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The Jacksonville Symphony has entertained Jacksonville for 75 years. | Submitted
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BIT OF JOY | Record Symphony donation

If you thought you were the Jacksonville Symphony’s biggest fan, think again. An anonymous donor just gave the orchestra its…

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BIT OF JOY | Free movie night

What could be better than this? Find your way to the city of Jacksonville’s free movie night at the Riverside Arts Market Amphitheater…

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Bees love azaleas too. | Andrew Gustafson
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BIT OF JOY | Azaleas in bloom

It’s that time again. Azalea season is upon us, with those beautiful bright purple and pink flowers that pop up overnight…

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Volunteers picked up lots of trash at a previous cleanup event. | Timucuan Parks Foundation
March 14, 2025

BIT OF JOY | St. Johns River Celebration

Spend your Saturday outside enjoying nature while doing your part to keep Jacksonville beautiful. The city of Jacksonville and the…

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Alpine Groves Park will be the scenic setting for a local art showcase tomorrow evening. | St. Johns County
March 13, 2025

BIT OF JOY | River Reflection

St. Johns County is teaming up with the St. Johns and Matanzas riverkeepers to host a showcase of local art…

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March 12, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Clay Volunteer of the Year

The Clay County Board of Commissioners want to recognize a volunteer who is making a big difference in the community.…

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Celebrate Pi Day with a slice of key lime? | Submitted
March 11, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Pi Day

This Friday is Pi Day, a celebration of the number pi, or 3.14. It’s a niche holiday, but you don’t…

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March 10, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Intrepid Women

The Jacksonville History Center is celebrating Women’s History Month with a special program on Wednesday to share the stories of…

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33% humidity? Is it even Florida? | Jessica Palombo
March 6, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Pleasant weather

As we inch closer to springtime, the weather has been… amazing. We’re in that nice in-between phase where it’s not…

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March 4, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Ride the Cyclone at Five & Dime

The Jacksonville nonprofit Five & Dime Theatre is serving up a little bit of joy mixed with a dash of morbidity…

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The Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville at a recent performance | Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville
March 3, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Civic Orchestra celebrates Civil Rights

What’s better than symphony music? Free symphony music. The Jacksonville Civic Orchestra is performing two concerts this weekend to honor…

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A flight of beers from Fishweir Brewing, one of the stops on the Jax Ale Trail. | Fishweir Brewing via Instagram
February 28, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Brewery showdown

The Jax Ale Trail encourages visitors to enjoy all of the beer, cider and vibes that each of the many Jacksonville-area…

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This baby eastern bongo could grow to weigh up to 900 pounds. | Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
February 27, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Bongo baby born at Jacksonville Zoo

The unnamed calf was born Feb. 19 to first-time mom Cayenne…

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A mural by a local artist celebrating Lincolnville's history was recently unveiled. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
February 25, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Lincolnville mural

St. Augustine muralist Nancy Christensen unveiled a new mural this month on the side of the Corner Market building in…

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UNF is teaming up with the Jacksonville Sharks. | University of North Florida
February 24, 2025

BIT OF JOY | UNF football game

UNF stands for the University of North Florida, but it also also stood for the University of No Football, until…

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The Jumbo Shrimp are temporarily becoming the Honey Drippers. | Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
February 20, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Jumbo Shrimp rebrand

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are changing their name! But don’t worry, Shrimp lovers, it’s only temporary. The minor league baseball…

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A dozen couples get married all at once on Valentine's Day. | St. Johns County
February 19, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Valentine’s Day wedding

Twelve local couples celebrated Valentine’s Day in a memorable way by getting married in a group ceremony in St. Augustine.…

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Sixteen-year-old Ja'Ziyah Bailey performs with the Grand Finale Dance Company in the city of Jacksonville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Grand Parade on Monday. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
February 18, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Martin Luther King Day parade

Hundreds of people participated and scores more watched along the route of the city’s 44th Martin Luther King Jr. Grand…

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These adoptable pets are single and ready to mingle. | Jacksonville Humane Society
February 13, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Valentine’s Day date with a pet

The Jacksonville Humane Society wants you to take a chance on love this Valentine’s Day weekend. Like dogs or cats…

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Stories entered in the Jax PBS Kids Writers Contest will be online for everyone to enjoy.
February 12, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Jax PBS Kids Writers Contest

Know a young child who loves to write? Give them a shot at $100 in spending cash (plus bragging rights)…

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This Valentine's Day, remember: Scaring is caring. | 13th Floor Jacksonville
February 11, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Love Bites

Still no plans for Valentine’s Day? Here’s a suggestion: Grab a date and try to outrun the terrifying vampires that…

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DeLee Parker shows off her family's locally grown potatoes in an ad for Lay's Potato Chips that aired during the 2025 Super Bowl.
February 10, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Local farmers featured in Super Bowl ad

Did you know that you’re likely eating local potatoes when you rip open a bag of Lay’s? If you caught…

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Five local organizations were among the VyStar Foundation's grant awardees. | Submitted
February 7, 2025

BIT OF JOY | VyStar Foundation grant winners

Five Northeast Florida organizations have scored grants from the VyStar Foundation, which awarded a total of $202,621 to 11 youth-focused nonprofits. The…

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Have an extra special Valentine's Day by tying the knot in a group ceremony in St. Augustine. | St. Johns County
February 6, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Get married on Valentine’s Day

Sure, you could celebrate Valentine’s Day by going out to dinner, or you could make it truly unforgettable by getting…