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WEATHER ALERT

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FRIENDSHIP FOUNTAIN


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Friendship Fountain reopens Thursday after maintenance work

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The City of Jacksonville announced that Friendship Fountain will reopen to the public on Thursday at noon.

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Friendship Fountain to temporarily close for April maintenance

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Friendship Fountain will temporarily close during the beginning of April for maintenance updates.

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There are 10 major downtown projects in the works. Here’s when they are expected to be completed

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Sometimes called the “City of Renderings,” Jacksonville is working to shed that nickname as officials prepare to give an update on several downtown projects Monday morning.

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Jacksonville Light Boat Parade returns for 40th year. What to know about free parking, fireworks

Read full article: Jacksonville Light Boat Parade returns for 40th year. What to know about free parking, fireworks

A beloved holiday tradition is making its return to the city of JAX in time for Thanksgiving weekend.

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Celebrate Caribbean Culture at DVI’s Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC

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Join Downtown Vision, Inc. and Jax Caribbe for Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC. On Thursday, October 17, from 5 - 8 p.m., the community is welcome to stroll the stunning Southbank Riverwalk.

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SnapJAX users share photos, videos of damage from Hurricane Helene

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Flooding, damaging winds, downed trees, electrical fires — these are some of the problems Floridians and Georgians face as Hurricane Helene inches closer to making landfall in the Panhandle.

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Celebrate 904 Day with Jacksonville’s rich history

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Sept. 4 in Jacksonville is known as 904 Day, a day named after our area code (904, of course) that really makes you want to scream “DUUUVAL!”

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Showtimes, parking for revamped water show at Friendship Fountain

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Here's information regarding showtimes, parking, and details you need to know before you go.

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Revamped Friendship Fountain officially unveiled during ‘Sip & Stroll’ event after years-long closure

Read full article: Revamped Friendship Fountain officially unveiled during ‘Sip & Stroll’ event after years-long closure

After repairs and delays forced it to remain closed for roughly three years, the new and improved Friendship Fountain is set to officially reopen Thursday night.

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After years-long closure, revamped Friendship Fountain reopening Thursday night

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After repairs and delays forced it to remain closed for roughly three years, the new and improved Friendship Fountain is set to officially reopen Thursday night.

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Lights, water, music: Friendship Fountain to sparkle again on the Southbank

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Friendship Fountain on the Southbank is set to reclaim its spotlight as it reopens after remodeling. We witnessed the mesmerizing spectacle of lights, dancing water, and music as workers tested the fountain in preparation for its grand reopening. Join the public on February 15 for the third Thursday Sip and Stroll event on the Southbank Riverwalk to celebrate this long-awaited attraction. Mayor Donna Deegan will mark the occasion by synchronizing the fountain with music. The final testing phase is almost complete, and the fences surrounding the fountain are being removed, allowing everyone to enjoy the magnificent view.

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Downtown development: Update on projects moving forward in 2024 and beyond

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For years we have heard the promises of new development along the river and renderings showing changes to our skyline downtown. Now, some of those projects are taking shape.

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904 Day: Facts, places, events that really put Jacksonville on the map

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Sept. 4 in Jacksonville is known as 904 Day, a day named after our area code (904, of course) that really makes you want to scream “DUUUVAL!”

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Mayor-elect Donna Deegan talks about the future of parks in Jacksonville

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Mayor-elect Donna Deegan talks about the future of parks in Jacksonville, while Friendship Fountain could reopen in a few months.

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Vegas or Jacksonville? Friendship Fountain shows off new bells and whistles

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Friendship fountain is starting to look a whole lot friendlier.

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Museum district vision taking shape in downtown Jacksonville with USS Orleck set to arrive

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The vision for a museum district is starting to take shape downtown with the impending arrival of the USS Orleck and the move of the Jacksonville Fire Museum this weekend.

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USS Orleck expected to arrive this weekend in Jacksonville

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This weekend, there will be some changes along downtown Jacksonville’s riverfront as two museums make their way downtown.

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904 Day: Facts about Jacksonville you might not know

Read full article: 904 Day: Facts about Jacksonville you might not know

Sept. 4 in Jacksonville is known as 904 Day, a day named after our area code (904, of course) that really makes you want to scream “DUUUVAL!”

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Boat owners at River City Brewing marina must soon leave

Read full article: Boat owners at River City Brewing marina must soon leave

Boat owners, docked at the River City Brewing Company marina on Jacksonville’s Southbank, have less than 30 days to move out.

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Construction finally begins on 2 major Southbank projects

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Two major projects that could change the Jacksonville skyline are starting to take shape on the Southbank.

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In Florida's Old South, a new political battleground emerges

Read full article: In Florida's Old South, a new political battleground emerges

“Black voters in this part of the state are critical to winning statewide,” said Adrianne Shropshire, the executive director of BlackPAC. Democrats outnumber Republicans by nearly 40,000 registered voters in Duval County, and more than half of the county's Democrats are African American. That was not the case when Hillary Clinton lost in Duval County to Trump in 2016. The area has also been a proving ground for Trump's attempt to peel off some Black voters — especially Black men — from Democrats. In Duval County, she won by a margin of fewer than 3,000 votes.

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Latest makeover could leave Friendship Fountain almost unrecognizable

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A city landmark is about to get another makeover. And this time, you may not recognize Friendship Fountain on Jacksonville's Southbank. A developer has just about finished the design work that calls for a major million-dollar upgrade of the fountain and surrounding park. For decades, Friendship Fountain has been an iconic spot in Jacksonville. But even after spending millions in 2011 for a major renovation, the fountain is still a puddle of its former self and is not working properly.

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Hundreds walk in Jacksonville to make point about breast cancer

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The Sisters Network of Northeast Florida is striving to educate the community about the higher death rate for African American breast cancer patients and try to change those statistics by encouraging women of color to get tested for breast cancer. Lena Jordan is a breast cancer survivor who took part in the event. She has been a breast cancer survivor for 19 years. Studies show that African American women are more likely to get breast cancer at a younger age and have twice the death rate from breast cancer than Caucasian women of the same age. And for women already fighting breast cancer, Jordan hopes to inspire them with a book she just released.

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Friendship Fountain loses sparkle for 4th of July

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - As the city gets ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, much of the attention will be on downtown Jacksonville. But some longtime city landmarks have lost their luster. The Jacksonville Landing is now closed and Friendship Fountain on the Southbank needs work. When Friendship Fountain opened in 1965, it was reported to be one of the tallest and largest in the country. "You dont want to bring people here anymore because it doesnt work properly.In 2011, the city spent close to $3 million upgrading the fountain and adding the high-tech light fixtures.

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Friendship Fountain losses sparkle for 4th of July

Read full article: Friendship Fountain losses sparkle for 4th of July

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - As the city gets ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, much of the attention will be on downtown Jacksonville. But some longtime city landmarks have lost their luster. The Jacksonville Landing is now closed and Friendship Fountain on the Southbank needs work. When Friendship Fountain opened in 1965, it was reported to be one of the tallest and largest in the country. "You dont want to bring people here anymore because it doesnt work properly.In 2011, the city spent close to $3 million upgrading the fountain and adding the high-tech light fixtures.

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