Baptist Health opens new Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
A throng of dignitaries and medical staff watch as the new Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center sign is unveiled atop the former Baptist Outpatient Building Oct. 17. In what Baptist Health President and CEO Hugh Greene termed a “transformational moment” in the 60-year history of his healthcare system, Baptist Health went to war on cancer […]
Local bank signs merger agreement with regional company
Sometime in first quarter 2016, residents will see another local bank change its name and its charter. Earlier this year, Florida Bank was acquired by IberiaBank, and now The Jacksonville Bank will also lose its local nomenclature. Georgia-based banking company Ameris Bancorp announced on Oct. 1 the signing of a definitive merger agreement with Jacksonville […]
Long-awaited library opening set for Nov. 14
Patrons will soon enjoy their neighborhood library once again when the Willowbranch Branch Library re-opens on Saturday, Nov. 14. A grand re-opening celebration is planned for noon at the front entrance, 2875 Park St., with remarks from District 14 Councilman Jim Love, Board of Library Trustees member Sybil Ansbacher, Library Director Barbara Gubbin, Library Region […]
Changing face of ‘homelessness’ addressed with new campus
The I.M. Sulzbacher Center vision of “ending homelessness one person at a time” just got closer to fulfillment. At Transformations, the Center’s annual fundraiser, guests were delighted to hear great news: Sulzbacher Center is planning to build a new campus for women, children, and families, aptly named Sulzbacher Village. After 20 years of offering comprehensive […]
TraumaOne celebrates 30 years of life-saving flight
UF Health Jacksonville honored the doctors and pilots who fought to save critically-ill patients when it held the 30th anniversary of its TraumaOne Flight Services with a community celebration at the hospital’s 8th Street campus Aug. 28. On hand at the ceremony were Dr. Joseph Tepas of Riverside and Dr. Vukich, two pioneers of the […]
Merchants push to reinstate short-term parking in St. Nicholas
Some St. Nicholas merchants may get their wish to have short-term parking signs reinstalled in front of their businesses on Beach Boulevard. After a public meeting with St. Nicholas merchants at the Mudville Grille Sept. 10, District 5 Councilwoman Lori Boyer said she plans to draft a resolution requesting to reinstall signs for two-hour parking […]
Arts center celebrates 10 years serving community’s children
Residents with long memories will recall A Little Walk Through the Woods, a locally written and produced play with a new twist on an old theme. Ten years ago, Little Red Riding Hood took a brave journey to raise funds for a new community program. The play, written by Jeff Hess and starring his wife […]
Bolles’ Corky Rogers named ‘Greatest Football Coach in Florida’
To hear Bolles football coach Corky Rogers talk, you wouldn’t think the W’s mattered much. “I’m not in it for the record,” said the 71-year-old coach. “If you’re in it for that, you’re in it for the wrong reasons.” But oh, what a record it is. Over the past 43 years overseeing football teams […]
