Mayo internship ‘sparks’ student’s interest in science
A Wolfson School for Advanced Studies student had an opportunity to intern at the Mayo Clinic this summer through its Science Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge (SPARK) mentorship program. Abram Caccam, a senior in the Wolfson IB program, worked under Dr. Eduardo Chini in his Cancer Biology Research lab. The intensive hands-on laboratory […]
Angelwood celebrates ‘Soaring Possibilities’
“Soaring Possibilities” was the theme of the 2024 Angelwood Annual Celebration, held Aug. 17 at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa. This year’s gala featured a more informal resort/beach theme, with guests clad in colorful sundresses and sport shirts. Attendees perused the hundreds of silent auction items and an island-themed buffet and a presentation […]
Wishmakers Ball celebrates30 years of wishes
Make-A-Wish of Central and North Florida celebrated 30 years of granting wishes last week at the Wishmakers Ball Jacksonville. Held at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, the annual gala featured a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by dinner and a live auction. Proceeds from the event support granting wishes to children with […]
‘On Allison’s Wings’
By Jennifer Logue The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville joined with community leaders and residents Aug. 19 to dedicate a new public sculpture honoring the memory of Allison Haramis. Located in Stockton Park, “On Allison’s Wings” celebrates the life and legacy of 15-year-old Haramis, who died in 2009 in an automobile accident. To honor her […]
Town hall on Ortega Carriage House PUD Sept. 19
A town hall meeting will be held this month to discuss a Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning application to demolish an Ortega Boulevard building and construct 18 commercial office units. To be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 in St. Mark’s Church’s Leatherbury Hall at 4129 Oxford Ave., the meeting will feature information on […]
Jacksonville honors Purple Heart recipients
By Michele Leivas Jacksonville honored its Purple Heart recipients and Gold Star families at an Aug. 7 Purple Heart Day ceremony held at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall. “The heroes we are recognizing and remembering this evening are those who put their duty above all else,” Mayor Donna Deegan said during her address. “They sacrificed […]
School board considers revised facility plan
Latest plan keeps Fishweir, Stockton schools open, but more revisions are expected By Michele Leivas Fishweir and John Stockton elementary schools would remain open under a revised Master Facility Plan (MFP) proposal, but further revisions to the Duval County Public Schools plan are expected. Presented at an Aug. 15 school board workshop, the revised MFP […]
DIA hits pause on riverfront tower plan
By Michele Leivas The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) has temporarily tapped the breaks on moving forward with any formal negotiations regarding a plan for a new skyscraper on the downtown riverfront. Cross Regions Group wants to build what would be known as Ergisi Tower on the site of a former Jacksonville Landing parking lot. At […]
In Memoriam: Kristen “Scooter” Cavins
December 28, 1966 – August 7, 2024 Kristen “Scooter” Cavins, a beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away on Aug. 7, 2024. Born on Dec. 28, 1966, Scooter was a shining light in the lives of all who knew her, known for her warmth, kindness and unwavering devotion to her family and faith. A […]
