Jacksonville, Florida
The Ribault High School Trojans beat the Raines High School Vikings 4-2 in five innings on Friday at 121 Financial Ballpark to win their first High School Heritage Classic game presented by Rubenstein Law Firm, taking the A. Philip Randolph Cup for the first time Read More …
Jax-we need your help! ACPS is at critical capacity. We are currently caring for 266 dogs. Without your help, we will be over- capacity in the next few days. Here’s how you can help: Adopt –We have 141 dogs available for adoption. New dogs are Read More …
The “Worlds Largest Bounce House” from The Big Bounce America is here all weekend long! Come downtown and check out the 13,000 square foot bounce house, 900+ foot long obstacle course, the new sports arena and space-themed wonderland! Go to https://thebigbounceamerica.com/family/faq/ for more information.
For those in need – Here is a list of free food distributions and pantries for the rest of this week: Lutheran Social Services: Friday, 2/18 at 4615 Philips Hwy from 10am to Noon Catholic Charities Jacksonville: Friday 2/18 at 1470 W. 13th St starting Read More …
Happy Birthday to Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve! It was 34 years ago today when President Ronald Reagan signed the bill that established this National Park Service preserve, named after the Timucua who inhabited the area for thousands of years. With more than 46,000 acres Read More …
Mayor Lenny Curry has just announced curbside recycling collection will resume throughout the City of Jacksonville on Monday, April 4, 2022. Since October 4, when curbside recycling was temporarily halted, there’s been progress in all remaining forms of collections. The goal of the temporary suspension Read More …
Lutheran Social Services Jacksonville has expanded their daily, free food pantry with extended hours every Tuesday from 2-4pm. Citizens can visit the pantry at 4615 Philips Hwy twice a month, Monday through Friday from 10am to Noon, as well as 2-4 on Tuesdays, to receive Read More …
One of our favorite events returns for a 3rd year this Friday night, February 18th. The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Rubenstein Law host the High School Heritage Classic between William M. Raines High School & Jean Ribault High School at 6:35pm under the lights at Read More …
Next Thursday Downtown Vision, Inc.‘s Sip & Stroll returns to the Southbank Riverwalk from 5-8pm! Experience live music, food, beverages, and local vendors every 3rd Thursday of each month. Go to https://downtownjacksonville.org/sipandstroll/ for more information including parking and more.
The Jacksonville Baldwin Rail Trail construction project has begun. Look for signs at the trailheads. The section between Otis Road and Hanna Road will be closed for the next 4 – 6 weeks while they work on repairs in this area.
It’s time to run through the streets in your skivvies, again. Time for Cupid’s Undie Run, which raises money for neurofibromatosis research, runners will gather at Lynch’s Irish Pub in Jacksonville Beach at noon Saturday, get properly prepared, then strip down and run about a Read More …
The Boozy Cauldron Tavern is popping up in Jacksonville, March 3rd, 4th, and 5th for a 4-part Cocktail Experience and show led by Witches and Wizards. You will be taken on a magical journey where you can imbibe on the four delicious signature cocktails (including Read More …
Tomorrow is the first day of Florida and Georgia Severe Weather Awareness Week! Florida is the Lightning Capital of the U.S., with an average of 223 lightning events per square mile occurring in 2021. When Thunder Roars, GO INDOORS! Learn more – FloridaDisaster.org/Hazards/Lightning
The 15th Annual DONNA Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer is this weekend! Named after breast cancer survivor Donna Deegan, the DONNA Foundation provides assistance and support to those with breast cancer and breast cancer research. As the fight against breast cancer continues, the Acosta Bridge Read More …
Need a summer job? JaxParks is seeking to hire lifeguards to work at Jacksonville City pools. Starting pay is $12 an hour after going through training and certification. Check out the flyer below for training dates and locations coming in March:
First Wednesday Art Walk returns to Downtown Jacksonville on Wednesday, February 2nd. Visitors are invited to bring family, friends and coworkers for a self-guided tour of Downtown’s Northbank core on the first Wednesday of every month. Explore three major hubs: James Weldon Johnson Park, The Jessie (duPont Center) and The Breezeway at Read More …
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was created primarily to modernize the flow of healthcare information, stipulate how personally identifiable information maintained by the healthcare and healthcare insurance industries should be protected from fraud and theft, and address limitations on healthcare insurance coverage. Personal Read More …
Two of the famed Budweiser Clydesdale horses will be in the Jacksonville area next week, making appearances at local Winn-Dixie stores. The horses will appear at stores in Jacksonville, Middleburg, Neptune Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach. Visitors will be able to take photos with the horses. Schedule for Read More …