Prattify Flowfest 5K Supports Mental Health Awareness
Read full article: Prattify Flowfest 5K Supports Mental Health AwarenessThe JAX Chamber is hosting the Prattify Flowfest 5K on April 4th, 2026, a community event benefiting Hearts 4 Minds, a local nonprofit dedicated to mental health awareness. The race kicks off at 8am with the 5K, followed by a family-friendly 1-mile Fun Run at 9am, both starting at scenic Riverside Park in Jacksonville. This event brings together runners of all levels to support mental health initiatives while enjoying a morning of fitness and community connection. Registration and more details are available at flowfest5k.com
Raising a glass to going green
Read full article: Raising a glass to going greenpersonal health to planet health - empowering cleaner choices, reducing plastic and toxins, and inspiring action for a healthier future.Go Green Drinks Jax is an event designed to connect all eco-minded people and organizations in Jacksonville to further the GREEN movement.Go Green Drinks Jax - 2/24 & 3/31 6:30-8:00 at Ink Factory Brewing in Jax Beach.Sign up on our website on the event page - www.beachesgogreen.org
The Purple Princess serves up a luxury twist on Southern sweetness
Read full article: The Purple Princess serves up a luxury twist on Southern sweetnessThe Purple Princess Banana Pudding & Treats is putting an elegant twist on a Southern favorite. Founders Marvin and Tori Kirkland have turned traditional banana pudding into a full-fledged dessert experience, offering everything from banana pudding cinnamon rolls and cookies to popcorn and other imaginative creations—all while staying true to the comforting flavors that started it all. Through their business, they’re proudly serving the Jacksonville community with high-quality desserts perfect for celebrations, events, or everyday indulgence. You can follow and order from The Purple Princess Banana Pudding & Treats on social media.
Lakeview Health offers residential and outpatient programs for lasting sobriety
Read full article: Lakeview Health offers residential and outpatient programs for lasting sobrietyLakeview Health is an addiction treatment center in Jacksonville, Florida, that helps people recover from alcohol and drug addiction.
Coach Amy Pattison shares her three favorite tips for losing fat
Read full article: Coach Amy Pattison shares her three favorite tips for losing fatAmy Pattison, known as “Fat-to-Fit Amy,” is a fat-loss coach and entrepreneur who helps women, especially in midlife, achieve sustainable, long-term results through simple, proven strategies such as protein-focused nutrition, walking, and structured eating. After losing over 70 pounds herself, she now coaches clients to build lasting fat-loss success by shifting their habits
Modern manners for today’s kids
Read full article: Modern manners for today’s kidsDr. Erica is the founder of Modern E Manners, a modern etiquette and life skills program designed to help children and teens build confidence, character, and real-world social intelligence. In this segment, she shares a few of her programs she is offering in 2026. Giving parents and children practical strategies for raising respectful, poised young leaders in today’s digital world,
You, Supercharged: author Fitz Koehler shares tips for fitness and longevity
Read full article: You, Supercharged: author Fitz Koehler shares tips for fitness and longevityFitz Koehler is a high-energy fitness expert, bestselling author, national race announcer, and breast cancer survivor who believes we can all get our health habits in order for stronger, longer lives. In this lively conversation, she shares how decades in the fitness industry, a master’s degree in exercise and sports sciences, and her no-nonsense, science-backed approach inspired her new book,You, Supercharged, which breaks wellness down into four key pillars: strength, cardio, flexibility, and balance.
Keeping dogs safe when the temperature climbs
Read full article: Keeping dogs safe when the temperature climbsDespite the recent cool temps, the mercury will soon rise, and our dogs will feel it just as much as we do. As much as we may want to bring pets along to the beach or other outdoor events, Peggy Cunningham of Dogtopia says that sometimes we should consider other options.
Stretch it out - right from your chair
Read full article: Stretch it out - right from your chairDespite the recent cool temps, the mercury will soon rise, and our dogs will feel it just as much as we do. As much as we may want to bring pets along to the beach or other outdoor events, Peggy Cunningham of Dogtopia says that sometimes we should consider other options.
Aisling Grove joins River City Live to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Read full article: Aisling Grove joins River City Live to celebrate St. Patrick’s DayAisling Grove is a Jacksonville-based group that plays traditional and contemporary Irish and Celtic music. Vocal music includes pub songs, fun songs, and beautiful ballads. Instrumental music includes jigs, reels, slides, slip jigs, and polkas, and tunes ranging from the Renaissance music of Turlough O’Carolan to contemporary music.
Running for ice cream and the Clarke School
Read full article: Running for ice cream and the Clarke SchoolThe Clarke Ice Cream Run, an annual family-friendly fundraiser hosted by Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech, is set for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville, Florida. The event features a timed 5K race starting at 7:30 a.m. (with vendor area opening at 6:30 a.m.) and a 1-mile fun run/walk option, all to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing in learning to listen and talk. Finishers enjoy a delicious ice cream Doozie from Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies.
Self-care for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Read full article: Self-care for Carpal Tunnel SyndromeZen Miller is a multifaceted healer who takes a holistic approach to whole body wellness, focusing on helping clients feel balanced, mobile, and at ease. She specializes in mind/body structural integration, a somatic approach that gently realigns the body and nervous system so muscles, joints, and posture can work together more comfortably. In her appearance, she shared simple, repeatable stretches and movements that can be done in just a few minutes a day to support healthier wrists, shoulders, and overall alignment—especially helpful for anyone who spends a lot of time at a desk or on a device.
Yes! You Can-Can see Moulin Rouge! The Musical this week
Read full article: Yes! You Can-Can see Moulin Rouge! The Musical this weekPop the champagne, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. A celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and — above all — Love, MOULIN ROUGE! is more than a musical — it is a state of mind. Get tickets at FSCJArtistSeries.org
National Clean Out Your Closet Week with Goodwill Industries of North Florida
Read full article: National Clean Out Your Closet Week with Goodwill Industries of North FloridaNational Clean Out Your Closet Week with Goodwill Industries of North Florida turns something many people are already doing—spring cleaning—into a way to directly support job training and career services in the community.
Girls just want to have fun at the Totally 80’s Lip Sync Battle for Girls on the Run
Read full article: Girls just want to have fun at the Totally 80’s Lip Sync Battle for Girls on the RunGirls on the Run of Northeast Florida is turning back the clock for Lip Sync Battle: Totally ’80s, a high-energy, ladies’ night out on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 6–9 PM at the WJCT building in Jacksonville. Local performers will hit the stage with outrageous, over-the-top 80s-inspired routines, and the crowd gets to help crown the champion by “voting” with donations that support Girls on the Run’s mission of building joy and confidence in girls.
Local makers tee up for a big week at The Players
Read full article: Local makers tee up for a big week at The PlayersThe Players Championship fan shop is featuring some standout gear from local Northeast Florida brands — think hats, shirts, socks and more mixed in with the tournament lineup. These homegrown companies are adding First Coast flair to the mix, giving fans a chance to grab Jacksonville-made style alongside the pros’ favorites. It’s a great way to support our community while gearing up for a big week of golf.
Mahjong builds community one tile at a time
Read full article: Mahjong builds community one tile at a timeCoastal Elements in Ponte Vedra Beach is turning curiosity into connection with mahjong lessons that are packing the house.Regular players will tell you it’s more than a game — it’s the perfect excuse for friendship, friendly competition, and a few hours of pure fun. Whether you’re a total beginner or just want to shuffle up your social calendar, these sessions are the First Coast’s latest must-try.
Blush is having a rosy revival
Read full article: Blush is having a rosy revivalCarrie Wilson joined us for a Beauty Breakdown. She explained that blush has moved from a supporting step to a headline element in current makeup routines. Today’s looks favor more deliberate placement, with color swept across the cheeks and nose for a “cold” or sun-kissed effect, and extended toward the temples to create a subtle lifting shape. At the same time, cream and liquid formulas are gaining momentum, reflecting a broader shift toward dewy, skin-like finishes and multipurpose products.
Dave and Jenny Marrs from HGTV’s “From Fixer to Fabulous” appearing at the Jacksonville Home & Patio Show
Read full article: Dave and Jenny Marrs from HGTV’s “From Fixer to Fabulous” appearing at the Jacksonville Home & Patio ShowThis year, the show features celebrity guests Dave and Jenny Marrs from HGTV’s wildly popular “From Fixer to Fabulous”. Dave and Jenny Marrs are a husband-and-wife duo who transform fixer uppers into fabulous homes.
