Jacksonville, Florida
There is still time to register for the VyStar Emerald Trail 5K 2021 this Saturday morning! Join your friends and fellow Groundwork supporters for this fun event to run, walk and bike along the future. Register today! https://1stplacesports.com/races/emeraldtrail/
ACPS is full-they are currently caring for 253 dogs and 183 cats in the shelter. They are thankful to everyone in the community that has adopted and fostered! You made a difference but there are still many animals in need. Here’s how you can help!Adopt Read More …
Free food distributions from Feeding Northeast Florida and their partners continues tomorrow: Every Tuesday: Regency at 10am with The Church of Eleven22 Every Wednesday: 5461 Commonwealth Ave. at 10am with Paxon Revival Center Church Thursday Oct 21 at 10am with Redemption Church. Thank you to Read More …
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The first Vela Hotel Satellites were launched from Cape Canaveral on this date in 1963. The Vela, short for “velador” (Spanish for watchman) was designed to detect and monitor nuclear explosions from anywhere on earth. The system was utilized after the 1963 Partial Test Ban Read More …
October 18th-22nd is National School Bus Safety Week. It is always a good time for both motorists and pedestrians to brush up on some safety tips. Check out the graphic below for a reminder for when to stop for a school bus.
Congratulations to the U.S. Navy celebrating their 245th birthday today. Thank you for upholding the tradition of serving with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. We appreciate your service!
JTA has partnered with Uber to provide free door-to-door rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination sites in neighborhoods with limited transportation access. Vouchers are available for trips to ANY vaccination site within the combined area of the following 10 zip codes: 32202, 32204, 32205, 32206, Read More …
Apollo 7 was launched from Cape Canaveral on this date in 1967. Apollo 7 was the first manned mission in the United States Apollo space program, and the first manned U.S. space flight after a cabin fire killed the crew of what would have been Read More …
Florida folk musician Gamble Rogers died on this date in 1991. While Rogers was camping at Flagler Beach, a young girl ran to him, begging him to help her father, who was in trouble in rough surf. Despite suffering from spinal arthritis that had been Read More …
Edward William Bok (born Eduard Willem Gerard Cesar Hidde Bok) was born in Den Helder, Netherlands, on this date in 1863. He immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1870 when he was only six years old. Bok became a world-renowned editor and Read More …
Smoke detectors save lives, and it is important that every home has working smoke detectors. Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department will provide free smoke detectors to qualifying Jacksonville residents or replace batteries in existing ones. To learn more about this service, call 904-630-CITY (2489).
Apple TV+ became the new home of the Peanuts gang last year when they acquired the exclusive rights to air the beloved family favorites. After massive public outcry over the removal of the Halloween special from public airwaves Apple back peddled and allowed both the Read More …
For too long, domestic violence was something families dealt with silently. Domestic violence affects millions, causing physical and mental harm. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and you don’t have to suffer alone. The City of Jacksonville, with their partners Hubbard House, Inc. and the Read More …
New, increased, free food distributions from Feeding Northeast Florida and their partners begin today: Every Tuesday: Regency at 10am with The Church of Eleven22 Every Wednesday: 5461 Commonwealth Ave. at 10am with Paxon Revival Center Church Thursday Oct 07 and Oct 21 at 10am with Read More …
French corsair (privateer) Louis-Michel Aury, along with Scottish adventurer Gregor MacGregor, raised the flag of the revolutionary republic of Mexico over Amelia Island in northeast Florida on this date, in 1817, beginning a brief occupation of the island. The occupation did not last long and Read More …
It’s as “wicked as you wish” at the 34th annual Spooktacular brought to you by Aquafina! Jacksonville’s most enchanting Halloween celebration is BACK October 15-17 and 22-31, combining beloved traditions with all-new frights and delights. Each night from 6-10 pm, guests are encouraged to dress Read More …
