Wanda Willis selected for executive leadership institute
Wanda Willis, vice president of civic leadership for the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, has been selected to participate in the CFLeads Executive Leadership Institute as part of the 2024-2025 cohort. As a participant, Willis will assess The Community Foundation’s community leadership practice and explore her role as a vice president. CFLeads is a national […]
John Bachman, Matt Galnor launch consulting firm
Former Action News Jax Anchor John Bachman and former JAX Chamber executive Matt Galnor have launched Bachman Galnor Communications. The new firm will provide businesses and organizations with a variety of consulting services, including strategic communications planning, crisis communications, content creation and media training. Bachman worked in television news for 27 years, including the past […]
City Council rejects anti-hate crimes bill
By Michele Leivas The Jacksonville City Council rejected a bill that would have increased fines and penalties for city ordinance violations if they were deemed to be related to hate crimes. Bill #0334 was defeated on a 12-7 vote at the Aug. 13 city council meeting, with councilmembers Michael Boylan, Matt Carlucci, Tyrona Clark-Murray, Ju-Coby […]
Laura Street Trio: City files foreclosure lawsuit against developer
By Michele Leivas The Laura Street Trio continues to face an uncertain future, following a foreclosure lawsuit filed by the city against developer and property owner Steve Atkins. Filed Aug. 19, the lawsuit alleges the developer has allowed more than $800,000 in administrative fines for code violations to accrue since October 2015. In a statement, […]
Loyal to Local: Abundant Harvests Farm
By Savanna StillwagnerGuest contributor As you turn the corner onto Farmer’s Row of the Riverside Arts Market (RAM), one booth stands out. The bright red tent and tablecloths, wicker and wooden baskets, and of course, the vibrant colors of their lemons, cantaloupes, tomatoes and lettuce, define Abundant Harvests Farm. Every Saturday, owners Caria and Calvin […]
Families pack convention center for Pack the Sack II
Students receive new backpacks, school supplies Thousands of families flocked to the Prime Osborn Convention Center Aug. 3 to receive free backpacks and school supplies at the Pack the Sack II event. Marla Montgomery brought four of her nine great-grandchildren to the event, their new backpacks filled with boxes of pencils, crayons and other supplies […]
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl signs 12 kids to ‘Dream Team’
By Jennifer LogueResident Community News Twelve young people battling life-threatening illnesses participated in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl “Dream Team Signing Day” at EverBank Stadium Aug. 1. Through a partnership between Gator Bowl Charities and the nonprofit Dreams Come True, the Dream Team will participate in six months of special events and activities, culminating in January […]
Meet the candidates: Duval County Public Schools Board Election
Duval County Public Schools Board Election “Update: Due to weather impacts from Hurricane Debby, the start of early voting in Duval County has been postponed until Wednesday, Aug. 7.” Nine Jacksonville citizens have emerged as the candidates running for seats on the Duval County School Board following last month’s qualifying period. The seats for districts […]
