Television and Radio Media in Jacksonville, Florida

What should you know about the media presence in Florida before you move here?

Publications

Locals prefer the Florida Times-Union for daily news updates and the Folio Weekly for a broader overview of what’s going on locally: special events, editorials, dining, entertainment, etc.

The Jacksonville Magazine is an excellent source for citywide events and local news. For those who prefer monthly reading, Void caters to more of a lifestyle vibe pertaining to all things surf, arts, skate and Beaches events. The Beaches Leader exclusively serves Beaches residents. Meanwhile, Buzz Magazine, Arbus, EU and The Jacksonville Business Journal are great resources for commerce news.

Today, many people get news and updates online. The official Twitter account for the City of Jacksonville is @CityofJax.

Notable Florida Twitter accounts:

• Official Jacksonville, Florida Sheriff’s Office Twitter. 911 for emergencies. Not monitored 24/7
• Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department in Jacksonville, Florida
• The Florida Division of Emergency Management
• Office of the State Attorney for Florida‘s 4th Circuit, led by Melissa Nelson
• Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team
• Ron DeSantis the 46th Governor of the great state of Florida
• The official Twitter page of Naval Air Station Jacksonville
• JaxParks offers something for everyone. Recreation, environmental education, family events, youth and adult programs… and so much more
• LIFT JAX is an initiative of business and community leaders working to eradicate generational poverty in Jacksonville.

There are many more to follow, depending on your interests. You can also follow the City of Jacksonville Facebook page.

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