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11 Jacksonville, Florida Restaurants That Stay Packed

One of the busiest lunch counters in this city is only open four hours a day, and people still line up for it. I love that kind of stubborn devotion. Across town, a fish camp serves Mayport shrimp beside the St. Johns River. A tiny Spanish-leaning dining room fills up so fast that dinner reservations are a smart move.

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

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The Florida Fish House On The River Where Seriously Good Seafood Comes In Huge Portions

A seafood restaurant sits on a foundation that once held up a commercial scallop operation. Now it serves fried gator tail, blue crab cakes, and shrimp swimming in creamy grits. The river view comes free with every plate.Boaters can even tie up at the restaurant’s dock and walk right in...

St. Augustine, FL · 2d

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This Florida Breakfast Chain Just Opened Its Biggest Restaurant Yet In A 5,352-Square-Foot Space

A free game room with Galaga and Pac-Man now sits inside a breakfast restaurant. Yes, you can chase ghosts between pancakes, and nobody will ask you for a single quarter. That’s not even the biggest surprise. This brand-new spot seats up to 190 people, while its sister restaurants top out at 107.

Fleming Island, FL · 16h

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8 Florida BBQ Places That Are Too Good To Ignore

Florida might be famous for its fresh seafood and key lime pie, but its barbecue scene deserves some serious attention, too. We’re talking juicy brisket smoked low and slow, fall-off-the-bone ribs, pulled pork sandwiches piled high, and Southern sides so good you’ll want seconds. Some of the best...

Florida · 6d

The Florida Times-Union

Take your pick from these dogs and cats yearning for a home

Cold Noses, The Florida Times-Union 's weekly pet column, features dogs and cats available for adoption at area government-run animal shelters and animal welfare-related news. The Jacksonville Humane Society will waive adoption fees for Petco Love’s national pet adoption weekend Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8. The society will have about 100 adoptable pets available at its 8464 Beach Blvd. location and at Petco, 1514 County Road 220, Fleming Island. All pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated prior to adoption. Additional fees may apply. To view adoptable pets, go to jaxhumane.org/adopt . • Clay County Animal Services, 3984 W. Florida 16, Green Cove Springs. Call (904) 269-6342 or email clayadoptions@claycountygov.com. To view available animals, go to claycountygov.com/community/animal-services . Shelly is a 2-year-old, 60-pound female mixed-breed dog (ID No. 7165). She's confident, fun-loving and enjoys making friends. She has "team captain" energy: If there's a group of dogs nearby, she'll step up and supervise the operation. You'll find her leading the pack, setting the agenda and making sure everyone follows the rules she just invented. Mr. Mo Mo Man is a 3-year-old, 9.8-pound male domestic shorthair cat (ID No. 9163). He is sweet and shy and likes to

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Don't want to cook on Thanksgiving? These St. Augustine spots are open

On a quest to create a new Thanksgiving tradition by letting someone else cook, bake and do the dishes? Well, you can in America's oldest city, as a number of favorite food spots are open on Thanksgiving Day. Keep in mind that some menus may deviate from their normal cuisine, offering the traditional turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce menu. Fixed priced menus and online reservations may also be a requirement. And some eateries are only offering catering to go. The St. Augustine Record suggests that you plan — and call — ahead. Hey, if we've missed a foodie hotspot that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, please email us at Lviti@usatodayco.com . Asado Life , 173 Shipyard Way, St. Augustine. 904-501-1482 Athena Greek Restaurant , 14 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine. 904-823-9076 Aviles Restaurant at Hilton Bayfront , 32 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine. 904-829-2277 Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen , 6 W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine. 904-481-8215 Columbia Restaurant , 98 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-824-3341 Cortesse’s Bistro , 172 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. 904-694-5892 Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar at Casa Monica Resort , 905 Cordova St., St. Augustine. 904-827-1888 Crabby’s Beachside , 361 A1A Beach Blvd., St.

St. Augustine, FL · 2d

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Road closures and route for Jacksonville's Veterans Day Parade

Dr. John Lovejoy Jr. , a Vietnam war veteran and retired orthopedic surgeon who even treated prominent politicians, will be the grand marshal for Jacksonville's 2026 Veterans Day Parade . The parade will begin at 11:01 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, with a procession featuring grand marshals, senior military leaders, active-duty and retired military units, veteran organizations, Junior ROTC detachments, high school marching bands and ornamental floats. "Every November, the streets of downtown Jacksonville become a place where generations come together to recognize the service and sacrifices of our military veterans," according to the event's lead sponsor, the law offices of Navy veteran Ron Sholes . "A proud tradition. A grateful community. A day to honor our veterans … celebrate the men and women who have proudly served our nation." The parade was first staged in 2013 and this year is expected to have about 2,500 participants, "It is truly an honor to participate in this meaningful celebration of the brave men and women from our community who have served our country," Mayor Donna Deegan said. "As a proud military town, Jacksonville has a rich Veterans Day tradition and I encourage all our citizens to be a part of it.” Here's

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United Airlines to Fly Nonstop from JAX to San Francisco

New Flight Also Offers Convenient One-Stop Connections to Pacific Network | United Airlines will offer new, nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) starting March 29, 2027. The westbound flight to San Francisco is scheduled to depart JAX at approximately 5:45 p.m. The eastbound...

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The Baked Beans At This Old-School Florida BBQ Joint Are Almost As Famous As The Meat

The baked beans here get a jolt from datil peppers, a sweet and fiery local chile most people outside this corner of Florida have never tasted. That alone made me sit up. The peppers don’t stop at the beans. They show up in the cornbread, the slaw, the corn, the sausage, and even the barbecue sauce. I like how one tiny pepper ties the whole menu together.

St. Augustine, FL · 1d

The Florida Times-Union

Aiming to fill a void, NY kosher-style deli debuts in Jacksonville

Aiming to fill a nearly two decade-long dining void, a highly anticipated New York kosher-style deli is ready to debut its authentic scratch-made pastrami, corned beef, Matzah ball soup, latkes, bagels and more in Jacksonville. Bell & Layton's Delicatessen and Provisions celebrates its grand opening Sunday, Nov. 8 at 10140 San Jose Blvd., in Mandarin. The deli and bakery from co-owners Brian Bell and Willam Layton is believed to be the first-of-its-kind in Jacksonville since the legendary Worman's Bakery & Deli shut its doors in August 2009 after more than 85 years. "We really wanted a place for people to come and taste the food that they had at their grandmother's. We wanted that sense of community. All the dishes that we have, kind of bring you back there when you walk through our door," Layton told the Times-Union. Bell traced their inspiration, in part, to Worman's. More Jacksonville-area restaurant news: Sign up for our weekly Dining Notes newsletter to get the latest on restaurant openings, closings and more "Jacksonville needed it again," Bell said of the desire to fill the void left by Worman's 17-year absence. Layton said "that since Worman's closed, there hasn't been the same go-to place

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Jacksonville Fair opens at new Westside location with more parking and JTA shuttle service

The 2026 Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is offering a free shuttle service operated by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. The shuttle carries passengers from the JTA bus stop at 103rd Street and Blanding Boulevard directly to the fairgrounds. The fair opened today and runs through November 15.

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10 Palatka, Florida Restaurants That Are Better Than You Might Expect

Carhops still bring food out to parked cars at one diner on this list, and the diner is about 90 years old. That alone made me sit up. Then I spotted frog legs on the same menu as milkshakes. The surprises keep stacking up in this small Florida river town....

Palatka, FL · 6d

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JJ Grey & Mofro at JAX Amphitheater in Jacksonville 2026

November 5, 2026 was opening day for the 71st Jacksonville Fair. This year it moved to its brand new home on Normandy Blvd, moving away from the east side to west side, away from where it had been since its beginning. Headlining the fair night at the new JAX Amphitheater was one of Jacksonville’s favorite singers, JJ Grey. JJ Grey, John Higginbotham, grew up just about a mile down the road from where the fair was at.

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Parker’s Kitchen Moves Ahead With Plans for New Jacksonville Location

Jacksonville’s Southside could soon have another place to stop for fuel, convenience items and Southern-inspired comfort food. Parker’s Kitchen is moving forward with plans for a new gas station and convenience store near the intersection of Beach Boulevard and St. Johns Bluff Road South. The City of Jacksonville...

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12 Florida Restaurants Where You Can Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner Without Hosting

One Florida restaurant that serves Thanksgiving dinner sits inside a house built in 1884, complete with wraparound balconies. Another lets you grill premium beef right at your table on the big day. I love that turkey can show up somewhere so surprising. The variety goes even further. One historic dining...

Florida · 1d

Action News Jax

Poppys Italiano is set to join the ABR Roadshow on Nov. 20

National media and marketing company America’s Best Restaurants will visit Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra Beach on Nov. 20 as part of its ongoing ABR Roadshow.

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · 2d

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‘It’s a big community’: Supergirl Surf Festival draws record crowd to Jacksonville Beach

The Supergirl Surf Festival is wrapping up a big weekend in Jacksonville Beach, bringing together female athletes, musicians and families to celebrate women in sports and beyond.

Jacksonville Beach, FL · 22h

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Jax’s Own Original Funkateer Reggie Dantzler Celebrates 70 Years of Music and Community

By Lynn Jones | For more than six decades, Reggie Dantzler has been striking the right chord, building a career as a musician, songwriter, producer and mentor whose influence reaches from Jacksonville’s neighborhood music scene to concert stages across the country. The veteran entertainer recently celebrated his 70th birthday...

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Jacksonville Beach, FL · 3d

Jacksonville Beach Steakhouse Circa 26 Set to Carve In This December

A 36-seat steakhouse with tableside-carved filets and beef trucked straight from a Chiefland ranch is taking shape on Beach Boulevard, with owners Tom and Jenne Corsano aiming to open Circa 26 in December at 1067 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach. The couple is renovating the 998-square-foot space, according to a...

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