New music venue coming to site of former Sun-Ray Cinema in Jacksonville’s Five Points neighborhood, Jacksonville

Iconic Five Points Sun-Ray Cinema lease expires. Here's what will happen next

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Renovations are expected to begin "in the coming months" at the historic Five Points Theater Building located in the heart of Jacksonville's iconic Five Points area, according to ...

READ MORE: First Coast News

Sun-Ray Cinema finds new location. Where is it, and when will it open?

Sun-Ray Cinema has found a new home — unfortunately for Jacksonville fans of the local theater, its new address is more than a few zip codes away. The theater announced on social media Thursday that ...

Riverside theater's long life: early talkies, 'Saturday Night Seduction,' indie favorites

Jacksonville was a busy spot for filmmakers in the early decades of the 20th century, but there was still plenty of enthusiasm for the newfangled "talkies" that began coming out in 1927 — just in time ...

Longtime Jacksonville staple Sun-Ray Cinema theater moving to Tampa

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After closing its doors in July, the historic Sun-Ray Cinema theater that stood in Jacksonville's Five Points area for nearly 100 years has found a new home. In an Instagram post ...

READ MORE: First Coast News

Sun-Ray Cinema closing Saturday but possibly making return in another part of town

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The historic Sun-Ray Cinema on Five Points is officially closing this Saturday. This comes after a Georgia real estate firm bought the property housing the theatre for $7 million ...

New music venue coming to site of former Sun-Ray Cinema in Jacksonville’s Five Points neighborhood

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We now officially know what will take the place of Sun-Ray Cinema after its closure in Five Points. Marathon Live, a venue ...

New owner says Sun-Ray Cinema lease has expired, won’t be renewed

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Despite pushback from the community when the sale was announced, the new owner of the building that houses Sun-Ray Cinema says the decades-old theater’s lease has expired and ...

Jacksonville’s Norman Studios preserves legacy of early Black cinema

Long before mainstream Hollywood began telling diverse stories, Jacksonville’s own Norman Studios was making history—serving as a hub for what were known as “race films.” Located in the city’s Old ...

New music venue coming to site of former Sun-Ray Cinema in Jacksonville’s Five Points neighborhood

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — We now officially know what will take the place of Sun-Ray Cinema after its closure in Five Points. Marathon Live, a venue management company, announced Monday that live music ...

AFC Notes: Liam Coen, Davis Mills, Jalen Pitre, Jaguars, Texans

Jaguars HC Liam Coen had a heck of a debut season in Jacksonville, winning 13 games and the AFC South. One of the things that ...

Mayor Deegan proposes same tax rate and 1% budget growth

Mayor Donna Deegan's kicked off Jacksonville's budget season by unveiling her proposal that increases spending by 1% and keep ...

Jacksonville mayor shares $2 billion budget proposal with increases for public safety

The more than $2 billion city budget proposal includes more than $1 billion for the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and ...

Seattle Seahawks Quietly Work Out 4.38-Speed CB Speedster

Seattle is taking a closer look at 4.38-speed cornerback De’Antre Prince as the Seahawks prepare to open another ...

Who Was DJ Bigga Rankin? All About The Final Days And Death Of The Florida Hip-Hop Promoter At 50

Billy Plummer, better known as DJ Bigga Rankin, has died at 50. His family has confirmed his death, but they have not ...

Despite recent shootings, Sheriff TK Waters defends JSO budget, says crime continues to trend down

A recent string of deadly shootings, including cases involving children, has left some Jacksonville residents questioning ...

Man sentenced in shooting that outraged Jacksonville LGBTQ+ community, partially paralyzed victim

Tyler Getchell was sentenced to seven years in prison for shooting his neighbor, Kyle McFarlane, in what LGBTQ+ community ...

READ MORE: First Coast News

Roughly 6% of Jacksonville-North Pulaski third graders to be held back for reading performance

Among third graders in the Jacksonville-North Pulaski School District who did not pass a year-end literacy test, almost three ...

Tropical Storm Bertha forms in the Gulf | Where it's going and what it means for Florida

Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Gulf, and it will continue to bring rain and storms to parts of Florida as it tracks ...

READ MORE: First Coast News

Jaguars roster preview: Crowded OL room awaits Ricky Lee

With training camp off in the distance, we will be previewing each player on the Jaguars' 90-man roster. Up next is OL Ricky Lee.

Mayor Deegan unveils $2B proposed budget touting infrastructure, housing and health investments

Mayor Donna Deegan is looking to continue the city’s investments in infrastructure, arts and culture, and healthcare in her newly unveiled $2 billion budget proposal.

Cracker Barrel exits Jacksonville-founded Maple Street Biscuit

Preview this article 1 min The deal will bring Biscuit Belly to over 60 units by the end of 2028. Conversions begin ...