Jacksonville, Florida
Whether at home on the couch or among the crowds in Times Square, watching the New Year’s Eve ball drop symbolizes a fresh start. But as the ball descends to mark another year gone by, it also harkens back to an era when knowing the Read More …
For generations, the MacDowells had sold cut-your-own Christmas firs. But was it time to exit now? Or was there a little magic left? After a final pull of the twine, Clifton MacDowell tugged at the tree to make sure it was set, tapped the rooftop and Read More …
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the South Carolina Gamecocks meet in the 78th Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field at 3:30 p.m. Friday. But the game itself is just part of the fun. Gamecock fans get a pre-game bonus. South Carolina-based musicians Edwin McCain and Patrick Davis play Read More …
According to an official at the Jacksonville Zoo, around 5:10 p.m. a bear escaped his exhibit behind the scenes and made contact with a zoo keeper. An emergency call went out immediately and the lethal weapons team arrived in seconds. Emergency protocols were put into Read More …
If you live in Florida, you’re probably familiar with some of the oil tycoon Henry M. Flagler’s work. Back in the early 1900s, Florida was a popular winter destination for the upper crust, and some of Florida’s most extravagant works of architecture were commissioned by Read More …
The Christmas pickle is an American tradition that was once believed to have originated in Germany, which seems plausible given that so many other holiday customs have found their way to the United States that way. In actuality, the Christmas pickle was most likely the result of Read More …
As with many Christmas-adjacent things, gingerbread houses originated in Germany during the 16th century. Gingerbread itself had of course been around for much longer: Rhonda Massingham Hart, the author of Making Gingerbread Houses, noted that the first known recipe for gingerbread came from Greece in Read More …
The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital is celebrating its Golden Jubilee and 50 years of community service. The Women’s Board raises awareness and funds for Wolfson Children’s Hospital — the only dedicated children’s inpatient health care facility in the region — and supports its Read More …
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – You can make a difference in the lives of the homeless by donating to the City Rescue Mission’s Annual Shoeboxes of Love project. Share the holiday spirit by donating personal care items for homeless men and women in our community. The Shoeboxes of Read More …
After months of getting utility bills that make you say, “Mama mia!” JEA customers will get a break in November. The projected rate is the lowest in five months, due to an unexpected drop in the cost of the natural gas that the city-owned utility uses Read More …
Are you looking for meaningful Halloween family traditions that teach your child more give than gimme? You already bought a costume (or a second one if you got it too early), carved a pumpkin (or a second one if you got it too early), and stocked up Read More …
The North Florida Marine Association (NFMA), exists for several reasons: to foster and promote safe boating in the Northeast Florida area; to aid and assist in the proposal and adoption of suitable laws and regulations relating to boats and safe boating; to promote social activities Read More …