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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – June 1 marks Global Coptic Day, a worldwide celebration of the rich history and enduring faith of the Coptic Orthodox Church. The day commemorates the Holy Family’s biblical journey to Egypt, where Christianity took root as early as the first century through the work of St. Mark the Apostle.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As Northeast Florida heats up in early June, families across Jacksonville are looking for ways to cool down—and the city’s public pools are opening up just in time. Starting June 1, 30 city-run pools are officially open to the public. But for now, they’re...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A special student was honored during an emotional moment at First Coast High School's graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 on Friday. Marques Rodriguez is remembered as someone with a beautiful soul who loved to sing and brought joy and laughter to everyone around him.

Jacksonville Beach-based Wild Pie’s almost three-year venture into perfecting and serving vegan plant-based pizza, salads, appetizers, soft serve ice cream and more has closed its second and last North Florida restaurant. Wild Pie closed its Gainesville location near the University of Florida campus as of April 3,...

In a recent initiative to address mental health issues within law enforcement, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has revealed their commitment to fostering greater understanding and support for mental well-being. A social media post on their official Facebook page showcased officers and staff wearing green ribbons in...

Celebrate all things unicorn in an immersive, mythical forest in Jacksonville in June.

For Jacksonville’s Arlington residents, Merrill Road already presents its fair share of traffic headaches.

A man was shot during an argument over video games on Saturday night, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

Editor’s Note: As the monthly publication serving our historic communities, it is our mission here at Resident News to keep our readership informed of the news of the day and how it impacts our residents and neighborhoods. While much of what we report consists of current events, when a community approaches a...

Public transit riders in Jacksonville, prepare for a reroute. In a social media update, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) has announced that bus routes 11 and 18 will be taking detours today. The altered paths come as events at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena and Daily’s Place prompt changes to their...