August 6, 2025
This week, the International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1408 — representing dock workers at JAXPORT — celebrated the 30th anniversary of…
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August 5, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Free zoo days for kids
This month, the Jacksonville Zoo is offering families a budget-friendly way to meet the city’s wildest residents. Through the end…
August 4, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Carvill Park pool reopens
The public pool at Carvill Park in Northwest Jacksonville was shut down close to a decade ago, and the city…
July 28, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Celebrity Basketball Classic
The I’m A Star Foundation raised money for unhoused students in Duval County with its annual Celebrity Basketball Classic over…
July 24, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Gift cards for teachers
Know a fabulous teacher in St. Johns County? Let them know Crabby’s Beachside in St. Augustine wants to help them…
July 23, 2025
BIT OF JOY | A sea turtle record
Sea turtle nesting season is in full swing, and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute is reporting some promising…
July 21, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Call for mural artists
St. Johns County’s Sing Out Loud Festival returns in September, and artist workshop Make Space is collaborating with the fest…
July 9, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Fence removed from Clay County lake
A fence in Smith Lake was recently removed to let aquatic creatures swim freely.…
July 8, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Visit the Jax Zoo for $5
The Jacksonville Zoo is offering discounted admission on select days in July.…
July 7, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Beer and Ballet
Beer and Ballet offers dance classes in unconventional environments.…
July 2, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Gelato July
One of our favorite Jacksonville traditions has returned for an 11th year: Gelato July at Peterbrooke! Every Wednesday in July,…
July 1, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Jax students learn from local artist
Cathedral Arts Project students recently participated in an art workshop with artist Scotie Cousin.…
June 30, 2025
BIT OF JOY | New St. Augustine mural unveiled
A new mural by recent Flagler College graduates Gem Hansen and Emily Lacour was unveiled last week at the St.…
June 26, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Mail Call
A new program encourages the Jax community to send letters to veterans in hospice care.…
June 25, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Jacksonville Today readers love Jacksonville
Jax Today readers disagree with a recent study that named Jacksonville America’s most boring city.…
June 24, 2025
BIT OF JOY | 2025 Arts Awards winners
The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville announced the winners of its 2025 Arts Awards.…
June 23, 2025
BIT OF JOY | A happy foster kitten
Jacksonville Today’s What to Do contributor Amy Garrett is fostering one of the kittens from Jacksonville’s animal shelter, and she…
June 20, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Jax pie shop makes national top 10 list
Downtown pie shop Mixed Fillings ranks as one of the country’s best according to USA Today.…
June 18, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Wednesday night happenings
Enjoy your Wednesday night with these three local events.…
June 17, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Studying sea turtles
Jacksonville University students will study sea turtles through a new partnership with the Mickler’s Landing Turtle Patrol.…
June 16, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Shania Twain helps feed local families
Superstar singer Shania Twain is making a big donation to Feeding Northeast Florida.…
June 12, 2025
BIT OF JOY | VyStar Ballpark nominated for best in the country
VyStar Ballpark, home of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, is in the running to be named the Best Triple-A Ballpark in…
June 11, 2025
BIT OF JOY | The BRAject
The BRAject is an art exhibit that opens tomorrow at Jacksonville University. If you go, you’ll see more than 100 bras designed…
June 10, 2025
BIT OF JOY | 25 Taps for the St. Johns
The St. Johns Riverkeeper is celebrating its 25th year with a local beer challenge.…