2 days ago
A line dancing lesson in Atlantic Beach, a night of live jazz in Fernandina Beach and live music and community…
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2 days ago
THE JAXSON | Jax, St. Augustine sites on Florida Trust for Historic Preservation’s ’11 to Save’ list
Downtown Jacksonville’s Police Memorial Building and St. Augustine’s Flagler-era railway depots make the 2026 11 to Save list.…
May 21, 2026
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage launches Sunday in St. Augustine
The pilgrimage will start at the site of the first Catholic Mass in 1565 at the founding of St. Augustine.…
May 21, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Jacksonville Jazz Fest; Blue Crab Fest; Native wildflower field trip
Jacksonville’s Jazz Fest, Palatka’s Blue Crab Festival and a guided wildflower walk in Green Cove Springs are What to Do…
May 21, 2026
Jacksonville Jazz Festival will ring from Downtown stages this weekend
The Jazz Festival, founded in 1979, remains free of charge from Thursday through Sunday.…
May 20, 2026
New sites added to Duval’s list of endangered historic structures
Besides endangered properties, the History Center listed some that have become success stories through preservation.…
May 20, 2026
Marineland rebounds from dark days. Now staff say the park is thriving.
Six months ago, all signs pointed toward bankruptcy for Marineland Dolphin Adventure.…
May 20, 2026
Memorial Day events fill the weekend from Jacksonville to Palatka
Memorial Day weekend will include fireworks, music and remembrances of military members lost in war.…
May 14, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Wild Amelia photo show; Beach cleanup; Emancipation Day celebration
A nature photography exhibit in Fernandina Beach, a beach cleanup in St. Johns County and a celebration of Florida’s Emancipation…
May 14, 2026
Second phase of Riverfront Plaza could be completed next year
The next phase of Riverfront Plaza will include a beer garden, restaurant, landscaped pathways, a water feature and more.…
May 14, 2026
Inaugural Ironman competition will hit Jacksonville’s streets on Saturday
More than 1,900 athletes will swim, bike and run all day Saturday across Jacksonville and St. Johns County.…
May 13, 2026
Riverfront Music Garden debuts along reimagined Northbank Riverwalk
The interactive music garden pays tribute to the many famous musicians who hail from Jacksonville.…
May 6, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Luau Night; Riverside Avondale Garden Tour; Borscht Festival
A luau-themed evening in Downtown Jacksonville, a self-guided garden tour in Riverside and Avondale, and a celebration of Ukrainian cuisine…
May 4, 2026
Anastasia State Park expands lodging options with ‘glamping’ cabins
New cabins are part of what the Anastasia State Park’s concessionaire calls its new “glamping” offerings. …
April 29, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Nature print workshop; Singalong Brunch; Bartram Living History Festival
An art lesson out in nature in Arlington, a festive brunch in Springfield and a history festival in St. Johns…
April 29, 2026
A drone show and crustacean creations – it’s time for Shrimp Fest
The 61st annual shrimp festival comes to Fernandina Beach this weekend — with a few changes.…
April 23, 2026
Jacksonville Beach hosts annual Opening of the Beaches
Opening of the Beaches represents the unofficial start of the summer season in Jacksonville Beach.…
April 23, 2026
WHAT TO DO | ‘The Pillowman,’ Wild Wonders critter show; Celebrate Trails Day
A play in Downtown Jacksonville, a critter encounter in Atlantic Beach and a celebration of trails in LaVilla are What…
April 16, 2026
WHAT TO DO | The CookOut: Unity on the Block; Sea Turtle Fest; Historic Timeline Saunter
A block party celebrating Jacksonville’s Urban Core, Sea Turtle Fest in Fernandina Beach, and a stroll through history in St.…
April 8, 2026
WHAT TO DO | PoetFest; Soraia show at The Walrus; Yoga with Tigers
A poetry fest in St. Augustine, an indie rock show in Murray Hill, and yoga with big cats are What…
April 3, 2026
New student art alliance will oversee Deck the Chairs
Deck the Chairs seeks to create more youth-oriented art opportunities throughout the year.…
April 2, 2026
58th Mandarin Art Festival returns for Easter weekend
More than 100 artists will vie for awards at Jacksonville’s longest-running art festival.…
April 2, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Evening hike; Easter parade; Mandarin Art Festival
A hike on Fort George Island, an Easter weekend tradition in St. Augustine, and the Mandarin Art Festival are What…
March 31, 2026
Bring patience and sunscreen: It’s fair time in Clay County
An estimated 100,000 people are possible at the 40th Clay County Agricultural Fair. Traffic could be a challenge.…