TPO moves to new state-of-the-art center
It was with great fanfare Nov. 12 that the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization officially opened the doors of its new Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) at 980 N. Jefferson St. The North Florida TPO, which formerly had its headquarters on the Southbank in a JTA-owned building on Prudential Drive, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for […]
Trained for terrorism, K9 dogs “married” to trainers
For dogs trained to help combat terrorist attacks, the bond with their trainers is similar to a marriage, said TSA K9 trainer Donald “Bubba” Deason. “When you are working with a dog you are working with an individual that can’t communicate with you. They know only what you teach them,” said Deason. “Your dog reads […]
Remnants of Oriental Gardens removed
Former tourist attraction filled in for development Oriental Gardens Road, just off San Jose Boulevard in San Marco, was once home to Jacksonville’s darling of botanical bliss – its namesake, Oriental Gardens. In operation from 1937 until the land was sold in 1954 and platted for 33 new homes, all that remained until recently were […]
All Saints celebrates 50 years in “ageless” traditional edifice
It’s been 50 years since the All Saints Episcopal Parish moved south from its former location on Hendricks Avenue near I-95 to the beautiful brick edifice it inhabits at 4171 Hendricks Avenue and to celebrate that anniversary members will do so in retro style. On All Saints Day, Sunday, Nov. 1, the All Saints […]
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 […]
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 […]
TraumaOne Flight Services flies through its first 30 years
Trauma, which does not discriminate, can happen to anyone at a moment’s notice. For those suddenly encountering a life-threatening situation, survival can hinge on the speed in which treatment is delivered. One minute can mean the difference between life and death. Today, thanks to advances in aviation, modern medical helicopters provide swift access to the […]
