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, […]
Carlucci legislation spurs closer look at zoning overlays
The city’s planning and development department is taking a closer look at how zoning overlays are created following a public meeting held by At Large Group 4 City Councilmember Matt Carlucci last month. Held July 18 at City Hall, the meeting was spurred by legislation Carlucci introduced in May following the approval of the controversial […]
Baptist Health welcomes new board chairs and members
Baptist Health recently appointed new officers and members to three-year terms on the boards of directors for the Baptist Health system, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Baptist Health Foundation. Potentiae Founder and Principal Deborah Pass Durham was appointed chair of the board of directors for Baptist Health, while Kristi Garside, head of […]
