacksonville residents can now recycle more items than ever, and there’s no Read More …
Are you looking for meaningful Halloween family traditions that teach your child more give than gimme? You already bought a costume (or a second one if you got it too early), carved a pumpkin (or a second one if you got it too early), and stocked up Read More …
Early, in-person voting in the Nov. 8 elections begins in Northeast Florida, starting Monday in Duval and Putnam counties. Here’s a rundown of dates and sites for early voting across the region: • Duval: Monday through Nov. 6th at 20 locations • Putnam: Monday through Read More …
So far this year, the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department has installed more than 2,000 smoke detectors for free. If you, or your neighbor needs a working smoke detector, please call 630-CITY today. They will take your name, address, and information so JFRD can schedule a Read More …
Thursday night join the party on the Southbank Riverwalk from 5-8 p.m. for Third Thursday Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC! October Third Thursday Sip & Stroll Highlights: Live Music: Enjoy tunes by Robbie Litt Duo and The Groove Coalition Food: Dos Vatos Tacos, La Read More …
This Friday at Riverfront Plaza! Bring the family and a blanket downtown to Downtown Vision, Inc.‘s free Movie Night featuring “Casper” at 6pm, followed by “Beetlejuice” at 8pm. Food trucks will be on hand – Dogs on leashes and costumes are encouraged! For more information Read More …
It’s as “wicked as you wish” at the 35th annual Spooktacular, presented by Aquafina. Believe what you hear and most of what you see at Jacksonville’s most enchanting place to celebrate Halloween on October 14-16, 20-23 and 27-31. Each night, we’re combining beloved traditions with all-new thrills and Read More …
The NAS Jax Air Show, Birthplace of the Blue Angels, will be held October 22 & 23, 2022 aboard NAS Jacksonville. This event has free admission and parking, no tickets are required to attend. The gates open at 9 am and the show will begin Read More …
The Land Use and Zoning Committee considers ordinances to grant historic preservation protections to the St. Nicholas Bethel Baptist Church and Bethel Church Cemetery. The ordinances would declare the church and cemetery local landmarks. 5 p.m., City Hall, 117 W. Duval St. Live stream the meeting here.
In 2005, there was a company called Atlas Hovercraft, Inc., based in the Sunshine State, out of Green Cove Springs. The Atlas website stated that it was set to become the largest hovercraft design and manufacturing company in the world. Production began on the first Read More …
Spread the word! The 2022 Peanut Butter Challenge is underway to fight hunger. Can you donate unopened, unexpired jars of peanut butter of any size? There are 5 locations throughout Jacksonville where you can drop them off until October 31st. UF IFAS Extension Duval County Read More …
This Tuesday (10/18) Lutheran Social Services and Ascension St. Vincent’s Jacksonville will be at LSS, 4615 Philips Highway, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide free health screenings to all who are interested. In addition, those who are uninsured and low-income may apply for additional services Read More …
Q: What do owls say when they go trick or treating? A: Happy Owl-ween! Q: Why did the skeleton go to the prom alone? A: Because he couldn’t find any “body” to go with. Q: Which type of pants do ghosts wear? A: Boo-Jeans. Q: Read More …
Lutheran Social Services delivers food on Friday afternoons to more than 800 students in Duval and Clay public schools to take home for the weekend, and five more schools have asked to be added to that list. LSS can’t do it without the community’s help, Read More …