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Music Under the Oaks returns to Mandarin this weekend.
February 4, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Rock the Dock; LaVilla Black History Market; Music Under The Oaks

A riverfront music festival in Fairfax; a LaVilla celebration of Jacksonville’s Black history, and an afternoon of acoustic music and…

By Amy Garrett

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An artist's rendering of the planned expansion of Brooks Rehabilitation's Orange Park outpatient facility. | Brooks Rehabilitation
December 16, 2025

Brooks Rehabilitation embarks on $68M expansion

Brooks Rehabilitation will expand its Southside, Mandarin and Orange Park sites beginning next year.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Frozen turkeys, fresh milk and produce and other staples are on tables at the Mandarin Food Bank's annual Thanksgiving giveaway on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
November 24, 2025

Mandarin Food Bank’s 35th Thanksgiving giveaway helps 450 families

The annual drive saw more need this year as the pause in SNAP benefits from the government shutdown ends.…

By Dan Scanlan

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A private groundbreaking is set for January for Jacksonville's first Latter-day Saints temple in Mandarin. | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
November 11, 2025

Jacksonville’s first Mormon temple sets groundbreaking

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will break ground for the temple on Jan. 24.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Fresh milk and bagged goods are ready for pickup at the Mandarin Food Bank's food pantry. | Mandarin Food Bank
October 28, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Where can I donate to a local food pantry?

The U.S. government shutdown could leave millions of people without enough food. Here are places to help.…

By Michelle Corum

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