Florida Forum to present Boris Johnson, Deepak Chopra, Carl Hiaasen
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, alternative medicine pioneer Deepak Chopra and Florida novelist Carl Hiaasen will headline the 2024-2025 Florida Forum speaker series. Johnson will speak Oct. 29 – two weeks after the release of his memoir, Unleashed. Chopra, a physician and global speaker on transformation, will appear Jan. 15, 2025. His new book, […]
Wanda Willis selected for executive leadership institute
Wanda Willis, vice president of civic leadership for the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, has been selected to participate in the CFLeads Executive Leadership Institute as part of the 2024-2025 cohort. As a participant, Willis will assess The Community Foundation’s community leadership practice and explore her role as a vice president. CFLeads is a national […]
John Bachman, Matt Galnor launch consulting firm
Former Action News Jax Anchor John Bachman and former JAX Chamber executive Matt Galnor have launched Bachman Galnor Communications. The new firm will provide businesses and organizations with a variety of consulting services, including strategic communications planning, crisis communications, content creation and media training. Bachman worked in television news for 27 years, including the past […]
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl signs 12 kids to ‘Dream Team’
By Jennifer LogueResident Community News Twelve young people battling life-threatening illnesses participated in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl “Dream Team Signing Day” at EverBank Stadium Aug. 1. Through a partnership between Gator Bowl Charities and the nonprofit Dreams Come True, the Dream Team will participate in six months of special events and activities, culminating in January […]
DCPS reassigns principals amid ongoing concerns for student safety
Koek to lead Riverside High Students returning to Riverside High School Aug. 12 will be greeted by a new principal this year, as the Duval County Public Schools shifts administrators among schools amid a renewed focus on student safety. Former Mayport Middle School Principal Chris Koek has assumed leadership of Riverside High, succeeding Timothy Feagins, […]
Sections of Northbank Riverwalk close for construction projects
Beginning this fall, the Northbank Riverwalk will experience a series of temporary closures and construction work zones, with some of those closures already underway to allow for construction on long-awaited riverfront projects. In early July, the city closed the Riverwalk between Pearl and Main streets and the McCoys Creek Work Zone from Jackson Street to […]
Groundwork receives $1 million grant for Emerald Trail’s Riverside Link
Groundwork Jacksonville has received a $1 million grant – the largest, single private donation in its history – to fund the lead sponsorship of the Emerald Trail Riverside Link. The donation is part of Delores Barr Weaver’s Legacy 2024 grantmaking plan which included a $61 million contribution to her donor-advised fund at The Community Foundation, […]
Park + King merchants, city pool resources to increase overnight patrol
By Jennifer LogueResident Community News More JSO officers will patrol Riverside’s Park and King area overnight on Friday and Saturday evenings, thanks to a partnership between the city and area merchants. Announced at a July 29 community meeting held at Riverside Church at Park and King and organized by the Park + King Area Association, […]
