CISV hosts international celebration
Riverside Presbyterian Church and Day School recently hosted youth from eight countries for an “Open Day” international celebration. The youth were in the Jacksonville area for a global youth meeting provided by CISV Jacksonville, the local chapter of the international nonprofit that educates and inspires action for a more just and peaceful world through leadership […]
Episcopal School of Jacksonville dedicates Haskell Center for Science and Student Life
The Episcopal School of Jacksonville (ESJ) recently dedicated the Haskell Center for Science and Student Life. The building was dedicated and blessed at a student-focused ceremony in August. Lead donors to the building were recognized with a special event in the building’s new Harden Hall dining room, followed by a thank you reception for all […]
Local Folks: Britt Aubley
By Jennifer Jensen San Marco trainer brings ‘sparkle’ to personal fitness Sprint. Squat. Sparkle. These three words are somewhat of a mantra for fitness enthusiast and personal trainer Britt Aubley. “Sometimes I run, sometimes I sprint, but I always sparkle,” Aubley said. “I have so much energy and leftover glitter, so I leave some sparkle […]
FDOT taps the brakes on Murray Hill’s artistic lighting display
By Michele Leivas Light at the end of the tunnel? The light at the end of the tunnel may be a bit further away for Murray Hill residents eager to see the artistic LED light display at the underpass at Edgewood Avenue South and Roosevelt Boulevard. Illumination of the light display has been temporarily delayed […]
Wolfson golfer makes hole in one
Wolfson High School sophomore Michael Rattigan made a hole in one Sept. 10 while playing in a competitive golf match with the Wolfson team at Blue Cypress Golf Course in Arlington. The first Wolfson student in more than 20 years to hit a hole in one during competitive play, Rattigan is expected to lead the […]
Community opposition leads to delays for Ortega Carriage House PUD
By Michele Leivas The developer of the proposed Ortega Carriage House is going back to the drawing board after receiving negative feedback from some neighborhood residents. A town meeting on the Ortega Carriage House project that was initially scheduled for Sept. 19 was postponed, and public hearings on its Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning application […]
Florida Theatre hosts Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ
Brisket, wings, pulled pork and more were on the menu Sept. 12, when the Florida Theatre hosted its annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ fundraiser at Bowing Oaks. In addition to barbecue favorites, the event featured bourbons, craft beer, spirits music featuring the Snacks Blues Band and Henry Jones.
In Memoriam: Capt. Philip Voss
September 25, 1947 – August 4, 2024 Captain Philip Voss, 76, a retired naval officer, defense contractor and longtime resident of Jacksonville, died peacefully Aug. 4, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born Sept. 25, 1947. Capt. Voss was the son of Danish immigrant Axel Voss and Delphine Voss of Natchez, Mississippi. As a youth, […]
