In Memoriam: Bruce & Johnnie Hatcher
Bruce HatcherMay 10, 1935 – April 21, 2023 Johnnie HatcherSeptember 29, 1935 – March 31, 2023 Bruce Edwin Hatcher was born on May 10, 1935 in Albany, Georgia, and he passed away on April 21, 2023. He was the first of two sons born to Charles Marvin Hatcher and Naomi Joyce Gwines Hatcher. The family […]
In Memoriam: William Franklin Johnson Jr.
February 28, 1944 – May 5, 2023 In life, Bill was a husband, a father, a grandfather and a great-grandfather. He was a friend to many and served the Lord faithfully. Bill was born in Witchita Falls, TX on February 28th, 1944 to William Franklin Johnson Sr. and Francis Hollingsworth Johnson. He attended Bolles High […]
Epping Forest celebrates 35th Change of Command
The riverfront marina, fountains and backyard beauty of Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club set the tone and provided an unbeatable backdrop for a big day in Club history. On Friday, May 19, the 35th Annual Change of Command Ceremony and Dinner welcomed members and guests to join club leadership for the occasion, where cannon […]
Financial literacy now required for high schoolers
FLDOE is finalizing standards and curriculum for a new financial literacy class In March 2022, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to require high school students to take a financial literacy class prior to graduation. Thanks to Senate Bill 1054, titled the Dorothy L. Hukill Financial Literacy Act, students will learn how to make smart […]
Defunct Five Points Merchants Association rekindled with fresh eyes
Jacksonville’s Five Points District resides within the historic Riverside neighborhood and is known for its eclectic collection of restaurants, bars and boutiques and its unique, bohemian vibe. Many small business owners call it home. Some have called it home for several decades; others are new to the neighborhood. Regardless of how long their business has […]
FinFest delivers on festive occasion, island-style
The Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center (JSHC) hosted its annual FinFest fundraiser on Saturday, May 13 at Timuquana Country Club. Darnell and Celestine Smith served as event Chairs along with Honorary Chairs Katie Jeffries and Chris James, Dr. Christine Sapienza and Jasmine Bragg, Ashley Smith Juarez and Alex Juarez, Al Emerick and Ashely Carroll and […]
The Big Easy raises big money for Florida Theatre
The historic Florida Theatre held its annual fundraiser, The Florida Ball: Big Easy Style, presented by Dex Imaging, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The signature fundraiser raised $200,000 in support of the arts and culture in downtown Jacksonville. Since its creation, the event has raised $1,684,000 since 2013 for the almost 100-year-old Florida Theatre venue. […]
City breaks ground on LaSalle Street Pump Station
Jacksonville city leaders joined representatives from Haskell and A&E Engineering in a ground breaking ceremony for the much-anticipated LaSalle Street pump station in San Marco on Wednesday, May 17. “This Lasalle pump station will be an important tool in addressing the chronic flooding in this community and protecting these citizens and their property,” said City […]
CSI Gives Back improves education, community
CSI Gives Back hosted its 4th annual gala, titled “A Night Under the Stars Masquerade Ball,” at the University of North Florida arena on April 29, 2023. Guests enjoyed food from Biscotti’s, dancing and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event went to support children and families in the First Coast community, and this year’s […]
