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37 years of kindness turned this Florida drive-thru worker into a local legend. Now she’s headed to Netflix

From serving generations of families to inspiring a community-wide celebration, Sighle Williams' story is the focus of the upcoming documentary "One Last Order." A Florida woman who spent 37 years serving customers at a local drive-thru received a retirement farewell that few could have imagined. Now, her story of everyday kindness is heading to Netflix through a documentary that captures the remarkable impact she had on her community.

Gainesville, FL · 3d
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Yahoo!

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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 · 13d
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The Florida Times-Union

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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

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

Action News Jax

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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 · 1d

thejaxsonmag.com

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The Hidden History Behind Downtown Jacksonville's Street Names

Every day, thousands of people travel along downtown Jacksonville’s streets without giving much thought to the origins of their names. Yet, hidden in plain sight, these familiar thoroughfares tell stories of the city’s founding, its early settlers, political ambitions, and transformation from a small frontier settlement into a major Florida city. Some streets honor American presidents and political figures who helped shape Florida’s transition from Spanish to American control. Others commemorate Jacksonville’s earliest residents, including members of the Hart family, whose influence remains visible on the city’s street grid two centuries later. Other streets received their names from natural landmarks, neighborhood institutions, or the everyday activities of early Jaxsons. Together, these names provide a window into the people, places, and events that shaped the city during its formative years.

Jacksonville, FL · 23h

jacksonvillefreepress.com

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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...

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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Miles Russell joins Phil Mickelson as only 3-time AJGA Player of the Year winners

Miles Russell is joining select company with his latest golf accomplishment. The Jacksonville Beach native was named the American Junior Golf Association Rolex Boys Player of the Year on Nov. 9, the third time he has achieved the honor from the nation's largest junior golf tour. Here's the list of three-time AJGA Player of the Year winners: Phil Mickelson. Miles Russell. That's the list. Russell adds the 2026 award to his 2023 and 2025 honors from the AJGA. Asterisk Talley of Chowchilla, Calif., is the AJGA Girls Player of the Year . Russell and Talley will be honored alongside the 2026 Rolex Junior All-America teams and the Rolex Scholastic Junior All-America team at the Rolex Junior All-America Awards Banquet on Nov. 21 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas. "Their talent, perseverance and sportsmanship reflect the very best of the AJGA," said Stephen Hamblin, AJGA Executive Director, in a statement. "It's quite an honor to win an award of that prestige three times," Russell told the Times-Union. "It's pretty special. But again, all I like to do is play golf, and luckily I can play some good golf." Miles Russell is fifth

Jacksonville Beach, FL · 12h

The St. Augustine Record

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Rocking Chair Records becomes a music hot spot in St. Augustine

With vinyl record sales surpassing $1 billion the U.S. in 2025, David Smart, the owner and proprietor of Rocking Chair Records , is settling in quite comfortably on 74 Masters Drive. Rocking Chair Records, which opened in May 2025, has become a hot spot for music lovers, collectors and newcomers enticed by the idea of collecting vinyl. Undaunted by a generation raised on streaming music, Smart told the St. Augustine Record that the appeal for playing “physical” music is not just getting stronger, it’s growing in leaps and bounds. “People are rediscovering what gets lost when music becomes just another app on your phone,” he said. "A record spins on the table. It forces you to listen to the whole thing. It really does make you sit with it a little bit more and appreciate the artist." Smart underscored how records reach beyond music, pointing to the “artwork, the liner notes and overall experience” of owning a tangible item that produces sound. "Holding a record, smelling the paper, seeing the ink colors on the paper, pulling the record out of the sleeve and reading the labels and the lyrics are experiences that you can't re-create with your phone," he said.

St. Augustine, FL · 7h

News4Jax.com

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Megan Welch Creates Art for Jacksonville’s Visiting Performers

When touring performers stop at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, local creativity becomes part of their Jacksonville experience. Northeast Florida artist Megan Welch is one of many local artists commissioned by the arena to create artwork for visiting performers.For Welch, art has been a lifelong pursuit. She began painting as a child alongside her grandmother, following Bob Ross and creating landscapes on Sunday afternoons. That early interest eventually led to a fine arts degree from the University of North Florida and a Master of Fine Arts in painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design.Today, Welch balances her work as an educator with her studio practice. Working in oils, she draws inspiration from everyday life, with a particular interest in people, textures and patterns. Her paintings and drawings have appeared in regional exhibitions, including MOCA Jacksonville’s Fifty: An Alumni Exhibition.Through the arena’s commissions, Welch and fellow local artists connect Jacksonville’s visual arts community with the performers who visit the city. In the accompanying video, meet Welch and discover the creativity she brings to these special pieces.rt for Jacksonville’s Visiting Performers.

Jacksonville, FL · 13h

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City of Palm Coast Offices to be Closed in Observance of Veterans Day

Written By: Shannon Martin, Communications and Marketing. City of Palm Coast offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no City Council meeting next week. All Parks and Recreation facilities, including the Palm Harbor Golf Club, will remain open for regular hours...

Palm Coast, FL · 12h

Action News Jax

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Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens announces birth of baby bonobo

The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens announced its newest arrival Wednesday!

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

northeast.golf

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Hammock Beach Hosting Furyk & Friends Champions Tour Event in 2027

PGA TOUR Champions Returns to Florida at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa Constellation Furyk & Friends. Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS PGA TOUR Champions competition returns to Hammock Beach’s Ocean Course. Set along the Atlantic coastline, the event combines championship golf with special events and memorable experiences on and off the course. The tournament will be held October 4-10, 2027, on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Design Ocean Course. The tournament presented by Circle K has emerged as one of the most dynamic and communitydriven events on the PGA TOUR Champions schedule. Hosted at the Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Palm Coast, Florida, the tournament blends elite professional golf with a festivalstyle atmosphere that attracts families, fans, and supporters from across the region. Its coastal setting, charitable mission, and entertainmentrich programming have helped establish it as a signature sports event for Northeast Florida.

Palm Coast, FL · 9h

frontrowmusicnews.com

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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.

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

Action News Jax

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Bands rock, crowds flock to the 12th year of PorchFest in Historic Springfield on Saturday

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Historic Springfield north of Downtown Jacksonville for the 12th year of PorchFest on Saturday. The free, family-friendly music festival is held on the beautiful front porches of the historic neighborhood. The year, more than 20 musical acts were set to perform from noon to 8 p.m.

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

jaxtoday.org

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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 · 5d

dancehallmag.com

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d