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Downtown Hastings has a new mural by internationally acclaimed artist Kelsey Montague. | Sara Orr
19 hours ago

BIT OF JOY | Hastings mural

A new interactive mural by acclaimed artist Kelsey Montague was unveiled in Downtown Hastings.…

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Douglas Anderson student Suliette Ortiz was an overall winner in the the Applause Awards on Saturday and soon heads to New York City to compete in nationals. | GeekChic Photography
2 days ago

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…

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A young reader picks out a library book. | Jacksonville Public Library
3 days ago

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.…

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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.…

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The obelisk in the roundabout in front of Jacksonville University is the subject of a now award-winning documentary. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
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…

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The symphony is celebrating the ladies of the '80s this week. | Jacksonville Symphony
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…

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Play or picnic in the gardens during Summer at the Cummer. | Cummer Museum
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.…

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Let's Ride Brass Band performs at 1904 Music Hall during a previous Jazz Fest After Dark. | Downtown Vision
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…

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These 5th graders were among dozens of Jacksonville students to win scholarships from the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation. | Submitted
May 14, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Youth scholarship winners

The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation awarded $125,000 in scholarships to Jacksonville students.…

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Parking attendant Valerie Frazier with her Mother's Day display | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
May 9, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Jacksonville’s most festive parking garage

City parking attendant Valerie Frazier brings festive cheer to a parking garage in Downtown Jacksonville.…

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Shooting for the Stars, a team of students from Ponte Vedra High School, placed 5th in the nation at the Academic WorldQuest National Competition. | Submitted
May 6, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Ponte Vedra students place 5th in national academic competition

Ponte Vedra High School students placed 5th at the World Affairs Councils of America’s Academic WorldQuest National Competition.…

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May 2, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Beaches Library Comic Fest

The 10th annual Beaches Library Comic Fest is on Saturday, May 3.…

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Golfers take part in the ILA Local 1408 Scholarship Fund's 30th annual golf tournament at Hidden Hills Golf Club on Monday. | Submitted by JAXPORT
May 1, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Longshoremen raise money for scholarships

The International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1408 Scholarship Fund hosted its annual golf tournament this week to raise money for college scholarships…

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The Duval 4-H STEAM Club is offering microgreen kits to schools in food deserts. | Submitted
April 30, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Microgreen kits for schools

The Duval 4-H STEAM Club is offering microgreen growing kits to schools in food deserts.…

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Former Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince is flanked by Raines High School students Brandon Young (left) and Bryce Hardwick on Friday. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
April 29, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Future Lawyers and Leaders Scholarship winners

Two Jacksonville high school seniors won the inaugural Future Lawyers and Leaders Scholarship.…

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Jacksonville sailor Sarah Svejkovsky received a Sailor of the Year award this month. | Submitted
April 24, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Sailor of the Year

A Jacksonville sailor was recognized as Sailor of the Year by the U.S. Navy.…

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Volunteers clean a Jacksonville beachfront during a recent St. Johns River Celebration. | City of Jacksonville
April 23, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Volunteer opportunities

A volunteer expo Wednesday showcases opportunities to volunteer in Jacksonville.…

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One pet who is both vaccinated and loved | Heather Henderson, Jacksonville Today
April 22, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Free vaccines for Clay County pets

Clay County is offering free vaccines for pets.…

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Christine Watson-McCloud was one of more than 100 volunteers who participated in third annual Neighborhoods United Cleanup on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Watson-McCloud has lived in the Grand Park community for more than 50 years and says the cleanup was a way to spread love in her neighborhood. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
April 21, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Neighborhoods United Cleanup

More than 100 volunteers cleaned up trash in Northwest Jacksonville Saturday.…

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Friendship Fountain has been closed since April 1 for maintenance. | Heather Henderson, Jacksonville Today
April 16, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Friendship Fountain reopens

Friendship Fountain reopens Thursday, and the adjacent playground has its grand opening Saturday.…

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Haven't filled out one of these yet? Don't worry, you still have time.
April 15, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Extra time to file taxes

Floridians have an extra two weeks to file taxes this year.…

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A banded Roseate Spoonbill. | Audubon Florida
April 14, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Spoonbill spotting

This one’s for the bird enthusiasts. Audubon’s Everglades Science Center team is asking for help identifying banded Roseate Spoonbills that…

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EverBank volunteers with winning student Joaquin Gasca from First Coast High School. | Submitted
April 10, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Student entrepreneur

A student from First Coast High School won a Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge with his snack company.…

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Jacksonville University students work on their concept for storing cryogenic fuel in space. | Jacksonville University
April 9, 2025

BIT OF JOY | JU students selected as finalists in NASA competition

Two student teams from Jacksonville University are finalists in NASA’s Human Lander Challenge.…