Jacksonville, Florida
The Safety and Crime Reduction Commission (SCRC), along with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), continues to work to end the stigma surrounding mental health care and provide helpful resources. Join them at the next Community Bus Tour stop on May 21st from Noon to 2pm Read More …
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have games all week-long! Don’t miss your chance to watch the Shrimp face-off against Durnham. Jumbo Shrimp May 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd @ 121 FCU Ballpark
VyStar Credit Union said earlier today it was working around the clock to restore online and mobile banking services, which went offline Friday for what was scheduled to be a two-day technical upgrade. The credit union advised members to visit one of its brick-and-mortar locations Read More …
A new dock that’s set to open next month will allow boaters on the St. Johns River to tie up for the day in Riverside. Post Street Day Docks, located four blocks away from Five Points, will offer public slips plus one for water taxis. There’ll Read More …
Old 16mm vacation films were recently discovered at a garage sale in San Jose, CA by Tim Peddy and converted to digital courtesy of The California Pioneers of Santa Clara County. It depicts a train ride from California to Florida via New York City, ultimately Read More …
JACKSONVILLE’S EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION RETURNS TO JAMES WELDON JOHNSON PARK Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, James Weldon Johnson Park and the City of Jacksonville are excited to announce the return of Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration following last year’s successful event. The festival will take place on Saturday, May 21, Read More …
March 13, 2022 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 …
The city of Jacksonville has adopted a contactless payment option for Downtown street parking, meaning relief is on the way for anyone who’s had to dig around for loose change to feed a meter. The new ParkMobile app for iPhone, Android or any mobile web browser can Read More …
The Manufacturing Institute will be hosting STEP Forward: Jacksonville, a free educational and networking event focused on how we can create more inclusive workplace environments that help women thrive. During the event, attendees will hear from women industry leaders as well as rising female stars in the manufacturing industry. There will also Read More …
Have you thought about becoming a foster parent but aren’t sure how to get started? Join Animal Care & Protective Services for a foster open house this Wednesday, from 4:30-6:00. They will work with you to find a foster program that fits your lifestyle. There Read More …
According to the American Medical Association teen overdose deaths increased 94% in 2020, and another 20% in 2021. Drug Free Duval and Duval Co+Lab are hosting a free event Sunday, May 15th. Rising 9th-12th graders are invited to share and learn solutions to stopping this Read More …
Jacksonville University’s women’s lacrosse team won its fifth straight conference championship and eighth overall title Saturday with a 20-12 win over Liberty. With the win, the Dolphins earned their eighth NCAA Tournament berth. The men’s team lost by one goal in its conference final, but finished Read More …
Sales tax breaks on school clothes, diapers, hurricane supplies and more are on the way after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed them into law yesterday along with a one-month break on the state gas tax, coming this fall. Here’s a schedule of the sales tax holidays, Read More …
The 904 will have company soon in Jax: State regulators have OK’d the creation of an additional area code in Northeast Florida. The new code’s a necessity because 904 is projected to run out of numbers in 2024. The new area code’s digits will be Read More …
The popular storytelling performance series Untold Stories returns for its third iteration with a lineup of locals spinning transformative narratives on stage at the Florida Theatre. With a diverse range of voices, tonight’s lineup includes poet Yvette Angelique, artist and activist Hope McMath and entrepreneur Yhang Quintaro, Read More …
In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt signed the Ocala National Forest into existence as the third national forest east of the Mississippi (only the Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota and El Yunque National Forest in Roosevelt’s beloved Puerto Rico are older). The Ocala was created to protect the world’s largest contiguous sand pine scrub. Read More …
Today, 121 years ago, around noon, Jacksonville caught fire. In 1901, Jacksonville was a city which consisted mainly of wooden buildings with wood shingled roofs. The city itself had been suffering under a prolonged drought, leaving the building exteriors across the city dry and fire-prone. Read More …
The Florida Ballet’s final performances for the 2021/22 Company season will be presented May 13-15 within the Picinich-Byrd Theatre located at 10131 Atlantic Boulevard. “The Choreographer’s Choice” will feature innovative and new works choreographed by Florida Ballet Company dancers and emerging artists. Don’t miss this intimate Read More …