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One of our favorite Jacksonville traditions has returned for an 11th year: Gelato July at Peterbrooke! Every Wednesday in July,…
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BIT OF JOY | Jax students learn from local artist
Cathedral Arts Project students recently participated in an art workshop with artist Scotie Cousin.…
3 days ago
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.…
June 9, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Free mobile planetarium shows
A break from school doesn’t have to mean a break from learning. Jax-based company Space Travel STEM is bringing its…
June 5, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Hastings mural
A new interactive mural by acclaimed artist Kelsey Montague was unveiled in Downtown Hastings.…
June 4, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Jax theater students dominate statewide awards
Theater students at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts just won big at the Applause Awards, which recognize the most talented…
June 3, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Summer reading kick-off
The Jacksonville Public Library is helping kids get started on their summer reading with kick-off parties this week.…
June 2, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Jumbo Shrimp broadcaster moves to MLB
Jumbo Shrimp broadcaster Scott Kornberg will join the Marlins Radio Network to call Miami Marlins games this summer.…
May 30, 2025
BIT OF JOY | JU art highlighted in award-winning documentary
A 9-minute documentary about the glowing glass obelisk erected in front of Jacksonville University in 2023 has won four 2025…
May 29, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Ladies of the ’80s
When you think of a night at the symphony, you might immediately start humming classical works from men who have been…
May 28, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Summer at the Cummer
The Cummer Museum will have free admission and entertainment on four Friday nights in May and June.…
May 21, 2025
BIT OF JOY | A weekend of jazz
The annual Jacksonville Jazz Fest returns tomorrow, bringing more than a dozen acts to Jacksonville’s Eastside through the weekend. The…
May 14, 2025
BIT OF JOY | Youth scholarship winners
The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation awarded $125,000 in scholarships to Jacksonville students.…