An Ounce of Prevention Can Be a Pound of Pain
Annual backflow preventer tests irritate some JEA customers, but offer worthwhile prevention for safe drinking water In a time when neighbors are often sharply divided in their opinions and beliefs, there is at least one issue upon which we can all agree: drinking water should be safe. For residents and business owners that live and […]
Junior League Continues Support of Women
The Junior League of Jacksonville turned in a centennial of service in 2023, marking the occasion with a 100th Anniversary Gala at the Garden Club of Jacksonville Saturday, April 13, 2024. Attendees, including dozens of the organization’s past presidents, gathered to enjoy the evening’s elegant offerings of a plated meal, open bar, silent auction and […]
Garden Club Hosts Annual Blooms Galore & More
The St. Johns River was the backdrop for the Garden Club of Jacksonville’s annual Blooms Galore & More preview party on Friday, April 5, where more than 80 guests got a sneak peek and first pick of the offerings before the public event the following day. In total, the Garden Club received more than 2,300 […]
A Serving of Philanthropy
More than 800 tickets were purchased for the 38th Annual Celebrity Chefs Tasting Luncheon and Silent Auction, hosted by the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Jacksonville, on Thursday, April 4. The event was held at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. It is one of the largest annual fundraising events for the Salvation Army of Northeast […]
Johnson Named to Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team
Bishop Kenny senior Davis Johnson was named to the 30th Annual Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). This is a recognition program that honors 24 graduating student-athletes, 12 girls and 12 boys, who excel in both athletics and academics. The honorees will be awarded a total of […]
Self-Storage Coming to the Southbank
It came down to a 30-minute discussion at the April 23 city council meeting, during which City Councilmember Joe Carlucci implored his fellow councilmembers to back him in voting against the amended PUD rezoning for the Lofts at Southbank, the mixed-use development that would bring self-storage to the Southbank alongside retail and multi-family units. Ultimately, […]
DIA Still “Willing and Able” to Discuss Negotiations for Laura Street Trio
The door remains open for negotiations between the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) and the developer for the Laura Street Trio following a pair of DIA board and committee meetings last month. Conversations regarding funding for the massive historic renovation and adaptive reuse of the three buildings have continued between the City of Jacksonville and SouthEast […]
Local Folks: Joel Marroquin
Love brought Joel Marroquin to Jacksonville, and less than two years later, that love gave him a baby boy and a new career – a whirlwind of change in a short amount of time. “There was a lot going on,” Marroquin said. “But it’s very exciting for us.’ Originally from San Diego, California, Marroquin moved […]
A Century of Unity
The United Way of Northeast Florida and CSX presented Uniting for Tomorrow: A Community Concert Celebration April 13 at James Weldon Johnson Park, featuring live music throughout the decades in honor of United Way’s 100th anniversary of impact in Northeast Florida. The event, held at the location of the first-ever United Way rally in April […]
