Jim Moran Foundation gives $685K to Feeding Northeast Florida
The Jim Moran Foundation has awarded $685,000 to Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL) to commemorate the foundation’s 20th anniversary. The grant will support FNEFL’s Prescriptive Nutrition program in which FNEFL will partner with Federally Qualified Health Clinics (FQHCs) and Free and Charitable Clinics (FCHCs) to aid low income, uninsured patients referred by the clinic providers. The […]
In Memorium: Esther (Betty) Elizabeth McCormick Acosta-Carter
Betty Acosta-Carter, 96, died peacefully on April 3. She was married to the love of her life, Edward I. Acosta, from Jacksonville, for 40 years, from 1945 until his death in 1986. A few years later Betty was reacquainted with Carroll Carter, and they married at All Saints Church in 1988. They were married 10 […]
Ceremonial White Dove Releases
When ceremonial white doves lift up and soar off into the sky, it is a mesmerizing, achingly beautiful sight that momentarily stops time. Throughout history, pristine white doves have symbolically and visually embodied the deepest human emotions, whether of sorrow and loss, joyful celebration or religious significance. However, those lifetime memories inspired by white doves […]
Troop 35 Celebrate 100 Years
With high spirits, Troop 35 Scouts and adult leaders defied a blustery Nor’easter morning as they prepared for and celebrated Troop 35’s 100th Anniversary and Scout Sunday Celebration at Southside United Methodist Church of Jacksonville, Florida. Tasty refreshments included a delightful menu of donuts, fruit, juice, and a coffee bar. Displays of Troop Memories & […]
The Wolfpack finishes best season yet, make quarter finals in lacrosse
On April 12, the Varsity Girls Lacrosse team of Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies finished their best season in the school’s history by defeating Paxon in the district quarterfinals hosted at Wolfson. The game made for a total of seven wins and five losses for the team in the 2021 season. This was a […]
Taylor Richardson is reaching for the stars
At only 17 years old, Taylor Richardson has already impacted the local community, the country, the world. She aspires to someday impact space. Taylor is determined to visit Mars. “A little Black girl walking around in an astronaut’s suit saying she wants to go to Mars was a very lofty dream. But she is doing […]
YMCA’s STRONGER TOGETHER bash recognizes volunteers and donors, sets fundraising goal
The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast recently celebrated organizations and individuals who are helping it meet its mission to transform lives during its eleventh annual Y-Bash “STRONGER TOGETHER” event. The organization also announced it fundraising goal to raise $2.147 million to support programs such as safety around water, youth development and supporting seniors. “When the […]



