Local Folks: Britt Aubley
By Jennifer Jensen San Marco trainer brings ‘sparkle’ to personal fitness Sprint. Squat. Sparkle. These three words are somewhat of a mantra for fitness enthusiast and personal trainer Britt Aubley. “Sometimes I run, sometimes I sprint, but I always sparkle,” Aubley said. “I have so much energy and leftover glitter, so I leave some sparkle […]
FDOT taps the brakes on Murray Hill’s artistic lighting display
By Michele Leivas Light at the end of the tunnel? The light at the end of the tunnel may be a bit further away for Murray Hill residents eager to see the artistic LED light display at the underpass at Edgewood Avenue South and Roosevelt Boulevard. Illumination of the light display has been temporarily delayed […]
Wolfson golfer makes hole in one
Wolfson High School sophomore Michael Rattigan made a hole in one Sept. 10 while playing in a competitive golf match with the Wolfson team at Blue Cypress Golf Course in Arlington. The first Wolfson student in more than 20 years to hit a hole in one during competitive play, Rattigan is expected to lead the […]
Community opposition leads to delays for Ortega Carriage House PUD
By Michele Leivas The developer of the proposed Ortega Carriage House is going back to the drawing board after receiving negative feedback from some neighborhood residents. A town meeting on the Ortega Carriage House project that was initially scheduled for Sept. 19 was postponed, and public hearings on its Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning application […]
Florida Theatre hosts Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ
Brisket, wings, pulled pork and more were on the menu Sept. 12, when the Florida Theatre hosted its annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ fundraiser at Bowing Oaks. In addition to barbecue favorites, the event featured bourbons, craft beer, spirits music featuring the Snacks Blues Band and Henry Jones.
In Memoriam: Capt. Philip Voss
September 25, 1947 – August 4, 2024 Captain Philip Voss, 76, a retired naval officer, defense contractor and longtime resident of Jacksonville, died peacefully Aug. 4, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born Sept. 25, 1947. Capt. Voss was the son of Danish immigrant Axel Voss and Delphine Voss of Natchez, Mississippi. As a youth, […]
Unsung Heroes: A tribute to the volunteers who transform our community
By Michele Leivas Planting roots through volunteering Volunteer: Kendra McCraryOrganization: The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s HospitalInvolved Since: 2003 As president of The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Kendra McCrary is fully immersed in the Jacksonville community. Yet the River City was never meant to be a permanent move for McCrary and her family […]
Local Folks: Natalie Wells
By Jennifer Jensen While Jacksonville native Natalie Wells might be part of the team that makes up Oak Wells Aquatics, she didn’t always play such an integral part of the business. Prior to joining her husband, Ryan, in 2023 as a project consultant, she was an elementary teacher for 16 years. “I always wanted to […]
Lofts at Southbank receives final approval from DDRB
By Michele Leivas The Lofts at Southbank has cleared the final hurdle with the Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB), receiving final approval on the design of its mixed-use development. The final approval was passed in a 6-2 vote at the Sept. 12 DDRB meeting, with Board Chair Linzee Ott and Board Member Ennis Davis opposing. […]
