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U.S. Postal Service recommends shipping early for 2026 holidays

U.S. Postal Service recommends shipping early for 2026 holidays

The U.S. Postal Service has announced recommended mailing and shipping deadlines for the 2026 holiday season to ensure packages arrive by Dec. 25.

September 25, 2026 at 4:28 pm EDT

Dickens on Centre festival returns to Amelia Island December 11-13

Dickens on Centre festival returns to Amelia Island December 11-13

September 24, 2026 at 9:29 pm EDT

Fernandina Beach to host fall festival and floating pumpkin patch at Atlantic Rec Center

Fernandina Beach to host fall festival and floating pumpkin patch at Atlantic Rec Center

September 16, 2026 at 10:55 am EDT

Palatka Police Department to host 11th annual trunk or treat event

Palatka Police Department to host 11th annual trunk or treat event

September 09, 2026 at 4:08 pm EDT

Jacksonville making sure America’s 250th birthday goes out with a bang

Jacksonville making sure America’s 250th birthday goes out with a bang

July 03, 2026 at 8:09 pm EDT

Independence Day weekend travel numbers surpass those of last year

Independence Day weekend travel numbers surpass those of last year

July 03, 2026 at 6:28 pm EDT

Thieves steal nearly $30K in fireworks from Middleburg mom’s business

Thieves steal nearly $30K in fireworks from Middleburg mom’s business

July 03, 2026 at 6:00 pm EDT

Christmas in July toy drive returns to Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Christmas in July toy drive returns to Wolfson Children’s Hospital

July 01, 2026 at 4:46 pm EDT

Jacksonville’s historic Treaty Oak tied to revolutionary war legacy

Jacksonville’s historic Treaty Oak tied to revolutionary war legacy

June 30, 2026 at 10:35 pm EDT

What you need to know about City of Jacksonville’s Fourth of July celebration

What you need to know about City of Jacksonville’s Fourth of July celebration

June 30, 2026 at 8:43 pm EDT

Hotdog Eating Contest kicks off Fourth of July festivities in Jax Park

Plan ahead for parking at Fireworks Over the Matanzas

‘I Am Success Jax’ Juneteenth block party highlights Black economic freedom

City of Jacksonville closes for Juneteenth, some services remain open

St. Johns County offices closed for Juneteenth holiday

Jacksonville Children’s Chorus receives papal blessing after brief performance at St. Peter’s Square

Jacksonville food truck stolen on Christmas, leaving owner without income

Flights canceled, delayed at Jacksonville airport as ice storm impacts travel to New York

Four of ten Americans expected to return holiday gifts this season

Short lines and few delays on Christmas Eve at Jacksonville International Airport

City of St. Augustine won’t vote to extend Nights of Lights, despite pushback

Salvation Army Angel Tree brings holiday joy to thousands in Northeast Florida

Jacksonville man steals inflatable Christmas decorations from Riverside business

Clay County prepares for crowds, congestion during weekend holiday events

Santa Claus making early stop at Jacksonville Zoo’s ‘Very Merry Breakfast’ Dec. 20

Nights of Lights updates bring more visitors, but downtown employees face parking challenges

Jacksonville Beltone Clinics offering free hearing aids; nominations now open

New Yorker brings joy to Florida hospital with music after heart transplant

JSO issues Black Friday safety advisory for holiday shoppers

Jacksonville opens first-ever outdoor ice-skating rink downtown Friday

Hurricane Isaias: Storm upgraded to Category 3

7.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Panama

Journey drummer Deen Castronovo leaves concert after medical emergency

McDonald’s sued over alleged AI pricing, company says it does not dictate menu prices

Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka dies