Free trees
Do you like trees? Do you like FREE trees planted for you? If that’s a yes the City of Jacksonville has a way you can get a free tree planted on the city right of way in front of your house: Call 630-CITY (2489) and press Read More …
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Bait and switch in Murray Hill Storage Standoff
Murray Hill residents have been upset about the prospect of a 97,200 square foot three-story storage facility at their front door. Developers and their attorneys have said not to worry, we will build some retail, maybe an arts center, we’ll put up some murals, there Read More …
Free Summer Lunch Program for kids
Beginning June 3 through August 2, kids up to age 18 can enjoy a free lunch Monday through Friday at 12 library locations. Bring the crew for Summer Reading and fun, and they can receive a nutritious meal that includes protein, fruit or veggie and a drink. Monday Read More …
Memorial Concert and Picnic in the Park
In collaboration with the City of Jacksonville, Memorial Park Association presents, a Memorial Concert and Picnic in the Park. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019 the Memorial Park Association will host a FREE concert, featuring the Navy Band Southeast! Memorial Park is located at Read More …
Memorial Day 2019
Memorial Day is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May. It is a day set aside to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Read More …
Jacksonville Jazz Festival 2019
The annual Jacksonville Jazz Fest began 3 decades ago. It is now one of the largest jazz festivals in the country. It will be held May 23-26 2019 in downtown Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is a weekend celebration of jazz in Jacksonville, Florida. Fest Read More …
JEA says public power provides benefits
JEA’s website makes the best case for keeping them publicly owned. Benefits of Public Power As your not-for-profit, community-owned utility, JEA is committed to providing you the most reliable service at the lowest possible cost in an environmentally friendly way. JEA lineman working from bucket Read More …
After the fire: as the city rises, blacks are oppressed
Ten years after the Great Fire Jacksonville’s population had nearly doubled to 57,699. 29,293 were black, 28,329 were white. Churches, schools, businesses, a new city hall, a new library, skyscrapers, and many other buildings had been built with more going up every day. The city’s Read More …
Salvation Army opens it’s cold night shelter
The Salvation Army will open its cold night shelter at 900 West Adams Street on Wednesday and Thursday,. The shelter will be every night that overnight lows drop below 42 degrees. The shelter will be open to men, women and families. A hot meal will Read More …
Dames Point Bridge’s dangling trailer still polluting the river 5 weeks later
Most of Jacksonville remembers the crash that shut down the northbound lanes of Interstate 295 at the Dames Point bridge and left part of a tractor-trailer truck dangling over the edge of the bridge. That was over 5 weeks ago. The trailer eventually fell into the Read More …
CITY RESCUE MISSION COLD WEATHER SHELTER FOR THOSE IN NEED
Due to the cold front coming to the area where temperatures are expected to dip below 40 degrees starting Thursday, January 24th, City Rescue Mission’s Cold Weather Emergency Shelter will be open to provide safe & warm shelter for those in need. City Rescue Mission’s cold weather Read More …
Mapping Our Past at the Jacksonville Public Library
Mapping Our Past, Jacksonville Public Library’s annual affair to celebrate the Lewis Ansbacher Map Collection—a true treasure comprising more than 240 antiquarian maps—returns to the Main Library. This year’s highlight will be the unveiling of the newly updated Jordan and Shirley Ansbacher Gallery to display Read More …
Household Hazardous Waste and E-waste Mobile Collection for January 2019
The next Household Hazardous Waste and E-waste Mobile Collection Event is TOMORROW at the Jacksonville Beach Public Works Dept. (1460 Shetter Ave. – 32250) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Acceptable items include paint, batteries, printers and other items. A complete list is available in Read More …
Implosion Alert
Implosion of the old City Hall annex building, located at 220 E. Bay Street, is scheduled for Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 8 a.m. Beginning at 7 a.m. and up to three hours following the implosion, access in and around downtown areas (Main, Liberty, Adams streets and Read More …
The City of Jacksonville is now hiring
The City has many open positions; including; veterinary assistant, fire rescue communications officer, fleet services driver, accountant, park ranger, life guard, swim instructor, and more. Find the complete list here.
Jacksonville City Council meeting
Unable to make it to tonight’s City Council meeting? You can watch the live video on the City’s website, starting at 5 p.m.
Chris Gardner named as keynote speaker at the 32nd 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 32nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast, presented by Florida Blue. The breakfast will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at the Prime Read More …
First Citizens Planning Advisory Committee meeting of 2019
The first Citizens Planning Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting of 2019 will be hosted by the Urban Core CPAC on Monday, Jan. 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the Ed Ball Building (214 N. Hogan St.). Additional details: CPACs maintain open and effective communication between Jacksonville residents, Read More …