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The Floribunda show (seen here in 2024) returns this weekend to CoRK.
October 1, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Island Hop Beer & Spirits Fest; ‘Floribunda’ opening; Pride Fest; Crocodile talk

A craft beer & spirits fest in Fernandina Beach; the Floribunda art opening in Riverside; Jacksonville’s annual LGBT pride parade…

By Amy Garrett

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The Corner at Deb's Store on Florida Ave. in Jacksonville's Eastside is one of five outlets in Duval County that accepts Fresh Access Bucks. The Fresh Access Bucks program allows people who utilize food assistance programs to expand their benefits to purchase produce. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 31, 2026

Florida Fresh Access Bucks program pauses amid funding shortage

Fresh Access Bucks allowed SNAP users to extend their benefits at Florida-based farmers markets and retailers.…

By Will Brown

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Clark Bros. is one of two Riverside restaurants that announced it is closing. | News4Jax
June 12, 2026

Two Riverside restaurants closing; Amici in St. Augustine could be next

Clarke Bros. and Prospect Five Points announced they will close, and Amici in St. Augustine said it might.…

By John Asebes - News4Jax and Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Runners cross the finish line at a recent Ironman competition. | Ironman
May 14, 2026

Inaugural Ironman competition will hit Jacksonville’s streets on Saturday

More than 1,900 athletes will swim, bike and run all day Saturday across Jacksonville and St. Johns County.…

By Dan Scanlan

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The Cafecito coffee shop opened at Post and King Streets in Riverside. | Jacksonville Daily Record
May 7, 2026

Cafecito: A nearly 100-year-old Riverside building becomes a modern coffee shop

Cafecito’s owners want to create a “third space” for people to frequent outside their homes and workplaces.…

By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record

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The Mossfire Grill building.
March 20, 2026

Restaurant investor buys former Mossfire Grill building

Veteran restaurant and bar owner Scott McAlister bought the Mossfire Grill building for $1.4 million.…

By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Eartha's Farm and Market held its first farmer's market on Nov. 11, 2023, in the Moncrief Springs community. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
October 30, 2025

Jacksonville farmers markets brace for SNAP uncertainty

More than 152,000 people in Duval County use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.…

By Will Brown

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The entrance of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens highlights two new exhibits. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
October 24, 2025

2 new Cummer exhibits explore meaningful landscapes

The Cummer’s two new visual art exhibits explore painting and watercolor landscapes as sites of memory.…

By Michelle Corum

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