‘Heroes Among Us’ come from community
Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS) annual fundraiser, Heroes Among Us – Transforming Tomorrows, was held April 4 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, co-chaired by Sheryl and Todd Johnson. Since 1917, JFCS has been a strong voice for people in need in the community, providing the highest quality of care through services that aid […]
Heart ball celebrates mission, donors, volunteers and saved lives
Generous donors opened their hearts and their pocketbooks to raise a whopping $1,063,000 during the 2019 First Coast Heart Ball at the Sawgrass Marriott April 13. The record-setting amount was the most ever raised by the American Heart Association gala, said Lisa Craig, communications director. The glamourous event was chaired by Russ and Claudia Thomas, […]
Leadership Jacksonville honors three in community
Leadership Jacksonville held its 24th Annual Celebration of Leadership April 16 at the Jessie Ball duPont Center to honor three leaders in the community. Alberta Hipps, LJ Class of 1993; David Miller, LJ Class of 2008, and Darnell Smith, LJ Class of 2000 were celebrated for their contributions to the nonprofit and the community at […]
One box checked, many more before POW/MIA Memorial and Museum becomes reality
March 29, 2019 was a fitting day to dedicate the newly-restored Chapel of the High-Speed Pass and unveil two plaques which commemorate the chapel’s historic landmark status. That date was also National Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day and local veterans were there to help celebrate the occasion at Cecil Field. Hosted by the Cecil Field POW/MIA […]
St. Vincent’s provided free medical and social services to the underserved at annual event
St. Vincent’s HealthCare, part of Ascension, one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, provided thousands of free healthcare and social services to nearly 400 local residents at its fourth annual Medical Mission at Home Apr. 27 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Services included basic medical care and testing for the whole […]
Landmark hotel, adjacent property to offer apartments, retail
In just a few years, the Ambassador Hotel will reach centennial status and, as befitting a historic landmark, is slated to undergo extensive rehabilitation to re-open as a 127-room La Quinta Inns and Suites, according to a release issued by Augustine Development Group. Axis Hotels, LLC, an affiliate of a St. Augustine-based developer, purchased the […]
Voters get another chance to come to the polls
In a county with just over 600,000 registered voters, the turnout on March 19 was less than stellar. Only 24.52 percent of 606,036 voters – less than 150,000 – made the effort to get to the polls and cast their ballots. The 75 percent who didn’t bother to vote can make their voices heard in […]
