Concerns grow about toxic coal ash spill
In March, a Moran tugboat pushing the 7,025-ton, 416-foot barge named Bridgeport from Puerto Rico lost control near the mouth of the St. Johns River, causing the barge to crash into the jetties. It was loaded with 14,000 tons of coal ash. Now, four months later, at least 9,300 tons of coal ash has spilled […]
Council approves package for former site of River City Brewing
The $99.16 million proposed Southbank apartment development to be called RD River City Brewery made significant progress on June 8 when the Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved Related Group of Miami’s redesign of the project. The redevelopment agreement includes $18.27 million in taxpayer incentives. The eight-story building with 327 multifamily units, an attached 535-space parking […]
FIS celebrates topping off at global HQ
It was a big day for Fidelity Information Services (FIS) and an even bigger day for the city of Jacksonville, as leaders of the Fortune 200 company hoisted the final beam to highest point of the 12-story, global headquarters June 7. The state-of-the-art Platinum LEED Certified and WELL Building Standard® accredited building will be one […]
Sulzbacher psychiatrist earns Hippocratic Award
Sulzbacher Psychiatrist Dr. Ana Turner, an assistant professor and clerkship director for the department of psychiatry at the UF College of Medicine, Jacksonville, was recognized as the 2021 Hippocratic Award winner for her outstanding teaching abilities at a ceremony, May 6. Established by the UF College of Medicine class of 1969, the Hippocratic Award is […]
An era ends, future awaits Knights of Columbus Hall
With the purchase of the Knights of Columbus Hall in San Marco by Worth Turner, the Knights of Columbus-Bishop Kenny Council 1951 moves into new quarters at Assumption Catholic Church on Atlantic Boulevard. It’s a bittersweet moment full of warm memories and hopeful plans. The pandemic has prevented the council from renting out the hall […]
Local teacher/author inspires young girls to be their personal best
English/language arts teacher and author PeTika Tave is putting the power of words to work to empower girls from every walk of life. She has written the BayaBook series to help parents empower their kids so that they can successfully navigate the challenges in life. Beautiful As You Are and Brilliant As You Are include […]
John Duce to continue his tenure as Chairman of Gator Bowl Sports Board
In May, it became clear which volunteer leaders would helm The Gator Bowl Sports Board of Trustees this season, after an unprecedented pandemic season: Wells Fargo Executive John Duce and Northeast Florida CEO of BBVA, Nelson Bradshaw. Duce will serve a second term as chairman with duties that include presiding over all Gator Bowl Sports […]
