Jacksonville, Florida
Animal Care & Protective Services shelter began appointment-based intake this week. This means ACPS will temporarily require appointments for the intake of all animals in non-emergency situations. In response to nationwide overcrowding, this move is recommended and supported by the National Animal Care and Control Read More …
Voters who want to cast their ballots in person for the Aug. 23rd primaries and special elections can do it starting Monday. Duval County has opened 20 early voting sites in anticipation that this election, which includes countywide voting for sheriff and a referendum on a Read More …
For the sixth time in seven years, Mayo Clinic’s Jacksonville health center is Florida’s best hospital as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. The publication’s annual “Best Hospitals” rankings also place Mayo among the top 50 hospitals nationwide in seven specialties. Among other rankings, Baptist Medical Center Read More …
The renovated Jacksonville Beach Pier will reopen to fishing on today at 7am. The pier will be free and open daily from 7am to 7pm. Public restrooms are available nearby in the adjacent beach parking lot. There will be a limit of 3 fishing rods Read More …
Wednesday morning at 10am, Mayor Lenny Curry and City of Jacksonville Beach-Government Mayor Christine Hoffman will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to re-open the Jacksonville Beach Pier. Watch or listen to your local news stations as they carry the event live.
Should Internet cafes be legalized and regulated in Jacksonville, three years after the city declared them illegal gambling spots and shut them down? Councilman Garrett Dennis thinks so, saying “adult arcades” are operating underground and should be regulated. His bill on the topic goes before the Neighborhoods, Read More …
Jacksonville’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is scheduled for multiple locations throughout the city to celebrate our nation’s independence. Fireworks will launch at 9:45 p.m. at the following locations: Downtown Jacksonville FSCJ North Campus The Avenues Mall Trinity Baptist Church Ed Austin Regional Park
The Carnegie Library in Jacksonville was officially opened to the public on June 1, 1905. In May of 1901 a devastating fire destroyed most of the buildings in Jacksonville, including the city’s library. In 1902 industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie agreed to donate $50,000 toward Read More …
Wow! In less than two weeks we hope you’ll be joining the Jacksonville Historical Society and the City of Jacksonville at the biggest birthday party ever! We hope you will be as excited to attend as we are to share Jacksonville’s history from James Weldon Read More …
The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) has announced the opening of 19 community pools on Saturday, May 28. Pools will open in phases this year. The first set of pools will open prior to Memorial Day weekend. The second Read More …
R&B hitmaker Patti Labelle, jazz icon Herbie Hancock and up-and-coming stars like singer Jazzmeia Horn and pianist Christian Sands are among the attractions at this year’s Jacksonville Jazz Festival, which starts tonight Downtown. The four-day event offers free concerts on two stages, a piano competition, Read More …
Congratulations to newly-elected City Council President Terrance Freeman and Vice President Ron Salem. Both were unanimously voted in by their fellow City Council members Tuesday afternoon. We look forward to their leadership, guidance, and hard work for the citizens of this great City when they Read More …
With three major military installations, and thousands of active-duty service members, veterans, and civilian employees, there is no doubt that Jacksonville is a military town. That was further cemented this morning as Mayor Lenny Curry and members of the Veterans Council of Duval County as Read More …
Next Monday, May 30th, join COJ Military Affairs & Veterans Department as we honor Jacksonville’s fallen heroes in the annual Memorial Day Observance. Taking place in person at the Veterans Memorial Wall, performances from the Navy Band Southeast and the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus begin at Read More …
A new dock that’s set to open next month will allow boaters on the St. Johns River to tie up for the day in Riverside. Post Street Day Docks, located four blocks away from Five Points, will offer public slips plus one for water taxis. There’ll Read More …
JACKSONVILLE’S EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION RETURNS TO JAMES WELDON JOHNSON PARK Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, James Weldon Johnson Park and the City of Jacksonville are excited to announce the return of Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration following last year’s successful event. The festival will take place on Saturday, May 21, Read More …
The city of Jacksonville has adopted a contactless payment option for Downtown street parking, meaning relief is on the way for anyone who’s had to dig around for loose change to feed a meter. The new ParkMobile app for iPhone, Android or any mobile web browser can Read More …
Have you thought about becoming a foster parent but aren’t sure how to get started? Join Animal Care & Protective Services for a foster open house this Wednesday, from 4:30-6:00. They will work with you to find a foster program that fits your lifestyle. There Read More …