2+ hour ago  (421+ words) Jacksonville, Fl " The long-standing tradition that marks the unofficial start of the summer season is back in Jacksonville Beach. The Opening of the Beaches event features a parade with local participants, including bands and multiple events on the beach. There…...

23+ hour, 50+ min ago  (134+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Sandalwood High School's band has been invited to perform in the National Memorial Day Parade, a major event commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary. School officials say the invitation recognizes the band's performance excellence and offers students a chance to…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago  (126+ words) 104. 5 WOKV is giving you a chance to score FREE tickets to see Journey at Vy Star Veterans Memorial Arena, on May 16, 2026! All you need to do is enter down below or on the FREE 104. 5 WOKV APP. Missed the cue to…...

4+ mon, 16+ hour ago  (1333+ words) Queer books are having a moment. Despite the historical bias and censorship efforts levied against it, queer literature has always existed: in the remaining fragments written by the Greek poet Sappho, in the under-the-radar use of euphemisms, and in the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (449+ words) Singer-songwriter Chip Taylor, whose composition r'sum' included "Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning," died on Monday. He was 86. The death of Taylor, who was the younger brother of Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight and uncle of actress Angelina Jolie,…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (321+ words) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. " Celebrate the holidays by planning trips to some of the best Christmas and holiday light displays in the greater Jacksonville area! We've compiled a list of some of the best in our area. Take a look: The Blackhawk…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (448+ words) It's Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th - October 15th, and today I'm highlighting Christina Milian! Regardless of those challenges, Milian was able to carve out a career in entertainment and flourish in the process. Her voyage into entertainment began at an early…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago  (217+ words) Deck The Chairs (DTC), a Jacksonville Beach-based non-profit organization, announced the schedule for its flagship event, Jacksonville Beach Deck The Chairs (JBDTC). The six-week event kicks off Wednesday, Nov. 26, with a visual arts activity for students at 1: 30 p. m. , followed by performances…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (319+ words) JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla " Organizers of the 13th season of Jax Beach Deck The Chairs (JBDTC) announced the winners of its 2025 decorating awards on Saturday, December 20, celebrating both community creativity and student achievement in the arts. The popular beachfront display featured 72 decorated…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (147+ words) Dogs playing poker is a classic painting people used to have hanging in their houses. In Ohio, we may have had one in the basement of the house I grew up in. Of course, it was ridiculous because dogs can't…...