Good morning Jacksonville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's Jacksonville Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile - America's Best Mobile Network, according to Ookla Speedtest. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Jacksonville Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Jacksonville.
• American Heart Association's First Coast Heart Walk draws 20,000 to Jacksonville's downtown (news4jax.com) — Downtown Jacksonville just hosted the First Coast Heart Walk, drawing about 20,000 residents to Ford on Bay and raising over $1.18 million for heart health and CPR education. Participants learned hands-on CPR skills, heard from a local cardiac survivor, and saw Mayo Clinic in Florida's CEO lead fundraising efforts to expand lifesaving training across the region.
• Heavy police presence at apartment complex off Kernan Boulevard after a traffic stop, police said (actionnewsjax.com) — Police are maintaining a heavy presence Sunday night at the North Beach on Kernan apartments in Jacksonville after a traffic stop involving a Dodge sedan chased along Kernan Boulevard near Beach Boulevard. Residents can still enter and leave the complex, but authorities have not yet explained the reason for the chase, and local news crews are on scene awaiting updates.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Jacksonville PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Orange Park
Atlantic Beach
Ok Jacksonville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Jacksonville Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.