San Jose Episcopal gala marks school’s 70th anniversary
San Jose Episcopal Day School celebrated its 70th anniversary when it presented its Denim, Diamonds and Dice Gala March 7 at the school. The event included delicious food, drinks, a silent auction, live auction and casino games also marked Lori Menger’s 10th anniversary as Head of School. Featured as emcee and auctioneer was Anna Baumeister […]
Nonprofits adapt quickly to cope with health shifts, more need
While business as usual has come to a halt all over Northeast Florida as residents heed government orders to shelter in place, several nonprofits continue to serve the needs of Jacksonville’s most vulnerable citizens. Feeding Northeast Florida, Sulzbacher, City Rescue Mission, Clara White Mission, Aging True, UCOM and the Salvation Army, all nonprofits that assist […]
Shoppers eye treasures at Junior League rummage sale
Shoppers from all over the city enjoyed Jacksonville’s largest pop-up rummage sale Feb. 29 at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Junior League of Jacksonville, the Whale of a Sale offered 30,000 square feet of furniture, clothes, home goods, toys, tailgating gear, and more for patrons to sort through. Food, drinks, and entertainment were offered […]
CDC: Companion pets won’t get you sick
Pet owners, who question if the new coronavirus COVID-19 can infect or harm animals, will take comfort in the constantly updated information now available. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), in coordination with the scientific veterinarian community and leading animal experts and organizations, have released pet owner and pet safety guidelines to […]
Hospital CEOs in Northeast Florida create Virtual Community Command Center
The health and safety of our patients and our community remains our top priority. We understand there may be concerns related to future demand for acute care, and our region’s ability to meet these needs. While we have hospital bed capacity today, we are looking ahead, working around the clock to ensure we are ready […]
Residents find creative ways to connect after closures
There’s the old cliché: “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb,” but in 2020, the reverse was true. Thanks to the spread of COVID-19, an unknown form of a known family of viruses that has sickened people throughout the world, Jacksonville residents have been advised by Mayor Lenny Curry to […]
Community group makes progress in restricting 5G equipment
Jacksonville City Council members and members of the Stop 5G Jax group are working together to keep large telecommunication equipment out of residential neighborhoods and other areas where they could become an eyesore. Duval County has an ordinance in place that echoes state and federal legislation that allows telecommunications companies seeking to create a new […]
Linear park system to link Downtown to Riverside, San Marco
Plans are becoming a reality for a 30-mile network of walking and biking trails set to link Downtown with multiple neighborhoods and historic districts including Riverside and San Marco. Groundwork Jacksonville is using a $30,000 grant to begin the first phase of the project, called The Emerald Trail, to connect a converted section of railroad […]
Curry issues stay-at-home order
Mayor Lenny Curry issued a stay-at-home executive order April 1 that closes non-essential businesses in Duval County and requires county residents to stop traveling to them and to stay at home for any other reason than attending to “critical needs.” The order doesn’t restrict residents from taking a walk, riding a bike or going to […]
