Thousands of people marched from Friendship Fountain to the Duval County Courthouse on Saturday afternoon to join the nationwide “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump’s administration.

Collaboration to bring the community together for health, wellness and bonding

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!”

Jacksonville law enforcement officials are warning families about the rise of teen “takeover” events after hundreds of young people gathered on the Southbank, prompting police intervention.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a Saturday night gathering of about 600 to 700 young people near Friendship Fountain was broken up after police learned of “several planned takeover events” circulating on social media.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a Saturday night gathering of about 600 to 700 young people near Friendship Fountain was broken up after police learned of “several planned takeover events” circulating on social media.

The Northside Coalition of Jacksonville will light up the Main Street Bridge in red, black, and green to honor Juneteenth.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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!”

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

Friendship fountain is starting to look a whole lot friendlier.

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.

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

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!”

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

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

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.