Jacksonville, Florida
Although balloon releases at weddings and graduations might be Instagram-worthy, they can take an ugly toll on wildlife and the environment. That’s the argument behind a new bill that would ground balloons and air lanterns in Jacksonville. The proposal, which will be introduced at tonight’s Read More …
On July 24th, commemorate National Tequila Day with a little lime and salt. Mix up a Margarita, Paloma, or a Mamasita to celebrate the day! People have been making Tequila for centuries, and it was once known as mezcal wine. #NationalTequilaDay In fact, Tequila is mezcal, Read More …
The renovated Jacksonville Beach Pier will reopen to fishing on today at 7am. The pier will be free and open daily from 7am to 7pm. Public restrooms are available nearby in the adjacent beach parking lot. There will be a limit of 3 fishing rods Read More …
Only four metros in the U.S. outpace Jacksonville in home construction, new research shows. Jax ranked only behind Austin; Nashville; and Raleigh, North Carolina, according to the Inspection Support Network, a property-inspection software company. Jacksonville permitted 34.6 new homes per 1,000 existing residences in 2021; Read More …
Jacksonville mental health professionals are applauding today’s rollout of a national three-digit mental health crisis hotline — 988 — saying it will save lives. Local counselor Desiree Jones says that for people in crisis, remembering 988 will be much easier than the old 800 hotline Read More …
Book lovers, rejoice! The Big Bag Book Sale at the Jacksonville Public Library returns after a pandemic hiatus. The three-day sale by the Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library takes place at the University Park branch, 3435 University Blvd. N, starting at 4 p.m. today. Get more info Read More …
Jax residents can learn how to help prevent opioid overdose deaths through an online training seminar this week. Hosted by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and Drug Free Duval, the seminars teach how to recognize signs of overdosing and how to administer the overdose Read More …
Lutheran Social Services: Friday, 7/8 at 4615 Philips Hwy from 10am-Noon Catholic Charities Jacksonville: Friday, 7/8 at 1470 W. 13th St. starting at 8:30am. Feeding Northeast Florida with the Jim Dotson Foundation Inc.: Saturday, 7/9 at 3754 University Club Blvd starting at 7:30am Feeding Northeast Read More …
Looking to beat the heat tonight? Grab a cool beverage at the Downtown Jacksonville Art Walk tonight starting at 5pm. There are 3 major hubs with food, drinks, music, vendors, and more to enjoy. James Weldon Johnson Park The Jessie VyStar Credit Union Building Breezeway Read More …
A year into its existence, the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation says it’s making good progress toward its goal of preserving 8 million new acres of land across the state, including acreage in western Duval and Clay counties. The foundation has purchased 14 land parcels since being created Read More …
Wednesday morning at 10am, Mayor Lenny Curry and City of Jacksonville Beach-Government Mayor Christine Hoffman will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to re-open the Jacksonville Beach Pier. Watch or listen to your local news stations as they carry the event live.
121 Financial Credit Union and Sulzbacher are teaming up on a school supply drive for local children in need. Through July 30th, donate supplies for students and teachers at any of the credit union’s area branches. Sulzbacher hopes to provide 350 children in and around Read More …
LED street lighting isn’t good for baby sea turtles: Hatchlings confuse it for the moonlight that attracts them to the water. To help keep the turtles from being lured in the wrong direction, Beaches Energy Services is installing new lighting which has a different output than standard streetlights. Read More …
Jacksonville Beach lifeguards say they handled a record number of calls for assistance last month, prompting them to urge beachgoers to be cautious and heed flag warnings. Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue responded to 56 calls last Saturday, a record for a June day, and that was Read More …
Sulzbacher is a step closer to building a $36 million complex on the Northwest side. The Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request Tuesday night for Sulzbacher Enterprise Village, which will provide housing and other services for homeless men along with a health care clinic for Read More …
Moved to JP Small Field (1701 Myrtle Ave) due to flooding in Klutho Park Sponsored in 2022 by Patriot Services, the 4th of July Throwback Baseball Game is BACK for its 15th year! This local tradition is where Historic Springfield’s residents battle it out Read More …
Ascension St. Vincent’s will open a new hospital next Wednesday to serve fast-growing St. Johns County. The $175 million hospital, which has been under construction since 2020 along Interstate 95 at County Road 210, will provide an eight-bed intensive care unit and 56 total beds. A medical Read More …
Organizers of the annual July 5th Beaches Cleanup are encouraging volunteers to put the event on their calendars. Last year, 221 volunteers picked up 3,000 pounds of debris — that’s roughly the weight of a compact car — at Jacksonville, Neptune and Atlantic beaches. Hours Read More …