Jacksonville, Florida
The City, along with their partners Agape Family Health Center and the Duval County Department of Health, are offering free COVID-19 booster shots at four community center locations in Duval County: Clanzel T. Brown Community Center: 4575 Moncrief Rd. Lane Wiley Senior Center: 6710 Wiley Read More …
In 1562, French explorers landed on Florida’s northeast coast and traveled up the St. Johns River into present-day Jacksonville. Two years later, on June 29, 1564, French colonists led by Captain René Goulaine de Laudonnière (1529-74) constructed one of the first European forts in what Read More …
The COJ Fall Job Fair is less than two weeks away. If you are looking for a job with the City, head to the Legends Center (5130 Soutel Dr.) tomorrow, November 18th from 11am to 2pm. For information about what jobs are available, please go Read More …
Be cautious as your travel around town through tomorrow, you may encounter flooded roadways. DO NOT attempt to drive through a flooded road, the depth of the water is not always obvious.
Freedom Boat Club, in partnership with OneBlood, is hosting a community blood drive on Saturday, November 13 in Jacksonville Beach. The OneBlood bloodmobile will be set up at Beach Marine at 2315 Beach Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visit https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/donation-centers-list-select-time.stml?driveID=1161867 to schedule a time to Read More …
Here is a list of retailers confirmed to be closed for the holiday (list subject to change): Academy Sports + Outdoors ALDI Barnes & Noble (expected to be closed based on previous years — still waiting for 2021 announcement) Bed, Bath and Beyond Best Buy BJ’s Read More …
Teaching kids to fish is great. Teaching kids to fish ethically is even better! This Saturday, join the Timucuan Parks Foundation & Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve for an Ethical Angling Family Day from 10-2 at Hanna Park. Registration is required. For more information and Read More …
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is still open and taking applications. An eligible household may receive assistance for rent or utilities, including up to 12 months past due funds. Details here: https://www.coj.net/erapfaq
Residents of Jacksonville experienced tremors from a small magnitude earthquake on this date in 1900. At 11:15 a.m. residents reported seismic activity that lasted no more than 10 seconds and caused little damage to city buildings. Although earthquakes are rare in Florida, a few quakes Read More …
Marie Louise Gato was the 19-year-old daughter of Jacksonville cigar factory owner Gabriel Hidalgo Gato. At the time of her death Jacksonville was home to 15 cigar manufacturing companies, her father’s company, Modelo Cigar Manufacturing, was the largest. She was shot five times as she Read More …
The residents of Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow had their Albany Post Road, which the Headless Horseman rode upon. Jacksonville has Greenbriar Road. Greenbriar Road runs from Mandarin toward Fruit Cove and Switzerland. It was a dirt road for many years, sand actually. The road wasn’t Read More …
There are woods filled with ancient oaks across the street from Fernandina Beach High School. Those woods hold the burial site of a young girl. A girl who was executed for witchcraft hundreds of years before the school was built. Some spins on the legend Read More …
The weekend of November 13-14, 2021, watch the best of the best in skateboarding compete at Riverfront Plaza in Downtown Jacksonville. The Street League Skateboarding World Championship will go out with a bang in Jacksonville, with live music, delicious food and drink, and open skating at the VyStar Family Read More …
National Pumpkin Day recognizes a favored autumn decoration and food on October 26th. Not only do they make great fall decorations, but the pumpkin also completes a variety of tasty recipes. Join a pumpkin competition or visit any of the many fall festivals featuring the Read More …
Q: What do owls say when they go trick or treating? A: Happy Owl-ween! Q: Why did the skeleton go to the prom alone? A: Because he couldn’t find any “body” to go with. Q: Which type of pants do ghosts wear? A: Boo-Jeans. Q: Read More …
The Jacksonville Fair will return this fall from November 4-14, 2021! This iconic annual event is fun for the whole family. Enjoy thrilling rides, delicious food, live musical performances, and interactive entertainment. There will even be a pig race! Learn more.
Yesterday, the Singleton Senior Center hosted its Grand Re-Opening event. During COVID, the center underwent extensive aesthetic and functional renovations and Saturday was a celebration of all the hard work that has gone into the center. The seniors heard the history of Mary L. Singleton, Read More …
If you are looking for a free COVID-19 test or vaccine, many City-sponsored sites offer weekend hours. Go to https://www.jaxready.com/…/COVID-19-Testing-Information… for specific testing and vaccine information. Thank you to COJ partners Duval County Department of Health, Agape Family Health Center, and Telescope Health for your Read More …