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Girvin Road lights bring out holiday spirit but visitors should beware of a Groupon scam
Read full article: Girvin Road lights bring out holiday spirit but visitors should beware of a Groupon scamA Groupon made its way around claiming to provide 30% off for purchasers to drive through and see the lights. The only problem is that the road is free to drive on.
Lights of Love: SnapJAX Stories goes behind-the-scenes at the popular Blackhawk Bluff light display
Read full article: Lights of Love: SnapJAX Stories goes behind-the-scenes at the popular Blackhawk Bluff light displayIf you want to see something really magical this holiday season you might head over to the holiday lights on Girvin Road. Every year people in the Blackhawk Bluff community come together to create a winter wonderland filled with lights for the community. We found the story behind the lights.
Thousands of dollars in jewelry stolen from Jacksonville store, owners say
Read full article: Thousands of dollars in jewelry stolen from Jacksonville store, owners sayJacksonville jewelry store owners are calling out the people they say broke into their store this weekend and stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.
Festive holiday light displays in our neck of the woods
Read full article: Festive holiday light displays in our neck of the woodsLast week, I shared with you a list of drive-through holiday light displays. Here’s a roundup of our favorite displays in town, some of which might even be in your neighborhood. Keep in mind, this is a short list, so leave a comment mentioning your favorite display if it’s not on the list. Cruise through the streets and enjoy the beautiful lights and displays throughout the neighborhood. WizLights in Orange ParkCheck out WizLights at 1252 Tumbleweed Dr., Orange Park, in the Tanglewood subdivision, off Blanding Boulevard.
Police called to handle traffic for holiday lights along Girvin Road
Read full article: Police called to handle traffic for holiday lights along Girvin RoadJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In the weeks leading up to Christmas, it’s bumper-to-bumper along Girvin Road -- the homes are all plugged-in to the season, drawing carloads of people from all over to impressive light displays. But Michael Bielamowicz, a resident, said something different happened Saturday night around 10:30 p.m.“Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office pulled up on Girvin Road, started, apparently, directing traffic. The longtime resident of the neighborhood says when people comes into their neighborhood, they can access both sides of the community. “And when JSO came they sort of blocked them off, diverted them to go down on either Girvin Road north or south, he said. The neighborhood keeps the lights up through New Year’s and possibly through the first week of January.
6 fun things to do in Jacksonville this weekend
Read full article: 6 fun things to do in Jacksonville this weekendJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Do you need to get away from your house for the night? News4Jax has compiled a list of fun events happening this weekend in Jacksonville, most which are free. LOCATION: Blackhawk Bluff , Located at Girvin Road off of Atlantic Blvd. Jacksonville’s best holiday lights: Girvin Road | #JAXBEST #OnlyInJax BEST LOCAL SPOT!🎄 If you and the family are planning on driving around to view some decorations, you’ll want to head toward Girvin Road, the JaxBest choice for best spot for local holiday lights. LOCATION: 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 322506) Illuminations Drive-Thru Light ShowBring the family together for this fun Jacksonville Tradition!
List: Best Christmas light displays around Jacksonville
Read full article: List: Best Christmas light displays around JacksonvilleHere are some of the best light displays around our area, according to News4Jax viewers. BEST LIGHT DISPLAY🎄☃️🎁 Nights of Lights in St. Augustine is a great place to see amazing Christmas lights! Jacksonville’s best holiday event: Deck The ChairsBEST LIGHT DISPLAY🎄☃️🎁 Deck The Chairs in Jacksonville Beach puts a unique twist on Christmas decorating! Posted by WJXT4 The Local Station / News4JAX on Thursday, November 29, 20188) Meadowfield Subdivision - 86147 Riverwood Dr YuleeBest holiday light displays in 2018 BEST LIGHT DISPLAYS❄️🎄 | Add this house to the list! Check this out!🎄🎅 This house in the Saddlewood neighborhood in Oceanway made our "Best Christmas light displays" list!
Jacksonville’s best holiday lights: Girvin Road
Read full article: Jacksonville’s best holiday lights: Girvin RoadJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – You might say there’s nothing better to get you into the holiday spirit than going to see some lights and decorations. If you and the family are planning on driving around to view some decorations, you’ll want to head toward Girvin Road, the JaxBest choice for best spot for local holiday lights, for the second year in a row. There’s no doubt everyone in the area truly knows how to get in the holiday spirit!
New Jacksonville dog park opens at Abess Park off Girvin Road
Read full article: New Jacksonville dog park opens at Abess Park off Girvin RoadJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Dog owners living near Atlantic Boulevard and Girvin Road wont have to travel far to get their pups some exercise. A new dog park has opened at Abess Park, just in time for Labor Day weekend. The park near the corner of Girvin Road and Abess Boulevard, just north of Atlantic Boulevard, will be open from dawn to dusk and features separate fenced areas for large and all dogs. The large dog section includes a loop trail through the woodland area and an open grassy field for free play. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, I felt strongly that we needed to open this dog park as quickly as possible to allow our constituents a safe and healthy alternative for experiencing the outdoors.The dog park rules include: