First Wednesday Art Walk returns to Downtown Jacksonville

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 …

No, it is not a HIPAA violation to ask for proof of vaccine status

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 …

Budweiser Clydesdales visit local Winn-Dixies

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 …

Monoclonal antibody treatment centers closed by order of the FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of two monoclonal antibodies, preventing providers from administering these treatments within the United States. As a result, both state operated sites in the City of Jacksonville are closed until further notice. Please contact the Read More …

Federal Highway Administration bicycle safety event

COJ Planning & Development Department along with the Federal Highway Administration are hosting a FREE 2-day design workshop for bicycle safety on April 14th and 15th at the Ed Ball Building (214 N. Hogan St). This event is geared towards engineers, developers, and planners looking Read More …

Today is National Winnie the Pooh Day

Author A.A. Milne brought the adorable, honey-loving bear to life in his stories which featured his son, Christopher Robin. National Winnie the Pooh Day commemorates Milne’s January 18, 1882, birthday. Pooh Bear, as he is affectionately  called by millions, is a fictional bear inspired by Read More …

Books to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. courtesy of Jacksonville Public Library

“Life’s Most Persistent and Urgent Question Is: What Are You Doing for Others?” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Baptist minister and social activist who led the Civil Rights Movement(link is external) from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968. His skillful rhetoric, iconic Read More …

Ronnie Van Zant

Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Van Zant, lead singer of the famous rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, was born in Jacksonville on this date in 1948. Raised in Jacksonville, Van Zant formed the band in 1964 with fellow classmates from Robert E. Lee High School. The band released Read More …

Historic African-American Sites of Jacksonville

African American landmarks and legacies can be found at a variety of locations in Jacksonville.  While some of these sites can be visited, other listings are marked “private” and are not open to the public. 1960s Civil Rights Historic Site Marker James Weldon Johnson Park, Read More …

Thank you for being a friend

This weekend you can be a part of the Animal Care & Protective Services “Betty White Challenge” where ACPS attempts to find 100 shelter pets homes in honor of Ms. White’s 100th birthday on January 17th. Adoptions are free with a suggested donation to Friends Read More …

Join the City of Jacksonville for the 35th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast

The City of Jacksonville invites the community to celebrate the life, legacy, and service of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 35th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast, presented by Florida Blue virtually on Friday, January 14, 2022. The virtual event will feature Mayor Lenny Read More …