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Jax Today readers’ favorite local restaurants | HOW TO JAX

Your favorite local restaurants! Here are Jacksonville Today newsletter readers’ recommendations for where to eat.…

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Children look for books at the San Marco Library Branch on Dec. 19, 2019. | Vicki Palombo Kirby
March 16, 2026

13 books that spotlight Jacksonville history, culture | HOW TO JAX 

Love to read and want to understand what makes Jacksonville…Jacksonville? From classic Southern storytelling to gripping crime fiction and insightful…

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Beaches Habitat for Humanity volunteers work in October 2017 to build homes for families who receive no-interest loans to purchase them. | Pete Havens
March 3, 2026

Volunteer’s guide to Jacksonville | HOW TO JAX

Whatever cause you’re passionate about, Jacksonville probably has an organization that you can volunteer with to help further it.…

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December 22, 2025

Jacksonville government and you | HOW TO JAX

Here’s how to get involved in Jacksonville government, whether making your voice heard in City Council, joining a Citizens Planning…

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Jacksonville skyline as seen from the Southbank in November 2024.
December 18, 2025

Moving to Jacksonville? 10 to-do’s for new residents | HOW TO JAX

Moving to Jacksonville, Florida? Here are 10 to-do’s for new Jacksonville residents.…

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Duval Schools headquarters | Megan Mallicoat, Jacksonville Today
November 14, 2025

How to enroll in Duval County Public Schools for 2026 | HOW TO JAX

If you’re looking to enroll a first-time student in Duval Schools or switch schools for this coming fall, here’s what…