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Lions and Tigers and a Bear, Oh My!

August 26, 2024

The wonder and sacrifices behind Catty Shack Ranch Words and photos by Mallory Pace In the northside depths of Jacksonville, tucked away on a road less traveled by, is home to some of the most exotic and beautiful animals the world has to offer. Each animal was rescued from very serious and dangerous situations from all around the world,

Community·Family·Feature·Lifestyle

NAVIGATING BI-CULTURAL IDENTITY AS A CHILD OF IMMIGRANTS

Words & photos by Kara Carter For first-generation children of immigrants, the journey of self-discovery is uniquely complex. These individuals often find themselves balancing the rich cultural traditions of their families with the expectations and norms of the society they live in. This duality can lead to unique challenges that

The Lore of Florida Man And the Blue Collar Barefoot Brawler

We’ve read the headlines, seen the memes and watched the news —

Summer Break & Child Hunger: Free Meal Sites for Kids and Teens Around Jacksonville

Words by Mallory Pace It is estimated that around 30 million U.S.

JACKSONVILLE ZOO AND GARDENS ASKS FOR HELP TO RAISE $250,000 BY SUNDAY

September 15, 2020

Animals & Pets·Charitable·Community·Crowdfunding·Family·Ft. George / East Heckscher·Lifestyle·Northside·Outdoors·Parks

When COVID-19 forced Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to close its gates for two months, the nonprofit lost critical revenue during its busiest months. The Zoo is now asking for the community’s help to recover through the ZOO-A-THON, which aims to raise $250,000 in donations by Sunday. “Many people are surprised

Jacksonville, Florida is the Hidden Gem of Florida

Jacksonville, Florida is a Hidden Gem to Live and Play

July 25, 2020

Home Life·Neighborhoods·Outdoors·Travel & Tourism

Jacksonville, Florida, is emerging as a rising travel destination. But what about a destination to live in? The locals have always known that Jacksonville, or Jax as we like to call it, is one of Florida’s little gems. Now others are slowly discovering that Jacksonville is a pretty cool place

Fishing the First Coast: Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are a Fisherman’s Paradise, Photos by James Brown

Fishing in Northeast Florida: Jacksonville is a Fisherman’s Paradise

June 26, 2020

Atlantic Beach·Attraction·Family·Feature·Fernandina·Ft. George / East Heckscher·Intracoastal·Jacksonville Beach·Lifestyle·Local Fishing·Mayport·Neptune Beach·Northside·On the River·Outdoors·Perennial·Ponte Vedra·The Beaches·Travel & Tourism

Numerous fish species, unbeatable weather, and a healthy fishing infrastructure make the First Coast a fisherman’s paradise. Our state offers 2,276 miles of tidal shoreline, 10,550 miles of rivers, 7,700 lakes, and countless ponds. The First Coast offers a multitude of options. From offshore saltwater fishing, surf fishing, bridge fishing,

Summer for Divorced Dads

June 26, 2020

Community·Family·Lifestyle

Suggestions for divorced dads to spend time with their kids in the summer of COVID including help for kids with disabilities. Father’s Day often marks the official beginning of summer, but the sunny season looks very different for many this year — especially since kids will be less occupied than

CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS

June 25, 2020

Community·Events·Family

View Fireworks from Multiple Locations throughout the City of Jacksonville Join the City of Jacksonville as we celebrate the nation’s independence with the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration offering an enhanced viewing experience this year with various ways to watch. The spectacular fireworks display will begin at 9:45 p.m.

THE SECRET OF LIFE

March 10, 2020

Events·Family·Visual Art

A Science Play Series presented by Actors Collective in partnership with MOSH and sponsored by STAGE Fund Actors Collective presents THREE PLAYS, performed reader’s theatre style, to complement and expand on the themes presented in Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code, MOSH’s exhibition that examines the complexities of the genome — the

Tidy Your House With Garage Drip Mats & DIY Organizers This Year

January 14, 2020

Home Life·Lifestyle·Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content The garage is a room of the house that we use all the time, yet don’t often attempt to keep in order. Because of this a lot of the dirt, mud & debris that we try to keep out of the house is often brought inside due to

A Magical Cirque Christmas Brings Gravity-Defying and Dazzling Holiday Classics

December 4, 2019

Dance·Downtown·Events·Family·Feature·Holidays·On Stage

Interview with A Magical Cirque Christmas vocalist Therese Curatolo There’s nothing magical about traveling during the holidays, especially when the caravan includes two tour buses for cast and crew and two semi-trucks full of lights, rigs and various other pieces of stage equipment. The cast of A Magical Cirque Christmas endures

Get Your Fair On: The Greater Jacksonville Fair Returns Nov 7-17

November 5, 2019

Animals & Pets·Attraction·Downtown·Events·Family·Feature·Festivals·Jacksonville's Sports Complex·Music·Theme Parks

With family fun, thrilling rides, live music and champion livestock, it’s fair to say the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair rocks. A colorful new contest added this year could spell a free day at the fair for lucky winners. The opens Nov 7, and continues through Nov 17 at the located

Mayport Road gets a New Mural at Word Revolt Art Gallery

November 2, 2019

Art News·Atlantic Beach·Attraction·Business·Community·Events·Family·Feature·Mayport·Outdoors·Public Art·The Beaches·Visual Art

Artists, merchants and property owners in can add a little color to the city and give it a new sense of place. A public art grant is available to encourage businesses along the commercial strip leading to to incorporate their own vision and help redefine the sagging Mayport corridor. Word