Jacksonville honors patriots, fallen heroes
The attack on the consulate in Benghazi was a tragedy for Americans, from service members to the staff of the State Department and others serving abroad. It was an unnecessary loss of life, compounded by a lack of response for support for those serving on foreign soil. The lives of four people were lost on […]
Appeal filed against Planning Commission approval of restaurant
An Avondale resident has filed an appeal with City Council against the Planning Commission’s Aug. 18 decision to approve a 120-seat restaurant in the 5,470-square-foot space formerly occupied by the retail store Cowford Traders. Alicia Grant, who lives on Riverside Avenue behind the Shoppes of Avondale, filed the appeal the first week in September and […]
Animals are champions of the night
[su_slider source=”media: 35329,35330,35331,35332,35333″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] The Jacksonville Humane Society celebrated the efforts of donors and volunteers who have continued to support the coveted JHS Medical Fund. This much-needed initiative continues to assist and better the lives of homeless animals, especially those that are ill, neglected or gravely injured. A Toast to the Animals 2016 […]
Guests were ‘lovin’ it’ at Red Shoe Crew party
[su_slider source=”media: 35320,35321,35322,35323,35324,35325″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] Ronald McDonald House’s Red Shoe Crew hosted its annual Fries With That Wine event in the newly renovated East US Assure Club at EverBank Field Sept. 23. Presenting sponsor for the sold-out event was EverBank Field and the event included live music, a photo booth, craft beer and a […]
A destination with delicious in mind
[su_slider source=”media: 35307,35308,35309,35310,35311,35312,35313,35314,35315″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] It was another successful year for St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation, as founding partners Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits were celebrated alongside an outstanding cast of Southern culinary stars and spirits providers. In Year 15, the charity continues to deliver, as it hosts Jacksonville’s […]
Find your perfect pumpkin
For more than 20 years, youth at Ortega United Methodist Church have hosted a pumpkin patch, providing area residents with fall décor and photo opportunities. This year they hope to break a record in sales, bringing in two full truckloads of pumpkins in all sizes. The first load, weighing 43,000 lbs., was delivered Sept. 24. […]
Middle schoolers named as semifinalists in Broadcom Masters Science Competition
A.J. Horkan of San Jose Catholic School and Blake Caven of Julia Landon College Preparatory School have been named as semi-finalists in the nationwide Broadcom MASTERS Science Competition for Middle School students. Both boys were winners at the Northeast Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair (NEFRSEF) and qualified by being among the top 10 percent […]
Two local junior sailors qualify for 2017 team trials
The Florida Yacht Club, in conjunction with the City of Jacksonville, hosted the 2016 USODA Southeastern Championship Sept. 16-18. The regatta featured 165 Optimist class boats, which raced the St. Johns River to the delight of more than 200 visitors and spectators from around the globe. Wes Myler and Patrick Kunz, representing Florida Yacht Club, […]
