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FDOT hosts final public meeting for proposed I-95 improvements from I-10 to Beaver Street

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) hosted its final public hearing for the I-95 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from I-10 to Beaver Street on Feb. 2. A kick-off meeting was first held last August to introduce the study and its proposed improvements along…

A celebration of freedom: Rethreaded hosts 12th annual Mukti Freedom Gala

The evening of Rethreaded’s Mukti Freedom Gala began with a black carpet champagne toast at The Glass Factory on Saturday, Feb. 25. Meaning “freedom” in Bengali, the 12th annual Mukti Gala is the local nonprofit’s largest fundraising event of the year “both in fundraising and…

‘Geography of opportunity:’ Jessie Ball duPont Fund and The Reinvestment Fund present 2022 Market Value Analysis

Last month the Jessie Ball duPont Fund hosted a community event to discuss Jacksonville’s “housing ecosystem.” To do that, it welcomed Philadelphia-based The Reinvestment Fund to share its 2022 Market Value Analysis (MVA) for Jacksonville/Duval County. An MVA, the presentation explained, is “a tool to…

Gone country for downtown: Downtown Vision Inc. hosts 8th annual Downtown Vision Gala

Guests dusted off their hats and kicked up their cowboy boots at Downtown Vision Inc.’s 8th annual Downtown Vision Gala. Proceeds from the evening, which took place on Friday, Feb. 24, went to funding placemaking in downtown Jacksonville. In accordance with this year’s theme —

Fun & Flair Is Always in Fashion

Fashion and fun were on full display at North Florida School of Special Education’s (NFSSE) Heart of the Runway Luncheon and Fashion Show. The 11th annual event was held at the Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center on Tuesday, Feb. 14. It was emceed by

Arts & Culture Collide on Local Streetscape

For four days, crews worked alongside renowned local artist, Ansley Randall, completing the 47-by-48-foot ground-based mural after several consecutive nights of exacting preparation and application of coatings for installation. The art installation found at the corner of Nira Street and San Marco Boulevard is the…

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The End (of Jacksonville’s Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum)
March 22, 2023
Jacksonville’s Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum Jacksonville has closed its doors after 30 years. The museum’s final day open to the public was Jan. 31. Museum …Read More »
Volunteers in Medicine honors Women with Heart
March 17, 2023
Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) held its annual Women with Heart Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Florida Blue Conference Center. Each year, this luncheon …Read More »
San Marco Beer Fest returns to the Square: Local craft brews, live music headline Spring festival
March 17, 2023
After its successful debut last year, the San Marco Beer Fest is on tap with big plans underway to celebrate year two on Saturday, April …Read More »
The early shoppers get the treasure: Garden Club of Jacksonville host 2023 Flea Market Preview Party
March 17, 2023
The Garden Club of Jacksonville hosted its 2023 Flea Market Preview Party on Friday, Feb. 24. Held at its Riverside Club Room, the preview party …Read More »
Ortega Elementary School celebrates 100 years of educating students
March 17, 2023
From a one-story, Wood Frame Vernacular-style building, now a private residence, at 4280 Longfellow Street to the beautiful Mediterranean Revival-style school at 4010 Baltic Street, …Read More »
Former Reddi-Arts location in San Marco prepares for new chapter
March 13, 2023
The whimsical murals along the exterior of the former Reddi-Arts building at 1037 Hendricks Avenue in San Marco have been painted over and the walls …Read More »
The tunes that bind: Free concert held to support the Great Florida Riverway Reunion
March 13, 2023
Jacksonville residents kicked back on Saturday, Feb. 4 to enjoy live music at last month’s free outdoor concert at the Jacksonville University’s (JU) Riverfront Amphitheater. …Read More »
Clifton Thomas named senior director of development for Catholic Charities Jacksonville
March 8, 2023
Clifton Thomas has been named the new senior director of development for Catholic Charities Jacksonville. The announcement was shared in a February press release, adding …Read More »
Voter Information: What to know
March 7, 2023
Election Day for the Duval Unitary First Election is coming up on March 21. By now, voters impacted by the new court-ordered Jacksonville City Council …Read More »
Assumption Catholic School celebrates 100 years
March 2, 2023
Assumption Catholic School celebrated its 100th year in January, making it one of the oldest parochial schools in Jacksonville. Alumni members and students’ parents along …Read More »
Carlucci, Roberts participate in District 5 candidate forum
March 2, 2023
The two candidates for District 5 — Republicans Morgan Roberts and Joe Carlucci — joined News4Jax anchor Kent Justice last month in a candidate forum …Read More »