A Century of Unity
The United Way of Northeast Florida and CSX presented Uniting for Tomorrow: A Community Concert Celebration April 13 at James Weldon Johnson Park, featuring live music throughout the decades in honor of United Way’s 100th anniversary of impact in Northeast Florida. The event, held at the location of the first-ever United Way rally in April […]
FDOT Proposes Post Street Roundabout
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) held a public meeting at its Jacksonville Urban Office Training Center on Thursday, April 25 to share plans and gather community feedback for its proposed Post Street from Cassat Avenue to Old Roosevelt Boulevard Resurfacing and Rail Safety project. The project would bring an elongated roundabout to the intersection […]
Middle School Serves Up Tennis Team
The Bolles School is serving up a new level for the 2024 tennis program with the addition of an inaugural middle school team. Led by Coach Francesca Fusinato, who also serves as the varsity girls’ coach, the 2024 coed team included 12 players. The season produced a 3-1 record, highlighted by an 8-0 win over […]
In Memoriam: Dr. George Sedding Trotter
It’s not often that someone lives a life so well and long to find themselves recognized as a legend. Still, Dr. George Trotter had that privilege, and those who knew him would agree that the “Energizer Bunny” was a dynamo of fun-filled activity. Many can attest to his humor, warmth, wit, joie de vivre and […]
Catholic Charities Celebrates Service with Soiree
It was an evening of simple elegance as supporters flocked to Catholic Charities’ flagship event, the Black and White Soiree. Held at the Adam W. Herbert University Center Saturday, April 20, the night comprised of dinner, a wine pull, fundraising and a keynote speech by State Attorney Melissa Nelson. Funds raised went toward empowering the […]
Women’s Board Hosts Annual Spring Luncheon
Awards announced, service honored The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital held its Spring Luncheon April 24. Over 150 members gathered alongside hospital leadership at the annual meeting to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments. President Kendra McCrary announced the combined fundraising efforts 2023 First Coast Design Show and the 2023-24 Florida Forum, which totaled $848,000. […]
Yannuzzi and Patriot: Bringing Home the Missing
By the time local news stations began reporting that an 11-year-old child was missing, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Officer Anthony Yannuzzi and his tracking bloodhound K9, Patriot, were already on the hunt. “When we arrived, the child’s scent was already over an hour old. Once K9 Patriot was given the scent, he took off and […]
Timucuan Parks Foundation Offers Self-Guided Volunteer Options
Timucuan Parks Foundation (TPF) is offering students and others community service hours through participation in its Spring Self-Guided Volunteer Cleanup Program. From now through the end of June, students and community members can pick up litter at Jacksonville’s wilderness parks and preserves to earn two hours of community service per event. To participate, visit timucuanparks.org/parks […]
