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Can’t make it to the islands this year? Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival brings beauty & culture of islands to you
Read full article: Can’t make it to the islands this year? Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival brings beauty & culture of islands to youThe Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival was launched in downtown Jacksonville in 2005 to share the beauty and culture of the Caribbean with Jacksonville.
Downtown Jacksonville parks set to get millions for improvements from Jags stadium deal
Read full article: Downtown Jacksonville parks set to get millions for improvements from Jags stadium dealThe agreement between the city and the Jacksonville Jaguars to renovate EverBank Field is expected to bring about major upgrades to the surrounding area like the Eastside and riverfront parks.
What to know before you head Downtown for the Jacksonville Jazz Festival
Read full article: What to know before you head Downtown for the Jacksonville Jazz FestivalGrab your favorite chair and find the perfect spot on the lawn at Metropolitan Park as the Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns on Thursday.
Checking in on Jacksonville’s park development along St. Johns River
Read full article: Checking in on Jacksonville’s park development along St. Johns RiverPark development along the St. Johns River downtown is one of the major programs slated for Jacksonville. The city has been talking for years about new parks and changes to old ones like Metropolitan Park.
Weather delays opening of River City Smoke Show to 5 p.m.
Read full article: Weather delays opening of River City Smoke Show to 5 p.m.Participants at the River City Smoke Show include Sugarfire Smokehouse, The Bearded Pig, the Jacksonville Firefighters Union and Southern Soul Barbeque from nearby St. Simons Island.
Visit cultures from around the world in Jacksonville’s Metro Park this weekend
Read full article: Visit cultures from around the world in Jacksonville’s Metro Park this weekendThe 30th annual World of Nations Celebration highlighting 25 cultures from around the world is taking place Saturday and Sunday in Metropolitan Park.
‘Welcome to Rockville’ kicks off in Daytona, highlights crowd safety in wake of Astroworld tragedy
Read full article: ‘Welcome to Rockville’ kicks off in Daytona, highlights crowd safety in wake of Astroworld tragedy“Welcome to Rockville” kicks off Thursday night for the first time since organizers announced it was moving from Jacksonville. It's one of the first major music festivals since the deadly chaos at Astroworld in Houston.
Another Shad Khan downtown Jacksonville development proposal hits a roadblock
Read full article: Another Shad Khan downtown Jacksonville development proposal hits a roadblockJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Another development proposal by Jaguars owner Shad Khan has hit a complication. Khan wants to replace Metropolitan Park with a hotel and mixed-use property and proposed the Shipyards property as a replacement for the park. But all hope for the mixed-use development is not lost. Under the current proposal, Khan would build a Four Seasons hotel and a mixed-use development, which would include a destination site medical facility, where the park sits along the Northbank. RELATED: Khan envisions Four Seasons for Jacksonville’s Metro Park siteHe would be the sole developer, according to Jaguars President Mark Lamping.
Plans to redevelop Jacksonville Shipyards appear to be sinking again
Read full article: Plans to redevelop Jacksonville Shipyards appear to be sinking againJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Plans to redevelop the Shipyards appear to be sinking again. There were plans to build a luxury hotel on the Shipyards site, along with other developments, and tie it into Lot J and Metro Park. Iguana Investments provided this statement on Wednesday:“Since the original Shipyards proposal was submitted and approved, the plans for Lot J came online. As a result, some of the development originally planned for the western portion of the Shipyards were incorporated into the current Lot J plans. That western portion is no longer part of the Shipyards plan, so this news from DIA is simply part of the process.
Jacksonville flotilla for President Trump’s birthday draws more than 1,000 boats
Read full article: Jacksonville flotilla for President Trump’s birthday draws more than 1,000 boatsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the second time in a month, Jacksonville’s waterways were teeming with boats filled with supporters of President Donald Trump — this time to celebrate the president’s birthday. The rally, dubbed “Trump’s Birthday Boat Rally,” began on Sunday morning. The Republican Party of Duval County tweeted photos of the event saying more than 1,000 boats joined the boat rally. The rally comes days after Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced that Jacksonville will host part of the Republican National Convention. “Momentous and historic things are happening in Jacksonville and this is just one way to build up to a crescendo resulting in the Republican National Convention being held in Jacksonville," Black said.
Trump supporters plan Jacksonville boat rally for president’s birthday
Read full article: Trump supporters plan Jacksonville boat rally for president’s birthdayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the second time in a month, Jacksonville’s waterways will be teeming with boats filled with President Trump’s supporters — this time to celebrate the president’s birthday. The rally, dubbed “Trump’s Birthday Boat Rally,” is scheduled to kick off on Sunday morning, according to a Facebook event flyer. Boaters plan to disembark from Metropolitan Park at 11 a.m. and cruise down the St. Johns River to Fleming Island. “Rig up those patriotic flags, fuel up the boat, and head out to meet a couple thousand of your fellow Trump supporters for a day on the beautiful St. Johns River,” organizers stated in the flyer. One commenter said that “Florida weather forecasts are 100% Fake News,” while another said the rally "is rain or shine!”
Coast Guard halts illegal charter near Metropolitan Park
Read full article: Coast Guard halts illegal charter near Metropolitan ParkJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday stopped a 75-foot charter boat, with 22 passengers aboard, on the St. Johns River near Metropolitan Park, spoiling a trip for several people during Florida-Georgia weekend. It was a busy weekend with a lot of travel by boat, but Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Dickinson said the charter boat caught one officer's attention. The Coast Guard offered tips for anyone looking to hire a charter boat. "The Coast Guard will continue to be on the lookout for vessel operators who are not complying with Coast Guard passenger vessel regulations and putting their passengers at risk." The @USCG terminated the voyage of a 75-foot pleasure craft with 22 passengers aboard near Metropolitan Park in #Jacksonville, Florida.
First Coast Heart Walk breaks record to help prevent No 1 killer
Read full article: First Coast Heart Walk breaks record to help prevent No 1 killerJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - This year's American Heart Association's annual First Coast Heart Walk at Metropolitan Park was a record-breaker, raising more than $2.1 million for research, education and prevention in the fight against heart disease and stroke. News4Jax was a proud sponsor of the 2019 First Coast Heart Walk, with anchor Melanie Lawson serving as emcee. SEE PHOTO GALLERY OF HEART WALKHeart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Each year, about 610,000 people die of cardiovascular disease. The Heart Walk fundraiser goes toward research to deliver lifesaving medical solutions.
American Heart Association hosts record breaking First Coast Heart Walk
Read full article: American Heart Association hosts record breaking First Coast Heart WalkJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The American Heart Association's annual First Coast Heart Walk takes place Saturday at Metropolitan Park, and is expected to have record-breaking attendance. The event is aimed at providing awareness about preventable cardiovascular disease to the Jacksonville community. Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Each year, about 610,000 people die of cardiovascular disease, that's one in every four patients. The Heart Walk fundraiser goes towards research to deliver life-saving medical solutions.
Promoter says Welcome to Rockville won't return to Jacksonville
Read full article: Promoter says Welcome to Rockville won't return to JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The show seems to be over for Welcome to Rockville in Jacksonville. "My understanding for the plans for Met Park is they are being developed, possibly into retail and or an entertainment district. So any plan to reduce the size of Met Park is going to prevent Rockville from being able to come back, CEO Danny Hayes said. While the promoter said it doesn't see Welcome to Rockville returning to Jacksonville, they do plan on bringing another event to town. "Yeah, I don't think Daily's is a good trade for Met Park at all," Chip Southworth said.
Welcome to Rockville concert moving to Daytona
Read full article: Welcome to Rockville concert moving to DaytonaJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Welcome to Rockville, a three-day music festival, announced on its website and Twitter that the concert is moving to the Daytona International Speedway. Welcome to Rockville is relocating to Daytona Beach, FL! Rikki and Chip Southworth have gone in years past and said it's a hard loss. It was literally tens of thousands of people that roll into town," Chip Southworth said. "Yeah, I don't think Daily's is a good trade for Met Park at all," Chip Southworth said.