San Marco growth attracts attention, further investment
As the long-awaiting Publix Supermarket and the East San Marco shopping center on Hendricks continue to rise in San Marco, it’s become a symbol of the great amount of growth that has been seen in the neighborhood. From the new Publix to housing projects and more retail San Marco has become a “go-to” spot for […]
Riverfront Parks endorses duPont Fund’s conceptual Esplanade Plan
Riverfront Parks Now (RPN) endorses Jessie Ball duPont Fund’s recently unveiled Esplanade Plan for the publicly owned Shipyards and Metropolitan Park lands. “We’re encouraging the community rally behind this public space plan and the corresponding social, cultural and urban planning principles,” said Nancy Powell, chair of the RPN Steering Committee. “The Esplanade Plan aligns with […]
$1M to improve drainage in 2022 near Belvedere
Flooding in several areas of Riverside is nothing new, but now the city’s spending $1 million to improve drainage in the northwest section west of Riverside High School. It was not necessarily enough for some residents in the area, who fear the Belvedere Avenue Drainage Improvement project may not help standing water on Challen Avenue […]
Local Parents And Schools Clash Over Mask Mandates
As the mask mandate debate continues, a recent ruling was passed down Aug. 27 by 2nd Judicial Court Judge John C. Cooper which ruled the state ban on mask mandates invalid and the Governor overreached in his authority. Cooper said the argument against masks “reflects a minority, perhaps even a small minority of medical and […]
Dr. Lopez joins Millennium Physicians Group, serves needs of locals
Millennium Physician Group welcomed Dr. Albert A. Lopez, Jr., D.O. to their group of practice locations. Dr. Lopez is an internal medicine physician who has been located at 4291 Roosevelt Blvd., in Jacksonville for many years. Dr. Lopez and his staff can be reached at (904) 598-1888. Millennium is one of the largest and fastest […]
The bridge that forever changed the River City
Antique cars, relics and memories shared during a celebration of the Acosta Bridge When the Acosta Bridge opened on July 1, 1921, it changed the “geography of [Jacksonville’s] mind to greater possibilities and opportunities,” as Alan Bliss, Jacksonville Historical Society executive director, noted in his remarks at the 100th anniversary celebration of the opening of […]
Wolfson Children’s ER and Porter Family Trauma Center earn Emergency Nurses Association Award
Minutes matter when a child’s life is on the line. The care provided immediately following a serious injury or onset of illness can mean the difference between a lifetime of health or a catastrophic outcome. To recognize the world-class, life-saving care provided at Wolfson Children’s Hospital of Jacksonville, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) selected the […]
Mayor Curry rolls out budget, announces priorities
Saying the past year was one with many challenges for the people of Jacksonville, Mayor Lenny Curry has presented a $1.4 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year to the City Council. The spending plan includes pay raises and bonuses of about $2500 for city employees. “I want to personally thank the city employees when […]
