3 hours ago Rep. Angie Nixon arrested after sit-in outside governor’s officeNixon said she was protesting the lack of affordability in Florida as well as new Republican congressional maps.…By News Service of Florida
6 hours ago Raines High School could be rebuilt earlier than expected, school district saysDistrict officials have talked for years about the need to give Raines High School a new building.…By Megan Mallicoat
1 day ago WHAT TO DO | Wild Amelia photo show; Beach cleanup; Emancipation Day celebrationA nature photography exhibit in Fernandina Beach, a beach cleanup in St. Johns County and a celebration of Florida’s Emancipation…By Amy Garrett
May 6, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Luau Night; Riverside Avondale Garden Tour; Borscht FestivalA luau-themed evening in Downtown Jacksonville, a self-guided garden tour in Riverside and Avondale, and a celebration of Ukrainian cuisine…By Amy Garrett
May 6, 2026 Corrections officer rebuilds memorial to victims of Dollar General murdersMary Malcolm was moved to take action after someone destroyed the original memorial to victims of the racial killings.…By Dan Scanlan
May 5, 2026 St. Johns commissioners worry about the possibility of data centersElected officials worry that data centers, the power behind artificial intelligence, could drain the county’s resources.…By Noah Hertz
April 8, 2026 WHAT TO DO | PoetFest; Soraia show at The Walrus; Yoga with TigersA poetry fest in St. Augustine, an indie rock show in Murray Hill, and yoga with big cats are What…By Amy Garrett
March 26, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Family bird walk; Collective Con; ‘Every Brilliant Thing’A family bird walk in St. Augustine, a pop culture convention in Downtown Jax, and a unique theatrical experience in…By Amy Garrett
March 19, 2026 Jacksonville commits $2M to help low-income homebuyersThe program will use construction loans and down payment assistance to help low-income homebuyers.…By Mike Mendenhall
March 11, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Crimes & Chaos tour, Elena Øhlander art show, Menorcan heritage festA walking tour through Downtown Jacksonville, an art show in Avondale, and a celebration of Menorcan heritage in St. Augustine…By Amy Garrett
February 25, 2026 WHAT TO DO | ‘Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing’ concert; World of Nations, Flight to Freedom reenactmentDowntown Jacksonville’s annual World of Nations festival, a performance of the “Black National Anthem,” and an immersive Underground Railroad reenactment…By Amy Garrett
February 24, 2026 Breeze Airways adds flights from Jax to Fort LauderdaleBreeze is offering a promotional fare of $49 one way for travel through Sept. 15.…By Randy Roguski
January 29, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Forever Motown; ‘Dear Evan Hansen’; ‘Touring the Landscape’Groovin’ to Motown hits in Ponte Vedra Beach, a Jacksonville Beach production of a hit musical and a new Cummer…By Amy Garrett
January 21, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Urban Book Fest; Chi Fest; Stories on Stage: Best Laid PlansA celebration of authors, readers and writers in Downtown Jacksonville; a healthy living festival in Neptune Beach; and a night…By Amy Garrett
January 15, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Mapping Our Past; Swing Dance Sunday; MLK Holiday Grand ParadeA talk on maps at the Jacksonville Public Library; swing music night at The Volstead Downtown; and the city’s annual…By Amy Garrett
December 3, 2025 WHAT TO DO | Tea and Tales; Deck the Chairs; Gullah Geechee Heritage FestivalA cozy Christmas tale read aloud in Fernandina Beach, a beloved holiday tradition at Jacksonville Beach and the 12th annual…By Amy Garrett
November 6, 2025 WHAT TO DO | Lincolnville Festival; Jacksonville PorchFest; Super Girl Surf FestivalThe Lincolnville Festival in St. Augustine, PorchFest in Springfield and the Super Girl Surf Festival at Jacksonville Beach are What…By Amy Garrett