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A Bold Night in the Bold City
An evening of “Glass and Glamour” awaited guests at the third annual Bold City Ball. Hosted by the Historic Eastside CDC, San Marco Preservation Society, and the Jacksonville History Center, […]

WHAT TO DO | Evidence of Life; Jazz on the Ave; Talbot Tidewater Celebration
A celebration of Downtown that's also an interactive art show, a jazz festival on the Eastside, and an outdoor festival at Fort George Island are What to Do this weekend.

Exotic, classic cars expected at Downtown’s Endless Summer Showcase car show
Endless Summer Showcase 4 moves from Latham Plaza to Downtown Jacksonville's Ford on Bay this Saturday.
History, music and markets fill busy North Florida weekend
Occupation of Palatka leads packed three-day lineup from St. Augustine to Gainesville History will come alive in Palatka this weekend while songwriters take over St. Augustine, jazz fills a Jacksonville street and Gainesville closes out September with art, music and a celebration…

More Room for the Magic: The Jacksonville Fair’s New Era
Words by Teresa Spencer Jacksonville’s fair is packing up the Ferris wheel, livestock and deep fryers and heading west. The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair returns Nov. 5-15, but this year comes with one very big change: a brand new home. After roughly 70 years downtown,…

PRESS RELEASE: Art & Bark in the Park September 27th, 2026
St. Augustine Beach, FL — The City of St. Augustine Beach, in partnership with The Art Studio, is proud to present this year’s Art & Bark in the Park, a free community event celebrating local art, food, music, and pet adoptions.

Day Tripping To Amelia Island On Florida’s Scenic Northeast Atlantic Coast
Just shy of a seven-hour drive southeast from Chattanooga is the quaint, serene, and blissful ocean oasis that is Amelia Island, nestled in Nassau County in the lovely town of Fernandina Beach, directly situated on the northeast of Florida’s ...

The Prodigal Sound
One whole week of flipturn Words by Carmen Macri Photo by Josie Keenan The hometown heroes are finally making their way back to center stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheater but not before a full week’s worth of events for the fans and community. After a grueling year on the…

WHAT TO DO | QuiltFest Jacksonville; Jax Book Fest; ‘I Am My Own Wife’
QuiltFest, a celebration of fabric artistry, and Jax Book Fest in Downtown Jacksonville, plus a play about survival against the odds in Riverside, are What to Do this weekend.

National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum in Jacksonville to Host Two Days of Events September 18 & 19
Friday, September 18, 2026, is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. On that day, Space Coast Daily will be posting an article with multiple quotes contributed by individuals from around the county and the country. One of the largest Recognition Day events will take place in…

First Coast to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
9/11 will be remembered with ceremonies and service projects from Green Cove Springs to Nassau County.

WHAT TO DO | Florida Fin Fest; BioBlitz at Blue Cypress; ‘Catch Me If You Can’
A festival benefitting marine life at Jacksonville Beach, a guided nature walk in Arlington, and a musical in St. Augustine are What to Do this weekend.