Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
| Schools | |
| Duval County Magnet Programs - Expands on all the special programs offered through Duval County Magnet Schools as well as registration requirements. | |
| Duval County School Board - Includes links to local PTAs and schools as well as job listings and county-wide schedules. | |
| Flagler College - Includes class offerings, tuition rates, registration information and more. | |
| Florida Community College at Jacksonville - Includes information about all four Jacksonville campuses, registration information and tuition and class schedules. | |
| Foundation Academy - This site includes general information as well as registration dates and tuition schedules. | |
| Jacksonville University - Includes registration information, class schedules, tuition and campus information. | |
School Information - Free school profiles
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| St. Johns River Community College - Information about St. Johns River Community College including class offerings, schedules, tuition and more. | |
| State dept. of education - School reports, statistics, demographics and standardized test scores | |
| University of North Florida - Located on a nature preserve, this site expands on class offerings, schedules, tuition rates, parking, campus lodging, events and more. | |
| University of Phoenix - Well-known for adult education, this site provides class schedules, tuition rates and more. | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Southwest Funding - Includes refinancing options, first-time buyer information as well as valuable mortgage and interest-rate calculators. | |
| Watson Realty - Your first step towards finding and purchasing your new home or finding the right buyer for your existing home. | |
| A Day in the Life of Jacksonville | |
| Channel 4 Weather - Continually updated local daily and weekly weather forecasts. | |
| Surf Reports - Information on surf conditions, warnings and rip currents... | |
| MSN Traffic Reports - Updated local traffic conditions for commuters. | |
| Channet 4 Traffic - Local traffic reports and updates | |
| JaxJobs - Updated job listings for the Jacksonville area. | |
| Employment Guide - Jacksonville employment guide | |
| Channel 4 News - Jacksonville's most enduring local news station. | |
| The Florida Times-Union - Jacksonville's local newspaper. The site includes archives and breaking news. | |
| Just for Fun... Games - Online games and community gaming forum. | |
| More Gaming Fun... Free - Free online games for single or multi-player. | |
| Dining Guide - Guide to local dining, including ratings, discounts and special offers. | |
| Movie Listings - Your guide to what movie's playing, when and where. Also includes links to local theaters for purchasing tickets online. | |
| Jacksonville Sports & News - Jacksonville's local sports- and news-talk radio station has updated local news and sporting information. | |
| Area Information | |
| Atlantic Beach - Atlantic Beach's official website. | |
Community Information - Free local community profiles
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| Downtown Jacksonville - The official guide to what's going on in Jacksonville's downtown. | |
| Jacksonville Beach - The official site of Jacksonville Beach. | |
| Jacksonville Beach Information - Get the skinny on what's happening at Jacksonville Beach... | |
| Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce - The official site of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce including local events and meeting schedules. | |
| Neptune Beach - The official site of Neptune Beach. | |
| Neptune Beach Senior Center - Includes schedule of events and contact information. | |
| Ponte Vedra Chamber of Commerce - Ponte Vedra Chamber of Commerce including local information and events. | |
| City Information | |
| City of Jacksonville - Official website for the city of Jacksonville. | |
| Jacksonville Magazine - Monthly magazine detailing local personalities and events. | |
| St. Johns Riverkeeper - This site includes information on ongoing efforts to protect the St. John's River as well as status reports of pollution levels, wildlife protection, etc... | |
| Community Offerings | |
| Comedy Zone - Includes performance schedule as well as pricing. Also includes links to local radio promotions for free tickets. | |
| Cummer Museum - Includes hours of operation, upcoming events and ticket prices for this beautiful museum and garden on the St. John's River. | |
| First Coast Parent - The parents' guide to family-friendly entertainment on the First Coast. Includes calendar, prices, discounts, etc... | |
| Jacksonville Attractions - Jacksonville Tourism guide to what's going on. Includes calendar and links to lodging, dining, etc... | |
| Jacksonville Department of Parks and Recreation - Explore the largest park system in the United States. This site includes information on everything from local playgrounds to nature preserves and hiking/biking trails. | |
| Jacksonville Event & Sporting Guide - Guide to local events, including sporting and outdoor events. | |
| Jacksonville Jaguars - The ultimate resource for Jaguars fans, includes ticket information and game schedule. | |
| Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art - Includes daily hours, ticket prices, upcoming event schedule and more. | |
| Jacksonville Public Libraries - The definitive guide to local branch events, locations and general library information. | |
| Jacksonville Suns - The best resource for minor league baseball fans, includes ticket information and game schedule, including special ticket package offers and filed trip information. | |
| Jacksonville Visitor's Bureau - Convention Center and Visitor information, including schedule of events, parking information and more. | |
| Jacksonville Zoo - This site includes games for kids as well as hours, ticket and special event information. | |
| Jax 4 Kids - The best site for kids' happenings. This site posts both large and small events for kids based on information sent by the hosts of the events. | |
| Museum of Science and History - Jacksonville's MOSH offers interactive science experiments, live animal demonstrations and numerous special events throughout the year. | |
| St. Augustine Attractions - The Olde City's guide to historical St. Augustine's events. | |
| Theatre Works - This local theatre company's site includes upcoming performances, ticket prices and contact information for volunteer opportunities. | |
| Times Union Center - Includes performance schedule and ticketing information. | |
| Upcoming Events - Visitor's guide includes a calendar of local events. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - Forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - Maps, driving directions, road trip planner and more.
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| Relocation Links | |
| Jacksonville Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
