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Florida’s Oldest Diner Serves Its Famous Milkshake Out Of A 1932 Rail Car

A sandwich here stacks scrambled eggs, bacon, and ground beef on one bun. Yes, all three, together, on purpose. That wild creation comes from a Florida diner that has been flipping burgers inside an old railroad dining car since 1932. The milkshakes are hand-spun, and the onion rings get battered by hand.

Palatka, FL · 12d
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Timucuan Shell Middens Hold More Than Oyster Shells

The golf club came later. The shell mound was already there. On Fort George Island near Jacksonville, an elegant place built for modern recreation occupies ground shaped by people who lived beside the estuary thousands of years earlier. That overlap is a better beginning for the history of Timucuan shell middens than any comparison to a heap of discarded lunch.

Jacksonville, FL · 3d
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Between Tampa And Gainesville Is An Archaeological Park With Native American History, Fishing, And Trails

Florida's Gulf Coast is a prime, year-round vacation escape, but its tourism hotspots tend to center on its prominent Gulf-side beaches. Inland from the Gulf, however, sits a worthy collection of outdoor attractions preserving Florida's natural, cultural, and historical treasures without any beaches involved. A superb Florida hidden gem for history and nature lovers alike is the small but extraordinary Crystal River Archaeological State Park. With the word "archaeological" in its name, you can probably guess that this park is a bit more history-minded than most Florida state parks. At the same time, this park is far from a stuffy history lecture, and you'll find top-tier inland water recreation along with its historic treasures.

Gainesville, FL · 9d
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This Underrated Florida College Town Could Be Your Favorite 2027 Weekend Escape

People here jump out of airplanes for fun, and the town proudly calls itself the skydiving capital of the world. A few minutes away, you can flip your own pancakes on a griddle built right into your table. That combo alone got my attention. DeLand’s history has a few surprises...

Deland, FL · 1d
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THE JAXSON | The hidden history behind Downtown Jacksonville’s street names

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. Every day, thousands of people travel along Downtown Jacksonville’s familiar thoroughfares without giving much thought to the origins of their names. Yet, hidden in plain sight, Downtown Jacksonville’s street names tell stories of the city’s founding, its early settlers, political ambitions and transformation from a small frontier settlement into a major Florida city.

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

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Veterans event renamed in honor of local hero

When the phrase “freedom isn’t free” is heard, the relatives of Interlachen’s Robert H. Jenkins Jr. resonate with it to a different degree than many other families. Jenkins, who has been celebrated as a Putnam County hero, died March 5, 1969, when he threw himself on a live grenade while serving as a Marine in the Vietnam War.

Interlachen, FL · 1d

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Oakleaf High School sophomore selected to march in 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

From Oakleaf High School to the streets of New York City, one Clay County sophomore is getting the opportunity of a lifetime. Fifteen-year-old Brendan Bowens has been selected to perform in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Bowens will join the Macy’s Great American Marching Band on November 26, 2026, representing Oakleaf High School and the Clay County community during the historic parade. A talented clarinetist, Bowens performs with Oakleaf High School’s Golden Regiment Marching Band and Wind Ensemble under the direction of Kayla Lemak. He also studies at the Lakeside School of Music , where he is expanding his musical abilities by learning the oboe while continuing to develop his clarinet skills. His musical journey started five years ago when he began teaching himself the clarinet through instructional videos, studying composers and learning to read music independently. Since then, his hard work has earned him several recognitions, including third place at the 2025 Clay County Concert on the Green , the Quincy Jones Award for Contribution and Creativity in Music , and three consecutive selections to the Clay County All-County Band from 2024 through 2026. He was also featured as a soloist at a Lakeside

Clay County, FL · 3d

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Veterans Day in St. Augustine: Military Memorials & Monuments

In 1918, St. Augustine was preparing for the possibility that its young men would not all come home. The First World War had pulled thousands of Americans into military service, and the city was no exception. A few decades later, another generation would leave for a war on a scale that made the first seem almost impossible to imagine. Their names, their service, and the conflicts they entered would eventually find places in the public landscape of St. Augustine.

St. Augustine, FL · 2d

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Show Preview: Skillet Bring ‘After the Storm’ to the Jacksonville Fairgrounds Monday Night

Jacksonville gets a major dose of arena-sized rock on Monday night when Skillet bring their Still Screaming Tour momentum to the JAX Amphitheater at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. The timing could not be better. Skillet have just released After the Storm, a six-song independent EP that finds John Cooper,...

Jacksonville, FL · 17h

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Collie Buddz Announces Florida Tour Dates With Zion Marley and Runkus

Collie Buddz is bringing a Marley along for his next Florida swing. The Bermuda-raised reggae and dancehall artist just announced three dates in the Sunshine State, with Zion Marley and Runkus joining as special guests. The run is short and tightly packed. It kicks off February 19 at the Jupiter...

Florida · 1d

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Irish Christmas show coming to Jacksonville

The Irish Christmas show that earned five stars in New York comes to Jacksonville. “A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland,” featuring electrifying turns by a star-studded roster of World Champion Irish dancers including stars of “Riverdance” and “Lord of the Dance,” performs at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m., as part of its acclaimed international tour.

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

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10,000-capacity JAX Amphitheater debuts at Jacksonville Fairgrounds

Less than a week before JJ Grey and Mofro were due to take the stage and open the new Jacksonville Amphitheater, crews were busy installing railings and a new robot mower sat in a corner, ready to go to work on the lawn that will soon seat thousands of fans. The amphitheater is on the backside of Duval Hall , the multipurpose venue at the new Jacksonville Fairgrounds. It makes its debut Thursday night, when Jacksonville's own JJ Grey & Mofro take the stage on opening night of the Jacksonville Fair. With a capacity of 10,000 fans, it's the largest purpose-built outdoor concert venue in the Jacksonville market. It holds roughly twice as many fans as the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, and Daily's Place , the downtown Jacksonville amphitheater that is closed this year and next due to EverBank Stadium construction. It's not much smaller than the indoor VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, which can seat around 12,000 for a concert. The fair runs for 11 days , from Nov. 5-15, and there will be a concert in the amphitheater every night. A concert ticket includes access to the fair, but a fair ticket won't get you into the concerts, except for

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

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Jacksonville Golf & Country Club Undertaking $30 Million Renovation

Jacksonville Golf & Country Club, a private, member-owned country club, is moving forward with a $30 million renovation at 3985 Hunt Club Road in Jacksonville. The project, called “Blueprint for Tomorrow,” recently secured two construction permits totaling $7.3 million, according to the Jacksonville Business Journal. The city issued a $4.8 million permit for a new wellness club building on October 29, and a $2.5 million permit for a new bar and grill on November 3. The first phase will also include a new aquatics complex, dining facilities, a pool, and a bar-and-grill.

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

The Florida Times-Union

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First Coast has 11 junior golfers named to USGA's Team Florida

How good is the junior golf on the First Coast ? Look no further than the United States Golf Association's National Development program, which announced its state-by-state Junior national teams in Nov. 4. Team Florida has seven boys and four girls from the First Coast, 27.5 percent of the total members and 35 percent of the boys team. The First Coast boys on Team Florida are Jack Cole and Jay Huntley of Jacksonville Beach; Brady Dougan of Jacksonville; Charlie Hipp of St. Johns; Ambrose Kinnare and Jaspreet Kondal of St. Augustine; and Benny Ossi of Ponte Vedra Beach. The girls members are Sahana Chokshi of Jacksonville, Sophia Moody of Fleming Island, Elize Nograbat of St. Johns and Lily Wachter of St. Augustine. In addition to their performances on the Florida Junior Tour and other junior and amateur events, all First Coast members of the USGA Team Florida except Ossi and Nograbat have qualified, individually or with their teams, for the FHSAA state golf tournaments, which begin Nov. 10. Members of the teams receive year-round support, including coaching and analysis, sports psychology, and nutritional guidance. The inaugural Team Florida in 202 3 included Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach, Tyler Mawhinney of

Jacksonville, FL · 8h

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11 Florida Libraries That Offer A Surprisingly Lovely Escape From The Everyday

One library in Florida will lend you a fishing pole and a pair of binoculars along with your stack of novels. I had to read that twice. Then I started wondering what else these quiet buildings were hiding. Plenty, it turns out. One keeps an aquarium near the shelves. Another...

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Jacksonville's First Chocolate and Coffee Festival Lands at Prime Osborn Nov. 21-22

Jacksonville is getting its first Chocolate and Coffee Festival this month, with organizers promising two days of tastings, local vendors and a live chocolate sculpting demonstration inside Hall B of the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center on Nov. 21 and 22. The event, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5...

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

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Art ‘n Motion hosts high-end entertainment

In many ways, the headquarters for the Ponte Vedra Auto Show is Art ‘n Motion, a unique, 18,000 square-foot facility located at 283 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. Owned by the father and son team of Paul and Justin Felker, Art ‘n Motion was created to display classic and rare automobiles.

St. Augustine, FL · 1d

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A look back at Oakland: The origins of Jacksonville’s Historic Eastside

Shotgun house architecture in Oakland. Just east of Downtown Jacksonville lies one of the city’s oldest surviving African American communities. Known today as the Historic Eastside, or simply “Out East,” the neighborhood traces its origins to Oakland, a residential community established during Reconstruction following the Civil War.

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

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Inaugural Jacksonville Chocolate and Coffee Festival arrives November 21

The inaugural Jacksonville Chocolate and Coffee Festival will take place Nov. 21–22 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

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Celebration of Valor kicks off with 25 events honoring Jacksonville veterans

Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department launched the city’s annual Celebration of Valor.

Jacksonville, FL · 3d