Jacksonville, Florida
Today in 1958 – President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, creating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on this date. The “Space Age” changed Florida forever, drawing thousands of new workers to the state and transforming Cape Canaveral into a Read More …
Happening now! A free COVID-19 vaccine pop up clinic across from the JAX Chamber downtown. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) & Agape Family Health Center Wellness on Wheels bus is offering both the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at no cost until 5pm Read More …
Loyd Sandgren (1916-2001) was a Jacksonville-based commercial photographer who primarily worked from the 1940s through the 1990s. After his death in 2001, the Jacksonville Public Library acquired a collection of over 14,000 prints and thousands of negatives from his family. These are archived in cold Read More …
Today is Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, a time to remember those brave service members who fought in this important conflict. Here in Jacksonville, we will never forget their service and sacrifices, and those from all who serve or have served. Thank you for taking Read More …
Revenge of the Creature was the first of two Universal-International sequels to Creature from the Black Lagoon. It was the only 3D film released in 1955 and the only 3D sequel to a 3D film released during “the golden age of 3D Filming for Revenge Read More …
It is okay to not like the sculpture. Parisians originally hated the Eiffel Tower. New Yorkers hated the Empire State Building, Auguste Rodin’s Monument to Balzac as well as art by Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, and Duchamp were all considered to be worthless at one Read More …
Reminder: Free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing are both available through the Duval County Health Department at their Central Health Plaza, 515 W. 6th St. They are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. No appointments are needed – walk-up only. Visit the Read More …
This film was recently made public by FSCJ Library and Learning Commons. WARNING pejorative language and tone throughout the film. “This short piece, produced by long-time Florida Theatre projectionist Bender Cawthon, includes rare footage of Hansontown and LaVilla from around 1950 and seems to have Read More …
A Bumper 8 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral on this date in 1950, the first launch from what would later become the Kennedy Space Center. The rocket was a combination of a German V-2 rocket used during World War II and a WAC Corporal Read More …
It’s National PetSmart Adoption Weekend and our Animal Care & Protective Services and The Jacksonville Humane Society will be at PetSmart locations around Jax Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm with free adoptions: PetSmart Regency – 356 Monument Rd PetSmart Southside – 8801 Southside Blvd Both Read More …
JaxParks Movie Night in the Park, featuring “Coming 2 America” starts tonight at 8:30pm at Emmett Reed Park (1093 W. 6th St.). Free admission and popcorn.
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp infielder Eddy Alvarez was one of two flag bearers for the United States during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics this morning. “I like to explain it as I’m a prime example of what the American dream is,” he said. “To Read More …
For those looking for COVID-19 testing, the Duval County Health Department offers free testing Tuesday to Friday from 9am to 4pm at their Central Plaza site (515 W. 6th St.). Also, Agape Family Health Center offers COVID-19 testing at their health clinics as well. Go Read More …
The Lobster House Restaurant was built on the South bank of the St. Johns River, originally it was a boat repair shop. In 1944 it was converted into The Lobster House Restaurant. It stood on pilings over the St Johns River, between the Main Street Read More …
The Suffering Bastard was at one time Egypt’s favorite drink. Of course that time was in the late 1940’s early 1950’s when there were large numbers of Allied forces in and around Egypt. It was created by Joe Scialom at the Shepherd’s Hotel in Cairo, Read More …
Join Don’t Miss A Beat, Inc. this Saturday, July 24th, for their inaugural Jazz Festival at Woodstock Park at 2839 W. Beaver St. Local artists, local vendors, and so much more, all for FREE! Artists and performance times are listed below, or go to https://www.dontmissabeat.org/our-events/jazz-festival Read More …
Join the Mayor’s Community Based Crime Reduction Program at the Annual New Town Success Zone Back to School Bash Giveaway next Saturday, July 24th from 9am to Noon at 1401 Grunthal Street. This community engagement extravaganza will include free groceries, school supplies, and bookbag giveaways Read More …
Just because school is out, that doesn’t mean kids should go without breakfast or lunch. Summer BreakSpot helps provide free meals to kids age 18 and under at dozens of sites like libraries, schools and community centers around Jacksonville. To find a site near you, Read More …