Jacksonville, Florida
Protest props were removed from an affordable housing rally which brought dressers, mattresses and other furniture to the doorstep of Jacksonville City Hall yesterday. The items represented people who are evicted onto the streets. But the props didn’t last long – they were tossed out Read More …
On Wednesday, families at Cedar Hills Elementary were sent an email from the school’s principal, Marva McKinney, informing them of a rodent infestation and measures being taken to combat the issue, including shutting down the schools cafeteria. The email (courtesy of First Coast News) “Hello Read More …
For frequent visitors to the forest – especially those who like to get out in the woods – poisonous plants are one of the top hazards you can encounter. Learn to identify and avoid these spoilers. The Itch that Sticks There are certain plants in Read More …
Jacksonville residents may recycle scrap tires curbside – schedule in advance with 630-CITY (2489). TIRE DISPOSAL STANDARDS Up to four (4) standard vehicle tires, with or without rims. Place within five (5) feet of the curb. No oversized tires permitted. Tires need to be scheduled by Read More …
The port of Jacksonville’s status as one of the East Coast’s biggest auto-handling ports got a long-term boost yesterday thanks to a new public-private deal with Southeast Toyota Distributors. The JAXPORT board unanimously approved a $210 million agreement with the distribution company to move its facility from Read More …
Join The Jacksonville Historical Society on Saturday, May 7th, 2022 in downtown Jacksonville for the Jacksonville Bicentennial Great Fire Run 5km. This race follows the outline of the Great Fire boundary of May 3rd, 1901. The Great Jacksonville Fire of 1901 was the largest metropolitan Read More …
Daryl Rosenberger has been jump roping across America to raise awareness for suicide prevention and bipolar disorder. He lost his youngest son to suicide in October 2020. Daryl began his journey of love in California and that journey will end in Jacksonville, FL on May Read More …
As a parade of speakers told the City Council at the Tuesday night meeting to let voters decide whether to remove historic monuments (including Confederate ones) from public spaces in Jax, Mayor Lenny Curry sent the council a different message by Twitter. “The Jax City Read More …
Join MOCA for an evening of inspiring film as they present monthly screenings connecting to the themes and ideas of current exhibitions. About this event In-person | Free | This film is not rated MOCA Jacksonville is screening “Donbass” in response to current events in Read More …
COJ and JaxParks have opened another adaptable kayak launch site at Mandarin Park. It joins Bethesda Park, Hanna Park, and the Southbank Riverwalk as places now accessible to all kayakers in our great City. We have so many natural resources in our backyard, we are Read More …
This Saturday, April 23rd, Join Groundwork Jacksonville, the Arbor Day Foundation, and TD for an Earth Day celebration of family fun on the Emerald Trail. Come on over to 2335 N. Davis Street from 10am to 1pm as we celebrate with activities for the kids, Read More …
TONIGHT! Jax River Jams Presented by VyStar Credit Union! Who: CMA’s Female Artist of the Year Carly Pearce with alt-country/Americana band Dean Winter and the Heat & genre-defying and cinematic instrumental group Jon Stickley Trio Where: Riverfront Plaza (Former site of the Jacksonville Read More …
This Saturday, April 23rd, join the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission for the annual Fair Housing Symposium. From 9am to 3pm at the Jacksonville Public Library Main Branch Downtown, learn and discuss how COVID-19 has affected so many aspects of housing and how to protect your Read More …
Lutheran Social Services: Every Monday though Friday from 10am to Noon (Tuesdays from 2pm-4pm) at 4615 Philips Hwy. Catholic Charities Jacksonville: Every Wednesday and Friday starting at 8:30am at 1470 W. 13th St. Feeding Northeast Florida: Saturday, 4/23 with the Jim Dotson Foundation at 3754 Read More …
Saturday, April 23, The Child Care and Early Educator Job Fair hosted by the Early Learning Coalition of Duval, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at two locations: CareerSource Northeast Florida: Gateway Career Ctr. 5000 Norwood Ave Florida State College at Jacksonville: 11901 Read More …
Jacksonville Beach’s volunteer lifeguards are suing the city for cutting longstanding ties with them this month. The Volunteer Life Saving Corps, which worked with the city for more than 110 years, says Jax Beach violated its agreement by taking over all lifeguarding operations at the beach and Read More …
The Florida Department of Education has rejected more than 50 math textbooks from next year’s curriculum, saying the books included references to critical race theory and other prohibited topics, including social emotional learning and Common Core. The state threw out 54 of the 132 books submitted Read More …
Explore Florida’s Wildlife Management Areas through a unique scavenger hunt experience! On the weekends of April 22-24 and April 29-May 1, 2022, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will host a series of scavenger hunts on select Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) throughout the state. Read More …