Sisters of St. Joseph win the Adelaide Sanchez Award for restoring the St. Benedict the Moor Schoolhouse, now a community center. Ceremony to be on April 28.

Jacksonville, Florida, is preparing for "kitten season" and is requesting donations, like Snugglesafe heating pads and supplies, to care for orphaned kittens.

Operation Green Light in St. Johns County assisted residents with suspended licenses and unpaid court fines, resulting in 189 full case payments, 16 potential license reinstatements, and 309 payment plans. The event collected over $84,000.

Jacksonville offers veterans legal advice and assistance through MAVD events, including meetings with Veteran Service Officers and an Ask-A-Lawyer session.

Jacksonville's Friendship Fountain is reopening after upgrades, including a new coat of paint and mechanical improvements, on April 17th, with a new playground also set to debut on April 19th.

Jacksonville celebrates National Poetry Month with "Poetry in your Pocket Day," offering pocket-sized poems and hosting events all month to engage the community with poetry.

St. Johns County, in partnership with the West Augustine CRA, will host the 2025 Easter Parade on April 20, featuring local groups, floats, and a subsequent talent show.

St. Johns County launches "Inside SJC," a video series offering behind-the-scenes looks at its departments and staff, beginning with the library during National Library Week.

St. Johns County confirms that garbage and recycling collection schedules will be unaffected by the Good Friday holiday, ensuring no disruption to residents' Easter plans.

St. Johns County offices and libraries have altered schedules for Good Friday and Easter, but waste management services will operate normally. Residents are encouraged to use the Recycle Coach app for information.

Jacksonville celebrated National Pet Day by promoting pet adoption on Facebook, showcasing the story of JPEG, a rescue dog, and encouraging sharing using hashtags like #adoptashelterpet.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority team ranked 3rd at the 2025 APTA Bus Roadeo with individual and team awards for excellence in public transit.

Nat Ford, CEO of Jacksonville Transportation Authority, received the Transportation and Innovation Leadership Award at the Think Bold Honors 2025, spotlighting the JTA team's innovative efforts in urban transit.