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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.

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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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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 · 20d

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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 · 19d

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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 · 20d

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · 19d

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 · 22d

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Jacksonville Chick-fil-A Near JTB Reopens Oct. 27 After Four-Month Fire Closure

The Chick-fil-A at Philips Highway and JTB Boulevard in Jacksonville will reopen on Tuesday, October 27, at 10:30 a.m., more than four months after a kitchen fire tore through the restaurant and forced it to close. The June 9 blaze damaged the kitchen and drive-thru, setting off a lengthy repair process that kept the popular Southside location shuttered through the summer and into fall.

Jacksonville, FL · 20d

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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...

Jacksonville, FL · 20d

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Culver's Eyes Bartram Corner Spot, Could Be Area's 13th Open or In-Review Location

Bartram Park Blvd & Race Track Rd — Proposed Culver’s Project Site. Culver's is exploring a restaurant site at Bartram Corner in southern Duval County, where JEA issued a service-availability determination letter on Oct. 16 for a proposed location at the northeast corner of Bartram Park Boulevard and Race Track Road. The utility sent that letter to Newkirk Engineering Inc. of Orlando Beach, the same firm tied to another Culver's project the chain has been eyeing elsewhere in Jacksonville.

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Get Ready for an Irish Christmas! Five-Star Holiday Show Coming to Jacksonville

Get ready to dance your way into the holiday season!. A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland is bringing its five-star Irish Christmas show to Jacksonville this November:. The international Irish dance company will take the stage at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m. The show features World Champion Irish dancers, including performers who have starred in Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.

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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Release Live In Florida, Man

Psychedelic funk mainstays Pigeons Playing Ping Pong release Live In Florida, Man today, an 18-track live compilation drawn from three nights across Florida in March 2026. The collection captures the band at Intuition Ale Works in Jacksonville on March 5, Tuffy’s in Sanford on March 6, and Jannus Live in St. Petersburg on March 7, 2026. The record is available now on digital streaming platforms.

St. Petersburg, FL · 20d

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Moncrief Grocery & More Plans to Open in Jacksonville

A new grocery store is planned for Jacksonville’s Moncrief neighborhood, where Moncrief Grocery & More is set to take over the former Price Rite Food Store building. According to the Jacksonville Business Journal, the proposed 2,100-square-foot store will be led by members of the family behind Holley’s BBQ, the longtime Jacksonville restaurant. The project is part of an effort to bring new life to the property at 3528 Moncrief Road.

Jacksonville, FL · 23d

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Secret Pizza Jax Plans to Open in Jacksonville’s Eastside Neighborhood

A new pizza business called Secret Pizza Jax is planned for Jacksonville’s Eastside neighborhood. The business is listed at 341 E. 8th Street, Jacksonville. Public food-service licensing information lists a filing for Secret Pizza Jax dated October 7, 2026, offering an early indication of plans for the location. The...

Jacksonville, FL · 23d

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