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This weekend, Jacksonville is abuzz with a variety of events, including a live music performance by Vinegar at Spinster Abbots, a Holiday Disco Market at Juice Wine Bar, and the Luminaria in Riverside and Avondale. Enjoy a unique Saturday night with Vinegars alt-rock and psychedelic jam sound, shop for vintage treasures and handmade items at the Holiday Disco Market, or stroll through beautifully lit streets at the Luminaria.

St. Johns Countys top road projects, including State Road Sixteens widening and intersection upgrades, are set to receive major state and federal funding. Commissioners approved these regional priorities and a separate list of local projects, with the County Road Three Zero Five extension sparking debate due to potential development concerns. Despite opposition, the extension was approved but placed at the bottom of the local priority list. Additionally, commissioners greenlit a comprehensive list of transportation alternatives, focusing on creating safe walking and biking routes, particularly to schools.

Sporting Club Jacksonville, or Sporting JAX, is set to make its debut in the USL Championship with a 17-game home schedule at UNFs Hodges Stadium. The team will also compete in the Prinx Tires USL Cup, facing off against teams from both USL Championship and League One. The season begins on March 7th, with notable home games against Hartford Athletic, Miami FC, Tampa Bay Rowdies, and Brooklyn FC. The full schedule runs through October, with kickoff times and preseason details to be announced in early 2026.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing for a tough matchup against Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, known for his exceptional scrambling ability. Nixs dual threat as a passer and runner poses a unique challenge for the Jaguars, who have struggled against mobile quarterbacks this season. The team is focusing on disciplined rush lanes and tight coverage, utilizing practice simulations with quarterbacks Carter Bradley and Nick Mullens to prepare for Nixs elusive style. The coaching staff emphasizes the importance of staying in coverage longer than usual to contain Nixs extended plays.

The Community Foundations Resilience Fund awards $841,000 to 18 Northeast Florida non-profits, bolstering essential services like food, housing, and healthcare for vulnerable individuals. The fund, established with a $105,000 gift, aims to strengthen non-profits operations amidst shifting public funding sources. Grants target basic needs for vulnerable populations in Baker, Clay, Duval, St. Johns, Nassau, and Putnam counties, promoting both immediate stability and long-term growth. The fund also reserves funds for strategic partnerships in 2026.

City council members Ju’Coby Pittman and Jimmy Peluso met with Duval School Board to discuss concerns about school closures in growing urban core areas. They argue that neighborhood schools are vital and closing them would be damaging, especially with new funding from the Jaguars’ Community Benefits Agreement. School Board representative Darryl Willie explained that the educational landscape has changed, leading to underutilization and under-enrollment in some schools. Pittman plans to meet with Superintendent Christopher Bernier to explore options and opportunities to address these concerns.

A woman was shot in the face during an argument with her boyfriend at a Jacksonville apartment complex. The incident occurred at Lindsey Terrace Apartments in Argyle Forest. The woman, in her mid-thirties, is expected to survive. Her boyfriend, approximately sixty, has been detained along with others involved. Authorities are investigating the incident, which is believed to be isolated.

Two overnight shootings in Jacksonville, Florida, highlight a troubling trend of domestic violence, especially during the holidays. A woman was shot in the face during an argument with her boyfriend, and a son shot his mothers boyfriend during a separate confrontation. These incidents bring the total to eight violent domestic situations reported in the Jacksonville area since late November. Officials attribute the spike in cases to factors like increased stress, financial difficulties, heightened emotions, and alcohol use. The holiday season typically sees a twenty percent increase in police interventions related to domestic issues. Confidential help is available for those experiencing or witnessing domestic violence, including a twenty-four-hour helpline and textline offered by organizations like Hubbard House in Jacksonville.