Jacksonville, Florida
The City of Jacksonville will launch the Small Business Relief Program on Monday, June 8, at 9 a.m. to provide support to local businesses impacted by COVID-19. In addition to providing financial assistance for those who have lost revenue due to the pandemic, the program was Read More …
Mitch Hemann, Senior Archivist with the Jacksonville Historical Society would like you to join the Jacksonville Historical Society in preserving Jacksonville History during the Covid-19 Pandemic. A little more than a century ago, Jacksonville citizens faced loss in many ways from a series of events Read More …
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Jacksonville and most of Florida will go to full Phase 1 starting Monday, May 18th from today’s press conference at Ascension St. Vincents Hospital. Restaurants, Retail may operate at up to 50% capacity Gyms can open at 50% capacity Museums and Read More …
Friday, May 15 at 11am – The Clara White Mission “Miracle On The Go” drive through food distribution event will open. The Clara White Mission is located at 613 W Ashley St, 32202. Drive with caution and follow directions from JSO officers. Enter from Main Read More …
Effective Monday, May 11th, all barber shops, hair and nail salons will be allowed to reopen per Governor DeSantis’ latest order. Here is a message from Mayor Lenny Curry: “I’m continuing to work closely with Governor Ron DeSantis to safely & smartly reopen Duval County, Read More …
The amazing people at Farm Share Jacksonville have been working overtime since the coronavirus pandemic has begun. They continue to host drive-thru food distributions in many Jacksonville neighborhoods. The next one is hosted by the Sister Hermana Foundation this Friday from 10am until 1pm at the IBEW Read More …
COVID-19 testing is available 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm at the new walk-up site located at Kooker Park. (1400 E. 20th St.) Please bring your ID and wear a mask if you have one. The site will operate seven days a week, Read More …
Per Mayor Curry; Tomorrow, we will file legislation with the City Council to allocate nearly $160 million in Federal CARES act funds to provide relief to our citizens and support our ongoing response to COVID-19. This relief program will include: $40 million in direct stimulus Read More …
Christina Wagner is the proprietor of Rain Dogs. She is a talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist. She was Jax Examiner’s first Neighbor to Know, and is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, in this or any other city. Ms. Wagner was recently hit Read More …
During a video conference call earlier this afternoon, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced that the city will be opening another COVID-19 testing site at Kooker Park. The Kooker Park site will be a walk up location. Once opened, this site will be able to test Read More …
The Short Time Compensation Program is a voluntary employer program designed to help employers maintain their staff by reducing the weekly working hours during temporary slowdowns instead of temporarily laying off employees. If an employer establishes a Short Time Compensation Plan and an employee meets the qualifications Read More …
Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) is distributing breakfast and lunch from 11am to 1pm along bus routes in addition to being distributed at district managed schools. All children ages 5 through 18, regardless of where they attend school, can go to any DCPS School location and Read More …
Beginning Monday, April 20, grab-and-go dinner service will be available at 49 additional school locations. This brings the total number of school sites serving three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) to more than 100. You can view the complete list of sites serving Read More …
Earlier today, Duval County Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene shared with seniors that traditional graduation ceremonies could not be held in May due to safety concerns among the Covid-19 pandemic. However, following significant student feedback, the district chose to begin planning for ceremonies to Read More …
Mayor Lenny Curry announced that beaches and parks throughout Duval County will reopen Friday, April 17, 2020 at 5 p.m., with restrictions for essential activities only. As defined in Governor Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order, essential activities include the following: Participating in recreational activities consistent with social Read More …
It’s virtual Opening Day at Home with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp presented by Firehouse Subs. Sit back and enjoy 9 innings of affordable family fun as we bring 121 Financial Ballpark to You!
The 2020 Jacksonville Jazz Festival is canceled in response to COVID-19 health concerns. This would have been the Jazz Fest’s 40th anniversary. The festival had been planned for May 21-24. “The City of Jacksonville is committed to the health and safety of the community, and Read More …
Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry has introduced emergency legislation to the City Council that would allow recently retired first responders to temporarily return to work in the event of manpower shortages. The City Council will vote on the legislation at its virtual meeting tonight, which would Read More …