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The Swooptroupe presents: The Sound of Music

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Nov 7, 2019

The Swooptroupe is presenting The Sound of Music, a wonderful, multi-oscar awarded musical about an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of a widowed Naval officer with seven kids. She warms...

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Porchfest is in full swing

Porchfest is in full swing

Darvin Nelson, General assignment reporter | Nov 6, 2019

Jacksonville Porchfest is a free event with an expected 50 vendors, including a variety of food trucks and local artists selling art. 18 music groups will also perform live. The festival is this Saturday,...

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Movie Review: Star Wars rewind

Movie Review: Star Wars rewind

Seeing how great the first Star Wars turned out, you’re probably wondering how Lucasfilm would be able to top it.  One example was by creating an emotionally-engaging sequel that moves the story...

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Teal Pumpkin Project® raises awareness for food allergies this Halloween

Teal Pumpkin Project® raises awareness for food allergies this Halloween

Jessica Volz, Intern Reporter | Oct 31, 2019

The Teal Pumpkin Project® strives to create food allergy awareness and aims to make Halloween safer for everyone. If you didn’t have the opportunity to get crafty with teal paint during Market Day,...

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Jacksonville's oldest organic farm hosts a "Farm Fall Festival"

Jacksonville’s oldest organic farm hosts a “Farm Fall Festival”

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 31, 2019

Enjoy a day at Jacksonville’s oldest Organic Farm  on Sunday, Nov. 3 with fresh food and games. Vegetables, pulled pork sandwich raised from sustainable meat, and vegan options will be served for all...

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Return to Westeros: new "Game of Thrones" series announced

Return to Westeros: new “Game of Thrones” series announced

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter | Oct 30, 2019

It's time to return to Westeros, as a new series in the “Game of Thrones” universe has been announced. According to the Hollywood Reporter, “House of the Dragon” is an upcoming prequel series...

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Need a Lyft to your next job? Lyft's new program aims to help you get there

Need a Lyft to your next job? Lyft’s new program aims to help you get there

Erik Feliciano and Courtney Green | Oct 30, 2019

If you're having trouble getting to your next job interview or are having problems getting to work, Lyft has just announced their new Jobs Access Program for over 35 cities, including Jacksonville. The...

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Recipes to make your Halloween tasty and spooky

Jessica Volz, Reporter | Oct 30, 2019

 Bloody Shirley Temples  When the sun sets on Oct. 31 and people begin to gather from the unknown, are you ready to host? Here's an assortment of recipes that help tame the crowds from the kitchen.  If...

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Two local podcasts hosting a food drive

Two local podcasts hosting a food drive

Morgan Holbrook, Staff reporter | Oct 30, 2019

Comic nerds and hip-hop heads, unite! Two local podcasts, The Short Box and Hip Hop & Hookah, are planning a food drive for Friday, Nov. 8, to benefit the non-profit organization, Feeding Northeast...

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Jacksonville Film Festival returns

Jacksonville Film Festival returns

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor | Oct 29, 2019

San Marco Theatre is hosting the Jacksonville Film Festival on Nov. 15-17. The festival is celebrating Jacksonville's popular film history. "First Hollywood" will be the theme of the festival. Apparently,...

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Rejoice! Popeyes chicken sandwich is back!

Rejoice! Popeyes chicken sandwich is back!

Courtney Green, News Editor | Oct 29, 2019

Remember back in August when that magical sandwich came out at Popeyes and was subsequently consumed in its mass produced entirety two weeks later? Well, it’s back! The menu item is slated...

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Shortest End of the Stick

Trent Gautney, Opinions Reporter | Oct 28, 2019

Everyone knows all too well what it’s like to overhear or see someone acting in an improper way towards an employee at a restaurant.  The scene may go something like this: You (and maybe a partner...

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