JAXBest 2025: The Donut Shoppe voted best donuts in the Jacksonville area
Read full article: JAXBest 2025: The Donut Shoppe voted best donuts in the Jacksonville areaOnce again, The Donut Shoppe in Arlington reigns supreme after being voted best donuts in the Jacksonville area by our News4JAX Insiders.
Need to perk up? Try the JAXBest 2025 winner for best coffee in the Jacksonville area: The Harris Brews
Read full article: Need to perk up? Try the JAXBest 2025 winner for best coffee in the Jacksonville area: The Harris BrewsEvery coffee lover knows it: There is good and bad coffee — and then there’s the best. In the 904, you can find the best coffee at The Harris Brews.
JAXBest 2025: Grumpy’s cooks up a win, taking title of Jacksonville area’s Best Breakfast
Read full article: JAXBest 2025: Grumpy’s cooks up a win, taking title of Jacksonville area’s Best BreakfastThe community’s support for Grumpy's is evident as it beat out fellow finalists Ellen’s Kitchen, Maple Street Biscuit Company and Metro Diner to claim the title of Best Breakfast in our JAXBest 2025 contest.
Sweet, sweet victory: Cinotti’s delectable donuts, Danishes and desserts deliver best bakery win for JAXBest 2025
Read full article: Sweet, sweet victory: Cinotti’s delectable donuts, Danishes and desserts deliver best bakery win for JAXBest 2025Cinotti’s Bakery and Sandwich Shop has taken home the JAX Best 2025 award for best bakery in the Jacksonville area!
How $200K to replenish food pantries amid government shutdown will help St. Johns County children
Read full article: How $200K to replenish food pantries amid government shutdown will help St. Johns County childrenThe St. Johns County Commission voted unanimously at its meeting Tuesday night to spend $200,000 to replenish food pantries at local nonprofits across the county as the federal government shutdown continues.
2025 Veterans Day parades, events & deals in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
Read full article: 2025 Veterans Day parades, events & deals in Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaThe United States will honor those who have fought for our country’s freedoms in multiple Veterans Day parades and events on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Jacksonville Jazz Fest strikes a chord, named best festival in JAXBest 2025 contest
Read full article: Jacksonville Jazz Fest strikes a chord, named best festival in JAXBest 2025 contestAfter bringing sweet melodic sounds to Jacksonville’s riverfront for years, the Jacksonville Jazz Fest was named the best festival in the area.
JAXBest 2025: Mandarin Museum and Historical Society named best hidden gem in the Jacksonville area
Read full article: JAXBest 2025: Mandarin Museum and Historical Society named best hidden gem in the Jacksonville areaThe finalists for best hidden gem in the JAXBest 2025 contest ranged from a local museum to a juice bar to a charter sailing company.
JAXBest 2025: Riverside Arts Market voted best farmers market in the Jacksonville area
Read full article: JAXBest 2025: Riverside Arts Market voted best farmers market in the Jacksonville areaFeaturing a variety of local small businesses — farmers, artists, bakers and food trucks — RAM has proven to be the best farmers market in the 904, and the community agrees.
Amped up: St. Augustine Amphitheatre voted best concert venue in Jacksonville area
Read full article: Amped up: St. Augustine Amphitheatre voted best concert venue in Jacksonville areaTurn up the volume and get amped! The St. Augustine Amphitheatre has won our JAX Best 2025 award for best concert venue in the Jacksonville area.
Top Dog: Jacksonville Humane Society named best pet services in 2025 JAXBest contest
Read full article: Top Dog: Jacksonville Humane Society named best pet services in 2025 JAXBest contestWhen it came to finding out who offers the best pet services in the city, our Insiders opted for a local nonprofit shelter: the Jacksonville Humane Society.
Julington Creek Golf Club aces the competition as Jacksonville’s best public course in JAXBest 2025 contest
Read full article: Julington Creek Golf Club aces the competition as Jacksonville’s best public course in JAXBest 2025 contestOn par and on point -- Julington Creek Golf Club was voted the best Public Golf Course in Northeast Florida by our News4JAX Insiders.
JAXBest 2025: Don’t sleep on this winner! Dreamette named Best Ice Cream in Jacksonville
Read full article: JAXBest 2025: Don’t sleep on this winner! Dreamette named Best Ice Cream in JacksonvilleWho serves up the best dish of ice cream in the Jacksonville area? Our News4JAX Insiders nominated and voted, naming Dreamette the JAXBest 2025 champion for ice cream.
JAXBest 2025: Cowford Chophouse a cut above, voted best fine dining restaurant in Jacksonville
Read full article: JAXBest 2025: Cowford Chophouse a cut above, voted best fine dining restaurant in JacksonvilleIf you’re looking for an elevated culinary experience with amazing views in Jacksonville, look no further — Cowford Chophouse is the best fine dining restaurant in the area.
JAXBest 2025: Beloved European Street Cafe comes out on top in both best lunch & best vegan/vegetarian
Read full article: JAXBest 2025: Beloved European Street Cafe comes out on top in both best lunch & best vegan/vegetarianBeloved local eatery European Street Cafe came out on top in not one but two categories in our JAXBest 2025 voting: best lunch & best vegan/vegetarian.
JaxBest 2025: Cap’s on the Water sails away with Best Waterfront Dining title with stunning sunsets, fresh local seafood
Read full article: JaxBest 2025: Cap’s on the Water sails away with Best Waterfront Dining title with stunning sunsets, fresh local seafoodCap’s on the Water offers stunning sunsets with fresh local seafood and was voted as the best waterfront dining experience in Jacksonville.
In need of a staycation? Look no further than Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, JAXBest 2025 winner for best hotel/resort
Read full article: In need of a staycation? Look no further than Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, JAXBest 2025 winner for best hotel/resortAs part of this year’s JAXBest, we asked you what the best hotel/resort was in the Jacksonville area, and according to the voters, that title belongs to the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island.
JAXBest 2025: Chenile’s Kitchen captures Best Taco title — and her fans couldn’t be happier
Read full article: JAXBest 2025: Chenile’s Kitchen captures Best Taco title — and her fans couldn’t be happierChenile Brown’s creative mashups of Southern soul food with Mexican street fare keep customers coming back for more crab boil tacos, oxtail tacos and more. It's why her food truck was named Best Taco in our JAXBest 2025 contest
JAXBest 2025: The Bearded Pig brings home the bacon as the best BBQ spot in the Jacksonville area
Read full article: JAXBest 2025: The Bearded Pig brings home the bacon as the best BBQ spot in the Jacksonville areaThe people of Jacksonville have spoken and have chosen The Bearded Pig as the best BBQ restaurant in the area in our 2025 JaxBest contest.
JaxBest 2025: Dick’s Wings and Grill voted Best Wings in Jacksonville area
Read full article: JaxBest 2025: Dick’s Wings and Grill voted Best Wings in Jacksonville areaDick’s Wings and Grill is a thriving family-friendly sports restaurant with 15 locations in North Florida and South Georgia.
JAXBest 2025: News4JAX Insiders say BF’nD Food Truck serves up the best burgers in the Jacksonville area
Read full article: JAXBest 2025: News4JAX Insiders say BF’nD Food Truck serves up the best burgers in the Jacksonville areaWell, Insiders, you nominated, you voted and you named BF’nD Food Truck as the winner, making it the best burger spot in the 904.
‘Such a need’: Lutheran Social Services asks community to help restock food pantry as need spikes during shutdown
Read full article: ‘Such a need’: Lutheran Social Services asks community to help restock food pantry as need spikes during shutdownThe exchange of food into the hands of those in need is more frequent these days at Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida’s food pantry. But they’re running into a huge problem: Supplies are running low.
Fans urged to get to gates early for Florida-Georgia game because of EverBank Stadium construction
Read full article: Fans urged to get to gates early for Florida-Georgia game because of EverBank Stadium constructionConstruction around EverBank Stadium is leading officials to encourage Florida-Georgia fans to arrive even earlier than usual for Saturday's game.
🔒River City Guide: Fall into fun with all the local Northeast Florida events from Nov. 3- Nov. 9
Read full article: 🔒River City Guide: Fall into fun with all the local Northeast Florida events from Nov. 3- Nov. 9Hey, Jacksonville! Check out these awesome events happening around Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
What you need to know if you’re going to Florida-Georgia in Jacksonville
Read full article: What you need to know if you’re going to Florida-Georgia in JacksonvilleWhether you have tickets to Saturday’s annual Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville or you just plan to head downtown for some tailgating tradition, we have some important information you need to know.
Catholic Charities sees surge in food demand during government shutdown
Read full article: Catholic Charities sees surge in food demand during government shutdownCatholic Charities Jacksonville says demand at its food pantry is surging — forcing the organization to make difficult decisions just to keep up.
Voices of the 904 Ep 4: Vintage fashionista brings confidence & elegance to Duval’s fashion scene
Read full article: Voices of the 904 Ep 4: Vintage fashionista brings confidence & elegance to Duval’s fashion sceneIn this episode of Voices of the 904, vintage stylist and Six in the City founder Enricka “Rik” James shares how thrifting, self-love, and motherhood shaped her bold sense of style. The episode spotlights Jacksonville’s emerging fashion scene and the debut of The Duval Ball — a Met Gala-inspired celebration of fashion and art benefiting local schools.
‘Like no other music experience on earth’: Riverside’s Tiger Records offers a glimpse into the musical time machine
Read full article: ‘Like no other music experience on earth’: Riverside’s Tiger Records offers a glimpse into the musical time machineRiverside's Tiger Records offers a time-machine experience through vinyl, where manager Warren Evans and staff create a community hub for music lovers to discover both classic and contemporary albums.
European Street Cafe in Riverside blends history, community and art deco charm
Read full article: European Street Cafe in Riverside blends history, community and art deco charmEuropean Street Cafe in Riverside, Jacksonville, has been a community staple for 33 years, operating in a historic art deco building originally constructed in 1941. Owned by Andy Zarka, whose family transformed the former service station into a cafe in 1992, the venue honors its architectural heritage while serving as a cherished local gathering spot.
Risk to resilience: Riverside has been beacon of hope, support for LGBTQ+ community since first pride picnic in 1978
Read full article: Risk to resilience: Riverside has been beacon of hope, support for LGBTQ+ community since first pride picnic in 1978Since the first gay pride picnic nearly 50 years ago, support groups, resources and the annual River City Pride Parade and Festival have blossomed in Riverside over the years, creating a safe haven for Jacksonville's LGBTQIA+ community.
‘A fresh, clean start’: $250M One Riverside project among developments starting to flourish in Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘A fresh, clean start’: $250M One Riverside project among developments starting to flourish in JacksonvilleFor more than three years, News4Jax has been reporting on what is on the horizon for a portion part of the Riverside area, specifically the Brooklyn neighborhood. The first phase of One Riverside is taking shape at the site of the former Times Union Building.
Riverside’s historic homes offer a glimpse into Jacksonville’s past. A nonprofit is working to preserve their legacy
Read full article: Riverside’s historic homes offer a glimpse into Jacksonville’s past. A nonprofit is working to preserve their legacyRiverside and Avondale are home to some of Jacksonville’s most architecturally significant properties. Archivist Elaine Slayton Akin of Riverside Avondale Preservation shares the stories behind the historic homes and the ongoing efforts to protect their legacy.
