deWindt Assumes Command
Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS Jax) held a change of command ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 29, passing command of the military base from Capt. Marc Cantu to Executive Officer Capt. Greg deWindt. Prior to assuming command of the naval station, deWindt served as the NAS Jax executive officer. He stated the naval base’s existence as […]
Expansion Begins at Roosevelt Market Place
Construction has begun on a proposed shopping center expansion at the corner of Roosevelt Boulevard and Beverly Avenue in the Fairfax area. A permit filed on Feb. 9 allowed for the demolition of two existing structures on the parcel of land at 4461 Beverly Ave. This parcel is located just behind the extended parking lot […]
Frank Stella Headlines Project Atrium, Exhibit Opening
Mayoral proclamation included in patron celebration Supporters, friends and donors of MOCA Jacksonville gathered in the museum’s atrium Feb. 29 for the unveiling of the Frank Stella installation, Jacksonville Stacked Stars, as part of MOCA’s 100th anniversary celebration. MOCA’s Executive Director Caitlín Doherty and Trustee Emeritus Preston H. Haskell spoke at the reception, along with […]
Mukti Gathers Fighters for Freedom
Rethreaded hosted more than 500 community members and business leaders at its 13th Annual Mukti Freedom Gala, presented by UPS, at The Glass Factory in Jacksonville on Feb. 24. This year’s event theme was “Flourish,” and it featured a champagne welcome, photo booth, hors-d’oeuvres, dinner, shopping, silent and live auctions, entertainment, music and a meaningful […]
Mae, We Remember
Murray Hill residents honor Mae Boren Axton It started off as rumors and urban legends for homeowners Artur and Jessica Nistra, whispers that their Murray Hill home at 3239 Dellwood Ave. had historical significance in Jacksonville’s musical past and had once been home to Mae Boren Axton, the “Queen Mother of Nashville” and the woman […]
All Things Are Possible
Nonprofit, community bring awareness to developmental disabilities George Liam Kohl Austin is an active, vivacious youngster who loves Rubik’s cubes, collecting Pokémon cards, ziplining, basketball, hockey, golfing and running in the Junior Gate River Run. Austin also has spina bifida. When he was in utero, four out of five specialists advised Austin’s mother to end […]
Flip Flop Shop’s Giving Soul
Flip Flop Shop Jacksonville in 5 Points hosted the latest edition of its charity series, Celebrity Cashier for Charity, Feb. 29 to benefit the Allison Brundick Haramis Foundation, commonly known as Angels for Allison. Drew Haramis, board president for Angels for Allison, appeared as the celebrity cashier at the fundraising event, where patrons “sip and […]
Amendment Proposed to City Council’s Majority Action Rule
A piece of legislation is currently moving through city council proposing an amendment to City Council Rule 4.601 (Majority Action). The proposed amendment in Ordinance 2024-0119, filed by the Office of General Counsel (OGC), would “provide that a tie vote on a quasi-judicial matter does not constitute a denial.” This amendment is related to a […]
