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Wedding Venues in Orange Park, FL: What to Check Before You Book

Most wedding planning advice starts with the dress. In practice, the venue decides more of your day than anything else you’ll choose: the date, the guest count, the photos, the catering, and how much of your budget is left for everything else. If you’re searching for wedding venues in...

Orange Park, FL · 17d

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13 Florida Steakhouses Serving Steaks So Good You’ll Forget About The Bill

A great steak has a funny effect on people. One minute, you’re checking the prices on the menu, and the next, you’re wondering how soon you can come back for another one. I believe a perfectly cooked steak is worth treating yourself to, especially when the first bite makes you forget how much you agreed to spend.

Florida · 22d

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This Family-Run Florida BBQ Joint Pairs Smoked Brisket With Scratch-Made Brunswick Stew

Treemendous BBQ & Catering in Jacksonville keeps things rooted in classic Southern comfort. The family-run spot is known for smoked meats, hearty sides, and the kind of no-frills atmosphere that lets the food do all the talking. The brisket is a natural place to start, with deep smoky flavor and the tenderness barbecue fans look for.

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8 Florida Old-School Pizza Joints Where The Pies Come Out Of Ovens Bubbling And Charred

Leopard spots on a crust told me everything before I even took a bite. The pizza came out of a roaring oven in a plain little Florida shop, still hissing, with blistered edges and cheese bubbling like a hot spring. I was only looking for a quick lunch, but I...

Florida · 20d

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New Adults-Only Lounge Encore Pours Craft Cocktails in Fleming Island

A new bar and restaurant built specifically with grown-ups in mind has opened its doors in Fleming Island. Encore Lounge and Restaurant, located at 2015 County Road 220, is positioning itself as a dedicated adults-only hangout. A Space Built With Adults In Mind. According to News4JAX, Encore Lounge and Restaurant...

Fleming Island, FL · 20d

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‘See you soon’: Chick-fil-A at JTB & Philips Highway to reopen after kitchen fire causes months-long closure

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Chick-fil-A on Philips Highway at JTB Boulevard is reopening its doors next week, more than four months after a kitchen fire forced the restaurant to close. The restaurant is scheduled to reopen Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will not be served on opening...

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Backyard Garden Lover

Former Funeral Home in Florida is Now a Unique Hotel, Complete With Its Original Casket Elevator

A funeral home in Jacksonville, Florida, has been turned into a hotel where people can spend the night… if they dare. The Raven still has its original casket elevator, and one of the guest rooms even has a kitchen island made from an old coffin. The two-story brick building was constructed in 1916 for the...

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Restaurant Doro celebrates 10 years

When dining out, people want to feel at home. They want healthy, straightforward ingredients, delectable dishes and an inviting, ambient atmosphere. At Restaurant Doro, guests are truly treated like family. There they enjoy delicious, wholesome meals in an intimate setting. Owner and Chef Christopher Polidoro’s passion for cooking began at...

Neptune Beach, FL · 18d

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Pet adoption event planned for Oct. 24-25

As shelters and rescues across the country continue to operate with strained resources, the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) is partnering with PetSmart Charities to help more pets find families during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week. An adoption event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, at PetSmart’s Southside location at 8801 Southside Blvd. in Jacksonville.

News4Jax.com

Le Bleu Ultra Pure Water launches Jacksonville delivery for homes and businesses

Le Bleu is expanding into Jacksonville, Florida, offering water delivery for homes and businesses. The company uses steam distillation to produce its Ultra Pure Water. Its Jacksonville branch, led by branch manager Matthew Howell, offers five-gallon water bottles and cooler options to make drinking water convenient at home and at work. The new branch is focused on introducing Le Bleu to the community and helping customers find a delivery option that fits their needs.

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WOW Windowboxes express the season

As the days grow shorter, change is in the air. Fall is the perfect time for redecorating and adding new additions to your home or business as the holiday season approaches. WOW Windowboxes understands the need for an autumn refresh and knows just how to add pops of color, warmth and texture to complement the architecture, color and charm of your property.

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The Coconut Mama

Jacksonville Thai restaurant cleared to reopen after dead rodent and live roach found

A Jacksonville Thai restaurant was temporarily shut down after a state inspection documented a dead rodent, live and dead roaches, food-temperature violations and other sanitation problems. The action follows other…

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From the Streets to the Spotlight: Charles Scantling Celebrates 75 Years of Music and Second Chances

From serving time behind bars to becoming one of Jacksonville’s recognizable night life entrepreneurs, Charles Scantling has spent decades proving that second chances can lead to lasting success unapologetically. The longtime DJ, promoter and entertainment pioneer recently celebrated his 75th birthday at downtown Elks Club, surrounded by family, friends...

Jacksonville, FL · 19d

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A’propos Boutique opens in San Marco

A’propos Boutique is bringing its designer fashion and personal styling to San Marco at 1853 Kings Avenue, Suite 102. The new location offers clothing, shoes, and accessories—from everyday denim to special-occasion looks—continuing the boutique’s curated style beyond its Ponte Vedra Beach store. Be sure to ask about the store’s special sale room.

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Concerts for a Cause Raises $57,989 for St. Augustine Youth Services

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Florida (Oct. 8, 2026) – The Tringali Barn at Heritage Farms welcomed PLATINUM-selling singer-songwriter Jackson Dean on Saturday, Sept. 26, for its latest Concerts For A Cause fundraiser. Hosted by owner Chris Shee and his family, the fundraiser raised $57,989 for this year’s beneficiary, the St. Augustine Youth Services’ Independent Living Village, a housing project that will provide safe accommodations for young men aging out of foster care. This is the seventh Concerts For A Cause, which has now raised $408,619 for local nonprofits. During his opening remarks on the main stage, Shee thanked the community for their support.

St. Augustine, FL · 18d

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Trash Panda Headlines Atlantic Beach Music Festival Nov. 21

Atlantic Beach has its lineup for the 2026 Music Festival, and the free, all-ages concert is set for Saturday, November 21, with gates opening at Jack Russell Park at 4 p.m. The evening runs from 5 to 10 p.m. and brings three acts to the city's 12-acre recreational hub. The...

Atlantic Beach, FL · 19d

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · 18d

Natural surroundings central to home’s design

Set on approximately 1.29 acres overlooking the Guana Preserve, this distinctive Ponte Vedra home has a wonderful history and an extraordinary connection to its natural surroundings. In an era of tear-down-and-rebuild, this 1990 Low Country-style home remains true to its original intent: honoring its remarkable setting through a thoughtful, gentle transformation.

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Roach or rodent activity temporarily closes 2 Jacksonville restaurants

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Duval County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Duval County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 12-18, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Duval County restaurant inspection site . More: See recent restaurant inspections for Clay County More: See recent restaurant inspections for Nassau County More: See recent restaurant inspections for St. Johns County Which Duval County restaurants got

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Encore Lounge is a bar...with great food!

Fleming Island – Encore Lounge and Restaurant recently opened in Fleming Island with a focus on creating a space for adults around the area. With a expansive craft cocktail menu and entertainment each night, Encore is the new place to be. As epic as those two experiences are, their menu has customers assuming the venue is a restaurant.

Fleming Island, FL · 21d

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